Music Theory App for Beginners ($2.99)

Music Theory for Beginners

This app is fittingly named, as it provides a great introduction to music theory for those who have had little or no experience of the subject before. Music Theory for Beginners contains 22 lessons, 5 tutorials, and 5 tests, all in a fun game presentation. The tutorials and lessons offer a broad range of information covering a variety of theory topics, from simple concepts like the staff and note formation, to rhythm and intervals.

Each lesson prepares you to take a test and pass through to the next lesson, all while earning a series of badges. The lessons and quizzes are accompanied by a little owl who helps to teach users new concepts and guide them through tests. In addition to following through the lesson sequence, you can also choose to go through a sequence of quizzes that test your new knowledge in a timed format.

The images are colorful and enticing and the music is entertaining too, making Music Theory for Beginners a great way to get children excited about learning music theory and developing their music skills. You can even participate in the quizzes in an online game that allows you to compete against other users!


Music Theory for Beginners teaches basic and intermediate topics



Each lesson has a quiz you have to pass to move on to the next level

Learning theory with Music Theory for Beginners

Music theory can be a difficult subject to teach and to learn. The Music Theory for Beginners app is a very effective and fun way to introduce the basic concepts of music theory, and to learn slightly more advanced material.

The range of content makes the app a great tool for beginners and intermediate students, or anyone looking for a quick reference to brush up on theory skills and knowledge. The little owl and other design features make this app appropriate and engaging for children, but are not so prominent that older students would not be comfortable using the app. In addition, the interactive game-format quizzes offer additional motivation for students to improve their theory skills and knowledge, and to interact with other users online.

The different lesson levels create a sensible progression from topic to topic. However, for more advanced users using the app for the first time, it could be frustrating to have to go through the lesson and quizzes for each level before arriving at a level that contains new material. Features like the ‘Drum Performance’ and ‘Ear Training’ quizzes make the app a great resource for different theory-related activities, and therefore a worthwhile tool for teachers and students.

Overall, the Music Theory for Beginners app offers a fantastic introductory resource for music theory, and is a useful aid for both teaching and learning.


Quizzes can be completed individually or online as a competition against other users