Ear Training Resources
Absolute Pitch Possible?
A long time a go Chris Aruffo created this website that housed many articles of his ongoing research about developing absolute pitch, particularly for adults. This site shared interesting points of view and was also an excellent resource of references pertaining the the research and study of absolute pitch.
Hear Chord Tones With These Two Online Resources
If you can effortlessly hear chord tones, then playing improvised solos over a set of unfamiliar chord changes (particularly during a jam session), drastically simplifies. Recently, I came across two websites that provide chord progressions and even single chords of various qualities, that can be used to practice focusing on hearing chord tones.
Online Interval Ear Training Resource
Many interval ear training resources can be found online, where you can test and train yourself with hearing musical intervals to develop relative pitch. However, you will often find these resources to be slow, clunky, and difficult to customize your ear training session. This interval ear training resource is not like that at all! Its [...]
Chord Triad MP3 Ear Training Tracks
On a previous article, A Jazz Piano Chord Approach That Will Stretch Your Ears, I discussed how combinations of the different types of chord triads can be used to create any complex chord. This website gives you 67 ear training MP3 tracks to practice hearing and recognizing basic chord triads. Get it now, while it’s [...]
Practice Your Relative Pitch Anywhere!
Practice hearing melodic and harmonic intervals just about anywhere with relative pitch ear training mp3′s! With relative pitch ear training mp3′s, you can load intervals into your mp3 player, allowing you to take your relative pitch practice wherever you go! If you want permanent relative pitch, practicing consistently is the key. These relative pitch ear [...]
Free Ear Training Software
There are a few ear training software out there that are worth mentioning. Here is are a couple of free ear training software for your Mac or PC that can grow your ear without breaking the bank!
Absolute Pitch Online Ear Test
Pianist Brent Hugh developed an online ear test for developing absolute pitch (also known as perfect pitch). Test your absolute pitch abilities at home for free with this easy-to-use and easy-to-customize ear training web application.
Perfect Pitch Training and Research
Chris Aruffo has done extensive research concerning the possibility to acquire absolute pitch (also known as perfect pitch). His website contains pages upon pages of absolute pitch research, theories, and the phases of his journey for developing a method to acquire this skill. Do you have what it takes to acquire perfect pitch?
Hear Melodies
Listening to simple melodies are an effective way to develop a solid foundation for your ears. This online resource can be used for training your ears to hear simple melodies and basic chord progressions.
Play By Ear
Got an iPhone? If so, you can train your ears with this convenient ear training iPhone application!
