I am always looking for a good ear training app for my students. I have actually found several that I like, however, often times what I like is not overly exciting for my students. Enter Blob Chorus. Granted, it's not what I would like as far as musical pitch, but it does allow the user to hear the subtle differences between one note and another. And it's amusing, a rare thing amongst ear training apps.
What is it?
It starts off with 3 green blobs at the top of the screen and has one king blob at the bottom. Each of the top blobs says "blob" at their own pitch (at least one will say it differently. Then, King Blob will let out his "blob" and the user must click on the blob that was the same as the king's. The number of blobs up top can be increased to add to the challenge.
Yes, it sounds silly and non musical. However, when you see that student who seemingly may never be able to hear the difference between a minor 2nd and a major 2nd suddenly find themselves distinguishing such intervals delivered by animated green piles of gelatin, the value begins to sink in.
Like any tool, the value is found in how you use it. I like to have my students begin with this, then after a round or two, I have them move on to more musical specific ear training.
One last really good kicker for this app, it if free. Really free, not download me then click for more 'free'. There are not even advertisements on it (at least not at the time of this review).
I wish it was a bit more musically oriented, as it does seem a bit too childish for my adult students, though non have complained yet. However, totally free, having a large captivating value, and being able to simply define hearing the difference between pitches, I highly recommend this one with a 5 out of 5.
Well done, Lumpty Learning.
Enjoy it!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blob-chorus-ear-training/id484567131?mt=8
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