Training mode
Adjust speed, repeat sections, choose audio layers and use visual guidance while you solve a musical problem.
Two modes, two jobs
Practise freely, then measure your performance.
Training gives you room to experiment. Evaluation gives you a complete result. Use each mode for the job it does best.
- Slow down and repeat
- Time or played-note cursor
- Score and session review
Practice first, perform secondSeparate problem-solving from the complete take so every result reflects a session you were ready to measure.
Choose the right mode
Training and evaluation should not feel the same.
One mode is flexible and forgiving. The other captures a complete attempt so you can review it without changing the conditions halfway through.
Follow time or your notes
Let the cursor follow the timeline or use the microphone to react to the notes you play when supported.
Evaluation mode
Complete a performance, let SaxoTools analyse it, then inspect the score, replay and progress history.
How it works
Solve, perform, review.
Train the difficult part
Use flexible controls until rhythm, notes and fingering feel reliable.
Start an evaluation
Play the complete session under stable conditions without stopping to edit the setup.
Choose the next priority
Review the result and return to training with one specific improvement in mind.
Training and evaluation
Microphone and recording, explained clearly.
Interactive listening and evaluation are different operations. SaxoTools asks for permission before using the microphone or camera, and evaluation can record audio or video for analysis and review.
- Permission requested before microphone or camera use
- Live listening for supported interactive guidance
- Recording during evaluation when indicated
- Privacy details available before you choose a mode
Built for saxophone practice
Use training to change the performance. Use evaluation to observe it.
This separation helps beginners avoid being judged while learning and gives experienced players a repeatable way to test a complete session.
App Store review — Paraphrased from a public review
“Exactly the kind of app this saxophonist was looking for: it listens to the playing and gives useful feedback.”Read reviews on the App Store
Frequently asked questions
What to know before you start.
Does training mode record me?
Features that listen interactively and features that record for evaluation are presented separately. SaxoTools requests the relevant permission before use.
What does the played-note cursor do?
On supported content, the microphone can help the cursor react to the notes you play instead of moving only with time.
Can I review an evaluation?
Evaluation is designed to provide a result and a review of the completed session, with progress available over time.
Can I practise without evaluation?
Yes. Training mode is available for working without completing a scored take.
Keep practising
Build a complete practice session.
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Play. Get feedback. Improve.
Use SaxoTools to turn songs, exercises and evaluations into a focused saxophone routine.