iBone is the virtual trombone. Not only can you learn to play songs on the app, you can also play along with your songs from your iPod library.

Developer: Spoonjack
Original Release Date: 2009-03-01
Category: Music
Currently $2.99 in the iTunes app store.

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2009 Best Musical Instrument App Second Place

Ocarina by Smule


Original Release Date: 2008-11-01
Category: Music
Currently $0.99 in the iTunes app store.

2009 Best Musical Instrument App Third Place

PocketGuitar by Shinya Kasatani


Original Release Date: 2008-08-26
Category: Music
Currently $0.99 in the iTunes app store.

2009 Best Musical Instrument App Honorable Mentions

Bebot - Robot Synth

Developer: Normalware
Original Release Date: 2008-12-16
Category: Music
Currently $1.99 in the iTunes app store.

miniSynth

Developer: Yonac
Original Release Date: 2008-09-24
Category: Music :: Simulation
Currently $1.99 in the iTunes app store.

VocaForm

Developer: Tim Bolstad
Original Release Date: 2009-08-12
Category: Music
Currently $0.99 in the iTunes app store.

Leaf Trombone: World Stage

Developer: Smule
Original Release Date: 2009-04-15
Category: Games :: Arcade
Currently $2.99 in the iTunes app store.

ZOOZbeat

Developer: ZooZ Mobile Inc.
Original Release Date: 2008-11-07
Category: Music :: Kids
Currently $0.99 in the iTunes app store.

Band

Developer: MooCowMusic
Original Release Date: 2008-07-06
Category: Music
Currently $3.99 in the iTunes app store.

iShred: Guitar + Effects

Developer: Frontier Design Group
Original Release Date: 2009-02-06
Category: Music
Currently $4.99 in the iTunes app store.