Guitar Ear Training | Online Game
A free tool for practicing Interval Ear Training on the fretboard
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We guitarists are often focused on mastering scales, speed and other techniques, forgetting the most important skill to have as a musician: ear training .
Good aural skills allow us to understand the language of music and to fully express the feeling in our mind.
To help you practice ear training, we have created a free guitar ear training game that will train you on intervals recognition.
How The Ear Training Game Works
This game is one-of-its-kind.
In fact, it has been specifically conceived to help guitar players practice ear training, so our main tool will be the fretboard . No music staff, no strange symbols, but just frets and strings.
When starting the game, you'll hear a sequence of notes, and you'll see a highlighted fret that corresponds to the root of the sequence.
Your mission is to select the notes of the sequence , in the correct order, by clicking them directly on the fretboard.
To make the things more interesting, there will be a score counter , that increases when you hit the right notes, and decreases, as a penalty, when the selected notes are wrong. This also prevents multiple random clicks and force people to really understand what they're hearing.
And it's not finished, when the game begins, a countdown will start: you have 100 seconds to spot as much as possible correct notes. Once the time is elapsed, your best score will be registered on the game leaderboard , so actually, you always play against other guitar players.
And I guarantee that in no time you'll be addicted to this game, as you'll want your name to be shown at the top of the leaderboard
Click here to see the Interval Ear Training All Time Leaderboard
The Benefits Of Practicing This Game
By practicing interval ear training in the way the game proposes you'll improve your musical instinct : your mind will be better connected to your fingers and you'll be able to find naturally the note you really want to play.
Basically, after some training, you get able to know the sound of the fret before playing it , and this is a great skill to have for improvisation and jamming.
More Resources For Ear Training
- Check the Guitar Ear Training main page for more tutorials, mp3 training packs and other software and games.
- Visual Ear Training: how to use your eyes to improve your ears
FAQ
Why is ear training considered so important for guitarists?
While guitarists often focus on mastering scales, speed, and other techniques, ear training is presented as the most crucial skill for a musician. It enables you to understand the 'language of music,' allowing you to connect your internal musical ideas with what you play and express feelings through your instrument.
How is this ear training game specifically tailored for guitar players?
This game is unique because it's designed with the guitar fretboard as its main tool, rather than abstract music notation. You won't see traditional music staffs or symbols; instead, you'll identify notes and intervals directly on frets and strings, creating a direct link between sound and physical locations on your guitar.
What kind of ear training will I be practicing with this game?
The game focuses on interval recognition. You will hear a sequence of notes and then be tasked with identifying and selecting those notes, in the correct order, by clicking on the appropriate frets and strings on a virtual guitar fretboard.
How does playing this game improve my practical guitar skills like improvisation?
Regular practice with this game significantly improves your 'musical instinct.' It strengthens the connection between your mind and fingers, helping you naturally find the notes you want to play. Over time, you'll develop the ability to anticipate and 'know the sound of a fret before playing it,' which is an invaluable skill for fluid improvisation and jamming.
How does the scoring system work in the game?
The game features a score counter that increases when you correctly identify notes. However, if you select an incorrect note, your score will decrease as a penalty. This system encourages careful listening and accurate recognition, discouraging random guesses and ensuring focused ear training.
Is there a time limit for each round in the ear training game?
Yes, each round of the game has a countdown of 100 seconds. Your goal is to correctly identify as many note sequences as possible within this time frame. Once the time runs out, your best score is recorded on a leaderboard.