Perfect Pitch Ear Training - Lesson 1 / Theory & First Exercise

In our first lesson we discuss the theory behind perfect pitch and perfect ear training. We want to make sure that we approach our ear-training with the right mindset so that we don't unknowingly stunt our progress.
Please leave your questions in the comments and I'll reply as quickly as possible….

[@kevinakin4009]

Here is what I got for pitch colors: C -pale yellow C#\Db -dark blue D - reddish brown D#\Cb- yellow E- white F- green G- cream white G#Ab- Brown green A- blue A#\Bb- midnight blue B- orange

[@muhaguskarim]

How it works? Am i have to hear a single note and then give them a color

[@MartinVelichkov-rs8in]

You explain the theory really well. I like your style. I just wonder, do you somewhere credit David L. Burge for the theory you present in your videos?

[@jetdeleon]

Thank you! To the best of my memory, I do believe I credit David Lucas Burge somewhere in one of my videos. And I’ll probably mention him again if I make any more.

[@MartinVelichkov-rs8in]

​@@jetdeleon Great! I hope you make some videos on the subject again.

[@sevanbasmajian2446]

Very geune instuction, I came up with an idea, what if we associate a sing note pitch to a unique timbre a music instrument, would not that reinforce our perception of absolute pitch?

[@jetdeleon]

Yes.. In the beginning, it is very helpful to stick to one practice instrument (or timbre). Just remember to listen for the pitch color. So if your primary instrument is the piano, you ear will already feel comfortable with the timbre of the piano so that it can stay relaxed while you practice the color-hearing techniques.

[@i-is-alive]

You surely have used David Lucas burge perfect pitch course, I wanna know how much time it took for you to build basic color discrimination or to complete the course and how much time it took you to reach the universal color discrimination and aural recall level, please tell me… I really wanna know.

[@jetdeleon]

@@i-is-alive - It’s a huge course. And Being a very impatient college student, the size of the course overwhelmed me… I skipped around, practiced sporadically at best, and didn’t follow David’s instructions exactly. Consequently, I didn’t get the results and of course became discouraged. Over the next few years I would revisit the lessons but never fully committing to David’s instructions because I was so impatient. Once I finally committed to following David’s lessons every single day (and learned to relax and not frustrated), the color discrimination started to become clear… (about 6 months or so).. It’s hard to pinpoint the exact moment that the aural recall became clear, but I would say that somewhere between 6-9 months of daily consistent listening and practice is about where the recall became increasingly accurate… definitely worth it because it improved my singing, my ability to learn music quickly, and even improvise. Please let me know if this was helpful

[@i-is-alive]

@@jetdeleon Thanks alot, you've been the person I've been searching for. I'll practice daily and calmly❤️.. i might've some questions along the process to ask.. looking forward to your help.. You're great

[@i-is-alive]

@@jetdeleon Is it ok to assign any name to the tones, like i use solfege to name the tones and i also use solfege to name the relations of notes in relative pitch training, is that ok or will it overlap?

[@jetdeleon]

@@i-is-alive - It hasn't been a part of my own practice, but I don't think it would do any harm as long as your are listening into every tone as instructed in the drills.

[@jetdeleon]

@@i-is-alive - It hasn't been a part of my own practice, and though it isn't necessary, I don't think it would do any harm. But please remember that training for color hearing is not an intellectual exercise. It's all about spending time to become intimately familiar with the finer qualities of each note. Assigning names to them will not do that for you… only Listening does.

[@Miguell25]

Hey! Does this exercise require synesthesia or would I be able to assign the colors with time? As of now no colors seemed to match a note and I didn't want to simply choose a color for the sake of it.

[@AlexZettl]

You really think it’s possible to achieve absolut pitch for an adult ? I was always told that’s something you can develop as a child and if u miss it your chance is gone

[@jetdeleon]

100% Yes. Color-hearing (aka absolute pitch) is just a perception. If not developed as a child, it can be developed as an adult… though for some people, the inner ear might require some maintenance to ensure that their perception is maintained.

[@eyra6892]

Thank you so much!!

[@ericmyers334]

Thank you, Jet, i like your approach! i like the idea that the sounds (notes) have feelings and characteristics.. I did the exercise. For me: G is green, C is orange, E is purple, F# is yellow, C# is a yellowish orange, D is light blue, E is red, F is grey, B is blue, E-flat is darker purple, B-flat is darker blue, A-flat is pink. As you stated, these color associations aren't fixed but it's a start in changing how i think about pitch.

[@soundwelt1428]

Any other exercises you would recommend? Every tip is appreciated 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@jetdeleon]

Yes.. there are many others I can share… schedule has been hectic but I'll see if I can make another tutorial video next week… which builds on this first lesson

[@soundwelt1428]

@@jetdeleon that would be awesome. Could also be a "pdf" with drills. 😊Thank you for your fast response. I definitely hear a difference between notes and sometimes a key like d minor in music sticks out to me. Unfortunately I was never able to move beyond these infantile stages...

[@MiraclesSaint-Hilaire]

@@soundwelt1428 check out david lucas burge, thats where this info is from