EarGame is a seriously fun game for interval identification. EarGame is based on a semester-long controlled study, conducted by the author, involving 36 freshman college music students. In that study students who used the EarGame software improved by 112%, while students who used an established ear training method improved by only 74%.
With 66 levels of learning, EarGame is great for beginning musicians, regardless of age. If you are a freshman music major, EarGame will give you confidence to pass your interval identification exams. With advanced SETTINGS, EarGame also provides a challenging refresher for advanced students and experienced musicians.
As with a musical instrument, with EarGame you PRACTICE and PLAY!
EarGame engages three types of memory essential for learning music: aural, visual, and kinesthetic memory. EarGame uses high quality instrumental sound samples for your ears. And EarGame's visual appeal and touch interface engages your eyes and hands.
To start immediately, touch HOME. Then touch PLAY. Or, continue reading for details about EarGame content and rules.
EarGame contains six tiers with 11 levels in each tier. The six tiers are:
Tier 1: Melodic Interval Novice
Tier 2: Melodic Interval Pro
Tier 3: Melodic Interval Maestro
Tier 4: Harmonic Interval Novice
Tier 5: Harmonic Interval Pro
Tier 6: Harmonic interval Maestro
The intervals used in the 11 levels in each tier are the same, but each higher tier is more challenging in tempo, tone duration, and instrumentation. The levels contain the following intervals.
1 Ascending P1, M2, P4, M7
2 Ascending m2, M3, TT, M6, P8
3 Ascending m3, P5, m6, m7
4 Descending P1, M2, P4, M7
5 Descending m2, M3, TT, M6, P8
6 Descending m3, P5, m6, m7
7 Mixed M2, P4, M6, M7
8 Mixed m2, M3, TT, P8
9 Mixed 7 and 8 Combined
10 Mixed m3, P5, m6, m7
11 Mixed All Intervals
You begin EarGame at Tier 1, Level 1. You must PLAY and complete each level, and answer 80% correct to move to the next level.
You can touch EARGAME SETTINGS to go to the final level of any of the six tiers. If you pass, you will advance to the next higher tier.
EarGame will retain ONLY the highest tier and level that you have passed.
Remember, if you are unable to identify intervals at your level, touch PRACTICE to learn the sounds and names of the intervals. Also, touch HOME, then INTERVAL PRIMER for basic instruction on interval identification.
EarGame Intervals
Copyright © 2011
Gerald Woodyard Chastain, Jr.
Master of Music
www.woodychastain.com
