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Play By Ear - Ear Training. Ratings and Reviews

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4.33
out of 5
50 Ratings
  • String 6, 13.01.2021
    Works for me
    Excellent. Random root notes good. Would like to test from the same root note sometimes.
  • Archangel768, 13.07.2019
    Good
    Use it
  • RyanLayton, 02.02.2019
    Great App - Would Love Additional Features
    This app has been a great addition to my ear training. After getting a good grasp on my intervals, this has been an awesome way to apply that knowledge without getting overwhelmed. I think every musician can benefit from doing some kind of training like this, and this app makes it possible to train without needing a partner to do call and response with - you can do it on your own from anywhere. In my opinion, two additional features would make it a perfect app. Neither are THAT crucial, but would help. 1) vary the rhythms of the randomly generated melodies, and 2) add a bass clef option. Even without those features, I’ll still continue to spend a few minutes a day with this app and I’m sure I will see benefits over time. Show more
  • dekjek, 02.08.2018
    Stiff program, false errors
    Lots of false errors. If you play the first note of a sequence too long, it will register that you played it for both notes of the interval. It is especially glitchy in chord recognition mode. You can’t play back a chord harmonically, it has to be arpeggiated, and then it often registers errors falsely, or it is listening for one note of the chord when you’ve already moved on to another. Your score ends up being frustratingly inaccurate. The program still feels pretty stiff to use. Also, I couldn’t find an option for randomizing ascending, descending, melodic and harmonic intervals, which would be more useful than only hearing one type of interval at a time. Show more
  • Tongatim, 16.11.2016
    Very Useful
    Simple and well-functioning portable ear trainer. Holds you to accurate intonation. All apps should function this well.
  • Iguana929, 28.07.2016
    Completely worth it
    This app is extremely well designed and perfect for anyone looking to improve their aural skills. It accomplishes more than what other music theory websites like teoria or musictheory.net because it identifies your progress and your errors for you. You can physically see what you got right and wrong. I feel more prepared because of this app for music school!! Show more
  • Wyobirder, 26.05.2016
    Easy app to use
    This app is helping me with intervals. It also won't register a correct pitch if I chip it slightly on my horn. Easy to use too.
  • Asdfghjklrueiwbdjejbef, 11.03.2016
    The absolute best
    I hope this app never stops being developed. It's absolutely perfect!!
  • ExtravagantTraveller, 29.09.2015
    Great for free but....
    Would be 5 stars except it almost never picks up the low E and F and sometimes G on my guitars. This is an annoyance when doing intervals because it counts it as incorrect even though I'm playing the correct note. Perhaps because it was designed for a trumpet? I've tried calibrating multiple times to no success. Still a good app though and the only free one I could find. Show more
  • Choysauce85, 28.09.2015
    Currently broken 9/28/15
    This app has been great for my guitar playing but it currently only plays back notes in unison. Useless until it gets patched
  • Saxman8837, 22.09.2015
    Not working with iOS 9
    After updating to iOS 9 app does not work just plays single tone! Even before the upgrade there was a problem with app if you used timer on phone or if got call then you lose sound! Sent message no response or updates! Show more
  • The Ghost of Paul Butterfield, 09.07.2015
    Practice Must Have
    This is a great little app. It has a lot of options for what it will play (single notes, riffs, chords) and has a lot of variable options as well. And it’s not just for ear training. Try turning the sound off and set it to show notes and you can use it to practice reading too! When I’m feeling uninspired or am not sure what to practice, this app is always a good way to get warmed up. Show more
  • oqion, 16.05.2015
    No audio on iPhone 6
    This app simply does not work on an iPhone 6+.
  • B93_666, 27.04.2015
    ???????????????
    Awesome app!! It's helped so much in such a short time, so glad I found this app
  • Cyrde, 24.03.2015
    Great App
    Great stuff. Perfect app for musicians looking to train their ears. Great customization in addition to a very user friendly UI. The only issue I have is with the intervals section. The app allows you to choose between ascending or descending, but not both, which, in itself is not a terrible tragedy, but a minor annoyance nonetheless. Show more
  • BaublyHeadChinchilla, 07.01.2015
    Best ear training app
    This app is very helpful for ear training with any musical instrument. And, is the best ear training app I've used! I have incorporated it into my regular practice regimen. I just opened it today and discovered that you fixed the bug for the iOS7. Works perfect now on my iPhone 4, thanks! Show more
  • Moopiggy, 22.09.2014
    DOES NOT WORK WITH IOS8
    Only plays the recordings once, then never plays any that proceed it, and the microphone does not register anymore Please fix
  • socalguitar, 07.09.2014
    Excellent tool for ear training
    Most musicians interested in improving their ear can benefit from this terrific app. It's easy to use and effective.
  • TWWoolsey, 04.02.2014
    Awesome Ear Trainer!
    This is the best ear trainer I've found yet. What a find. The only issue I had was that it would pick up noises as 'notes' when using an acoustic guitar into the external microphone on my iPod touch. But when I use an electric through an iRig adapter it reads perfectly. Awesome. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. Show more
  • Athena2929, 21.09.2013
    Tonal memory
    Has been so wonderful for tonal memory!