Thousands and thousands of people enjoy playing music. Pretty much of them have no idea of how to read music, they just memorize the sound and patterns of playing. Such ear trained musicians have to listen to some piece of music for many times till they memorize it.
Undoubtedly, it is very important to know music theory, because it helps to interpret music correctly. It includes information of what a note is, what a scale is, what a key is, and what accidentals (sharps and flats) are. Music theory acts as a method of communication between composers and musicians. With a help of music theory a musician could also become a composer! And if a musician is going to take up one more instrument, it will be ten times easier for him to deal with it, understanding music theory.
But some musicians find music theory difficult and refuse of it. This fact could prevent them of becoming great musicians. Yet music theory is not “hard”, if the lessons are fun and interactive!
Welcome Music Theory Tutor app: it provides all details of music theory and has several levels. The main feature of its app is that you learn music theory not only through lessons, but also through games. The app requires iOS 7.1 or later and designed for iPad. It is the best way to start understanding music even if you have never took any music lessons at all.
Let’s see what the structure of Music Theory Tutor app suggests.
Lessons include:
– Music Notes
– Staff and Clefs
– Note / Rest Duration
– Dotted Notes
– Time Signatures
– Ties and Slurs
– Sharps and Flats
– Structure
– Dynamics
– Major and Minor Scales
– Intervals
– Circle of Fifths
– Chords
Reference Tools include:
– Symbols Dictionary
– Scales Table
– Intervals Table
– Chord Formula Table
– Chord Calculator
Games include:
– Scales identification
– Intervals identification
– Ear training
– Chords
If you want to improve your talent, this app is for you! Spend half an hour a day and you’ll notice how you become better. Soon you will be able to play different pieces of music from the first glance on the notes!
(No longer available on the App Store)
Key Features
- Interactive lessons covering music fundamentals including notes, scales, keys, and accidentals
- Multiple difficulty levels designed to accommodate beginners through more advanced learners
- Game-based learning approach that makes music theory practice feel less like a chore
- Structured curriculum that teaches music theory as a universal language between composers and musicians
- Practical knowledge applicable to learning new instruments more quickly
Pros and Cons
- Pro: Makes music theory fun and engaging instead of dry and intimidating
- Pro: Perfect for self-taught musicians who want to fill gaps in their knowledge
- Pro: Progressive levels mean you can learn at your own pace without feeling overwhelmed
- Con: May move too slowly for musicians who already have formal training
- Con: Game-based approach works better for some learning styles than others
Bottom Line
Download Music Theory Tutor if you’re a self-taught musician tired of just memorizing by ear, or if you’re picking up a new instrument and want to understand the “why” behind what you’re playing. The app transforms what could be a tedious subject into an actually enjoyable learning experience—no stuffy music classroom required.
