Ears are for hearing inspiration, and theory is for craftsmanship when inspiration runs out before the piece is completed. It is very easy to concentrate on Music Theory and neglect to develop our ears. Test yourself with Ear Training Edition #2.
Dr. B Music Theory: Ear Training Edition #2
Quiz
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Simple Intervals (A, P, M, m, d) - 3 hearings
a. played melodically ascending and descending, as well as harmonically
b. possible answers = m2, M2, m3, M3, P4, tritone, P5, m6, M6, m7, M7, P8
Ascending
Descending
Harmonically
Triads in root position, 1st or 2nd inversion (A, M, m, d) - 3 hearings
a. played in an SATB four part voicing with standard doubling
b. using both open and closed voicings
Melodies - 5 hearings
a. possible pick up
b. may or may not start on “do”
c. contains stepwise motion and leaps within the tonic and dominant triad
d. rhythmically contains quarter, eighth and sixteenth notes
Strategy
1. ORIENT! Arpeggiate tonic triad by singing do, mi, sol, do up the octave and then back down sol, mi, do, sol below and back to do.
2. CONDUCT! Try to conduct as you listen to the example; this will often help you identify whether pitches are on downbeats or upbeats.
3. MEMORIZE! Try to memorize the melody focusing on what beat it starts on, along with what pitch it begins and ends on. Don’t write anything on the first two hearings.
4. Lean on your strengths:
a. if you are struggling with the pitches try to jot in the rhythm; this can be done with dashes above the staff but with appropriate placement within the measure.
b. if you are struggling with the rhythm focus on getting the right pitches in order.
5. If you aren’t 100% certain how the melody should be written use your music theory and musical experience to make an educated guess to fill in any missing pieces.
9 окт 2024
