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Rhythm Ear Training

Listen to a rhythm pattern and identify the genre. Practice distinguishing rock, funk, bossa nova, swing, and more. Free browser quiz.

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Listen and identify the groove

Press Play to hear a rhythm. Then choose the correct genre from 4 options.

What is this tool?

A rhythm-focused ear-training quiz: a drum pattern plays and you pick which genre (rock, funk, bossa, etc.) it belongs to from four choices.

When it helps

  • Sharpen your rhythm ear

    Once you can pinpoint kick-and-snare placement, recognizing genres becomes second nature.

  • Rhythm transcription practice

    Build the foundational skill of hearing groove patterns when transcribing songs.

  • Picking DTM drum loops

    Know what each pattern sounds like so you can choose the right beat for a production.

How to use

  1. 1 Tap Play Rhythm to hear the question
  2. 2 Pick the genre you think it is from the four choices
  3. 3 After the reveal, tap Show Pattern to see the grid
  4. 4 Tap Next to keep practicing — the same pattern never repeats twice in a row

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