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Q&A - Listen to one particular instrument to hear the chords?

To recognize chords by ear, is it helpful to listen to one particular instrument or should we be listening for something else?

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Q&A - Learning to recognize chords by ear

Learning to recognize chords by ear

Q&A - Learning to recognize chords by ear

Sometimes I have to listen to a chord progression between 5-10 times before I can recognize the chords. Is this normal? Or should I be able to do this instantly?