Ear Training Essentials

The all-in-one guide to the who, what, why, and how of Ear Training: improving your musical ear.

The 6 sections of the eBook quickly get you up to speed with all the key aspects, and arm you with the knowledge and resources you need to begin effective ear training today.

1. What is Ear Training?
In this section you’ll discover:

• What ear training is and what it isn't.
• Vital areas in music where you need ear training.
• The connection between ear training and playing by ear.
• Four key areas of ear training to focus on.
• How you will benefit from learning these fundamental listening skills of music.

2. Who Needs Ear Training?
This section explains the applications of ear training for different musical situations and professions. Including:

• The one question which reveals if ear training is for you.
• How ear training helps guitarists, drummers, singers, studio engineers and more.
• The impact of age on ear training.
• 3 examples of top artists who’ve succeeded through ear training.
• Whether formal training is necessary for ear training success.
• The Top 10 Reasons to train your ear for music.

3. How to Train Your Ears
In this section you’ll learn different methods and approaches to ear training, as well as insights on how to design your own daily training routine. Find out:

• The two main categories of ear training methods.
• Why most people shy away from one of these and miss out on its benefits.
• The best methods to use in both categories.
• Tools and resources which will help you train.
• How to learn how to learn—this is essential!

4. Training Series
This section covers several free training series available through EasyEarTraining.com which you can incorporate into your complete approach to ear training. Use each to enhance your skills in a different aspect of music:

• Learn the key skill of relative pitch with “Pitch & Harmony”.
• Use ear training to play songs by ear with “Learn to Play By Ear”.
• Develop your ear for audio frequencies in “Frequency Fundamentals”.
• Learn to hear and apply the latest powerful audio effects in “Hearing Effects”.
• Make sure your hi-fi equipment supports effective ear training with “Wired for Sound”.
• Find out what makes a great song in “Listen Close”.
• Explore interesting new sounds and genres of music in “Open Your Ears”.

5. When to do Ear Training
Within this section you’ll learn how to establish your own daily ear training schedule and how to maximise the long-term results of ear training.

• How often you should practice ear training.
• Tips for incorporating ear training into your daily routine.
• Why and How to combine ear training with your instrument practice.
• The importance of planning, and how to do it right.
• Useful apps and MP3s to help you train conveniently.
• How long it will take to see results.

6. Why Train Your Ears
This section covers the benefits and positive results you can expect in your musical life once you begin ear training. Including tips on how to increase your motivation and:

• The relationship between ear training and your inner musicality.
• The benefits of ear training for musicians.
• How ear training improves your musical awareness and sensitivity.
• The unexpected impact of good ear training on the rest of your life.
• The next steps which will get you started in ear training now.


Whether you're new to ear training or you just want to learn the best modern techniques for improving your musical ear in a fun, easy and effective way, the Ear Training Essentials guide will provide all the information and resources you need to get started and make fast progress.

This is an Easy Ear Training book from the leading source of ear training information and resources online, EasyEarTraining.com. Hundreds of thousands of musicians worldwide have improved