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- How do you practice melodic dictation?
- Why is melodic dictation important?
- What does it mean to do a musical dictation?
How do you practice melodic dictation?
In this exercise, you will hear a short chord progression to establish the key, followed by a short melody. Your goal is to identify the major scale degree of each note in the melody that you heard. For best results, practice a little bit every day. You can always add or remove individual notes later.
Why is melodic dictation important?
Musical dictation is one of the most important exercises for ear training. It helps students to develop the ability to identify sounds and the sense of rhythm. What is more, it enhances concentration, memory, and attentive listening, which are fundamental skills for the children's overall learning.
What does it mean to do a musical dictation?
Dictation involves translating rhythms, melodies, chord progressions, or other aural sounds that you've never before seen, played, or sung into staff notation. Strategies for rhythmic dictation include dot grids , slash notation , and protonotation . Conducting and/or tapping while taking dictation can also help.
