Higher or Lower: Pitch Test
Two tones: did the second go up or down? The gap shrinks until you can't tell.
About Higher or Lower: Pitch Test
Test your pitch discrimination. Two pure tones play and you decide whether the second was higher or lower. Each right answer shrinks the gap, from two semitones down to just a couple of cents, and a wrong answer widens it again. Three mistakes end the run, and you see the smallest difference you heard. A practice mode asks you to name intervals instead, from octaves and fifths up to tritones, with famous-song reminders after every answer.
How to play Higher or Lower: Pitch Test
- Choose Higher or lower (ranked) or Name the interval (practice).
- Listen to the two sounds. Press R or Play again to hear them again.
- Answer with the buttons or the arrow keys (1–9 for intervals).
- The gap gets smaller with every right answer. Three mistakes and the run ends.
Tips and strategy
- Use headphones in a quiet room for the small gaps.
- Hum the first tone, then compare.
- For intervals, learn the song reminders: they stick.
Higher or Lower: Pitch Test FAQ
What is a cent?
A cent is one hundredth of a semitone. Most people can hear a difference of 10 to 25 cents, and trained musicians can often hear 5 or less.
Am I tone deaf if I score low?
Probably not. True tone deafness is rare, and pitch discrimination improves quickly with practice.
Do I need sound on?
Yes. These are listening games, so turn your volume up. Headphones work best, and the game warns you if OFF PLAY's sound is switched off.
Is Higher or Lower: Pitch Test free to play?
Yes. Higher or Lower: Pitch Test is free in your browser on OFF PLAY, with nothing to download or install.
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