Flashnote Derby is transforming music education with an app designed to improve sight-reading skills among young learners. The app features interactive races where students identify music notes to move their horses forward, encouraging quick and accurate note recognition.
Features and Customization
The app offers extensive customization: it supports treble, bass, alto, and tenor clefs, and allows users to select specific notes, include accidentals, and add key signatures. Difficulty settings can be adjusted, offering higher points for more challenging tasks.
- Players respond using acoustic/MIDI instruments or on-screen options.
- Note identification supports multiple input methods, including tapping or playing notes.
- The app tracks progress and offers over a dozen instructional videos.
- Teachers can assign homework and monitor student performance.
Intended Audience and Benefits
Recommended for piano students, band and orchestra members, singers, and guitar players, Flashnote Derby aims to make music sight-reading both fun and educational. By offering immediate feedback, it helps students learn from mistakes and track their improvement over time.
This innovative tool not only aids individual practice but also supports educators in fostering musical literacy. With its customizable options and engaging interface, Flashnote Derby stands out as a valuable resource in music education.



