Android Apps for Mandolin 'Stuff'

[Rotoman]

Aloha! First time, long time here.

After seeing the Ipad app thread I thought I'd ask about similar apps for the Android OS. I know of the Amazing Slow Downer but was wondering about apps for things like tuning, music, etc.

[tangleweeds]

I had great success using this app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.desktopmusic.mandopro) to learn the basic notes, but I haven't found a lot else. I'm looking forward to seeing what others have come up with.

[Tobin]

I got that app too, tangleweeds, to help my wife learn the notes on the fretboard. It has a few bugs in it, but overall it's pretty good.

[Rotoman]

tangleweeds, thanks for that suggestion! I'll give it a try.

[Rotoman]

I also found that SongBook does now have an Android version:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linkesoft.songbook

[spufman]

Not mandolin-specific, but I like Strobe Tuner and Classic Metronome pretty well. Smart Theremin is fun and Four Tracks Lite is super-simple for quick ideas.

[fiddleboat]

Another alternative - I've been using gStrings for tuning. Great to always have a tuner with me.

[HagarNo55]

This covers a lot of needs.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.smartchord.droid

[Gelsenbury]

I use Basichords, DaTuner Lite, and the Mandolin Cord Cracker (free versions).

[st_brickworks]

I also found that SongBook does now have an Android version:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linkesoft.songbook

Oh my god, this is exactly what I've been wanting to find. No more running out of lyrics half way through the second verse for me (as I did just last night - tried to salvage it by hammering through Arkansas Traveler and diving for the bar)!

EDIT: You can even sync it to Dropbox?! I LOVE THIS THING

[Ron Cox]

Ok, tell me about SongBook. How does one input music? Will it import specific kinds of files, or do you use the app to find the song? It looks like a cool app, and I have access to both an Android tablet as well as an iPad.

[gbarnett]

Howdy folks,
It's been a while since I've visited here. I'm just in the process of acquiring an Android based tablet solely for the purpose of using it as a songbook. (poor old guy can't remember nuthin').
I'm wondering which Android Apps you might recommend for displaying fiddle tunes written as tablature.
Thanks in advance,
Best,
George

[peliot]

i use mobilesheets and have been happy. files are stored as pdfs and can be linked to audio files.

[gbarnett]

i use mobilesheets and have been happy. files are stored as pdfs and can be linked to audio files.

Thanks for this. It looks like exactly what I want. I am awaiting delivery of my tablet and will download this at the first opportunity.
Take care,
George