Box Metaphor Studios
@boxmetaphorstudios.bsky.social
music theory | aural skills | music history apps. We want to help musicians and music likers alike to learn music by doing. Created and run by Nathan Foxley in Austin, TX.
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We’ve got an Aural Skills Trainer update! A premium option has been added for an ad-free experience.
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/aural...
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
You also get access to a theme designed by friend to all, James Lloyd. There's no changes to the existing app otherwise.
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/aural...
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
You also get access to a theme designed by friend to all, James Lloyd. There's no changes to the existing app otherwise.
Aural Skills Trainer has a premium option! You'll get ads removed and a premium theme selection. If you don't have premium, the app will remain the same so you can continue your ear training for free. #eartraining #auralskills #musiceducation #musictheory
October 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Aural Skills Trainer has a premium option! You'll get ads removed and a premium theme selection. If you don't have premium, the app will remain the same so you can continue your ear training for free. #eartraining #auralskills #musiceducation #musictheory
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Daedric is an alt metal band from Dallas, and its name and many of their songs are inspired by the Elder Scrolls games, including this one, Dawnbreaker.
#musicsky #texasmusic #theelderscrolls
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8LP...
#musicsky #texasmusic #theelderscrolls
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8LP...
Daedric - Dawnbreaker (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by DaedricVEVO
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October 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Daedric is an alt metal band from Dallas, and its name and many of their songs are inspired by the Elder Scrolls games, including this one, Dawnbreaker.
#musicsky #texasmusic #theelderscrolls
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8LP...
#musicsky #texasmusic #theelderscrolls
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8LP...
We’ve got an Aural Skills Trainer update! A premium option has been added for an ad-free experience.
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/aural...
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
You also get access to a theme designed by friend to all, James Lloyd. There's no changes to the existing app otherwise.
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/aural...
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
You also get access to a theme designed by friend to all, James Lloyd. There's no changes to the existing app otherwise.
October 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
We’ve got an Aural Skills Trainer update! A premium option has been added for an ad-free experience.
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/aural...
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
You also get access to a theme designed by friend to all, James Lloyd. There's no changes to the existing app otherwise.
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/aural...
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
You also get access to a theme designed by friend to all, James Lloyd. There's no changes to the existing app otherwise.
Teaser of the new Aural Skills Trainer update, check it out for yourself!
youtube.com/shorts/UB8Op...
youtube.com/shorts/UB8Op...
Aural Skills Trainer 1.0.9 out now!
YouTube video by Box Metaphor Studios
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September 28, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Teaser of the new Aural Skills Trainer update, check it out for yourself!
youtube.com/shorts/UB8Op...
youtube.com/shorts/UB8Op...
May we all strive to succeed this much
Cast and orchestra bring down the house in Met Opera’s glowing Turandot revival
✍️ Susan Stempleski
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✍️ Susan Stempleski
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September 28, 2025 at 9:32 PM
May we all strive to succeed this much
If you could use more practice for your aural skills or ear training class, we can help! Our new update has a fresh UI and other improvments, check it out now! #musictheory #auralskills #eartraining #musiceducation
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/aural...
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/aural...
Aural Skills Trainer - Apps on Google Play
Test your musical ear! Learn to hear intervals, chords, scales and melodies!
play.google.com
September 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
If you could use more practice for your aural skills or ear training class, we can help! Our new update has a fresh UI and other improvments, check it out now! #musictheory #auralskills #eartraining #musiceducation
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/aural...
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/aural...
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2 more days of our crowdfunder to go, and today's MiniMotet-based-on-a-well-known-tune is one for all the #Monteverdi fans. To paraphrase, sure he was great, but nuns did it all in wimples and chronically sleep-deprived. #nuntastic #earlymodern #GirlsGotPolyphony 1/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf-r...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf-r...
Crowdfunder Week 8, MiniMotet 3: Sancta Dei genitrix Sancta Maria
YouTube video by MusicaSecreta
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August 23, 2025 at 8:26 AM
2 more days of our crowdfunder to go, and today's MiniMotet-based-on-a-well-known-tune is one for all the #Monteverdi fans. To paraphrase, sure he was great, but nuns did it all in wimples and chronically sleep-deprived. #nuntastic #earlymodern #GirlsGotPolyphony 1/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf-r...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf-r...
If you need #auralskills or #musictheory help for the upcoming school year Aural Skills Trainer can help! youtube.com/shorts/amD2i...
apps.apple.com/us/app/aural...
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
apps.apple.com/us/app/aural...
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Aural Skills Trainer: Interval Teaser Adv1 #eartraining #musictheory #musiceducation #auralskills
YouTube video by Box Metaphor Studios
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August 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
If you need #auralskills or #musictheory help for the upcoming school year Aural Skills Trainer can help! youtube.com/shorts/amD2i...
apps.apple.com/us/app/aural...
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
apps.apple.com/us/app/aural...
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Scott Pilgrim introduced me to Metric and I thank Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Michael Cera every day.
youtu.be/ArkDWrHmmXI?...
youtu.be/ArkDWrHmmXI?...
Black Sheep (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Comic-Con Perfor...
YouTube video by MetricVEVO
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June 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Scott Pilgrim introduced me to Metric and I thank Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Michael Cera every day.
youtu.be/ArkDWrHmmXI?...
youtu.be/ArkDWrHmmXI?...
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Check out the newest update to Aural Skills Trainer - Scales! Learn about major, minor, pentatonic, octatonic and everything in between. Train and test your ear training today!
apps.apple.com/us/app/aural...
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
apps.apple.com/us/app/aural...
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Aural Skills Training
Teach and test your musical ear with Aural Skills Trainer!
Topics:
- Intervals
- Chords
- Melodic Dictation
--- SCALES --- New
More to come!
Features:
- Training section to get started
- Musical ex...
apps.apple.com
June 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Check out the newest update to Aural Skills Trainer - Scales! Learn about major, minor, pentatonic, octatonic and everything in between. Train and test your ear training today!
apps.apple.com/us/app/aural...
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
apps.apple.com/us/app/aural...
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Keep an eye out for the next major update for our app Aural Skills Trainer - scales - coming this week!
apps.apple.com/us/app/aural...
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
apps.apple.com/us/app/aural...
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Aural Skills Training
Become a better musician with Aural Skills Trainer!
Topics:
- Intervals
- Chords
--- MELODIC DICTATION -- New!
More to come!
Features:
- Training section to get started
- Musical examples for context...
apps.apple.com
June 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Keep an eye out for the next major update for our app Aural Skills Trainer - scales - coming this week!
apps.apple.com/us/app/aural...
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
apps.apple.com/us/app/aural...
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
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#52WeeksOfSound
#MusicChallenge
Week 23 - Favourite Classics
Mozart - The Marriage Of Figaro Overture
youtu.be/Mp6UAGN_Ir4?...
#MusicChallenge
Week 23 - Favourite Classics
Mozart - The Marriage Of Figaro Overture
youtu.be/Mp6UAGN_Ir4?...
Mozart - The Marriage of Figaro Overture (K.492) - Wiener Symphoniker - Fabio Luisi (HD)
YouTube video by kocaonur
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June 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
#52WeeksOfSound
#MusicChallenge
Week 23 - Favourite Classics
Mozart - The Marriage Of Figaro Overture
youtu.be/Mp6UAGN_Ir4?...
#MusicChallenge
Week 23 - Favourite Classics
Mozart - The Marriage Of Figaro Overture
youtu.be/Mp6UAGN_Ir4?...
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#A-Haydn-A-Day For June 5th it’s Op.74 No.3, in G-Minor “The Rider”.
June 4, 2025 at 10:34 PM
#A-Haydn-A-Day For June 5th it’s Op.74 No.3, in G-Minor “The Rider”.
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Okay #DavidsMonthOfMusic peeps here's the challenges for June
These challenges were put together one month when I outsourced the challenge. I hope you enjoy these challenges and we usual find some amazing new music or rediscover something you love 🎵
Enjoy!
#MusicChallenge
These challenges were put together one month when I outsourced the challenge. I hope you enjoy these challenges and we usual find some amazing new music or rediscover something you love 🎵
Enjoy!
#MusicChallenge
May 31, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Okay #DavidsMonthOfMusic peeps here's the challenges for June
These challenges were put together one month when I outsourced the challenge. I hope you enjoy these challenges and we usual find some amazing new music or rediscover something you love 🎵
Enjoy!
#MusicChallenge
These challenges were put together one month when I outsourced the challenge. I hope you enjoy these challenges and we usual find some amazing new music or rediscover something you love 🎵
Enjoy!
#MusicChallenge
Really interesting retro 80s sound coming out of 2008, and a new to me song and group
100 Greatest Songs of the 00's #77 Mystery Jets - Two Doors Down arcticreviews.co.uk/2023/04/07/1...
100 Greatest Songs of the 00's #77 Mystery Jets - Two Doors Down arcticreviews.co.uk/2023/04/07/1...
100 Greatest Songs of the 00’s #77 Mystery Jets – Two Doors Down
Released: 2008 Everyone loves a naming story, so briefly, the various members of Mystery Jets came from Eel Pie Island, a neck of land surrounded by the river Thames in Twickenham. Home to a legend…
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June 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Really interesting retro 80s sound coming out of 2008, and a new to me song and group
100 Greatest Songs of the 00's #77 Mystery Jets - Two Doors Down arcticreviews.co.uk/2023/04/07/1...
100 Greatest Songs of the 00's #77 Mystery Jets - Two Doors Down arcticreviews.co.uk/2023/04/07/1...
Mozart won't take this well
Babies don’t need Mozart to be smart, but a new study shows that a parent who sings can make a big difference for their mood. Susan Pinker reports for #WSJScienceShorts www.wsj.com/science/babi... via @wsj.com
Babies Don’t Need Mozart Recordings, Just a Parent Who Sings
The salutary effect of music on infants is more about happiness than smarts.
www.wsj.com
May 30, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Mozart won't take this well
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🚨New recording out!🚨
As of today, you can hear my recording of Florence Price’s Fantasie nègre No. 2 on your preferred streaming service
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As of today, you can hear my recording of Florence Price’s Fantasie nègre No. 2 on your preferred streaming service
lnkfi.re/0NnT7wOr
Sharon Su - Florence Price: Fantasie nègre No. 2 in G Minor - Single
Listen to Florence Price: Fantasie nègre No. 2 in G Minor - Single by Sharon Su.
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May 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
🚨New recording out!🚨
As of today, you can hear my recording of Florence Price’s Fantasie nègre No. 2 on your preferred streaming service
lnkfi.re/0NnT7wOr
As of today, you can hear my recording of Florence Price’s Fantasie nègre No. 2 on your preferred streaming service
lnkfi.re/0NnT7wOr
Our latest big update is out for Aural Skills Trainer! We have a new topic: melodic dictation. With over 125 human-composed melodies (by Nathan Foxley, MM), you’ll practice hearing notes and writing them out! #musictheory
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/aural...
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/aural...
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
May 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Our latest big update is out for Aural Skills Trainer! We have a new topic: melodic dictation. With over 125 human-composed melodies (by Nathan Foxley, MM), you’ll practice hearing notes and writing them out! #musictheory
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/aural...
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/aural...
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Last week was the target for our next release and that will be pushed back until this week. The melodic dictation portion just wasn't as good as it needed to be so postponing was the best, if not ideal choice. Thanks for your patience and updates will be forthcoming.
May 25, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Last week was the target for our next release and that will be pushed back until this week. The melodic dictation portion just wasn't as good as it needed to be so postponing was the best, if not ideal choice. Thanks for your patience and updates will be forthcoming.
Really interesting topic! Lots to say on rhythm and meter in pop music, it grabs your ear in a unique way.
Our paper "Metric Accent Affects Perception of Key Center in Pop-Music Chord Loops" is now live on Music Perception! @chriswmwhite.bsky.social @brynhughes.bsky.social @dominiquevuvan
Read it for free: online.ucpress.edu/mp/article/4...
Read it for free: online.ucpress.edu/mp/article/4...
Metric Accent Affects Perception of Key Center in Pop-Music Chord Loops
Looped chord progressions in popular music can often be heard as having multiple plausible key centers. In a series of two experiments, we investigate meter’s role as an orienting force within these p...
online.ucpress.edu
May 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Really interesting topic! Lots to say on rhythm and meter in pop music, it grabs your ear in a unique way.
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