Free practice tool
Interval ear trainer
Press play, listen to two notes, then pick the interval you heard. Start on Easy and work your way up. A few minutes a day trains your ear faster than you'd think.
Press play to start
Then choose the interval below. Tap play again to replay it.
The next interval plays automatically. Tap any interval after answering to hear it and compare.
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Link each interval to a song
The fastest way to recognize intervals is to tie each one to the opening notes of a song you already know. When you hear an interval, sing the start of each song in your head until one matches.
- Practice a few minutes a day instead of one long session. Short, frequent practice sticks better.
- Sing or hum both notes before you answer. Your voice helps your ear lock in.
- Master Easy before moving on, then try "Down", "Together" or "All", which mixes all three.
- Hard uses all 12 intervals across a wider range, and sometimes the second note jumps up an extra octave. The name stays the same, so listen for the interval inside the leap.
- Find the intervals on your instrument too. Hearing them and playing them together is where the real progress happens.
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Ear training is part of every lesson I teach, from first chords to soloing. Lessons are at my Santa Cruz studio, in your home or online, and your first one is free.