Better Ears - Ear Trainer is an educational app designed for those interested in Music Theory and Ear Training. It helps you develop your musical skills and improve your hearing abilities. With 13 different exercises, you can start by working on interval recognition and progress all the way to more complex chord progressions. This app is suitable for beginners as well as seasoned musicians.

One of the standout features of Better Ears is that you get to decide how to train. There are no strict rules, so you can choose when to start practicing and how often to do the exercises. This adaptability allows you to create a training routine that fits your schedule and goals.

The app includes various exercises such as scale recognition, chord recognition, pitch recognition, and melodic dictation. You can also work on tempo recognition and key signature recognition, along with music reading in several categories, including interval music reading and melody music reading. With such a comprehensive selection of exercises, Better Ears offers advanced music exercises that cater to many learning styles.

Better Ears also allows you to customize your training. You can create custom chords, scales, and chord progressions using an easy-to-use editor. You can choose sounds from six different instruments, including an Acoustic Grand Piano, Bright Acoustic Piano, Electric Grand Piano, Drawbar Organ, Nylon Acoustic Guitar, and Steel Acoustic Guitar. This choice means you can pick training instruments that you enjoy, making the learning experience more enjoyable.

For even more personalization, Better Ears supports custom sounds through SoundFonts, enabling you to extend your experience with your own audio options. The app features a virtual keyboard and a virtual guitar fretboard, making it easier to work on notes visually.

The integrated pitch detection technology lets you answer questions using either your voice or a real instrument like a piano or guitar. Just play the notes or sing them, and the app will respond accordingly, offering audio feedback with instruments to help you learn.

Better Ears includes four preset training levels: Beginner, Easy, Normal, and Professional. You can start at the beginner training level and advance as you gain confidence. For those who want more challenge, you can create unlimited custom levels tailored to your specific needs. You may even enter Training Camp Mode to practice specific skills, such as learning church modes or focusing on tricky intervals.

Synchronization is made simple with Better Ears, as you can keep your Mac and iOS devices in sync. Choose what you want to sync, whether it's your own custom levels, statistics, settings, or a combination of these. This ensures your training routine stays consistent across all your devices.

MIDI support adds another layer of flexibility. You can route sounds through an external MIDI device or use a connected keyboard to control Better Ears. This feature is perfect for users who already have a MIDI master keyboard or sound module.

Every exercise comes with statistics tracking, so you can keep an eye on your progress. Better Ears can tell you how often you've answered each question correctly or incorrectly. This way, you can identify areas for improvement and tailor your training accordingly.

Lastly, Better Ears integrates relevant Wikipedia articles for each exercise. If a directly related article isn’t available, you’ll still find another relevant piece to enhance your learning experience.

In summary, Better Ears - Ear Trainer offers a rich platform for improving your ear training and music theory skills through an array of customizable features and a wide variety of exercises. Whether you are just starting or looking to sharpen your existing skills, this app is here to support your musical journey.