# Note Recognition

> Turn recordings into easy-to-read sheet music — note detection & MIDI export

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/fm.mystage.note\_recognition](https://chrome-stats.com/d/fm.mystage.note_recognition)

## Overview

- **ID:** `fm.mystage.note_recognition`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** mystage.fm – Apps for Music, Comics & Games
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 259,353
- **Rating:** 4.18 / 5 (1,587 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.13
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-06
- **First published:** 2017-11-09
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 16 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fm.mystage.note_recognition)
- **Website:** [https://note-recognition.com](https://note-recognition.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://universe.mystage.fm/dsgvo\_english.html?privacy](https://universe.mystage.fm/dsgvo_english.html?privacy)

## Description

Looking for a powerful Music to Sheet Music Converter? This Chrome extension uses advanced music recognition to turn microphone audio into standard notation in real time. Real-Time Audio Transcription, Accurate Pitch Detection, and a Versatile Instrument Tuner & Recognizer transform melodies from Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Violin, and Vocals into live sheet music you can study or share. The Sheet Music Creator analyzes songs and shows the transcription as you play.

Who is it for? Music Students, Songwriters, and Teachers can gain faster sight-reading, melody capture, and visual feedback. Quick tips: use a mic close to the instrument for best monophonic (single-note) detection—the algorithm is optimized for solos and melodies. Get the ultimate Music Note Recognizer and elevate your practice.

## Rankings

- #140,152 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `fm.mystage.note_recognition.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users broadly find the app usable with a fast, easy interface and see strong potential. It works for many cases and can aid pitch checks, especially in singing. However, limitations include imperfect note recognition, stability issues, and export/share bugs. Percussion use is limited, with acoustic drums not well supported. Feature gaps such as notation conversion, printing, and PC viewing are commonly requested. Overall, a promising concept hampered by reliability and feature gaps.

### Pros

- Generally works and can transcribe notes in many cases.
- Fast and easy to use.
- Shows strong potential and is a clever concept.
- Useful for checking pitch, especially for singing.
- Receives consistently positive feedback and enthusiasm from users.

### Cons

- Note recognition is not perfect and can miss notes.
- App can crash or be unstable/crash-prone.
- Export/share features often fail or don’t show the finished product.
- Not well suited for percussion/acoustic drums; best with standard note tones.
- Lacks key features (conversion to standard notation, printing, PC viewing) and has unclear data saving/location workflows.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/fm.mystage.note_recognition)