Interval ear training
Learn to recognize musical intervals by ear
An interval is the distance between two notes. Recognizing that distance helps with singing, transcription, improvisation, and understanding how melodies move.
Melodic and harmonic intervals
Melodic intervals place notes one after another, making direction and distance easier to hear. Harmonic intervals stack notes together and ask you to recognize the combined color.
The trainer introduces wider and more similar choices as difficulty increases, including chromatic and compound intervals at advanced levels.
What to listen for
First notice whether the second note moves up or down. Then estimate whether the distance is small, medium, wide, or larger than an octave before choosing a specific name.
If two answers feel close, replay the same question and compare the amount of tension rather than trying to identify both notes separately.
Connect intervals to real music
Intervals are the building blocks inside melodies, chords, and scales. After a short interval session, switch to melody or chord mode to hear the same relationships in a larger musical context.
Frequently asked questions
Why should musicians train intervals?
Intervals help you hear movement and harmonic relationships, which supports transcription, improvisation, tuning, and playing by ear.
Should beginners memorize songs for every interval?
Song references can be a starting aid, but regular comparison across different root notes builds a more flexible interval memory.
Is interval training relative pitch?
Yes. The task identifies a relationship between notes rather than naming one note without a reference.
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