🎶 Note Ear Training 🔠
Can you recognise the pitches of the white keys in C4 - C5 range (one octave)?
Level 1️⃣
Can you recognise the pitches of the white keys in C3 - C5 range (two octaves)?
Can you recognise the pitches of the white keys in C2 - C6 range (three octaves)?
Level 2️⃣
Level 3️⃣
Level 7️⃣
Can you recognise the pitches of the keys (black & white) in C4 - C5 range (one octave) ?
Can you recognise the pitches of the keys (black & white) in C3 - C5 range (two octaves) ?
Level 8️⃣
Level 9️⃣
Can you recognise the pitches of the keys (black & white) in C2 - C6 range (three octaves)?
Level 5️⃣
Level 4️⃣
Level 6️⃣
Can you recognise the pitches of the black keys in C4 - C5 range (one octave)?
Can you recognise the pitches of the black keys in C3 - C5 range (two octaves)?
Can you recognise the pitches of the black keys in C2 - C6 range (three octaves)?
Note Ear Training is the practice of recognising individual note names (A, B, C, D, E, F, G) just by hearing them—without needing an instrument in hand. It sharpens a student’s ability to identify notes accurately by sound alone, building a strong foundation for sight-reading, sight-singing, aural skills, and overall musicianship.
Why Does It Matter? 💡
Faster Note Recognition – Imagine hearing a note and instantly knowing whether it’s a C, G, or F#—just like recognising a friend’s voice in a crowd! This skill helps students decode melodies effortlessly.
Stronger Relative Pitch – By practicing note identification, students train their ears to hear subtle differences between notes. This strengthens their ability to match pitches, sing in tune, and transcribe music accurately.
Enhanced Sight-Reading & Dictation – When students can identify notes by ear, reading sheet music becomes easier because they already recognise how each note should sound. It also improves their ability to write down melodies just by listening—a valuable skill for musicians of all levels.
Boosted Singing & Instrumental Skills – Whether singing or playing an instrument, knowing the exact note names by ear gives students more confidence in tuning, harmonising, and playing by ear.
Note Ear Training vs Keyboard Ear Training? 💭
Both Note Ear Training and Keyboard Ear Training are valuable skills, but they serve different purposes in a musician’s journey. Note Ear Training focuses on identifying individual note names (A, B, C, etc.) by ear, which is essential for transcribing music, sight-reading, and singing. Keyboard Ear Training, on the other hand, is about recognising musical pitches and immediately playing them on an instrument, which is key for playing by ear and improvisation. Both skills work together to enhance overall musicianship, but Note Ear Training is particularly helpful for strengthening a musician’s aural skills, while Keyboard Ear Training hones a student’s ability to translate that knowledge into performance.