TonedEar

At a glance

• Editor score
  5.3 / 10
• Pricing
  Freemium
• Best for
  Focused ear-training quiz practice
• Live feedback
  No
• Facts checked
  20 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Covers intervals, chords, scales, progressions and melodic dictation
  • Customizable quiz settings, repeatable examples and answer shortcuts
  • Offline mobile app available across iOS and Android

• Where it doesn't

  • Focused on ear training rather than a complete music curriculum
  • No live feedback during exercises
  • Teacher workflows point to a separate classroom product

Our verdict on TonedEar

TonedEar is a browser-based ear-training product for musicians and music students who want structured practice through interactive quizzes. Its exercise set covers interval identification, chords with inversions, scales, chord progressions, perfect-pitch note identification, functional scale degrees, intervals in context and melodic dictation. The product is available on the web, iOS and Android, with the mobile app offering offline access. It is aimed at individual learners, while teachers are directed to the related ToneSavvy classroom product.

The standout strength is breadth within a focused curriculum. TonedEar stays centered on ear training but extends beyond basic interval drills into contextual listening, harmonic progressions, scale degrees and melodic dictation. Users can customize quiz settings, hear examples repeatedly, use answer shortcuts and view session accuracy. That combination supports targeted repetition for learners working on a specific listening skill, while the range of exercise types gives more advanced practice options than a single-topic quiz tool. Progress tracking is also included, helping learners review session performance over time.

Platform fit is practical for learners who move between devices. Browser exercises support access from the web, while the iOS and Android app provides the published offline mode and the same exercise set. The product’s narrower scope is also its clearest boundary: it focuses on ear training rather than presenting a full music-learning curriculum. Live feedback is not part of the published feature set, so learners seeking immediate instructional guidance may prefer a broader learning environment. TonedEar is a strong match for independent practice and focused listening drills; teachers looking for classroom management should consider the separate ToneSavvy classroom product.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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