Best Theory Read Apps &amp; Games

Music theory exercisesSight reading practiceChord identification

Master music theory with interactive exercises, lessons, and quizzes. Covers a wide range of topics from basic notes to complex chords and scales. Supports various clefs and naming schemes for comprehensive learning.

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Music Notes - Sight Reading

Music Tutor (Sight-reading)

Note recognition trainingRhythm and time signature practiceInterval and chord recognition

Improve your music reading skills with structured lessons and instant feedback. This app helps you master note recognition, rhythm, harmony, and more through progressive modules and practice modes. Track your progress and identify areas for improvement to become a faster, more accurate sight-reader.

ABRSM Music Theory Trainer

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freemium

Learn Music Theory, fast!

$4.99

Master music theory with over 6,000 practice questions covering a wide range of topics. Progress through levels, build your knowledge, and become a confident musician.

Over 6,000 practice questionsCovers musical stave, pitches, clefsLearn scales, keys, and chords

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Notes! - Learn To Read Music

Super effective at 20min/day!

$3.99

This flashcard app helps beginners learn note names on the bass and treble clef. Customize letter notation and practice specific notes. MIDI enabled for compatible devices.

Learn bass and treble clef notesCustomizable letter notation (CDEFGAB, CDEFAH, DoReMi)Practice specific notes

Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde

(1.3K)

paid

Scan to Learn Notes & Score

Accurate sheet music scanningEffortless transpositionVirtual instrument display

Transform sheet music into an interactive learning experience. Scan, transpose, and practice with virtual instrument displays and customizable tools. Ideal for musicians of all levels to improve their skills.

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Notevision - Sight Reading

Learn the right way

Interactive sight-reading exercisesMIDI, microphone, or on-screen keyboard inputAdaptive difficulty levels

Master sight-reading and build musical skill with interactive exercises. Practice using a MIDI instrument, microphone, or on-screen keyboard. Learn music theory and chords with adaptive difficulty and progress tracking.

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Ear training & sight-singing

EarMaster - Music Theory

Ear training exercisesSight-singing practiceRhythm training

Enhance your musical abilities with comprehensive ear training, sight-singing, and rhythm exercises. This app offers thousands of lessons for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced musicians, and is used by top music schools.

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Notaforte: Sight Reading Tutor

Learn to read music notes

Illustrated, animated lessonsVisual training methodsGradual acquisition of reading reflexes

This app helps you learn to read music notes quickly and easily through an intuitive and fun experience. It uses a unique visual approach and interactive exercises to build your sight-reading skills, making music reading second nature.

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Word of the Day・Vocabulary

Vocab Builder & Word Games

Daily word insights with definitions and examplesVocabulary assessment and personalized learning plansWord games like Hangman and Gaps

Enhance your vocabulary with daily words, engaging games, and personalized quizzes. This app offers expert-curated content and interactive challenges to make learning stick and improve your communication skills.

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Fermata: Music Theory Practice

Learn Essential Music Theory

$2.99

Master music theory with interactive lessons and audio instrument support. Explore scales, chords, and intervals at your own pace. Ideal for musicians of all levels looking to deepen their understanding of music composition and performance.

Comprehensive music theory lessonsScales, key signatures, and note recognitionChord building and interval identification

by University of California, Los Angeles

Ear training modulesSight reading practiceInterval recognition

Enhance your music theory skills with interactive ear training exercises. Practice sight-reading, intervals, chords, and dictation in timed or untimed modes. Track your progress and improve your musical recognition abilities.

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ScoreSkills- Learn Music Notes

Ear Training & Sight Reading

Ear training exercisesSight-reading practiceMusic theory lessons

Learn music theory, ear training, and sight-reading through fun, step-by-step games and challenges. This app helps users of all levels compose their own music and improve cognitive skills like focus and memory.

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Note: Read Sheet Music

by Raphael Melo

Treble and bass clefsSmart note selection for improvementPractice sequences for basic notes

This app helps beginners in music learn to read sheet music. It offers daily practice with smart note selection and customizable syllable systems to make note association automatic.

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Piano Notes! - Learn To Read Music

by Visions Encoded Inc.

$2.99

Improve your music sight-reading skills with challenging game modes. This app focuses on intermediate learners, helping them master notes on the bass and treble clef across various keys.

3 challenging game modesBass and treble clef practiceMultiple key signatures

🎮 Games

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Ella: Sight Singing & Reading

Voice Pitch Analyzer & Trainer

Real-time pitch detection and analysisOn-screen tunerIntonation and interval evaluation

Improve your musical ear with this app that analyzes your singing pitch in real-time. It offers a variety of exercises, detailed feedback on intonation and intervals, and modes for practice and performance. Track your progress and compete with others on leaderboards.

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Interactive music theory lessonsPersonalized practice gamesCovers reading music

Music Theory Professor

by Joel Clifft

$2.99

Learn music theory with interactive lessons and personalized practice games. This app covers fundamental concepts like reading music, key signatures, intervals, and chords, mirroring college-level introductory courses.

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paid

Berliner Philharmoniker

Digital Concert Hall

Live concert broadcastsOn-demand concert archiveInterviews and documentaries

Experience classical music performances from a world-renowned orchestra, live and on demand. Access hundreds of concert videos, interviews, documentaries, and educational content in high-quality audio and video. Enjoy a 7-day free trial to explore the extensive archive.

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