It’s been a while since the last post because I’ve been hard at work on HarmoniQ. The feedback I’ve received from earlier versions has been incredibly valuable, and I’ve been heads down making significant improvements. HarmoniQ is much more robust and user-friendly, and I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed with their suggestions and feedback! And, I still have plenty of feedback to incorporate.
A Missing Piece: Listening Practice
When I first started exploring applications for practicing and learning perfect pitch, I noticed a common theme: most of the apps I encountered relied heavily on repetitive tests. These tests progressively introduced more notes and combinations, turning the learning process into a series of progressively more difficult evaluations. This approach misses the mark in a crucial way, as the applications I tried seemed to focus primarily on testing rather than teaching.
Perfect pitch is inherently a listening skill, and yet, most of the apps I tried lacked any substantial listening instructions or practice. They were essentially a series of evaluations without much guidance on how to develop the skill. It’s not enough to simply test your ability to identify notes; you need structured learning and practice to develop and master perfect pitch.
Why the Gap in Learning-Focused Apps?
Many applications seem to be built by enthusiasts who might have perfect pitch or even learned it themselves. However, I didn’t find an experience that translated that learning experience into an application. Historically, perfect pitch and the process of learning it have been controversial and often misunderstood topics — not just misunderstood but also not well understood. This lack of clarity likely contributes to the gap in effective learning tools.
I also noticed a lack of larger, profit-driven entities entering this space. Once you understand perfect pitch, this makes sense. I’ve previously equated perfect pitch to seeing color; hearing the “color” of pitches is a skill you can’t turn off once you have it. Essentially, a profit-driven application would have a built-in incentive for users to not learn perfect pitch.
Guided Learning with HarmoniQ
With these insights in mind, I set out to create HarmoniQ, an app that emphasizes guided learning and practice. A large percentage of the app’s experience focuses on helping users develop their listening skills through structured exercises and instructions. Instead of just testing your ability to recognize notes, HarmoniQ provides a comprehensive learning experience, guiding you through the process of acquiring perfect pitch.
The goal is to make learning perfect pitch accessible and achievable for everyone. By incorporating research-backed methods and focusing on neuroplasticity, HarmoniQ aims to transform the way people approach this skill. We’re not just offering another testing app; we’re providing a pathway to truly understanding and mastering perfect pitch.
Thank You for Your Support
Once again, thank you to everyone who has supported and provided feedback on HarmoniQ. Your input has been invaluable in shaping the app into a more effective and user-friendly tool. I’m excited for you to experience the recent improvements and to continue this journey of learning and discovery together.