Question: Actually I am a dance student, but I know my inner ear could use training – just to be a better listener.
What kind of inner ear training exercises might I practice to start? (Those few times that I’ve heard that inner ear communication with myself, it was awesome!)
P.S. Thanks for an
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Question: Good day Albert,
I am currently practicing for my Grade 8 UNISA examination. I am not struggling with all the ear training exercises. As a matter of fact, I can easily distinguish between major, minor, recognizing the key, the rhythms, etc. I do however struggle when my teacher plays fo
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Question: An atonal dictation question is part of the exam I’m preparing for. Do you have any advice on how to prepare for it?
I really don’t know how I’m supposed to write down an almost random series of notes… Thanks for your help in advance.
Albert’s reply: Unlike tonal dictation, in which ...
Question: Any fingering suggestions for Exercise 1a and 1b?
– Mike (Dallas, Texas, USA)
Albert’s reply: This exercise is designed to be played with a consistent fingering, even though it breaks the rule of avoiding the thumb on black keys.
The reason is that it’s not a finger exercise per se ...
