Ear Training Articles

Here you will find a collection of the best ear training articles and tips to get more information on the best ways to develop your ear.

Music theory for beginners

Music Theory For Beginners – Ear Training 101

Ever wonder if music theory is needed for ear training? The short answer is yes! But... you don't need to know that much.

In this article, will go over the fundamental music theory concepts needed to develop a highly trained ear.

You don't need years of practice and study to understand this stuff. I make it as easy as possible to understand, but I recommend reading it a few times.

How To Identify Modes By Ear

Knowing how to identify modes by ear is a huge key to having a highly trained ear. In this article, I will go into detail on how to identify modes by ear and what exercises you can start using today. Click here to learn how you can do that today.

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How To Identify Intervals By Ear For Beginners

In this article, I will show you an exercise that will allow you to identify intervals by ear. And the best part is it is easy to do!

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Secret Ways Songs Go Out Of Key That Sound Great Every Time

In this article, I will show you how two ways songs commonly go out of key. These are the most used methods for using chords outside of the key that sounds great every time.

And then, I will show you how to train your ear to hear chords outside the key.

Top 5 Ear Training Mistakes I Made

In this article, I go through the top 5 most significant mistakes I have made in ear training.

Most of these mistakes came from listening to common ear training advice. Avoid what I go through, and it will potentially save you years!

The Difference Between Intervals And Scale Degrees

Intervals and scale degrees are very similar but mean two different things. Most guitar players get it wrong when understanding the difference between the two.

Here I explain the difference between intervals and scale degrees and why it's important for us guitar players.

The Ultimate Guitar Players Guide To Intervals

Have you heard about intervals and felt lost? Do you struggle to find them on the guitar? In the article, I will go through everything you need to know about intervals, how they relate to ear training, and, most importantly, where intervals are on the guitar.

Ear Training Apps Suck

Ear training apps have been frustrated guitarists for way too long.

In this article I go through why apps are ineffective and how to train your ear the right way.

Why Ear Training Is Easy

Everyone think ear training is slow, frustrating and hard. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

In this article, I go through how to make ear training fun and easy

transcribe songs by ear

Top 5 Tips For Transcribing Songs

Most (if not all) guitar players wish they could transcribe songs by ear fast. Unfortunately, most musicians never get there. The main problem is most people just need to learn how to train their ear to transcribe songs.

To learn my top 5 tips for transcribing songs, click here

How To Figure Out Minor Chords By Ear

Do you want to be able to listen to a song and instantly know what chords are happening? One of the first steps towards doing this is identifying minor chords. Minor chords are a huge part of music, and you can train your ear to hear them in specific ways.

Click here to learn how to identify minor chords by ear

How To Figure Out Major Chords By Ear

Do you want to be able to listen to a song and know what chords are happening without having to look it up on YouTube or find tabs? One of the first steps towards doing this is identifying major chords. Major chords are a huge part of music, and you can train your ear to hear them in specific ways.

Click here to learn how to identify major chords by ear

Hear Intervals Like A Pro

In this article, I go in-depth on how to train your ear to hear intervals. Intervals are the foundation of ear training and what we all train our ears to hear. This is a foundational lesson if you want to have a highly trained ear.

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Do Guitar Players Need Ear Training?

Do you need ear training to become the guitar player you want to be? Depending on your goals, lack of ear training is probably the reason why you aren’t the guitar player you want to be. So, don’t let this hold you back anymore and learn how important ear training for guitar players is

Click here to see if you need ear training to become the guitar players you want to be.

5 Tips On How To Identify Chords By Ear

Most guitarists find learning songs by ear difficult, but it doesn’t have to be! There are ways to practice ear training so that you can learn songs without even touching your guitar. In this article, I go through my top 5 tips on how to identify chords by ear.

Click here to learn my top 5 tips on how to identify chords by ear

5 Tips On How To Stay Motivated To Train Your Ear

Do you find it hard to stay motivated to train your ear? If so, you are not alone. Most guitar players find it difficult to keep consistent with ear training. And the solution isn't more ear training exercises. Find out how to stay consistently motivated to practice ear training.

Click here to learn my top 5 tips for staying motivated to train your ear

The Biggest Reasons Why Most Guitar Players Avoid Ear Training

Have you ever avoided practicing ear training? Most guitar players either don’t practice ear training enough or avoid ear training altogether. But have you ever wondered why? The answer will make you want to train your ear every day.

Click here to learn why most guitar players avoid ear training

How To Play What You Hear In Your Head

Being able to play what you hear in your head separates the great guitar players from the average guitar players. If you can’t instantly play what you hear in your head on the guitar, you will lose countless ideas and be limited in what you can do on the guitar. This article will show how you can start training your ear to play what you hear in your head.

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How Not To Train Your Ear

If you are practicing ear training, there is a good chance you might be doing it wrong. Most guitarists who train their ears use ineffective methods, and it's not their fault! There is so much misinformation and bad advice regarding ear training.

Click here to learn the biggest mistakes people make when training their ears

How To Make Practicing Ear Training Fun

Do you ever get bored when you're training your ear? If so, it doesn’t have to be that way! Read this ear training lesson on how to make ear training fun and learn way faster.

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How Ear Training Will Make Your Solos Drip With Emotion

Would you like to be able to take a solo that drip with emotion? WOuld you like to express yourself through your guitar? Would you like to be able to take solos that sound just as good as your favorite guitar players?

Click here to learn how ear training will make your solos drip with emotion.

How To Practice Ear Training The Right Way

Do you feel like you are getting nowhere with ear training? If so, it's not your fault. Unfortunately, almost no one teaches ear training the correct way.

Click here to find out how to train your ear the right way here.

3 Things That Will Keep You From Getting A Highly Trained Ear

Mistakes are what keep guitar players developing a highly trained ear. Make sure you avoid these three common ear training mistakes, or you might never develop a highly trained ear.

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How Much Ear Training Practice Do You Really Need?

Everyone knows that you need to practice ear training to have a trained ear. But how much do you really need? The answer is different for everyone. Read on to find out how much ear training practice you need.

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How To Hear Notes Before You Play Them

Do you know what the next note will sound like before you play? If not, you are seriously handicapping yourself as a guitarist. Read this to learn how to train your ear to hear notes before playing them.

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5 Easy Ways To Train Your Ear You Can Use Every Day