Questions
Good to know
Do I need a MIDI keyboard?
No. Melody+ listens to acoustic and digital pianos, acoustic or electric guitars, ukuleles and saxophones through your phone's microphone. A MIDI keyboard is optional and gives the most precise timing.
Which instruments can I learn?
Piano, guitar, ukulele and saxophone each have courses and songs that listen to you play. Electric guitarists get an amp with pedals and a Bends & vibrato trainer, and you can play a đàn tranh or guzheng with its own lessons, a full drum kit, make beats and mix like a DJ.
Is my playing recorded or uploaded?
No. Listening happens on your phone in real time and nothing is uploaded. A recording is only made if you tap Record, and it stays on your phone unless you share it.
What do I get for free?
No ads, ever, and the first course of everything: piano, guitar, ukulele, saxophone, Rhythm and DJ, plus every beginner song, all practice modes and tools (the Guitar amp and every tuner included), the đàn tranh with its lessons, the 4 Beat Tiles songs, the whole drum kit with its lessons, and Beat Maker and the DJ Mixer with 2 kits, Echo, Reverb and Gate, hot cues 1–4, Automix and mix recording up to 10 minutes. Pro unlocks the other courses, the full song library, every kit and effect, hot cues 5–8, unlimited saved beats and mix recording, and 24-bit WAV sharing.
Can I learn drums without a drum kit?
Yes. A full acoustic kit fills your phone's screen: tap harder to play louder, and learn grooves in eight lessons with a count-in and scoring, then jam over backing loops. If you have an electronic drum kit, connect it over USB or Bluetooth MIDI.
What if a song is too hard?
Pick an easier level of the same tune, listen first, or use Wait for me. After a play-through under three stars, Practise the hard part slows the trickiest bars to 60% and brings them back up to full speed.
Is there a free trial?
Melody+ Pro has no free trial, but you don't need one to try Melody+: it's free to download, and the first course of everything stays free with no time limit. When you choose Pro, the App Store or Google Play shows the price before you confirm, and you can cancel any time in your store's subscription settings.
Can I mix my own music?
Yes. In the DJ Mixer, tap Load › From Files… to import tracks you own, such as MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF or FLAC files. Copy-protected (DRM) songs, including downloads from streaming services, can't be opened. Imported tracks are analysed and kept on your phone only.
Do I need headphones for DJ and rhythm?
They help. Wired headphones or the phone's speaker keep timing tight. Bluetooth headphones add a delay that makes pads and decks feel late, so plug in wired headphones for the Rhythm course and DJ practice when you can.