What is noteBrainer?
noteBrainer is an iPhone application designed to help you to learn musical notes as found on sheet music. Notes on the stave are displayed at random and the aim is to identify the note shown; the quicker you do this correctly the more points you score. Points are deducted for incorrect responses. Each note is accompanied by a tone to help you learn the notes by sound. Once you are more confident you can turn off the images to allow you to try to identify the notes by sound alone. You can choose to learn in the treble or bass clef, or a mixture of both.
Where to get noteBrainer?
noteBrainer is available now on the Apple iTunes applications store.
How do I use noteBrainer?
Options:
The settings screen allows you to change the following options:
- Treble - Allows you to turn on/off the treble clef
- Bass - Allows you to turn on/off the bass clef
- Play Tones - Allows you to turn on/off the playing of audible notes.
- Show Notes - Allows you to hide the notes, enabling you to attempt to identify the notes by sound alone.
- Seconds - Drag the slider to set the length of your training session
High Scores:
For each configuration a high score is kept so that you can try to beat your previous score. To reset all the high scores back to zero simply tap the 'Reset' button on the settings screen.
Playing:
Playing noteBrainer is very easy. Simply tap the letter of the note that is displayed/played. If you get the note correct a new note will be displayed and you will score points.
- Scoring: Identifying a note correctly will score points. If you guess incorrectly the correct answer will be displayed and you will receive a 2 point penalty. The quicker you identify a note the higher score you will receive. You have to be quick to score these bonus points, identified by the *bonus* box on the left.
- Time: Notes will be displayed until the timer runs out.
- Replay the note: Simply tap the note graphic to hear the note again. This is very useful if you are playing with notes hidden!
What noteBrainer versions are available?
Currently only the Starter Edition is available and this is free. We do have some ideas for expanding the application. If you have any comments or suggestions for our next version please email notebrainer@redsnapper.net.
