Bass Clef Master
Sight Reading on the Fretboard
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Learn bass clef by linking the fretboard, note names & staff at once. A few minutes a day, played like a game. All levels and modes are free. NEW: Free Play Mode.
Struggling to read bass clef? You're not alone.
Bass Clef Master is a dedicated sight-reading trainer for bassists, cellists, trombonists, and
anyone learning the bass clef. Our 6-level system takes you from zero to confident reader in 6
months.
A few minutes on your commute or during a break — played like a game, progress adds up faster
than you'd expect.
It goes beyond reading notes on a page. Practicing with Fretboard Input mode wires your
fretboard, note names, and sheet music together at once — giving you a deeper whole-neck
understanding no other sight-reading app offers.
【3 Practice Modes】
- Practice Mode: Random notes flash on the staff — tap the fretboard or enter the note name.
Track your combo and personal best as you level up.
- Time Attack: Answer as many notes as possible in 60 seconds. Watch your reading speed grow
with each attempt.
- Phrase Mode: Read through real bass-style phrases note by note. 17 presets included (7 free +
10 Pro), plus custom import support.
【6 Progressive Levels】
Lv1: Open-position notes (0-3 frets)
Lv2: Mid-position notes (~5 frets)
Lv3: High-position notes (7-12 frets)
Lv4: Full range — all 17 natural notes
Lv5: Sharps and flats — lower range
Lv6: Sharps and flats — full range master
5-string bass (Low-B) supported. Every note in the bass clef, covered.
【2 Input Methods — Both Free】
- Fretboard Input: Tap the string and fret like you'd actually play it. The repeated loop of
reading the staff and touching the neck burns note positions into memory, linking sheet music
and fretboard in your brain.
- Note Name Input: 7 buttons (C-B) with sharp/flat modifiers for fast entry.
【Built to Build Habits】
- Daily Streak: Track consecutive days of practice
- Achievements: 8 unlockable badges to celebrate milestones
- Stats Dashboard: Accuracy by level, input method, and time attack high score (Pro)
- Daily Reminder: Optional 9 PM push notification
【Free Forever】
- All 6 levels
- All 3 practice modes
- 4-string and 5-string bass
- Both input methods
- 7 preset phrases
- 3 custom phrase slots
- Streak and achievements
【Pro — Ad-Free + Bonus Features】
- Remove all ads (banners and interstitials)
- Unlimited custom phrase storage
- Full stats dashboard
- 10 extra Pro preset phrases
- Streak protection (miss one day, keep your streak)
- Cloud sync
Core gameplay is free forever. Pro adds convenience — it never locks features.
Download now and start reading bass clef today.
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Information
- Seller
- SHO NONOMURA
- Size
- 52.1 MB
- Category
- Music
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Advertising
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Lifetime Pro $9.99
- 6-Month Pass $4.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Sho Nonomura