Practice music.
Make progress.
Play with purpose.

A desktop practice workspace for musicians working from notation. Import MusicXML or MuseScore projects, shape focused sessions, and keep a clear record of progress.

Features

A score-based practice workspace.

Kanaderu is built around notation: import MusicXML scores or MuseScore projects, practice directly from the page, and keep playback, recordings, and feedback in one place.

Shape the passage before you play it.

Open a MusicXML score or MuseScore project and turn it into a focused practice session with the controls musicians actually need while working from notation.

  • Slow down playback, loop exact measures, and practice with count-in or metronome.
  • Use SoundFonts or VST plugins for playback that feels musical instead of mechanical.
  • Record a Practice Check take and compare pitch, timing, notes, and history.
Kanaderu score practice view with notation playback controls.
How it works

From score library to useful feedback.

The app is meant for everyday practice sessions: pick a score, isolate the hard passage, record a take, then review what changed over time.

01Build a local library from MusicXML scores or MuseScore projects, or generate a sight-reading exercise when you need fresh material.
02Practice with tempo control, measure loops, metronome, count-in, and SoundFont or VST playback.
03Use Practice Check to record yourself and review pitch, timing, notes, and session history.
Practice situations

For the work that happens between lessons, rehearsals, and takes.

Kanaderu is for musicians who practice from notation and want each session to leave a clearer trace.

Organizing my repertoire cleanly

Keep imported MusicXML scores and MuseScore projects in a local library that is easy to return to.

Practice in one place

Open a score, adjust playback, loop passages, record takes, and write notes without switching tools.

Get new sight-reading material for practice

Generate fresh exercises for piano or strings when you want focused reading practice.

Working through tricky passages

Slow down hard measures, loop them precisely, and use musical SoundFont or VST playback as a guide.

Keeping my practice log up to date

Plan reusable blocks, add session notes quickly, and keep a clear record of what happened.

Checking pitch and timing

Use Practice Check to compare takes and see where accuracy or consistency still needs attention.

Pricing

Kanaderu is free for local use. Cloud sync is planned as a paid feature later, but your local score library, practice tools, and logs stay free.

Private beta

Use your beta code to unlock Windows, macOS, and Linux downloads. The app runs locally, and your score library, recordings, and practice logs stay on your device.

FAQ

Questions about Kanaderu.

What is Kanaderu?

Kanaderu is a desktop app for score-based music practice. It lets you import MusicXML scores or MuseScore projects, practice from notation, use musical playback, record Practice Check takes, and keep a practice log.

Can Kanaderu import MuseScore projects?

Yes. Kanaderu can import MuseScore projects directly, and it also supports MusicXML scores for notation-based practice.

Is Kanaderu free?

Kanaderu is free for local use. Cloud syncing is planned as a paid feature later, but local score practice, playback, recordings, and practice logs stay free.

Which platforms does Kanaderu support?

Kanaderu provides desktop builds for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Linux downloads are available as AppImage, .deb, and .rpm packages.

Does Kanaderu support high-quality playback?

Yes. Kanaderu supports SoundFonts and VST plugins, so score playback can use more musical instrument sounds while you practice.

What is Practice Check?

Practice Check records your playing and helps you review pitch, timing, notes, and session history so you can compare takes over time.

Does my practice data stay private?

Yes. Kanaderu is local-first: your score library, recordings, and practice logs stay on your device unless you choose a future cloud sync option.

Made by Studio Kobune in Japan