# GuitarParrot — Rapid Ear Training

> Interactive ear training game for musicians to improve note recognition and playing. (iPhone/iPad app by Hineman Music Services, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitarparrot/id1528282171 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hineman Music Services, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523263134)
- Category: Music, Games, Casual, Music
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-10-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitarparrot/id1528282171/reviews.md

## What is GuitarParrot?

GuitarParrot® brings the classic "Follow the Leader" game to a whole new place - your phone or tablet! Start off easy, then increase the level as you improve! Work in all 12 keys, with many scale choices. Develop your abilities to hear notes and melodies and instantly land them on your guitar! Why is that useful? If you are a musician trying to improvise or learn songs, it becomes much easier as you connect your ear to your instrument. Any virtuoso musician will tell you that ear training is extremely important to musical growth. As an instructor, this is a game I play with students of all levels. I created this app to expand the game beyond what a normal human (me) could offer:

Scale - choose from 4-note, 5-note, Major, Minor, and Custom scales.
Keys - all 12 keys are available.
Octaves - two octave settings let you explore the neck more completely.
Levels - each level adds 4 notes to the melody. Level 10 is 40 notes long. Can you beat it? How about with a Chromatic scale? 
The "Custom" scale setting makes it possible to drill intervals, triads, or any other 1-octave arrangement of notes. 

The game can be played on iPad, iPhone or Silicon Mac, using the built-in mic or a guitar interface like iRig or a similar device. You can also use wired headphones with or without a built-in mic. Bluetooth playback is supported, but not Bluetooth mic. Although it is intended for Guitar, you can use any instrument or even sing. 
Instead of poking a note on the screen or touching colored lights in sequence, this app makes you listen and play your own instrument. There is no visual assistance, just rely your ear. 

This app is an incredible practice tool that should be a part of a complete program. A good instructor will show you how to apply the scales and notes to songs you may be learning. 

Visit www.guitarparrot.com for videos and more!

## Key features

- Follow the Leader ear training game
- Supports all 12 keys and multiple scale choices
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Custom scale settings for interval drilling
- Works with guitar, voice, or any instrument
- No visual assistance, relies on ear training

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitarparrot/id1528282171/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The Parrott wins

*2026-01-26*

I’ve been using Guitar Parrott for a few months. It’s great for sharpening your ear-to-fret board skills.  Guitar Parrott creates and plays a random sequence of notes for you to play. When it’s your turn to replay the notes the fret board will be highlighted in green.  If you played the sequence correctly the Parrott gives you a win and moves on to the next set of notes.  Once you’ve failed the random samples 3 times, you’re out and you have to start over. The Parrott keeps score and has statistics for successful or failed attempts.  For me, the Parrot wins most of the time. You can also select 4 note, 5 note or major scales to train with as well as changing Keys and tempos. Overall it’s a great tool for learning to play by ear.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your review and for downloading my app! GuitarParrot was designed to be challenging, but don't give up! Start off with default settings and gradually increase the difficulty. My hope and desire is that you keep playing and begin to beat it at higher levels. A quick hint about gameplay: The different sounds (miss or not heard) indicate why you failed. If you get the Not Heard sound, it can simply happen because you simply played faster than the set Tempo expects notes. Try slowing down, or raising the Tempo. I personally like playing around 150 or 160. If you get the Miss sound, then it heard the wrong note. This can happen if you play two strings together (the strongest tone wins!), which happens to me when I get a little sloppy. Hang in there and have fun!

### 5/5 — Fun and useful

*2025-12-02*

Whether you are a guitar master or beginner, this app is fun and easy to use.  No other guitar app like this!

### 5/5 — Fantastic Learning Tool

*2020-12-22*

... and fun too. So much thought went into this App's design. So easy to use. Great help documentation. This is a must buy for any serious student!  I can't believe it can hear me and know what notes I played. Its like Shazam only better!

**Developer response:** Thanks for downloading GuitarParrot! I am so glad that you see value in my app! 

Shazam is quite different, but I greatly appreciate the compliment! 

To clarify for other reading this review, GuitarParrot plays notes, then listens to the notes you play back and makes sure they match. Shazam is able to identify any recorded song in the world by hearing a small sample, which is amazing in a totally different way. Truly, both are amazing, but that's where the similarities end.

### 5/5 — M

*2020-12-17*

Awesome tool!!! Highly recommend it!!

**Developer response:** Thank you!

### 5/5 — Great for fretboard ear training

*2020-12-12*

So glad I discovered this way of ear training. I use this app most days and I'm finding it a great help in improving my familiarity with the fretboard.  No issues with stability and the features are great in that you can train in a variety of ways from simple to very challenging.

## Frequently asked questions about GuitarParrot

### What is GuitarParrot?

GuitarParrot is a music ear training game designed to help musicians develop their ability to hear and play notes and melodies. It uses a "Follow the Leader" format where you listen to a sequence and then play it back on your instrument.

### How does GuitarParrot help musicians?

It significantly aids in improvising and learning songs by connecting your ear directly to your instrument. Ear training is considered crucial for musical growth by virtuoso musicians and instructors alike.

### What musical scales and keys does GuitarParrot support?

GuitarParrot supports all 12 keys and offers a variety of scale choices, including 4-note, 5-note, Major, Minor, and custom scales. The custom scale setting allows for drilling specific intervals or note arrangements.

### Can GuitarParrot be used with instruments other than guitar?

Yes, while intended for guitar, GuitarParrot can be used with any instrument or even for singing. The app focuses on auditory recognition and playing, making it versatile for various musical pursuits.

### What devices is GuitarParrot compatible with?

GuitarParrot is available for iPhone, iPad, and Silicon Mac devices. It supports playback through wired headphones and can utilize the built-in microphone or external guitar interfaces.

### How much does GuitarParrot cost?

GuitarParrot is a paid application, priced at $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned for this application.

### How often is GuitarParrot updated?

The latest version, 1.1.3, was last updated on February 21, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support and development for the application.

### Does GuitarParrot have ads?

No, GuitarParrot does not contain advertisements. The app is a paid download, and the provided data indicates it is ad-free.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.3 — 2026-02-21

1.1.3 adds features to the Settings screen. In addition to the gameplay adjustments, there are now settings for changing the event sounds (win, miss, etc.) and the instrument sound that GuitarParrot uses for a more personalized experience. It might even make it more fun! A reset button puts all settings back to defaults. 
The "Continue" button has been renamed "Pop-Ups?" to make it more clear that this button turns the in-play pop-up messages on and off. Pop-Ups are now Off by default. 
As always, the app is can be played with any device orientation for maximum convenience. Available for iPhone, iPad and Silicon Mac.

### 1.1.2 — 2026-01-16

Updated minimum iOS version to 18.3.
Fixed timing problem that required you to play behind the beat on longer runs.
Added up & down arrows to Tempo that let you nudge tempo +- 1. 
Custom Screen layout is improved. Piano keys are shiny black and white, like a real piano!
Play! button added to Sound Check and Custom screens to shortcut nav menu.
Updates to Tuner make it easier to use. New Input level meter on Sound Check page and Play page.
Play screen - fingerboard now flashes green (if enabled) when it's your turn to play. Optional count-in setting can be used to help stay in tempo.

New Basic Stats (shown on side menu) shows wins, losses, total and win percentage.
New "Infinite Lives" option in Settings allows one to stay in a melody until you win. Toggles between Infinite and 3 lives. No Stats when using Infinite.
New Settings screen to enable/disable various items - Flash, Count-in, Continue, Lives.
Limited Bluetooth Support! You can use bluetooth headphones or speakers to listen to the notes being played to you, but your iPhone/iPad mic will still be listening to your instrument. 

iRig HD is no longer supported as of iOS 18. I've tested successfully with iRig HD-X, which requires you to run Amplitube or other amp sim before launching GuitarParrot. A USB interface is not required, but is useful in a noisy environment. You can even sing to it if you don't have an instrument.

### 1.1.1 — 2024-11-28

New portrait layout. Bug (settings) in 1.1.0 fixed. Reduced Level settings to 10.

### 1.1.0 — 2024-11-27

Updated and improved audio driver. Soundcheck screen has been updated with a new layout for Portrait view. Tuner has visual upgrades, as well.

### 1.0.0 — 2024-07-20

Updated and improved Sound Check page. Gate knob is removed, no longer needed. Many behind-the-scenes updates for Null Safety. This version (1.0.0) can run on an M1 Mac as an iPad app.

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## More apps by Hineman Music Services, LLC

- [GuitarParrot Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitarparrot-lite/id1545465444)

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