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Use the “Training” tracks to listen carefully to each type of chord and tune your ear in to the different sounds. Each time a chord is played, it is then announced and played note-by-note so you know what you're hearing. Then listen to the corresponding “Test” tracks, which include a short pause after each chord.
- How can I train my ear to recognize notes?
- How do you train your ear to recognize intervals?
- Can playing by ear be taught?
How can I train my ear to recognize notes?
Pitch ear training: Train your ear to recognize notes by playing the same note over and over while singing or humming it, and associating the sound with its name in your mind. The more clearly you can hear a note in your head, the better you'll become at identifying pitches.
How do you train your ear to recognize intervals?
A common way to recognize intervals is to associate them with reference songs that you know well. For example, the song Amazing Grace begins with a perfect fourth. So when you hear an interval that sounds like the beginning of Amazing Grace, you can quickly conclude that it's a perfect fourth.
Can playing by ear be taught?
Playing by Ear: People who can play by ear are born with some innate musical talent that others don't have. ... This skill can be taught but even those that can naturally play by ear need to develop their ability or it will be limited.
