Dr. B Ear Training Edition #1

[@edzielinski]

This is great Dr. B. Thanks so much for posting this and making such high quality content available. There's a lot of music theory content on KZbin, of varying degrees, but yours has a special place for me - the focus on strong foundations, the level of clarity and the contextual cues are exceptional.

[@alexheath1988]

Thank you for yet another helpful and inspiring video, Dr. B. So many of us have benefitted from your work and the fact that you take the time to make these videos for your followers is just amazing.

[@ChristopherBrellochs]

I'm happy to hep share my love of music, and I'm glad it is appreciated. Sincerely, Dr. B

[@timdovecool7202]

I love it, best ever music online lessons.

[@luisribeiro9527]

Thanks! Usually, I can recognize triads quickly, but it's more challenging in 4 part voicing. The melodic dictation is also a bit tougher without the initial note. I guess I have a lot to improve!

[@ChristopherBrellochs]

For melodic dictation I recommend singing scale degrees 1 - 3 - 5 before the melody is played; the first note will often be 1 or 5, but if not then it will be close to one of them! You are 100% correct that triads are harder to identify with all the variety possible with 4 part voicing! I recommend trying to sing the triad in close position (i.e. 1 - 3 - 5) even if the voicing is more spread out. Best wishes, Dr. B

[@richardcook2709]

this is a great video, covid made ear training study a lone exercise. I would love to see the answers to see if my skills have stayed sharp.

[@sound3238]

Thanks a lot. Your videos are genuinely helpful!

[@Ianuarius]

I've been studying music since I was 8yo. I did theory 1/3, 2/3 and 3/3 when I was in grade school. I'm 36yo now. Never got the hang of relative pitch. Maybe this will help.

[@ChristopherBrellochs]

I give some suggestions in the comments that I think you will find useful; this video is more of a self-test than tutorial on how to develop relative pitch but will still help a little with getting the hang of it. Best wishes, Dr. B

[@jackdeago3639]

Thank you so so so so so so much. I wish you the best stay safe and healthy

[@ChristopherBrellochs]

You are welcome. What grade do you think you got on this quiz? Best wishes, Dr. B

[@eltonwild5648]

Are you back from the hiatus or is it a old video from patreon? This is super great! Also a rhythm series would be awesome. The harmony part is Often delt but the rhythm is a bit forgotten I think

[@ChristopherBrellochs]

I cover rhythm in my Aural Skills 1 class (this video is from Aural Skills 2), but you are 100% right that rhythm doesn't get as much attention as it deserves - sorry that I'm going to be a little guilty of that myself in this and coming Ear Training videos. I should do a series focusing just on rhythm in the future! I am still on hiatus so yes, this was formerly only available on my Patreon page. Best wishes, Dr. B

[@jackdeago3639]

What are the names of the best books about classical music composition for the classical guitar.

[@emanndaman8315]

I have difficulty hearing the difference between p4 and p5 harmonic. I’m almost a 2nd semester university music student. intermediate piano player. Any tips?

[@joshuakrug6260]

Thank you. I appreciate your music theory videos. If possible, could you recommend a possible school to begin with music studies? I am hoping also, a Christian school. Thanks so much.

[@ChristopherBrellochs]

Thanks! Are you looking for a college in a specific area (country or state)? Although it isn't specifically Christian, Westminster Choir College in New Jersey has a good reputation and offers a Bachelor's in Sacred Music. Best wishes, Dr. B

[@joshuakrug6260]

@@ChristopherBrellochs I am in CT, today. I am seeking the environment of a Christian school but something for music. I really enjoyed music and then went away from it but I hope to conduct if I can at least first lay the ground work. It is like I am starting from the very beginning. Thanks for the reply.

[@taylorh1287]

Dallas Baptist University is a Christian university with a great music program

[@SilverTheFlame]

kind of silly that you didn't list the answers somewhere for us to check.... here's what I got: ANSWERS BELOW (SPOILER warning) . . . . . . ascending: tritone, M6, m3, octave. descending: m6, M3, p5, m2 harmonic: m7, p4, M2, M7 triads: dim, aug, min, M, dim, M, dim, min

[@SilverTheFlame]

update: answer video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2PEk4x7n82Ib9k