Ear training tips (casual practice)
Low-stakes ideas for musicians and curious listeners — not a medical program.
Real ear training for music usually involves intervals, chords, and timbre — not only pure tones. Dialed Sound Game focuses on frequency memory because it is simple and shareable in a browser.
If you play an instrument, you can cross-train: hum or sing a reference pitch after each Dialed Sound Game round to connect the abstract Hz number to your voice.
Consistency beats marathon sessions. A few short runs across the week beat one long session that fatigues your ears.
Protect your hearing in daily life: turn down earbuds, use earplugs at loud events, and rest after long headphone use. No game score is worth discomfort.