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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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When to advance in Sing the Numbers 1?

When to advance in ear training?

For IFR students using our ear training audio course Sing the Numbers 1: The IFR Tonal Map, in this video I'll help you understand how to get the most out of this course and how to decide when you're ready to move on from each lesson to the next.

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?