# MelodyTrainer

> Customizable melodic ear-training app for musicians of all levels. (iPhone/iPad app by Jeff Holtzkener.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodytrainer/id1087693056 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jeff Holtzkener](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087693055)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2016-03-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodytrainer/id1087693056/reviews.md

## What is MelodyTrainer?

MelodyTrainer is a fun, easy to use, highly customisable way to practice melodic ear-training.
Learn to play-by-ear and clearly pick out the melodies of varying levels of difficulty generated by MelodyTrainer.   Customise the settings to match your skills, level, or personal needs.
*Totally Free - No ads, No in-app purchases*
Have fun and become a better musician.
Work against the clock in quiz mode, and try to get a new high score!
In MelodyTrainer, you can use any of 5 preset difficulty settings or:
- choose which scales and modes will be used to generate the melodies (Major, Harmonic Minor, Dorian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, Blues Scale, Chromatic, and more)
choose the maximum interval size that can occur in the melodies
- choose natural melodies (where small intervals occur more often) or more challenging randomly distributed melodies
- choose the key or set of keys you want to practice
- restrict the keyboard to allow only scale tones, for beginners

## Key features

- Melodic ear-training practice
- Customizable difficulty settings
- Select scales and modes
- Adjust interval size
- Choose melody generation style
- Practice specific keys
- Quiz mode with high scores

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodytrainer/id1087693056/reviews.md

### 5/5 — こう

*2021-02-05*

もっと評価されるべき！
有り難いです！

### 5/5 — Wow it’s great, surprised

*2019-06-20*

This app is surprisingly fun! I develop music apps as well, and was scoping out the competition. This app is really fun, and also seems very useful for training your ear/practice. Don’t have as much time to write music these days, so really happy I’ve found this to help keep my ears sharp!

### 5/5 — The best at what it does

*2018-09-15*

This is the best program I’ve found for developing ear training and melodic memory.

I think the interaction is just right, too!

## Frequently asked questions about MelodyTrainer

### What is MelodyTrainer?

MelodyTrainer is a free app designed to help musicians practice melodic ear-training. It allows users to generate and identify melodies with customizable settings to match their skill level.

### Is MelodyTrainer free to use?

Yes, MelodyTrainer is completely free to use. It does not contain any advertisements or in-app purchases, making it a truly free experience for all users.

### What devices does MelodyTrainer support?

MelodyTrainer is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices, allowing musicians to practice on their preferred Apple hardware.

### How often is MelodyTrainer updated?

The latest version of MelodyTrainer is 1.1.5, and it was last updated on May 15, 2021. While updates may not be very frequent, the app is stable and functional.

### What scales and modes can I practice with MelodyTrainer?

MelodyTrainer supports a wide range of scales and modes, including Major, Harmonic Minor, Dorian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, Blues Scale, and Chromatic, among others.

### Can I customize the difficulty in MelodyTrainer?

Absolutely. You can customize the difficulty by choosing the maximum interval size, melody generation style (natural or random), and the specific key or set of keys you want to practice.

### What is the age rating for MelodyTrainer?

MelodyTrainer has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners and musicians of all ages to develop their musical ear.

### What do users like about MelodyTrainer?

Users appreciate MelodyTrainer's highly customizable nature, its completely free and ad-free experience, and its effectiveness in improving melodic ear-training skills. The ability to tailor practice to specific needs is a significant plus.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.5 — 2021-05-15

- fixes major pentatonic, adds minor pentatonic

### 1.1.4 — 2016-08-05

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Sound effects can be toggled off in the settings menu

### 1.1.3 — 2016-03-25

Fixed bug that caused crashes when opening

### 1.1 — 2016-03-17

- Japanese language support
- Help option
- Use note icons to repeat notes
- Easier to use settings

### 1.0 — 2016-03-04

No release notes.

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