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This software provides a suite of six customizable ear training exercises. It helps musicians develop aural skills by identifying notes, intervals, and scales, with or without an instrument, on their PC.
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  • Pros

    • Offers six distinct ear training exercise modes
    • Customizable pitch range, key signature, and scale parameters
    • Includes fifteen different scale modes for training
    • Generates random note sequences for practice and inspiration
    • Displays correct notes for unmatched riff sequences

  • Cons

    • Sound generation is limited to PC piano tones
    • Lacks dedicated rhythm and timing training exercises
    • Does not include chord recognition or progression exercises
    • No mention of MIDI input or output support
    • Limited to PC platform with no mobile version mentioned
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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
1.41
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows ME
  • Windows 98
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 2003
  • Windows NT
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 95
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 10
Additional Requirements
Sound card
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
131
Downloads Last Week
6
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Developer’s Description

By Mystic Software
Provide a collection of ear training exercises.
Simon Sez Musician's Riff Master is a collection of ear training exercises, some done with your instrument, some without. You can set the pitch range (to correspond to your instrument) of piano notes the PC generates, as well as a variety of other parameters. Currently there are 6 program modes: Note Master plays a note, which musician tries to duplicate. You can limit the note choice by scale mode and key signature, as well as instrument range. Scale Master is a scale rendering tool in which the musician choses one of fifteen different scale modes, a key signature, the number of octaves, and whether the scale should run up, down, or both, then Scale Master plays that scale. Riff Master mode plays a random sequence of notes, then repeats periodically as you attempt to match it. You can also use RiffMaster to inspire solos and melodies. For random sequences, you specify the number of notes, the key, the scale mode, and the maximum interval size. You can also set the pitch range (to correspond to your instrument), as well as how long between repeats. And if you can't match a sequence, Riff Master will display the notes for you. Note Recognition is an exercise where the musician listens to a single pitch and tries to identify it. Pitches can be limited by scale mode and key signature if desired. Some believe you can develop perfect pitch this way. Interval Recognition plays a two note interval sequentially or simultaneously, and the musician tries to identify it. Intervals can be limited by scale mode and key signature if desired. Some believe you can develop relative pitch this way. Scale Recognition plays one of fifteen different scales/modes, either up, down, or both, then the musician tries to identify it. Scale choices can be limited to a smaller set if desired. Full-featured 15 day trial version.
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