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Scale Ear Training

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.

Scale listening test / Streak: 0

Identify the played scale:

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Identify the presented scale:

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Scale Ear Training Made Easy

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.

The 3 Core Scale Exercises:

Scale Listening Test Scale Listening Test

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.

Scale Play Test Scale Play Test

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.

Scale Reading Test Scale Reading Test

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.

Personalize your Scale Ear Training Exercises

Hit Personalize to shape the ear training exercises:

  • Pick just a handful of scales - or open the full menu from majors to spicy altered modes.
  • Choose Ascending, Descending, or a Mix so your ears never get complacent.

A minute of tweaking keeps each session in the “stretch, not stress” zone.

Warm Up Here, Then Test Yourself in the Games

After five focused minutes in the drills, jump into ToneGym’s scale-centric games for a real-time challenge:

  • Scale Spy – hear a stream of notes and tag the scale before the timer runs out.
  • Melodix – listen, memorise, then rebuild short melodies, a perfect test of musical memory.

Scores climb as you improve, giving you clear proof that the warm-up is paying off.

Quick Tips for Steady Progress

  1. Sing each scale - hum “do-re-mi” for major, “la-ti-do” for minor - your voice locks in the pattern.
  2. Add new scales slowly - hit a streak of 10 on the ones you’re drilling, then bring in a fresh flavour.
  3. Celebrate every win - a longer streak or a new high score is proof your ears are levelling up.

Start Hearing Scales Everywhere

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.