Free ear training and music theory practice
Twenty exercises for intervals, chords, scales, sight-reading and rhythm. Built for students preparing for exams and musicians who want a sharper ear. Free, no sign-up, and it works on your phone.
Try one now
Which interval is this?
Ear training
Hear it, name it. The core of aural exams and playing by ear.
- Interval trainerHear two notes, name the distance.
- Chord recognitionMajor, minor, diminished, sevenths.
- Chord progressionsHear I–IV–V, ii–V–I and more.
- Scales & modes by earDorian or Mixolydian? Tell them apart.
- Melodic dictationHear a short tune, play it back.
- Perfect pitch testName notes with no reference.
- Tone deaf testHow small a pitch gap can you hear?
Reading
Name notes at a glance and read melodies at sight.
Theory
The why behind the sound, with tools you can poke at.
- Intervals explainedChart, song cues, semitone ruler.
- Scales & modesBuild any scale on a keyboard.
- Chord identifierTap notes, get the chord name.
- Circle of fifthsInteractive chart of all keys.
- Key signaturesChart, order of sharps & flats, quiz.
- SolfègeDo re mi, movable and fixed.
- Music theory quizTen mixed questions, instant marking.
Rhythm
Keep time and read rhythms accurately.
How to get better, fast
Ear training works like strength training: small, regular sessions with a gradually rising load. Each drill here starts with a small set of very different answers and lets you add more as your accuracy climbs. That keeps you at the edge of your ability, where learning happens.
Every answer you give is saved on this device, so the progress page can show your accuracy per exercise and the pairs you confuse most. After a few questions in any ear-training drill, press Explain my mistakes: an AI coach reads your mix-ups and suggests exactly what to practise next. For anything else, ask the theory tutor.
Questions
Is EarTrain Pro really free?
Yes. Every exercise, guide and quiz is free, with no account, trial or paywall. Your progress is saved in your own browser.
What is ear training?
Ear training (aural skills) is learning to recognise musical elements by sound: intervals, chords, scales, rhythms and melodies. It helps you play by ear, transcribe, sing in tune, improvise and pass the aural part of music exams.
How often should I practise ear training?
Ten to fifteen minutes a day works well for most people. Pick one exercise, restrict it to a small set of answers, and expand the set as your accuracy rises above 90%.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. Every exercise is designed for touch screens first. Use headphones for the best sound, and make sure your phone isn’t on silent mode, which mutes web audio on some devices.
Which exams does this help with?
The exercises cover the aural and theory skills common to graded exams such as ABRSM, Trinity and RCM, plus AP Music Theory and college placement tests. Always check the current syllabus for your level.