I've had EarMaster for awhile now, but just started using it abt 2 week ago. I am doing interval identification and can get pass lesson 7 no problem, but when the chords are played in lesson 8 I can't get above 70% after being at it 3 days. I have difficulty hearing the two notes that make up the chord. I wonder should I be listening to the chord as a whole meaning the overall sound it produces or keep listening for the two separate notes that make it up?
How can I get better at hearing the separate notes?
Hearing the 2 notes that make up a chord
Moderator: Quentin
I personnally tend to hear the interval as a whole when it is played harmonically. I don't know if it's good or bad, but it works for me 
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When played melodically, I get a sense of the distance between the 2 tones in the first place, and the overlapping 2 tones is preparing me to recogne the harmonic interval.
It could be interesting to hear what others think.
. When played melodically, I get a sense of the distance between the 2 tones in the first place, and the overlapping 2 tones is preparing me to recogne the harmonic interval.
It could be interesting to hear what others think.
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Re: Hearing the 2 notes that make up a chord
A way to practice this is to try and sing the tones, when they are played simultaneously. So your ear is trained in seperating the tones..julienne wrote:How can I get better at hearing the separate notes?
In the beginning it might be difficult, but I'm sure if you practise just a little (almost) every day, you will improve in high speed!
Good luck!
This has worked a little for me, but when the low note is way out of my singing range it doesn't work. I seem to have more of a problem with the lower register. But I will keep at it - thanks for your feedback and encouragement!!A way to practice this is to try and sing the tones, when they are played simultaneously. So your ear is trained in seperating the tones..
You are welcome, Juliennejulienne wrote:This has worked a little for me, but when the low note is way out of my singing range it doesn't work. I seem to have more of a problem with the lower register. But I will keep at it - thanks for your feedback and encouragement!!A way to practice this is to try and sing the tones, when they are played simultaneously. So your ear is trained in seperating the tones..
You could even practise singing the notes an octave higher if they are too low for you. That's not easy, but it will make your ear even better..