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Last updated: February 2026

Guitar Ear Training (Play Along Mode)

If you want ear training that actually connects to the fretboard, Play Along is the fastest way to make note recall musical.

Play Along is simple:

  • you get beat-aligned prompts
  • you play on your guitar
  • your ear is the judge
  • you learn what “right” sounds like in time

One 5-star user review described it like this:

“play along with your guitar mode is extremely fun, and when you hear the synchronization with the chord you are playing on top of is beautiful”

Download on the App Store | Get it on Google Play

What Play Along trains

Play Along is “ear training with guardrails.”

It helps you build:

  • pitch awareness (you hear when you land on the intended note)
  • timing (beat-aligned prompts stop you from drifting)
  • musical note recall (notes become sounds, not just labels)
  • transfer (your recall shows up while actually playing)

It is the bridge between:

  • screen-based recall practice (fast reps)
  • real guitar execution in time.

”Ear as judge” vs “App as judge” (use both)

Play Along = ear as the judge

You are training your hearing and timing. The feedback loop is:
prompt -> play -> listen -> adjust

Microphone Note Trainer (PRO) = app as the judge

When you want strict correctness confirmation and measurable speed-on-instrument:
prompt -> play -> app confirms match -> track speed trend

If you want the app to explicitly confirm the correct note (microphone note detector style), use:

How to use Play Along

  1. Start a Play Along session in the app.
  2. Tune first if needed (quick flow).
  3. Pick a pace (Slow, Medium, or Fast).
  4. Follow the beat-aligned prompts and play the target notes.
  5. Keep it short. End the session while you are still focused.

A good default routine:

  • 2 minutes Note Quiz (fast recall)
  • 2-3 minutes Play Along (ear training transfer)

Who this is for

  • Players who “know shapes” but want note recall to sound musical
  • Anyone trying to improve improvisation without guessing
  • Teachers who want a simple ear-training assignment that maps to the neck
  • Self-taught players who want structure without a full lesson platform

FAQ

Do I need microphone detection for Play Along?

No. Play Along is designed around listening. Your ear is the feedback loop.

If you want automatic correctness detection, use:

Is this only for beginners?

No. Beginners benefit because it builds ear training early. Intermediate and advanced players benefit because it forces clean timing and makes note targets musical.

Does this replace Note Quiz or Phase Checks?

No, Play Along complements them.

  • Note Quiz = fast reps
  • Phase Checks = proof + gates
  • Play Along = ear training + musical transfer