Q. What is ear training?
Ear training is practice in hearing pitch and melody accurately. It is a core skill for music majors and for college or teacher-certification exams.
Ear training
Practice single-line and two-voice dictation by level,
and train your ear for pitch and melody.
Single-line
Listen to one melody and complete the score.
Two-voice
Hear two parts and write them separately.
Teacher-exam dictation
Practice teacher-exam dictation styles by region.
FAQ
Questions about ear training and music-school exams.
- Q. How should I prepare college dictation exams?
Work at a level that matches you: listen repeatedly and write what you hear. Start with one line, then add more voices.
- Q. How do single-line and two-voice dictation differ?
Single-line dictation follows one melody. Two-voice dictation asks you to separate and notate two parts sounding together.
- Q. What is an effective way to practice?
Short daily practice works better than long occasional sessions. Listen and write, even for a few minutes a day. Raise the difficulty as it gets familiar.