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Student questions

Should I listen to one particular instrument to recognize the chords

Student’s question:

When I’m listening to a song and trying to recognize the melody and chords by ear, is there a particular instrument that I should be listening to first? Do you think it’s helpful to listen first to the bass player, for example?

How we approach this in IFR:

The video below talks about this issue in depth. The short answer is that no single technique will always work for you. But there is a way to design your music practice so that this ability becomes effortless and automatic.

Student questions

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Developing your ear

Mastering your instrument

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Understanding the theory