Best Music History And Composers Apps

The Great Composers

by Hon Fai Yiu

$3.99

Explore the lives and works of 227 influential Western music composers from the Medieval era to the 21st century. Each profile includes a biography, portrait, and curated YouTube video links. Navigate easily with a searchable and sortable table, and gain historical context with a music history outline.

Composer of the Day

by Half Note Labs

Free

Discover a new classical composer daily with a concise biography on their birthday. Explore their musical contributions and easily find their music on iTunes to listen.

Music History Flashcards

by David Powell

$4.99

This app offers virtual flashcards for music history, covering various eras and topics like terms, composers, and repertoire. It's designed as a study aid for specific music exams and music appreciation students, providing additional background information with answers.

Maestro - Music Composer

Write Music Quick and Easy

Free

Compose music quickly and easily with a comprehensive set of tools for writing musical notations, including notes, chords, articulations, and accidentals. Supports over 100 instruments for playback and allows export to image and audio files.

Classical Music Free - Mozart & Piano Music from Famous Composers

by Juicestand Inc

Free

Stream classical music from renowned composers like Mozart and Beethoven. Offers dedicated stations for piano music, studying, and children. Includes news and updates on the classical music scene.

Early Music Primer

by Apps Resource Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University

Free

Explore Western music composed before the 17th century, known as 'modal' music. This app aims to deepen your appreciation for this repertoire through listening, rather than formal study. It provides a guided introduction to a rich musical period.

Chamber Music Society

of Lincoln Center

Free

Access a library of classical music performances, including live recordings and videos. Stay updated on upcoming events, view program notes, and purchase tickets to digital and in-person shows. Enjoy high-quality audio and detailed repertoire information.

Piano+ - Sheet Music Composer

Sheet Music Score Writer&Maker

Free

Create and edit sheet music using a piano keyboard interface. This app supports complex symphonies and offers tools for both beginners and experienced musicians. Save your compositions in various formats and access them anytime.

Early Music Companion

Medieval and Renaissance music

Free

This app aids in historically informed performances of late Medieval and Renaissance music. It offers tools like an active Guido's Hand, a composer database, and a solmization tutor. It also provides quick references for early notation, modes, and clef transformations.

Classical Music Collection 3

by Daniele Cristofori

Free

Access a vast collection of 150 classical music masterpieces with over 12 hours of high-quality audio. Enjoy offline playback, create playlists, and set sleep timers. Unlock the full collection and uninterrupted listening through an in-app purchase.

Music Ancestry

Find Bach

$4.99

Explore your musical heritage and discover connections to past music teachers and their mentors. Trace musical lineages, learn about composers, and contribute your own family's musical history. Suitable for all ages and musical backgrounds.

Music Notator

Write and find sheet music

$8.99

Create and edit musical scores, including melodies, lead sheets with chords and lyrics, and full arrangements. Access your compositions online and on any device with an internet connection.