Abstract: The present system and method describes an ear training system and method designed to teach a subject the ability to recognize and perceive absolute pitch. The system and method present a melody word including a target pitch. The subject is then exposed to a query sound. The subject is then tasked to determine whether the target pitch is present in the query sound. A reinforcing sound and/or a visual indicia associated with the target pitch may be provided to assist the subject in determining the presence of the target pitch in the query sound.