Most people listen to music for enjoyment. Musicians listen to music for architecture. Active ear training is the bridge between hearing a melody and understanding its DNA.
Deconstructing the Layers
Next time you listen to your favorite track, try to isolate one instrument. Follow the bassline for the entire song. Then, listen again and follow only the hi-hat. This mental isolation builds the 'musical focus' required for high-level performance.
Interval Recognition
At Sukoon Music Academy, our online music classes place heavy emphasis on interval training. Being able to identify the distance between two notes by ear allows you to play what you hear in your head instantly, without hunting for notes on your instrument.
Transcription: The Ultimate Practice
Don't look for tabs or sheet music immediately. Try to figure out the first four bars of a solo by ear. It will be slow at first, but this process creates a direct connection between your brain and your fingers that pre-written music cannot provide.
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