FUYOTORE
The moment you see a note on the staff, its name is there
FUYOTORE is a training app for the foundation of piano sight-reading: the speed at which you read notes. It builds the ability to read treble and bass clefs at the same time, starting from one minute of practice a day.
Does your practice stall here?
Sight-reading is a skill that training improves — not a talent you either have or lack. If any of these sound familiar, FUYOTORE can help.
- You count up from C every time a note appears
- You can read the treble clef, but the bass clef slows you right down
- When both hands appear at once, you can only follow one staff
- You can learn a piece, but you cannot start playing one at sight
- Reading takes so long that practice ends after the first few bars
- A ledger line appears and you stop to work that one note out
How FUYOTORE Solves It
Everything listed above comes back to the same cause: you are counting the notes. As long as you count, the practice time goes into working out the score instead of playing it. FUYOTORE exists to replace that counting with recognition — it is a training app for sight-reading and nothing else.
- Practicing pieces will not fix it, so we isolate the reading When you practice a piece you see the same score again and again, so you memorize it and stop reading. FUYOTORE only ever shows a freshly generated grand staff. There is nothing to memorize, so the only thing that improves is your reading.
- Stop jumping between staves; read them as one Being slow only on the bass clef, or losing one hand when both appear, comes from reading the two staves separately. From LV5 the grand staff is always shown, and a fixed order — bottom (left hand) then top (right hand) — becomes a habit.
- One minute a day, with or without a keyboard Sight-reading sticks better with a short session every day than with one long sitting. A session can be as short as a minute or 16 beats, and Flashcard Mode needs no keyboard — a train ride is enough. If you are not yet sure where the notes sit, start with the free Beginner Mode.
The name comes from fuyomi (sight-reading) plus training. It is not an app for practicing pieces — it is an app for building the reading ability that practicing pieces requires.
What FUYOTORE Does
- Focused on grand staff simultaneous reading
- 50 levels for gradual progression
- 3 play modes: Flashcard / Auto / MIDI
- Beginner Mode for absolute starters (free)
- Hands-on practice with MIDI keyboard
- Stats you can review by mode
- Available in Japanese and English
The Goal This App Aims At
Rather than a vague idea of "being able to read", FUYOTORE defines its goal as three concrete things.
- The note name arrives instantly Knowing the note from where it sits, instead of counting to it. The target is one to two seconds per beat.
- You read the grand staff as one Reading treble and bass as a single block instead of jumping between them. For piano scores, this is the biggest wall.
- You can start playing at sight By LV50 the app is drawing from all 17 keys up to four sharps or flats, including 7th chords. The destination is being able to pick up a pop or jazz chart and start playing it on the spot.
How fast you get there varies from person to person. What matters is not the length of a session but that it happens every day.
How the Training Is Designed
The way FUYOTORE generates questions and records results is built around the conditions under which sight-reading actually improves.
- Short sessions, every day One minute a day sticks better than one long session a week. A session can be as short as a minute or 16 beats, and the streak counter on HOME plus the daily reminder are there to keep the habit going.
- Random generation rules out memorizing Every staff is generated fresh. You cannot get faster by memorizing the same question, so the speed that gets recorded is your reading ability and nothing else.
- A fixed reading order Read from the bottom up — left hand first, then right. Once the same order becomes a habit, your procedure holds up even as the chords get denser.
- Reaction time shows where you are Your time up to each tap is recorded beat by beat. Instead of a vague sense of progress, you see where you stand in seconds, broken down by level and tier.
- Load that rises one step at a time Across 50 levels, note count, leap width, key signatures, and inversions each enter one at a time. The cue to move up is being able to read without hesitating at a 2–3 second interval in Auto Mode.
What You Can Expect
As the levels rise, the way you read changes. Here is what each tier looks like when you get there.
| Tier | Levels | What you can read | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | LV1–10 | Single notes in C major, one hand then both | Note names arrive without counting. You read by position, up and down from Middle C |
| Elementary | LV11–20 | Two-note chords in the left hand, more key signatures | You stop checking accidentals one by one and read notes as part of the key |
| Intermediate | LV21–30 | Three-note left-hand chords, right-hand double stops, up to 2 ♯/♭ | You start seeing chords as shapes rather than reading them note by note |
| Advanced | LV31–40 | Inversions and wider leaps, up to 3 ♯/♭ | Ledger lines and inversions stop halting you, and your eye starts running ahead |
| Master | LV41–50 | Four-note left-hand chords, 7th chords, all 17 keys | You can pick up a pop or jazz chart and start playing it on the spot |
How quickly you progress varies. As a rule of thumb, move up a level once you can read without hesitating at a 2–3 second interval in Auto Mode; the Reaction Speed chart in Stats gives you something concrete to judge by.
Practice Modes
Beginner Mode (Free)
An absolute-beginner mode where you call out note names in rhythm. One question per bar, with the piano note and the answer arriving on beat 3, so you learn note positions by ear and eye. Runs from LV1 (Middle C) to LV15 (two notes in one hand, wide range). Level and tempo can be changed mid-session with sliders; there is no right/wrong judging and sessions are not recorded in Stats. Start from "Read in rhythm" on the HOME screen.
Flashcard Mode (Free)
Read the note names from the bottom up (left hand first), then tap "Next" to continue. No keyboard needed — practice during commutes or breaks. Your reaction time up to the tap is recorded, so you can watch your reading speed improve.
Auto Mode (Pro)
Notes advance automatically at your chosen interval (1–10 sec). Perfect for playing along on a keyboard. Start slow (5–10 sec) and gradually speed up. After each session you rate how it felt on a five-point scale, and the app suggests leveling up or changing the speed. The piano sound can be set to off, "preview" (plays as the beat appears), or "answer check" (plays just before moving to the next beat).
MIDI Mode (Pro)
Connect a MIDI keyboard and answer by playing. Real-time correct/incorrect feedback. Play all notes correctly to advance automatically. The app does not play piano sound in this mode, since the sound is expected to come from the keyboard itself — only the countdown, the short cue when you complete a beat, and the result sound.
Custom Mode (Pro, after LV50)
For players who have worked through all 50 levels, this mode lets you build your own practice menu. Choose the staff (treble / bass / both), major or minor plus the key signature, where notes tend to sit (below the staff / on the staff / above it), and the maximum note count for each staff. Note-name display can be toggled on or off. Switch it on from "Custom mode" in the level section of SETTINGS. Because it is not tied to a level, custom sessions do not appear in the per-level Stats charts (they still count toward your daily effort).
Which mode, when
| Situation | Mode | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Still learning where notes sit | Beginner Mode | You just call out note names in rhythm. No judging, so there is nothing to brace against |
| Commuting, no keyboard around | Flashcard Mode | You set the pace. Where you cannot speak, reading the names in your head works too |
| Sitting at the piano | Auto Mode | Notes advance on their own, so you can keep your hands on the keys and just read and play |
| You have a digital piano or MIDI keyboard | MIDI Mode | Answering by playing links reading to your hands, and your accuracy is recorded |
| You have finished LV50 | Custom Mode | Aim practice squarely at the keys, ranges, and note counts you find hardest |
Level System
50 levels organized into 5 tiers of increasing difficulty.
| Tier | Levels | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | LV1–10 | Single hand → both hands, single notes. C Major only |
| Elementary | LV11–20 | Left hand 2-note chords. More key signatures |
| Intermediate | LV21–30 | Left hand 3-note chords, right hand double stops. Up to 2 ♯/♭ |
| Advanced | LV31–40 | Chord inversions. Up to 3 ♯/♭ |
| Master | LV41–50 | Left hand 4-note chords, 7th chords. All 17 keys |
Practice Records (Stats)
Your practice is saved automatically and can be reviewed by mode across four tabs: All / Flashcard / Auto / MIDI. Data appears once you complete your first session.
- Today's effort — your beat count as a doughnut chart, rated up to five stars, with minutes practiced and session count
- This week — practice volume over the last 7 days
- Reaction speed — average reaction time by tier, expandable to a per-level breakdown
- Practice by tier — how your practice is spread across the five tiers from Beginner to Master
- Self-ratings (Auto) — your five-point session ratings and the speeds you used
- Accuracy (MIDI) — accuracy recorded level by level
- Advice — a suggestion for what to practice next, based on your recent sessions
Who It Is For
A good fit
- Piano learners whose repertoire practice stalls on reading
- Adults returning to the piano who want their reading speed back
- Players who want to sight-read chord charts, pop, or jazz
- Anyone who wants a short warm-up before a lesson or practice session
- Owners of a digital piano or MIDI keyboard who want to train at the keys
Not a fit
- Anyone looking to practice actual pieces — FUYOTORE contains no repertoire
- Anyone who needs it outside iPhone or iPad — it is iOS only
- Anyone looking for an app to display or organize sheet music
- Anyone whose main goal is rhythm training — this trains pitch reading, not rhythm
Free / Pro Plans
| Free | Pro (¥980) | |
|---|---|---|
| Levels | LV1–5 | All levels (LV1–50) |
| Beginner Mode | ○ | ○ |
| Flashcard Mode | ○ | ○ |
| Auto Mode | × | ○ |
| MIDI Mode | × | ○ |
| Custom Mode | × | ○ |
| Range control (ledger line cap) | × | ○ |
| Stats | ○ | ○ |
A one-time purchase of ¥980 unlocks all features permanently. No subscriptions or additional charges.
Restore Purchase
If you change devices or reinstall the app, restore your purchase from SETTINGS > "Restore purchase". You must be signed in with the same Apple ID.
Start Free
Beginner Mode and LV1–5 of Flashcard Mode are free to use as they are, with no ads. If it feels like something you will keep doing, a one-time ¥980 purchase unlocks all 50 levels plus Auto, MIDI, and Custom modes.
Download on the App StoreSupport
Everything below is for people already using the app: settings, connection guides, and FAQ.
Key Settings
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| Language | Switch between Japanese and English. On first launch it follows your device language |
| Session | Choose a beat count (16 or 32) or a timer (1, 3, or 5 minutes) |
| Practice reminder | Sends a notification at the time you choose each day, with a message based on your streak |
| Sound | Turn practice and effect sounds on or off. When on, sound plays even in silent mode |
| Flip screen | Rotates the screen 180°, so you can hold the device upright with a USB-MIDI cable plugged in at the top |
| Day boundary | Set the day to roll over at midnight or 2 AM. With 2 AM, practice between midnight and 2 counts as the previous day |
| Range control (Pro) | Cap the ledger lines above and below the staff at "recommended" or 0–4 lines, when you want to narrow the range on purpose |
| MIDI connection test | Check that your MIDI keyboard is connected and test individual keys |
MIDI Connection Guide
USB Cable Connection (Recommended)
- Prepare a MIDI-compatible keyboard and USB cable
- Lightning devices require Apple Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter
- USB-C devices (iPhone 15+) can connect directly via USB-C cable
- Open FUYOTORE, check SETTINGS > "MIDI Connection Test"
- A green dot and device name confirms successful connection
Bluetooth MIDI Connection
Wireless connection available for Bluetooth MIDI keyboards. Pair via iPhone Settings > Bluetooth, then verify in FUYOTORE connection test. Slight latency may occur compared to USB.
Keyboard Size Setting
| Keys | Range | Recommended for |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | C2–C4 | Portable keyboard |
| 36 | C2–C5 | Compact keyboard |
| 49 | C1–C5 | Mid-size keyboard |
| 61 | C0–C6 | Standard keyboard |
| 88 | A-1–C7 | Full-size piano |
For piano practice, we recommend a full-size 88-key keyboard. The touch and range match an acoustic piano, so your practice translates directly to real performance.