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Life & fun · March 16, 2010

I finally released that sheet music app I keep yammering about

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I finally released that sheet music app I keep yammering about launched on March 16, 2010 with 318 votes, #1 of 22 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 16 years on.

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In plain words

Etude was a sheet music application that has been discontinued and is no longer available for download or updates. The app, originally released in 2010, allowed users to access and manage sheet music on their devices. While no longer supported with technical assistance or new features, users who previously installed the application could back it up and restore it on other devices through standard device backup procedures.

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From the sources

We regret that Etude has been discontinued and is no longer available. While the app will not have any future updates or technical support, a restore of Etude is still possible: you may back up your entire device — including the Etude app and any purchases made therein — and reinstall it on another device. Such techniques can be explained via a Google search or at Apple's Genius Bar. Get the top Steinway stories delivered right to your inbox with the official Steinway & Sons Newsletter, published monthly. We were not able to submit your information. Please try again soon. Would you prefer to visit our British site at steinway.co.uk? Would you prefer to visit our Japanese site at…from etudeapp.com

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