Ear Training Tool
Develop your musical ear through progressive exercises. Learn to identify intervals, chords, and scales by sound alone. All processing happens in your browser — no account required.
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Note Recognition — Start Here!
Before learning intervals, you need to recognize individual notes. This exercise plays a single note (C, D, E, F, G, A, or B) and you identify which one it is. The piano visual shows you the correct key. This is the essential first step in ear training.
Start simple: just C, D, and E
Listen to the note, then identify it below
Reach 80% on all unlocked notes to unlock the next one 🔓
Why Ear Training Matters
🎯 Transcribe Music
Hear a song on the radio and figure out the chords and melody without sheet music. Ear training makes this possible by connecting sounds to musical concepts.
🎸 Play by Ear
Jam with friends, improvise solos, or accompany singers without relying on chord charts. Your ears become your guide.
🎼 Write Music
Compose melodies and harmonies that match what you hear in your head. Ear training bridges the gap between imagination and notation.
🧠 Musical Memory
Internalize songs faster and retain them longer. Musicians with trained ears can recall entire pieces after just a few listens.
Interval Reference Chart
These famous melodies can help you remember each interval. Click any interval to hear it.
| Interval | Semitones | Ascending Example | Descending Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unison | 0 | Same note | Same note |
| Minor 2nd | 1 | Jaws theme | Joy to the World |
| Major 2nd | 2 | Happy Birthday | Mary Had a Little Lamb |
| Minor 3rd | 3 | Greensleeves | Frosty the Snowman |
| Major 3rd | 4 | When the Saints Go Marching In | Swing Low, Sweet Chariot |
| Perfect 4th | 5 | Here Comes the Bride | I've Been Working on the Railroad |
| Tritone | 6 | The Simpsons theme | Black Sabbath (song) |
| Perfect 5th | 7 | Star Wars theme | Flintstones theme |
| Minor 6th | 8 | In My Life (Beatles) | You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch |
| Major 6th | 9 | My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean | Down by the Riverside |
| Minor 7th | 10 | Somewhere (West Side Story) | An American in Paris |
| Major 7th | 11 | Take On Me (chorus) | I Love You (Cole Porter) |
| Octave | 12 | Somewhere Over the Rainbow | Willow Weep for Me |
💡 Training Tips
- Start with Beginner: Perfect 5ths and octaves are the easiest to hear. Master these first.
- Use reference songs: Connect each interval to a melody you know well (see chart above).
- Sing the intervals: After hearing an interval, try to sing it back. This reinforces the connection between ear and voice.
- Practice daily: Even 10 minutes of focused practice is better than an hour once a week.
- Test yourself randomly: Mix up directions and intervals to ensure you're recognizing the sound, not just the pattern.
- Focus on weak areas: Everyone finds different intervals harder. Use Custom mode to practice your weakest ones.
Related Tools
- Pitch Detector — see what note you're singing or playing
- Virtual Piano — explore intervals visually on a keyboard
- Guitar Chord Diagrams — learn chord shapes while training your ear
- Metronome — practice with steady timing