Playing by Ear, with Brad Mavin: Adding the 6 Chord
Learn to play by ear with this series. Now we introduce the six chord which adds a minor feel to chord progressions and some ear training exercises which help.
How can I practice ear training when I don't have my instrument or apps?
Ear training is made easier by modern devices and ear training apps, and it’s good to connect your listening skills with your instrument. However, there are times when neither is available and you still want to practice your ear training. There is one very...
Ear Training Exercises For Playing 3 Chord Songs
Thousands of pop and rock songs rely on just three or four chords and chord progression ear training teaches you to play these chords by ear. It’s easy to see why you should learn the popular I-IV-V chord progressions but the question remains:How do we begin?And...How long should I spend on ear training?
When you’re just starting out training your ears, it can be overwhelming. There are so many types of ear training you can do, and the possibilities are as limitless as music itself. So even once you’ve got clear on your ear training goals you may be left...How can I use a digital tuner to practice singing in tune?
One way to quickly improve your ability to sing in tune is to use a digital tuner. These devices let you set a target note, hear that note, and then show whether your own note is above or below it and by how much. They are normally used for tuning an instrument, but...How does ear training work?
People have different interpretations of what “ear training” involves, depending on their musical background. For example, a classical violinist probably has a different idea about ear training to a self-taught rock guitar player. Here at Easy Ear Training...
Practice with Triad Chord Ear Training Exercises
If you’re working on chord ear training, an effective approach to learning to recognise chord types (e.g. major, minor, diminished, augmented) is to practice identifying them by ear from audio examples. We’ve just added a full set of triad chord examples...Why can't I learn to recognise intervals?
Interval recognition is a powerful musical skill but it can be challenging to learn, especially at the beginning. Here are our three top tips for learning intervals: 1. Start small! Don’t try to learn all the types of interval at once. It’s far better to...Am I too old for ear training?
The short answer: Certainly not! Many Easy Ear Training students are over 60 years of age, and either starting ear training for the first time or returning to music now that they have a bit more leisure time available. We’ve spoken with many who’ve seen...Why can't I tell whole steps from half steps?
Distinguishing intervals which are close together, like semitone and tone (a.k.a. whole step and half step / major and minor seconds) is a sticking point for many students as they learn interval recognition. The RelativePitch app begins with these intervals and while...
