EarMaster
Danish ear training, sight-singing and rhythm software for musicians
At a glance
| Company | EarMaster ApS |
|---|---|
| Category | Music Learning Apps |
| Headquarters | Egå (Aarhus area), Denmark |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Denmark (EU) |
| Data Location | not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Ear training, sight-singing, rhythm and music theory, EarMaster Cloud for education, free tools, music theory online course |
| Pricing | Sold through an online shop (card or PayPal); prices not read |
| Best For | Learners and students who want to train their ears and reading alongside an instrument |
| Replaces | Fender Play (ear and theory side only) |
Our review
EarMaster ApS, CVR 28716532, Egå Havvej 21, 1., DK-8250 Egå, is the seller named in the shop terms, under Danish law.
Version 1.2 of the privacy policy, dated 26 June 2024, cites the EU GDPR and gives a data protection officer at the Egå address.
Skills covered and editions
Ear training, sight-singing, rhythm and theory are the subjects. EarMaster for all musicians and EarMaster Cloud for education are separate editions, with a licence comparison page.
Gratis resources and the web shop
Free items in the menu include an interval song chart and an online theory course. Licences are bought in the shop, paid by card or PayPal and delivered by email; prices were not read.
Where it fits against Fender Play
Guitar songs are not taught here. Use it beside a guitar or piano course, or on its own for conservatory-style ear work.
Points against
No instrument is taught and there is no song curriculum. Prices, hosting and platform details were not read. For lessons on an instrument, see Yousician.
Who EarMaster fits
Students, teachers and players who want a sharper ear and faster reading.
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- Danish ApS with CVR and address
- Danish law in the terms
- Education edition for schools
- Free tools plus a theory course
- GDPR cited in the privacy policy
Cons
- No instrument lessons
- Prices unread
- No hosting information
- Licence software, not a streaming lesson library
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Danish ApS with CVR and address
- Danish law in the terms
- Education edition for schools
- Free tools and a theory course
- Privacy policy cites the GDPR
Cons
- No instrument lessons
- Prices not read
- Hosting not stated
- Software-licence model, not a streaming lesson library
Alternatives to EarMaster
Further European music learning apps to compare:
See all European music learning apps or compare them directly against Fender Play (ear and theory side only) on our alternatives page.
Common questions
Only for ear and theory work. EarMaster ApS in Denmark does not teach guitar songs.
EarMaster ApS, CVR 28716532, Egå, Denmark, per the shop terms.
The menu lists free tools and an online music theory course.