Functional Ear Trainer — Ear training made easy
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Ear training is easy and fun with Functional Ear Trainer. Play music by ear.
- Rating
- 4.7
- 11.4K ratings
- Downloads
- 500K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Jun 22
- 2020 · v3.0.7
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About Functional Ear Trainer — Ear training made easy
Ear training can be easy and fun! With a right approach.
Have you (or one of your friends) ever wanted to learn to transcribe or play music by ear?
It is so important for a musician to know what you are hearing. A good musical ear helps when you are composing, improvising, transcribing melodies, or playing with others.
Most likely you have already tried different programs to learn to recognize intervals or even to acquire perfect pitch. However, although such programs develop your ear, but can you actually play any melody you hear as soon as you listen to it?
Imagine you could understand music… It is like when somebody is talking to you, you not only hear pleasant sounds, but you recognize words and their meaning.
One day I came across Alain Benbassat's program called “Functional Ear Trainer” and have been using it ever since. It is based on Alain's ear training method to learn to recognize tones.
The main difference between the Functional Ear Trainer and other methods is that it teaches you to distinguish between tones in the context of a particular musical key. You begin to recognize the role (or function) of each tone in this key, which is incredibly similar to its role in other keys of the same scale.
And it is *guaranteed* anyone can gradually develop this skill. It does not matter:
– who you are – an absolute beginner in music or a virtuoso professional musician;
– how old you are – a 3 yo kid or a 90+ adult;
– what musical instrument you play (you don't even have to play one).
The only requirement is to practice for 10 minutes a day.
I was so excited about this ear trainer that I have developed an Android app based on the Alain Benbassat method. I hope you will find it useful.
Download this app right now, and have fun with your ear training!
Have you (or one of your friends) ever wanted to learn to transcribe or play music by ear?
It is so important for a musician to know what you are hearing. A good musical ear helps when you are composing, improvising, transcribing melodies, or playing with others.
Most likely you have already tried different programs to learn to recognize intervals or even to acquire perfect pitch. However, although such programs develop your ear, but can you actually play any melody you hear as soon as you listen to it?
Imagine you could understand music… It is like when somebody is talking to you, you not only hear pleasant sounds, but you recognize words and their meaning.
One day I came across Alain Benbassat's program called “Functional Ear Trainer” and have been using it ever since. It is based on Alain's ear training method to learn to recognize tones.
The main difference between the Functional Ear Trainer and other methods is that it teaches you to distinguish between tones in the context of a particular musical key. You begin to recognize the role (or function) of each tone in this key, which is incredibly similar to its role in other keys of the same scale.
And it is *guaranteed* anyone can gradually develop this skill. It does not matter:
– who you are – an absolute beginner in music or a virtuoso professional musician;
– how old you are – a 3 yo kid or a 90+ adult;
– what musical instrument you play (you don't even have to play one).
The only requirement is to practice for 10 minutes a day.
I was so excited about this ear trainer that I have developed an Android app based on the Alain Benbassat method. I hope you will find it useful.
Download this app right now, and have fun with your ear training!
What’s new
Version 3.0.7 · Updated June 22, 2020
Many thanks to Ariel Wexler and Alex Smirnov for the Hebrew translation! *** If you like Functional Ear Trainer, please take the time to give us a nice review: it really helps
User reviews
I like the app, it's really useful. I have one suggestion. If I make a custome game and I want to practice harmonic minor or something similar I want the resolution to be played from the notes I choose, not natural minor.
I really like the App - it's amazing and I use the full version with different instruments. As a suggestion for developers: There is one option that I would love to have in it - to set a different instrument for chords (cadences) and a different one as a solo instrument. Eg. Cadence played on the piano/guitar follow...
Practicing a bit daily and progressing a lot. I really feel like I'm starting to recognise the distinct feel/characteristics of the different notes, in different octaves.
I love it! It's been very effective very quickly for me.
I've tried and consistently used many different music training apps over the last couple years. This is the only ear training one I use anymore. The interface is clean, it's not full of bugs, and progressively going through the simple exercises over several months has greatly improved my ear.
This is helping me improve my ear SO MUCH, even after 50 years of playing music. The repetition helps this old dog learn new tricks!
Frequently asked questions
What is the Functional Ear Trainer?
The Functional Ear Trainer is a program and app developed by Alain Benbassat that helps individuals learn to recognize and distinguish tones in the context of a specific musical key.
Why is ear training important for musicians?
Ear training is important for musicians because it allows them to better understand and interpret the music they hear. It helps with composing, improvising, transcribing melodies, and playing with others.
Can anyone benefit from using the Functional Ear Trainer?
Yes, anyone can benefit from using the Functional Ear Trainer. It is suitable for absolute beginners in music as well as virtuoso professional musicians. It is also suitable for all ages, from 3-year-old children to adults over 90 years old.
What is the main difference between the Functional Ear Trainer and other ear training methods?
The main difference is that the Functional Ear Trainer teaches individuals to recognize tones within the specific context of a musical key. This helps them understand the role or function of each tone in that key, which is similar to its role in other keys of the same scale.
Is it guaranteed that anyone can develop this skill using the Functional Ear Trainer?
Yes, it is guaranteed that anyone can gradually develop their ear training skills using the Functional Ear Trainer. The requirement is to practice for at least 10 minutes a day.
Is there a specific musical instrument required to use the Functional Ear Trainer?
No, there is no specific musical instrument required to use the Functional Ear Trainer. It is suitable for individuals who do not even play a musical instrument.
How can I access the Functional Ear Trainer?
You can download the Android app based on the Alain Benbassat method for the Functional Ear Trainer to start using it right away. It is designed to make ear training easy and fun.
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