Perfect Pitch Ear Training / Lesson 2: Unlocking Exercise & Meditation

[@ramonpalomino9836]

Jet, Thanks so much for making these videos. Not sure how I came across you page but I'm glad I did. You have a natural knack for teaching and a fresh approach to this topic. Please keep them coming. 🎸

[@jetdeleon]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the content!

[@antonioschifani3367]

Can you do other lessons??

[@soundwelt1428]

Thank you for doing this kind of video. I really like your approach with vertical listening. Guess that's also the reason why so few people aquire perfect pitch. Looking forward to seeing lesson 3 😉

[@jetdeleon]

It definitely takes patience… but the various benefits are truly worth it

[@evii00]

Amazing teaching style, subbed!

[@antonioschifani3367]

Hi!! Your lessons are incredible! That unlocks so much! Thank you so much! I really dream about it but i never had it

[@areion8161]

Don't we normally perceive sounds vertically as they sound higher or lower in pitch?

[@jetdeleon]

Hey, good question! You’re right. We normally do perceive musical pitches as “higher and lower” relative to one another… What I mean by “vertical listening” is listening deeply into a single pitch all by itself… not in relationship to any other pitch… This type of “vertical listening” begins to culture the ear into listening for the finer qualities of the pitch… ultimately allowing the practitioner to begin to recognize that pitch in very much the same way we recognize the voice of a loved one… We don’t have to compare their voice to anyone else’s because we instantly recognize them through the sound of their unique, individual sound… I hope this helps give a little more clarity to what I mean by “vertical listening”.

[@areion8161]

Great explanation thx. I can’t wait to know the notes as close friends; music would be even more enjoyable.

[@areion8161]

I feel like I already have a conceptualization of how all the notes feel because I can sing whichever note I want, but I’m unable to identify them with as much accuracy when I hear them externally. It feels like I have amnesia. Like obviously I’ve heard the notes before, but there’s a lack of connection in the memory fusion that doesn’t allow me to recall the note name. If I play the virtual keyboard in mind and compare the notes I hear internally than I have a higher accuracy of identifying notes, but I have to compare and it’s slow. Anyway, I look forward to your next videos.

[@YuriFsilva20]

​@areion8161 how are you doing? Did you develop it?

[@BigDaddyMIZU]

Love this thank you Jet! Question. How do I do the first exercise if my instrument is the saxophone? I can only play one note at a time

[@jetdeleon]

Hi BigDaddyMIZU - Many of the color-hearing drills can be done with your saxophone alone. However, to do any type of "unlocking" exercise, you do need something that plays chords so that your ears can get accustomed to distinguishing between individual tones when played at the same time (aka harmonically). You can even use a cheap toy keyboard like the one I'm using in this video… as long as it's in tune, it will work.

[@Melodyphoenix]

Stones at the bottom of the lake I love that!

[@jakubb4784]

and what to do if I cannot sing clearly?

[@RodBulmer-gn7yg]

DEARJET THANKS am i to old to develop this skill?

[@jetdeleon]

Great question Rod! - You know how when you meet a new person and you start spending time with them, you start to recognize their voice? You don't even have "try". Yet the more time you spend with your new friend, the more you start to distinguish their voice from everyone else you know. If you can do that at your current age, then I do believe you can learn to recognize the 12 tones and distinguish them from one another.

[@thatonekid285]

I don’t know if you still respond to comments, but how do you know if you’re hearing the right thing? I’ve been trying to get that feeling, but I feel like it’s not working

[@jetdeleon]

As long as your practice instrument is properly tuned, you are hearing the right thing. The following is more than worth repeating because it is so crucial for development: *** Relax and let the sounds come to you… The moment you try to “get it” it will elude you… Think of a cat… what will a cat do if you chase it? It will run away… It’s the same exact thing with our color hearing technique practice… the best thing to do is take it easy… We never try to force the ear… the correct approach is always Easy Listening… The more we listen and appreciate the sounds in a relaxed manner, the more our ear will naturally begin to absorb the fine qualities of each tone… So approach every practice session with a childlike curiosity and really spend time with each note… enjoying and appreciating them in an easygoing manner… like getting to know a new friend… we never force it. I hope this helps… keep me posted on how it goes… I’d love to know how you’re doing later down the road.

[@thatonekid285]

@@jetdeleon I really appreciate it 🙏

[@shootayibyukhrabaytak674]

you talk tooooo much and say the same things

[@jetdeleon]

So what?

[@scottherf]

I love it. Subscribed.