Sightreading Exercises for iPhone

Practice sight-reading on an actual instrument

Sightreading Exercises is a free iPhone app built to help musicians develop stronger sight-reading skills by letting them play along on a physical piano or keyboard. Because it listens to real instruments, practice feels more authentic than many screen-only drills. The app recognizes notes played on a connected acoustic or digital keyboard, including accidentals and semitone changes, so your practice stays precise and useful. Its clean, intuitive display shows the next notes clearly, making it simple to follow along while you play.

Supported key signatures

• Gb
• Db
• Ab
• Eb
• Bb
• F
• F#
• B
• E
• A
• D
• G
• C

What you get from regular use

• Accurate detection of pitches from a physical piano or keyboard, reducing false cues
• Visual note prompts on the device that are easy to read while you play
• Recognition of sharps, flats and other accidentals so you practice correctly
• Tools to monitor improvement over time and celebrate milestones
• Options to share progress and scores with friends for motivation and friendly rivalry

Paid alternatives worth considering

If you’re open to premium apps, Mic Room is a commonly recommended paid option that offers a different set of features and workflows for sight-reading practice and ear training.