Aural Training.
March 2nd 2009 12:02
Many parents underestimate the importance of Aural or Ear Training in learning a musical instrument. Often, this activity is left to the last minute before an exam and is skimmed over in the hope that it will be ok.
The fact is that Ear Training is where music BEGINS. It is so important that entire subjects are dedicated to it at Conservatoire's and Books written about it by esteemed musicians!
Ear Training IS FUN!!
It is one of the most fun activities which can shape a child's perception of music. Children readily engage in clapping games, singing melodies, humming final tonic notes, and seem to have an almost insatiable desire for them. They affirm and reaffirm a child's talent and treat learning as a game - something which is often lacking in the practice of their instrument (which can be viewed as being repetitive, hard work and a steady constant onslaught of "you can't do this yet").
It Deepens Understanding
Aural Training breaks down information into identifiable segments and gestures, so that rather than being lost in a "feeling" of what is happening in a piece, one can clearly pick out known intervals, progressions, chords etc.
Aural Skills = Communication Skills
Being good at Aural typically is associated with an increased musical vocabulary. It doesn't use rote learning, and correct answers often include using correct terminology so children need to remember the words if they want the right answer.
If your child is not doing any Aural exercises you may want to ask his/her teacher to include Aural as a segment of every second lesson.
The fact is that Ear Training is where music BEGINS. It is so important that entire subjects are dedicated to it at Conservatoire's and Books written about it by esteemed musicians!
Ear Training IS FUN!!
It is one of the most fun activities which can shape a child's perception of music. Children readily engage in clapping games, singing melodies, humming final tonic notes, and seem to have an almost insatiable desire for them. They affirm and reaffirm a child's talent and treat learning as a game - something which is often lacking in the practice of their instrument (which can be viewed as being repetitive, hard work and a steady constant onslaught of "you can't do this yet").
It Deepens Understanding
Aural Training breaks down information into identifiable segments and gestures, so that rather than being lost in a "feeling" of what is happening in a piece, one can clearly pick out known intervals, progressions, chords etc.
Aural Skills = Communication Skills
Being good at Aural typically is associated with an increased musical vocabulary. It doesn't use rote learning, and correct answers often include using correct terminology so children need to remember the words if they want the right answer.
If your child is not doing any Aural exercises you may want to ask his/her teacher to include Aural as a segment of every second lesson.
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