Best Folk Music Notebook Apps & Games

TradPad: Irish Music Sheets

Session Tunes, Sets & Notation

Free

Organize your sheet music, build setlists, and practice tunes with digital markup tools. This app is designed for traditional and folk musicians to manage their repertoire for sessions, gigs, or practice.

Folk Alley Player

by Freshgrass Foundation

Free

Stream live folk, Americana, and roots music with DVR-like controls to pause and rewind. Discover new artists and access exclusive content like videos and blogs. Wake up to your favorite tunes with the built-in alarm clock.

Mariposa Folk Festival

by Mariposa Folk Foundation

Free

Experience a vibrant celebration of music, dance, spoken word, and crafts. This app showcases over 100 performances across ten stages, featuring diverse genres and inviting audience participation for all ages.

Gesture Synth - Music Maker

play notes with your hands

Free

Create music by playing notes with hand gestures and sing along to your favorite songs. Record your performances and share them instantly on social media. Explore melodies and turn your movements into a unique musical instrument.

Refrain: Seasonal Folk Verses

Verses matched to your day

Free

Discover traditional folk verses that change with the time of day and season. Explore classic song collections and view full lyrics. A widget provides easy access to daily verses.

Play Sheet Music

No need to read music to play

Free

This app allows absolute beginners to play simple sheet music by tapping on the screen. No prior music knowledge is required. It's a fun and easy way to experience playing tunes from various music sources.