Nootka

Nootka is a free app for learning classical music notation, reading scores and practicing melodies. It detects sung and played sounds, then checks in real time whether notes match a displayed melody. Users can build their own exercise sets and review analyzed results. Notation support includes treble, bass and other clefs, along with the grand staff. The app also supports different kinds of guitars and their tunings. Nootka is available for Android, Linux, macOS and Windows, with mobile apps listed. The project is free and open source under the GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3); its listed plan is free, and there is no free trial. The project lists Czech, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Russian, Slovene and Spanish. Its support page points to getting-started documentation and bug and feature request trackers.

Nootka combines notation practice, sound detection and result analysis in a free, open-source app. Its support for multiple clefs, instruments and platforms may suit learners seeking flexible exercises.

Nootka suits learners who want to practice reading notation by singing or playing melodies and reviewing exercise results. It may also fit guitar players who want support for different guitar types and tunings.