Instructions
Melodic dictation
In this excercise you will play phrases of increasing difficulty by ear. If you want to play melodies by ear this is the most important excercise for you.
How to use the program
Press the play button to hear a melody. Use replay to repeat it. The first tone of the melody will be marked on the keyboard. Play the melody. The progress bar above the play button shows how many more phrases you need to play correctly to reach the next level.
You can choose your level using the arrow buttons near the level number. Do not start from the first level every time, choose your level at the beginning of each session.
Advice on training
Practice every day. 20 minutes is more than enough. When you hear the melody, sing it. Then press repeat and sing along. Choose one key and stick to it during your training. At least do not change it during one session. The default length of the phrases is 5, and it should be fine in most situations. If you want to train your memory too, you can increase it.
If your goal is to play melodies by ear, you can practice with this excercise only. If you want to train your ear specifically for intervals recognition or for absolute pitch, use this and this excercises.
To be able to play songs by ear on harmonic instrument (where you play several notes at once, like guitar or piano), use chord progressions excercise.