I'm a music major, and sometimes ear training can be very challenging for me. Besides practicing, how can I improve?

I'm a music major, and sometimes ear training can be very challenging for me. Besides practicing, how can I improve? I know this class is very important, and sometimes I feel like I'm not that good of a musician because of my struggles with this class.

I can sing a major scale and the minor scales, but some of the other work in ear training becomes very hard. Help! I'm sad because after working really hard, I only received a grade of a "C+" in Ear Training III.

I really want to get better at this. Asked by Alanus 35 months ago Similar questions: music major ear training challenging practicing improve Entertainment > Music.

Similar questions: music major ear training challenging practicing improve.

I have one word for you Flashcards. I had the same issue in Eart Training & Sight Singing when I was a music major. It's one thing to be able to sing scales -- and that's pretty darn good work right there -- but you're kind of toast when you step to the front of the class and the instructor says "augmented fourth" Great, thanks.

;-) So what I was trained to do was create a flashcard with a song that *started* with the exact interval. It couldn't be an interval later in the song, but the first two notes. One that jumps right to mind was the perfect 5th that starts off the Star Wars theme.

When I hear that interval, I think of the theme. More importantly, when asked to sing that interval, it's no worry at all. Doing that for every interval up and down is a lifesaver.

Have a buddy drill with you. They hold up the card (use index cards) with the interval facing you and the name of the song or piece. The goal is to only get to the point where you have them memorized.

The only exception to the first two notes rule is for an iconic song. For example, the word "Somewhere" in "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" is an octave up. Learn that, and you'll lock down the interval.

If there was something other than intervals-on-demand you were having issues with, ping me and I'll be happy to help however I can. Best, George Sources: Oh boy, I can still remember those flash cards .

Perhaps if you are doing well in your other music related classes, a c+ in this one isn't so bad.

Alanus replied to post #2: 3 Well, ear training is a way of looking at music by understanding the complexities of how melodies and harmonies are structured. It also applies to rhythms. Although some basic music theory is needed and applied, the majority of ear training depends on the individual being able to 1.) take musical dictation 2.

) be able to sing a passage of music on pitch using written music when only given the starting pitch 3. ) be able to hear and identify intervals, triads, and seventh chords and to be able to accurately identify the quality i.e. Major, minor, perfect, dominant, tonic, etc. So, it challenges the musician to be able to produce the music in his or her head and sing it out loud as well as to be able to take music that is played (usually on the piano) or sang and accurately write it down on paper.

Needless to say, it is very challenging. Although I am doing well in my other courses, this class is of the utmost importance because, to me, it can really make or break someone as far as being a truly exceptional musician.

Well, ear training is a way of looking at music by understanding the complexities of how melodies and harmonies are structured. It also applies to rhythms. Although some basic music theory is needed and applied, the majority of ear training depends on the individual being able to 1.) take musical dictation 2.

) be able to sing a passage of music on pitch using written music when only given the starting pitch 3. ) be able to hear and identify intervals, triads, and seventh chords and to be able to accurately identify the quality i.e. Major, minor, perfect, dominant, tonic, etc. So, it challenges the musician to be able to produce the music in his or her head and sing it out loud as well as to be able to take music that is played (usually on the piano) or sang and accurately write it down on paper.

Needless to say, it is very challenging. Although I am doing well in my other courses, this class is of the utmost importance because, to me, it can really make or break someone as far as being a truly exceptional musician.

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