OpenEar - Ear training for iPhone

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OpenEar is a free, open-source ear-training app built for musicians and available on iPhone. It provides a simple, approachable interface so players at any level can practice listening skills without friction. The program’s goal is to strengthen pitch and harmonic recognition, which supports overall musical development.

Training modules

• Close-position triad inversion identification — practice recognizing root, first, and second inversions of triads.
• Progressions and chord recognition — exercises that train you to hear common chord movements and individual chord types.
• Interval ear training — drills to identify the distance between two pitches.
• Tonal-context note identification — tasks that place single notes within a key so you learn scale-degree recognition.

Who benefits from this

OpenEar is suited for students, hobbyists, and working musicians who want a focused, no-cost tool to sharpen listening abilities. Its straightforward controls make it easy to fit short practice sessions into a busy schedule.

Suggested alternative

If you prefer a different option, consider eSound — MP3 Music Player (free), which offers a separate set of features for music playback and listening practice.