subject: How To Develop A Good Ear For Music [print this page] To be successful in the music industry, whether as a producer or a recording artists, having a good ear for music is important. In this article, we will discuss a few tips for training your ears for music.
Test yourself
Using websites like good-ear.com allows you to train your hearing using controlled sounds. At this particular site, you can hear chords, scales and notes played on different instruments in a quiz format.
Listen to real music
Techno music sounds great. Unfortunately, if you are trying to develop your ear for music, the electronic sounds of techno will not give you a true measure to work with.
Try listening to music with true instrumental sounds. Classical music or songs that offer instrumental solos are great for training your ears. As an added bonus, by learning to distinguish notes and chords in this manner, you can also learn to play these songs by ear.
Practice
If you are an aspiring musician, practicing with your chosen instrument is a great way to test and strengthen your skills while improving your ear for music. When you hear a new melody, try to play it yourself. Pay attention to what notes and chords you are playing. Then keep trying to play the song and identify its components until you have successfully completed it.
Developing a good ear for music takes time and patience. While some people are gifted with the ability to pick up any instrument and play beautiful melodies, most of us will require a lot of training before we will develop a good ear for music.
