Good Afternoon Neal,
What exercises/steps did you do to improve your ear training?
(-Delroy)
Hey Delroy,
As I have played with my R&B/Soul band that turned into a blues band, I haven’t read any music, just have been listening. The chord progressions aren’t too complicated, but that has still helped my ear.
Using Aebersold CDs would simulate that.
I also started transcribing- some Stanley Turrentine. And just working on recognizing chords, notes, etc with my teacher can help..
Another place which I have neglected a little and will go to again is http://musictheory.net That site lets you practice listening to intervals, chords, etc and quizzes you on it. I highly recommend it. And it doesn’t cost anything.
I have a book about ear training which I haven’t gotten too far into and I’m having my teacher look to see if he has something on it.
The most important thing for ear training (or anything else) is making constant small steps forward.
-Neal
Hi Neal,
You have a good point when saying that you have to make constant small steps!
And ear training IS important.
A famous Danish Professor of Music says: “Ear training makes you a better musician – 10 minutes spent on ear training is 20 minutes saved on practicing your instrument!”
Keep up the good work!
Claus,
www,earmaster.com
Hey Claus,
Thanks for checking it out.
-Neal
Transcribing is one of the best ways to build your ears. I also recommend getting a book of jazz piano voicings (there is at least one available for non-pianists, and playing through basic chord progressions. You can also play a chord with the sustain pedal down, and then sing or play the scale associated with the chord.
Dave
Thanks for y’all help,I’m going to the are training site right now. I hope I works.