Ear training is another technical skill. Being able to distinguish between higher and lower pitches, interval distances, chord qualities, and chord progressions is a skill that can be trained and honed. The training is no different than playing dexterity exercises over and over again until your fingers become very agile and controlled.
| Ear Training for Guitar Players Lesson 1 is straight forward. A pitch is sounded and is followed by a short pause. During the pause you locate the pitch on your guitar. Then two notes are sounded followed by a pause; then three notes are sounded.
Some tips are given as to what to look for and what to listen for when learning chord progressions from recorded music. This is a Supplementary Lesson, level 3-4. It includes literature and CD/cassette. ($15.00) |
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| Ear Training for Guitar Players Lesson 2 begins with a review of matching given pitches. The study moves on to recognizing interval distances...(Octaves, 7ths, 6ths, etc.). There are exercises and hints which help solidify that skill. There is a quiz which is to be returned to the Jim Sutton Institute of Guitar.
This is a Supplementary Lesson, level 3-4. It includes literature and CD/cassette. ($17.50) |
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| Ear Training for Guitar Players Lesson 3 begins with an interval review.The study moves on to hearing and identifying the quality of various chords. Quality, in this case, meaning major, minor, augmented, diminished, dominant 7, major 7, etc.. The study concludes with using your ear to transcribe familiar melodies.
This is a Supplementary Lesson, level 6+. It includes 19 pages and CD/cassette. ($17.50) |
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| Ear Training for Guitar Players Lesson 4 begins with a review of drills and exercises. The focus of the study is on cadence and distinguishing key centers. Theoretical concepts concerning chord progression is discussed. For the student's benefit, it is recommended that they have begun or completed the Jim Sutton Music Theory Course for Guitar.
This is a Supplementary Lesson, level 6++. It includes 24 pages and CD/cassette. ($17.50) |
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| Ear Training for Guitar Players Lesson 5 will focus on transcribing from recorded music. This will require an application of all the knowledge accumulated from the previous 4 Ear Training Studies.
This is a Supplementary Lesson, level 6++. It includes 20 pages and CD/cassette. ($17.50) |
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