Learn theory. Train your ear.
Clefstep takes you from note values to chords and scales, one small step at a time. Hear real piano sounds, learn from every answer and see how ready you are for a theory exam. No account needed.
A clear path, one step at a time
Six levels, from note values to chords and cadences. Every lesson starts with a short intro card, so you know what you are about to practice.
- Level 0 to 5: note values, time signatures, intervals, key signatures, chords and scales
- Short lessons that fit into a coffee break
- Pick up where you stopped
Hear it. Then understand it.
Real piano sound for intervals, chords, scales and cadences. After each answer, Clefstep tells you why it was right or wrong.
- Intervals, chords and scales by ear
- A short explanation after every answer
- Light and dark theme
Know how ready you are
Take a mock test and see a readiness meter for about Grade 1 to 6. It shows where you stand and what to practice next.
- Mock tests with mixed questions
- Readiness shown per grade
- Clefstep is for practice. It is not an official exam.
Fix your weak spots
Clefstep remembers what you get wrong. Tap Practice my mistakes and work on exactly those topics.
- Weak spots list by topic
- Streak and daily goal to keep you going
- Your progress stays on your device
See it in action
Light and dark theme.
Everything in one app
Everything you need to learn theory and train your ear.
Learning path
- Levels 0 to 5, from note values to chords
- Time signatures, intervals, key signatures and scales
- Intro card at the start of each lesson
Ear training
- Real piano sound
- Intervals, chords and scales by ear
- Cadences: hear how a piece ends
Learn from every answer
- A short explanation after each answer
- Weak spots by topic
- Practice my mistakes
Mock tests
- Mixed questions like a real theory test
- Readiness meter for about Grade 1 to 6
- See what to practice next
Stay on track
- Streak and daily goal
- Light and dark theme
- English, German and Turkish
No account
- Start right away, no sign-up
- Progress stored on your device
- Works without an account or login
Private and simple
No account and no sign-up. Your progress, streak and settings are stored on your device. We run no server that receives them.
The free version shows ads from Google AdMob. Where required, you are asked for consent first. Ads are not personalized. Clefstep has no analytics or crash reporting SDK. See the privacy policy.
Clefstep is an independent practice app. It is not an official exam and is not connected to any exam board. Readiness is an estimate.
Free and Pro
Free: the full learning path, ear training, explanations, weak spots, a daily streak, plus a limited number of mock tests and mistakes sessions each day. The free version shows ads.
Clefstep Pro: removes the ads and gives you unlimited mock tests and unlimited Practice my mistakes. Choose monthly, yearly (with a 7 day free trial for new subscribers) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app in your local currency. Cancel any time in your store settings.
Questions
Do I need an account?
No. There is no registration and no login. Your progress is saved on your device.
Is Clefstep free?
Yes. You can learn with the free version, which shows ads. Clefstep Pro removes the ads and the daily limits on mock tests and mistakes practice.
Does it prepare me for a theory exam?
Clefstep covers the topics that theory exams ask about, and mock tests show your readiness for about Grade 1 to 6. It is a practice tool and does not replace your teacher or the official exam.
Which topics are covered?
Note values, time signatures, intervals, key signatures, chords and scales. In ear training you hear intervals, chords, scales and cadences.
Is the sound real?
Yes. Clefstep plays real piano sounds, not synthetic beeps.
What is the free trial?
The yearly Pro plan includes a 7 day free trial for new subscribers. You can cancel before it ends in your store settings.
Which languages does it support?
English, German and Turkish.
When can I get it?
Soon on the App Store and Google Play. The buttons on this page will link to the stores at launch.
Clefstep is coming soon
We are getting it ready for the App Store and Google Play.