A scale is a sequence of notes, ordered by pitch in either descending or ascending order. They are a longstanding component of musical training, as they are an excellent way of learning which sharps and flats are present in each key. For those who want to write or play music, learning scales is one of the essential building blocks.
Scales give music its roadmap. When your ears can tell a major scale from a Dorian mode, or spot that tricky harmonic-minor run - you can improvise with confidence, nail solos faster, and follow any tune without guesswork.
Tap Play, hear a run of notes, then choose the correct scale. Begin with the big three: major, natural minor, harmonic minor - then unlock modes and exotic flavors as your accuracy climbs.
The screen names a scale; you build it on the on-screen keyboard or a MIDI controller. This flips recognition into production so your fingers follow what your ears imagine.
A scale appears on a staff and you call its name. Linking notation to sound turns sheet music into something you can hear before you play.
Hit Personalize to shape the ear training exercises:
A minute of tweaking keeps each session in the “stretch, not stress” zone.
After five focused minutes in the drills, jump into ToneGym’s scale-centric games for a real-time challenge:
Scores climb as you improve, giving you clear proof that the warm-up is paying off.
Join ToneGym today and unlock the full ear-training program that sharpens your listening, speeds up your playing, and lifts your musicianship to the next level.