Ear Training – Track 1

Improve your musical ear with this learning track. Progressively learn how to hear intervals, triads, and 7th chords to develop your musicianship.

Section 1

Ear Training Basics

Learn the building blocks of ear training with intervals and triads.

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Ear Training – Interval Crash Course

Learn the essential skills required for ear training. We'll explore song associations for all ascending and descending intervals, and review fundamental music vocabulary. Then we’ll work out simple melodies by ear, and find different ways to harmonize those melodies.

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Ear Training With Triads 1

In this workshop, we'll explore ear training with triads. We’ll master the sound of major/minor chords, intervals, and how to identify popular chord progressions.

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Ear Training With Triads 2

In this workshop, we'll explore ear training with triad inversions. We'll be arpeggiating triads in order to hear the intervals that make up each chord. Then we'll go through song examples to train our ear in a progressive, step-by-step way.

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Section 2

Ear Training - Next Steps

Expand your ability to hear 7th chords.

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Ear Training With 7th Chords 1

In this workshop, we'll explore ear training with 7th chords. We'll review the sounds of major 7th chords, minor 7th chords, and dominant 7th chords. Then we'll go through song examples and learn to identify chords that fit with each melody.

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Ear Training With 7th Chords 2

In this workshop, we'll explore ear training with 7th chords. We'll review the sounds of major 7th chords, minor 7th chords, and dominant 7th chords - plus their inversions. Then we'll go through song examples and learn to identify the melody, add in the bass, and fill in the missing harmony.

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3
Ear Training With Holiday Songs 1

In this workshop, we'll learn how to play holiday tunes by ear. We’ll master the melodies, chords, bass notes, harmonies, and apply various accompaniment techniques.

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Ear Training With Holiday Songs 2

In this workshop, we’ll take some classic holiday tunes and learn to identify the melodies, 7th chords, and inner voicings. Then we’ll apply various styles to each tune. By the end of the lesson, you’ll be able to sit at the piano and entertain your friends & family for the holidays!

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Ear Training
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Learning Focus
  • Learn how to hear and remember intervals
  • Focus on the root movement to identify chords
  • Build confidence identifying chords and inversions
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Improve your musical ear with this learning track. Progressively learn how to hear intervals, triads, and 7th chords to develop your musicianship.

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