# BrassUp!

> Practice brass fingerings with virtual keys properly spaced.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.ideategames.BrassUp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.ideategames.BrassUp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.ideategames.BrassUp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ideate Games
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 37,766
- **Rating:** 2.36 / 5 (105 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.20
- **Last updated:** 2024-12-03
- **First published:** 2016-02-25
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 30 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.ideategames.BrassUp)
- **Website:** [http://www.ideategames.org/mobile](http://www.ideategames.org/mobile)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.ideategames.org/privacy.html](http://www.ideategames.org/privacy.html)

## Description

**BrassUp!** is a Chrome extension designed for brass instrument players to practice fingerings effectively using properly spaced virtual keys. It supports a variety of instruments including trumpet, euphonium/baritone, tuba, French horn, and trombone.

This tool is not a musical instrument or synthesizer, but rather an aid to help users learn notes, fingerings, and slide positions through scale exercises, random notes, and a learn mode that displays the correct fingerings. Features include 12 keys, alternate fingerings, support for 4-valve and 3+1 valve configurations for low brass instruments, and an integrated fingering look-up for each key, making it an essential practice companion for brass musicians of all levels.

## Rankings

- #335,983 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`

## Review summary

BrassUp! is praised for its usefulness in practicing fingerings and helping users learn musical notes, with realistic features and responsive developers who improve the app. However, multiple users report issues such as incorrect scale ranges for certain instruments, especially Eb Tuba and F Horn, trombone fingering not responding after an update, and occasional incorrect note recognition. While many find it positive and helpful, others have reviewed it negatively due to these functional problems.

### Pros

- Helpful for practicing fingerings, especially for instruments like Eb Tuba and F Horn.
- Improves musical skills and helps learning sharps.
- Developers listen to suggestions and improve the app.
- The app is realistic and useful for musicians.
- Positive user experiences with no reported problems by some users.

### Cons

- Scale practices are out of range for certain instruments like Eb Tuba and F Horn.
- Trombone fingering functionality is not responding properly since a recent update.
- Some notes are too high or get recognized incorrectly.
- Some users find the app terrible or non-functional.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.ideategames.BrassUp)