How Scoring Works
Unlike most ear training games that use a simple "right or wrong" boolean, pitchd. utilizes a true harmonic scoring engine based on music theory. You aren't just penalized for distance; you are rewarded for identifying correct harmonic relationships.
Perfect Match
You correctly identified the exact note and octave.
Perfect Octave
You found the correct note (e.g., C), but played it in the wrong octave. A massive win for music theory.
Perfect 5th
You hit the dominant 5th of the target note. Harmonically, this is the most consonant interval.
Perfect 4th
You hit the subdominant interval.
Adjacent Note
You were only 1 semitone off. Usually caused by a fat finger or hearing slightly flat/sharp.
Distance Decay
If your guess does not fall into one of the harmonious intervals listed above, your score is calculated using an exponential distance decay algorithm. The further away you are from the correct frequency, the faster your points drop towards zero.