# Basic Ear Training — Any person can use this app.

> Practical and easy ear training exercises for all skill levels. (iPhone/iPad app by Pablo Prieto.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-ear-training/id872588446 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pablo Prieto](https://appshunter.io/developer/754677887)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Italian, European Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2014-05-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-ear-training/id872588446/reviews.md

## What is Basic Ear Training?

This is the free version.

This app has been designed to learn in a practical and easy way the basics of EAR TRAINING. You don’t need to know how to read music. You don’t need to know any music theory. The exercises in this app are mainly oriented on working with the auditive aspects. Anyone can use this app.

The blue buttons lead to the LESSONS:

- On the exercises contained in lessons 1 to 5 you will listen three sounds, one after the other, and you will see graphic animations representing what is happening with those sounds. This section helps on recognizing when a sound goes up or down.

- On lessons 6 to 10, aside hearing higher or lower sounds you will listen sounds of different duration and you will see graphic animations of them. On lessons 8, 9 and 10 silences are included. This section helps on recognizing when a sound is higher or lower, when a sound is longer or shorter than others and when a silence occurs.

- On lessons 11 to 15 the exercises will help you to identify some of the main chords used in music. A chord happens when several sounds are played together = SIMULTANEOUSLY. To make things easier, on lessons 11 and 13 you will hear first the sounds in sequence (one after the other) and then simultaneously as a chord. On lessons 12, 14 and 15 you will only listen the chords. The chords are represented with the Anglo-Saxon music notation system. For the purpose of this app we don’t need to explain this system. All you need to do is to relate the sonority of each chord with the letters and numbers that represent it.

The red buttons lead to the QUIZZES:

- Each Quiz corresponds to a Lesson and it’s used to let the student verify if he is able to apply what he is learning.

- On quizzes 1 to 5 you will listen a sequence of three sounds and you will see two graphic choices. You have to click on the right one.

- Quizzes 6 to 10 are similar to the previous ones (1 to 5) but there are more aspects involved: a) the sound goes up or down, b) the sound may be shorter or longer, c) there can be silences. There are two graphic choices. You have to click on the right one.

- On quizzes 11 to 15 you will listen the studied chords and you will see several choices expressed in the Anglo-Saxon music notation system. You have to click on the choice that corresponds to the chord that you heard.

## Key features

- Pitch recognition exercises
- Duration and silence identification
- Chord identification lessons
- Interactive quizzes
- Graphic sound animations
- No music theory knowledge needed

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-ear-training/id872588446/reviews.md

### 1/5 — I don't get it

*2019-02-06*

The interface is so minimalist I had no idea what to do

### 2/5 — Opaque and full of adds

*2016-07-09*

This app looks promising but it has no obvious instructions and it is full of re-directs to adverts. Not worth the trouble of trying to figure it out unfortunately.

### 1/5 — Don't bother

*2014-08-26*

Rubbish app. No instructions on how to navigate the apps. It constantly redirects you to a web site with non English language.

## Frequently asked questions about Basic Ear Training

### Does Basic Ear Training have ads?

Yes, Basic Ear Training contains advertisements. This allows the app to remain free for users to access its ear training features.

### What is the rating for Basic Ear Training?

Basic Ear Training has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars, based on 1 user review. This indicates a highly positive user experience.

### How often is Basic Ear Training updated?

The latest version of Basic Ear Training is 1.0.21, last updated on November 16, 2024. This suggests regular maintenance and potential improvements.

### What devices is Basic Ear Training available on?

Basic Ear Training is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for the iOS ecosystem.

### What age rating does Basic Ear Training have?

Basic Ear Training is rated for ages 4 and up. This makes it suitable for a wide range of users, including children.

### Can I learn music theory with Basic Ear Training?

While Basic Ear Training focuses on auditory skills and practical exercises, it does not require prior knowledge of music theory. It helps you develop your ear for music.

### How does Basic Ear Training teach chords?

Basic Ear Training introduces chords by playing sounds simultaneously and relating them to Anglo-Saxon music notation. Some lessons first play sounds sequentially before playing them as a chord.

### What are the quizzes in Basic Ear Training like?

Quizzes in Basic Ear Training correspond to lessons and test your ability to apply what you've learned. They involve identifying sound direction, duration, silences, and chords through graphic choices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.21 — 2024-11-16

- Software update.
- Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.0.20 — 2024-10-11

- Software update.
- Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.0.19 — 2024-05-03

- Software update.

### 1.0.18 — 2023-12-21

- Software update.

### 1.0.17 — 2023-08-08

- Software update.
- Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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