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  • Karajan Beginner - Music & Ear Trainer

    Installed it and it doesn't work -- at all!
  • Really good idea

    I'm not musically-inclined, but I can definitely see the appeal of this app. I feel I shouldn't even be giving it a review since I've barely used the app, but what little of it I HAVE used, I can say that it's well-done enough. I haven't explored all of its features, but I can tell that it really needs a visual makeover. It's not very attractive. To get people to download (or especially purchase) an app, it needs to have more than just functionality. There's my $0.02.
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  • Good user interface with a significant technical defect

    I found the user interface particularly easy to follow. I was doing ear exercises instantly. I also found the software elegantly designed, with a clean, uncluttered appearance. The software provides a clear structure for training my ear, with the most diverse range of training including tempo and key signature.

    The significant disappointment is that after a period of time from the first use, the audio stops. The software doesn't make a sound. The only fix is to reboot my telephone. This has stopped me from buying the full version.
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  • More of a question...

    Does anyone know of an app to practise identifying cadences?
  • Would be a five star app if...

    Great app, would be five stars if they made a few improvements.

    Needs to have some intermediate steps in all of the levels or customized levels. In the interval training section for example, it would be nice to be able to build up or add in one/few new at a time. Also would be great to replay the ones answered incorrectly so you could hear the mistake you made and train the ear to it. Also to troubleshoot problem intervals.

    Scales section... With the modes I think it would be nice if they played the root chord or allowed that to be an option. This is a must for people trying to understand the qualities/colors of the modes.

    A rhythm trainer wouldn't hurt to be included at this price point.

    For what it is, I think it's great and certainly has tremendous potential. Not sure at this price point yet but we'll see as they update this phenomenal app.
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  • great but need some introduction

    It's a good app for ear training! But I didn't know how to use it until I saw the demo video in your webpage. Add some introduction when opening the app would be great!

    And I cannot see the volume change when I change it! Please fix it.
  • Wretched sounds

    The samples are not good. They are close mic'd and not at all musical. There are other products that have nice musically round samples that are pleasant to listen to. The UI is fine, but this is ear training. I have to listen to it. I want that to sound good! Replace the samples and this is a decent app. Will not be buying the full version just because this sounds so bad. It is not hard to find good steel string or classical guitar samples, or even to make them. Even the piano is bad!
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  • For Every Musician

    This app is simply outstanding. I'm a college music major and about to graduate. If I had this app when I was taking sight singing and ear training I would definitely have done much better. Nice work.
  • This is the Worst One...

    I've tried a LOT of these ear training programs. This one is the worst. First off-- it's confusing. But even if you take the time to figure out al the menus there's no way to start with a small group of notes. You're immediately tested a full multi-octive range. So this is NOT for beginners. And then to make matters worse. Every time you answer something wrong, a pop-up window tells you so, with no means of review. All you can do is click, "OK", yes I got that wrong. This is not fun at all.
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  • Love It

    I've always needed to work more on my ear training skills. This app is just what I needed. Mostly use the interval training now, but I'm sure I'll make use of the other excercises as I progress.

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