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What’s New Version 2.1.0
• Help Center — a searchable Help Center plus guided tours on every screen, so you always know what each button does. Look for the "?" in the toolbar.
• Tunes that swing — playback and the metronome now follow the natural lilt of Irish music (Lilt is on by default), for a feel much closer to a real session.
• Bowing & picking marks (∏ V) — LittleSession suggests down/up strokes above the staff and on the tablature. Tap to change any of them; your edits are saved per tune.
• Smarter chords — place several chords per measure, anchored exactly to the note you tap, and hear the accompaniment (piano and uilleann regulators) follow your chords.
• Fixes — your full TheSession tunebook refreshes correctly after import, plus stability fixes for play/pause and cleaner playback.
Thanks for the feedback — keep it coming!
Description
Learn and play any Irish traditional tune — right from your pocket.
Little Session gives you 22,000+ tunes from TheSession.org with sheet music, adjustable playback speed, and real-time fingerings for your instrument. Whether you're learning your first reel or hunting down a tune mid-session, everything works offline and without an account.
WHY MUSICIANS LOVE IT
- 22,000+ tunes in standard notation and ABC
- Slow any tune down, then build back up to tempo
- Real-time fingerings as the tune plays — see exactly where your fingers go
- Automatic chord suggestions to back up any melody
- 100% offline. No sign-up. No ads.
15 INSTRUMENTS COVERED
Tin whistle, low whistle, fiddle, flute, uilleann pipes, concertina, diatonic & chromatic accordion, piano, guitar, banjo, mandolin, mandola, bouzouki and cittern — pick yours and follow the fingerings.
PERFECT FOR
- Beginners learning without reading music
- Session players who need a tune in seconds
- Teachers and students working through repertoire
- The diaspora keeping the tradition alive anywhere
FREE TO START
Browse all 22,000 tunes, read the sheet music, slow any tune down, and play 5 instruments free — tin whistle, fiddle, flute, guitar and piano — with up to 5 saved sets.
GO PREMIUM (one-time purchase, no subscription)
Unlock all 15 instruments, unlimited sets, cross-device sync, tune recognition, chord suggestions and the full editor.
Download Little Session and never be lost in a session again.
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Version history 13 versions
Build 887833456v2.1.02026-07-05 00:43:28
• Help Center — a searchable Help Center plus guided tours on every screen, so you always know what each button does. Look for the "?" in the toolbar.
• Tunes that swing — playback and the metronome now follow the natural lilt of Irish music (Lilt is on by default), for a feel much closer to a real session.
• Bowing & picking marks (∏ V) — LittleSession suggests down/up strokes above the staff and on the tablature. Tap to change any of them; your edits are saved per tune.
• Smarter chords — place several chords per measure, anchored exactly to the note you tap, and hear the accompaniment (piano and uilleann regulators) follow your chords.
• Fixes — your full TheSession tunebook refreshes correctly after import, plus stability fixes for play/pause and cleaner playback.
Thanks for the feedback — keep it coming!
Build 887367449v2.0.32026-06-24 16:53:11
- You can now choose the bass note of chords (slash chords)
- Fixed the license being re-checked on every launch
- Metronome mode in the tuner or as accompaniment: with or without lilt (swing accent)
- Select part of a melody to practice or hear: long-press one note, then another, and the passage between them is selected. Tap the cross in the toolbar to clear the selection
- Composer mode: you can now create a tune by working directly on the score. You can also record an instrument to transcribe a slowly played tune into notation. Similar tunes are searched across the whole library
- Practice / learning mode: play the tune straight from the score, follow the music through headphones, or work step by step by playing after the melody. The app checks that you're following the melody correctly
- My Practice: track your work and set yourself goals
Build 886439392v2.0.22026-06-02 19:55:36
Fixed bug while importing TheSession tunes
Build 886353667v2.0.12026-05-31 23:25:47
What's new in 2.0
• Composer: write and edit your own tunes with live sheet music as you type.
• Import & export: open ABC and MusicXML scores (pick the parts you want) and export your tunes as MusicXML.
• Listen & Identify: play a tune on your instrument and Little Session recognizes the notes to find its name.
Thanks for the feedback — keep it coming!
Build 885931231v1.1.02026-05-25 18:02:39
What's new in 1.1.0
• In-app help: tap the new "?" on any screen for quick guidance.
• Bodhrán playback with real recorded samples and authentic grooves.
• Tuner upgrades: input gain control, live level meter, and a wider A4 range with presets.
• Community sessions: pull-to-refresh and more local sessions.
• Fixes: PDF export now keeps the key & time signature; smoother first launch.
Thanks for the feedback — keep it coming!
Build 885781152v1.0.92026-05-18 14:38:06
Fix to the concertina diagrams
Improved help
Expanded free tier
Build 885714195v1.0.82026-05-15 22:45:56
• Greatly improved fingerings for Anglo concertina and diatonic accordion / melodeon — now based on Michael Eskin's
reference data (abctools), with redesigned, clearer fingering diagrams.
• Smoother performance: concertina fingerings are now computed in the background, so the interface no longer freezes.
• Bug fixes: Android display fix, recovery from interrupted high-quality sound downloads, and corrected row order for the chromatic accordion.
Build 885462830v1.0.72026-05-09 18:59:29
Better rendering for accordions and concertinas
Build 884955863v1.0.62026-04-27 17:02:28
Tune audio recognition fixed
Add of a tuner
Build 884807407v1.0.52026-04-22 20:12:37
Corrections importantes :
• Résout un problème qui empêchait certains utilisateurs de recevoir leur achat premium après paiement (« Vous possédez déjà cet article »).
• Amélioration de la précision rythmique lors de la lecture sur iPhone.
• Correction de l'affichage des doigtés de tin whistle.
Build 884669411v1.0.42026-04-20 17:49:50
pdf export bug correction
Build 884407938v1.0.32026-04-14 02:01:37
First public release of Little Session — your offline companion for Irish traditional music.
• 22,000+ tunes from TheSession.org, searchable offline
• Real-time fingerings for 15 instruments: tin whistle, low whistle, Boehm flute, uilleann pipes, fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, mandola, bouzouki, cittern, piano, diatonic accordion, chromatic accordion, Anglo concertina
• Synchronized sheet music with adjustable playback speed
• Custom session sets with tags and sequential playback
• Built-in metronome and bodhrán accompaniment
• Automatic chord suggestions for Irish trad modes
• Sessions map worldwide
• PDF export with professional Bravura notation
• One-time Premium unlock — no subscription
Build 884153020v1.02026-04-09 06:39:49
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Availability 1 of 1 storefronts
| Region | Language | Price | Ratings | Avg | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | en-US | Free | 0 | — | 2.1.0 |
Change log 17 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
• Help Center — a searchable Help Center plus guided tours on every screen, so you always know what each button does. Look for the "?" in the toolbar.
• Tunes
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description updated
Learn and play any Irish traditional tune — right from your pocket.
Little Session gives you 22,000+ tunes from TheSession.org with sheet music, adjustable pla
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subtitle updated
Sheet music & fingerings
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name updated
Little Session: Irish Tunes
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Version 2.1.0 released
• Help Center — a searchable Help Center plus guided tours on every screen, so you always know what each button does. Look for the "?" in the toolbar.
• Tunes that swing — playback and the metronome now follow the natural lilt of Irish mus
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Version 2.0.3 released
- You can now choose the bass note of chords (slash chords)
- Fixed the license being re-checked on every launch
- Metronome mode in the tuner or as accompaniment: with or without lilt (swing accent)
- Select part of a melody to pra
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Version 2.0.2 released
Fixed bug while importing TheSession tunes
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Version 2.0.1 released
What's new in 2.0
• Composer: write and edit your own tunes with live sheet music as you type.
• Import & export: open ABC and MusicXML scores (pick the parts you want) and export your tunes as MusicXML.
• Listen & Identify: play a tune on
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Version 1.1.0 released
What's new in 1.1.0
• In-app help: tap the new "?" on any screen for quick guidance.
• Bodhrán playback with real recorded samples and authentic grooves.
• Tuner upgrades: input gain control, live level meter, and a wider A4 range with pre
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Version 1.0.9 released
Fix to the concertina diagrams
Improved help
Expanded free tier
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Version 1.0.8 released
• Greatly improved fingerings for Anglo concertina and diatonic accordion / melodeon — now based on Michael Eskin's
reference data (abctools), with redesigned, clearer fingering diagrams.
• Smoother performance: concertina fingerings
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Version 1.0.7 released
Better rendering for accordions and concertinas
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Version 1.0.6 released
Tune audio recognition fixed
Add of a tuner
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Version 1.0.5 released
Corrections importantes :
• Résout un problème qui empêchait certains utilisateurs de recevoir leur achat premium après paiement (« Vous possédez déjà cet article »).
• Amélioration de la précision rythmique lors de la lecture sur iPhone.
•
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Version 1.0.4 released
pdf export bug correction
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Version 1.0.3 released
First public release of Little Session — your offline companion for Irish traditional music.
• 22,000+ tunes from TheSession.org, searchable offline
• Real-time fingerings for 15 instruments: tin whistle, low whistle, Boehm flute, uilleann
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Version 1.0 released