What is Bandle?
Bandle is a music guessing game where you must identify a song by listening to it one instrument at a time. Starting with a single instrument, more instruments are added with each incorrect guess until you can identify the song.
It's a unique twist on music guessing games that tests your ability to recognize songs from isolated instrumental tracks.
Bandle Game Rules
- Objective: Guess the song in 6 attempts
- Progressive Reveal: Each attempt adds another instrument to the mix
- Instrument Isolation: Start with just one instrument (often drums or bass)
- Search Function: Auto-search for matching songs as you type
- Skip Option: You can skip to hear more instruments
- Daily Song: All players guess the same song each day
How To Play Bandle
Attempt 1 (1 Instrument)
Plays: 🥁 [Drums only]
Player Guesses: Skip (Hard to identify from drums alone)
Result: Adds bass guitar
Attempt 2 (2 Instruments)
Plays: 🥁🎸 [Drums + Bass]
Player Guesses: Skip (Still not enough to identify)
Result: Adds rhythm guitar
Attempt 3 (3 Instruments)
Plays: 🥁🎸🎸 [Drums + Bass + Rhythm Guitar]
Player Guesses: Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes
Result: ❌ Incorrect (Similar style but wrong song)
Result: Adds lead guitar
Attempt 4 (4 Instruments)
Plays: 🥁🎸🎸🎸 [Full instrumental]
Player Guesses: Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
Result: ✅ Correct!
Success! Guessed the song in 4 attempts.
Bandle Strategy Tips
- Listen to Rhythm: Drum patterns are often distinctive
- Recognize Bass Lines: Many famous songs have iconic bass lines
- Genre Identification: Instrument combinations can indicate genre
- Melodic Patterns: Even without vocals, melodies are recognizable
- Don't Rush: If unsure, skip to hear more instruments
- Popular Songs: Bandle typically features well-known songs
Common Instrument Order
Instruments are typically revealed in this order:
- 🥁 Drums — Rhythm foundation
- 🎸 Bass — Low-end melody
- 🎸 Rhythm Guitar — Chord progression
- 🎸 Lead Guitar — Main melody
- 🎹 Keyboards/Synth — Additional layers
- 🎤 Vocals — Final reveal (if needed)
Recognition Techniques
By Instrument
- Distinctive Drums: "We Will Rock You" (stomp-stomp-clap)
- Iconic Bass: "Another One Bites the Dust"
- Famous Riffs: "Smoke on the Water"
By Genre
- Rock: Heavy drums, distorted guitars
- Pop: Clean production, synths
- Funk: Prominent bass, rhythmic guitar
- Electronic: Synthesizers, programmed drums
Music Eras
Bandle features songs from various eras:
- 🎸 60s-70s: Classic rock, disco
- 🎹 80s: Synth-pop, new wave
- 🎤 90s: Grunge, hip-hop, pop
- 🎧 2000s: Pop-punk, indie rock
- 📱 2010s-Present: Modern pop, EDM
Tips for Improvement
- Active Listening: Pay attention to instrumental parts when listening to music
- Learn Instruments: Understand what each instrument sounds like
- Study Classics: Familiarize yourself with iconic songs
- Genre Knowledge: Know characteristic sounds of different genres
- Practice Daily: Regular play improves recognition skills
Where To Play Bandle?
Official game website:
👉 https://bandle.app
The game is completely free, with new songs updated daily.