When I first started playing brass instruments, I quickly learned how important ear training is, especially for beginners. Here are some great exercises that really helped me improve my listening skills and understand music better.
One of the most basic skills in ear training is recognizing intervals. Start with easy exercises where you listen to two notes played one after the other. Try to name the interval between them. You can find lots of apps or websites for musicians that have interval exercises. At first, focus on major and minor thirds, perfect fourths, and fifths. These intervals appear in many songs!
After playing a simple melody, try to sing it back without using your instrument. This helps you remember the sound and shape of the music. You can practice with easy songs or scales. For example, if you play a C scale, sing it out loud, naming each note as you go.
Pick some of your favorite simple brass songs or vocal melodies. Listen to them a few times, then try to write down the notes. It’s best to focus on one part at a time. And don’t worry, you can use your instrument to check if you got it right!
Find a friend to practice with or use a recording. Play a short phrase, and have them play it back to you. This exercise helps you learn to hear and repeat music.
These exercises will help you improve your listening skills and make you a better musician overall. Give them a try, and you'll see improvements in no time!
When I first started playing brass instruments, I quickly learned how important ear training is, especially for beginners. Here are some great exercises that really helped me improve my listening skills and understand music better.
One of the most basic skills in ear training is recognizing intervals. Start with easy exercises where you listen to two notes played one after the other. Try to name the interval between them. You can find lots of apps or websites for musicians that have interval exercises. At first, focus on major and minor thirds, perfect fourths, and fifths. These intervals appear in many songs!
After playing a simple melody, try to sing it back without using your instrument. This helps you remember the sound and shape of the music. You can practice with easy songs or scales. For example, if you play a C scale, sing it out loud, naming each note as you go.
Pick some of your favorite simple brass songs or vocal melodies. Listen to them a few times, then try to write down the notes. It’s best to focus on one part at a time. And don’t worry, you can use your instrument to check if you got it right!
Find a friend to practice with or use a recording. Play a short phrase, and have them play it back to you. This exercise helps you learn to hear and repeat music.
These exercises will help you improve your listening skills and make you a better musician overall. Give them a try, and you'll see improvements in no time!