Tonedeafness Study: Online Music Test

What is being tested?
You will be presented with 36 pairs of musical phrases, played by a variety of musical instruments. You will be asked to decide if each pair is the same or different. In most cases, the differences are very subtle and require careful listening. Only one note or chord is modified in pitch or rhythm. The duration, volume, and articulation of each note is never changed. There will be a two-second pause separating each phrase, and the next set of phrases will begin to play immediately after you click on the same or different button. Please note that you will NOT receive your scores immediately - we ask that you email us a code generated by the test upon completion, and then we will get back to you promptly.

Flash Player 7 is required for this test. If you have an earlier version, you will automatically receive directions on how to download Flash 7 after clicking the link below.

Please try your best and have fun!

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