Product snapshot
GuitarParrot is a playful ear‑training app for iPhone and iPad that helps musicians sharpen their listening and improvisation skills. It turns practice into a “follow the leader” style game in which users listen, then reproduce melodic patterns on their instrument, improving pitch recognition and musical memory over time.
Scale and mode options
- Major scale
- Minor scale
- 5‑note (pentatonic) patterns
- 4‑note (tetrachord) exercises
- Custom scale configurations
How practice progresses
GuitarParrot uses a level-based system that gradually raises the difficulty of the melodies you must copy. Levels can grow in length and intricacy, with some challenges extending up to 80 notes to test endurance and accuracy. The app intentionally removes visual prompts so players must depend on their ears to succeed.
Instrument support and input
- Works with the device microphone for acoustic practice
- Compatible with guitar interfaces for electric instruments
- Lets you play along directly from your own instrument to verify notes in real time
Recommended alternative
GiGO ONLINE CRANE (ギゴクレ) — Free: a suggested substitute for users seeking another no-cost option with a different interface and set of exercises.
Technical
- iPhone
- Full