Flashnote Derby

Name: Flashnote Derby
Rating: 3.7 (89 reviews)
Author: Luke Bartolomeo

by Luke Bartolomeo

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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At a glance: $4.99

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Price: $4.99

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

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3.7 89 ratings · App Store

4/5Good other than one creepy dude
Okay this is a good app other than one thing… The dude in the review mistakes and stuff is just creepy like remove that dude please like right now. Oh and also if you use the play it thing then I detects just any little noise so I might say you’re worong even if you didn’t do anything.

Hello 567k8k867 · 31 Jul 2026
2/5Luke Bartolomeo does not respond!
I am a teacher. I've been using this app for several years after other teachers highly recommended it. The app itself is good for the most part, but I've had some issues that are not working for my studio. I started having issues with being unable to set a master device and clone my other devices. Although Luke followed up to my initial request, asking if I am logged in, when I answered his questions to explain this issue is not on my end as a user not being logged in, he never responded despite multiple emails. In good conscience, I can not recommend this to my students when the app developer is admittedly MIA. I will use other apps instead. I will update IF the developer ever fixes this and responds to my emails.

Amazonchic · 31 Jul 2026
3/5Emailing Presets Stopped Working
So disappointed that I can no longer email preset practices to students which was the main reason I bought the app and asked parents to buy the app. I’ve tried logging out, uninstalling the app, etc but nothing fixes it. The buttons to select “send the preset” or “cancel” do not respond when selected. I did email the developer but haven’t gotten a response.

Fruitloop800 · 31 Jul 2026
2/5Not recognizing E
This is a very fun app and useful, except that it keeps not recognizing the E note. It marks a big X when it is clearly the E note being played on the piano, it also sometimes recognizes it but most of the time it doesn’t. Is this happening to anyone else? It’s just a problem with that one note. It’s worth saying we have only used middle C to G as of now. So don’t k own if other flaws are lurking. Hadn’t had this issue with a competing app.

RVonApps · 31 Jul 2026
2/5Glitches
Flashnote Derby is a great way for children to practice note reading. The pacing allows children to think before they answer and it records progress. However, the free teacher features are frustrating when you can’t access them. The system suddenly doesn’t seem to recognize my password and I can’t reset it myself . I’ve tried with several accounts and emailed the developer three times with no response or resolution.

Borealis2012 · 31 Jul 2026

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1.0
1.1
Flashnote Derby now works with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad! Other improvements: In addition to the score, the total number of correct answers is shown. Smoother animation. Fixed a bug where the winner was not correctly determined in a 'photo-finish'.
1.2
For music students: Flashnote Derby now comes with easy access to a dozen instructional videos from right inside the app! Students can learn about the music alphabet and the music staff and then start memorizing actual music notes. The music staff is broken into small sections of four or five notes to make memorization easier, and there is a corresponding note drill to go along with each lesson. Even children who have had no prior musical instruction can use Flashnote Derby to start learning about notes on the staff. For music teachers: Teachers now have the ability to send specific note drilling assignments from the app itself. Simply set up the drill the way you want it for your student and click the mail icon. They will receive an email with a link that configures their copy of Flashnote Derby with the exact same settings. No more explaining to parents what notes you want their child to practice at home. Simply send them an email that allows them to practice the exact drill you had in mind for them.
1.5.1
*** Full list of shiny new features in this version *** • In addition to using letter buttons to answer, you can now use an on-screen piano keyboard. • Option to turn off all sound effects • The settings window has been redesigned to look nicer and include the new game options. • When student loses a race, a kinder message (Try Again) is displayed. • Improved performance with iOS 6. • Instead of horses and jockeys, for the months of November, December, and January, you can race with reindeer and elves! *** Please note that this version of Flashnote Derby requires iOS version 4.3 or greater. If you have an older device, check to see that it meets or exceeds this requirement. Have a suggestion for the next update to Flashnote Derby? Drop me a line at www.FlashnoteDerbyApp.com. I'd love to hear from you!
2.0.0
Introducing the biggest update to Flashnote Derby ever! Three big new features that you've been asking for: 1. Expanded range- now drill notes up to FIVE ledger lines above and below the staff. (Especially helpful for flute students!) 2. Inclusion of alto and tenor clefs- finally our viola and cello playing friends get a little love. 3. Presets- save a frequently used drill as a preset. All the notes in the drill can be called up with the touch of a button. Plus, teachers will love the improved ability to e-mail specific drills to their students which can then be saved as a preset on their devices. It is also now possible to reset the high score to zero, which can be helpful in group teaching situations. Lots of other minor bug fixes and improvements, including support for the 4 inch retina screen of the iPhone 5, 5c, and 5s.
2.1.0
Solfege syllables (fixed Do, where C always equals Do) is now an option for responding to flashcards. Support for Japanese and German languages
2.1.5
Optimized for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Added language support for Chinese and Russian.
3.0
*** NEW YEAR - NEW FEATURES for Flashnote Derby *** • Play it to answer...on your acoustic or MIDI instrument. • Student progress reports! Track which notes need review and total time practiced. • Updated graphics and 'friendlier' sound effects. • Grand staff flashcards for piano students. • Simplified note chooser. Keep the staves you need at the ready. • Highest C now an option (for flute students!) Make the most of your Flashnote Derby experience with tips and tricks at http://support.flashnotederby.com
3.0.1
MIDI is working again! If you were having difficulties using your MIDI keyboard to answer note flashcards, this should fix the issue. Please report any odd MIDI behavior to [email protected] or visit support.flashnotederby.com for the latest info. Also, Northern European nomenclature (H instead of B) is available in non-US regions.
3.0.2
Minor update with fixes for iOS 8 users • Play to answer ("listen" mode) works again for users on iOS 8.1+ • The start button, which had disappeared from some iPad models on iOS 8, has reappeared!
3.1.0
Version 3.1 of Flashnote Derby is here! • Sharps and flats can be added to any note. Simply tap and hold on a note to bring up the options. • One or more key signatures can be chosen for note drills. Notes must be played correctly according to the displayed key signature. • Teachers can link their device to the device(s) their student uses at home. Are your students really practicing their notes as much as they say? Track minutes practiced as well as which notes are drilled and the success rates. • Sending preset drills to students is easier. Start typing the student's name and Flashnote Derby will try to fill-in their email address from your Contacts. And now you can send the same drill to multiple students at the same time. Get up to date with all that's new by visiting support.FlashnoteDerby.com
3.1.1
• iPhone X users- Flashnote Derby now works with your phone! • Now answer flashcards by playing your TRANSPOSING instrument. For instance, playing a middle C on a b-flat trumpet will be correctly interpreted as a C. Lots of different transposition intervals are supported. • If you choose the Reindeer Race theme, your preference will be remembered the next time you launch the app.
3.1.2
Now works with iPad Pro 10.5"! No more crashes when launching.
3.2
Two brand new themes are included for free in version 3.2 of Flashnote Derby. Ecliptic Encounter turns the horse race into a space battle and should be especially appealing to slightly older students. Pretty Pegasus swaps out the horses for Pegasus...es(?). It takes place high above the clouds and has gentler sound effects and soothing graphics. For music teachers managing studios or classrooms or multiple devices, device cloning has been added which allows you to copy a set of users and preset drills to multiple devices quickly and easily.
3.2.2
Improved pitch detection... Game sounds are better muted to allow for more accurate pitch detection. Users can be sorted alphabetically for studios with a large number of students. Other minor miscellaneous bug fixes.
3.3
Version 3.3 of Flashnote Derby is here! • Improved support for newer iPhone and iPad models • Various bug fixes
3.3.1
• Flashnote Derby is now compatible with Display Zoom modes on all iPhones and iPads when it is available. • Listen mode supports treble and bass clef Euphonium
4.0
We’ve made learning even better in this update. • Refreshed interface – A cleaner, more colorful design that’s easier to navigate for students and teachers. • New Practice Mode – Practice note reading with no timer. Perfect for building confidence at your own pace. • Tournaments are here – Teachers can now create tournaments and invite students to compete in friendly, motivating challenges.
4.0.4
Fixes an issue where the app wasn’t recognizing played notes on some devices.
4.0.5
Flashnote Derby is now available in Spanish and Italian! Enjoy the app in your preferred language.
4.0.6 · 7 Jun 2026
Tournaments can again be created on iPhones. Preset drills will be sent in the correct language.

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