How To Train Your Ear For Singing? – Ear Training Exercises

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I used to think that ear training was just something for musicians and singers.

I thought it was all about being able to identify intervals, chords, melodies and modes.

But when I learned more about what it is really about.

I realized how important this skill is for everyone who sings or wants to sing!

Ear training not only helps you learn music but also helps you train your singing voice by giving you the ability to hear subtle pitch changes in your own voice.

It also gives you a great set of tools that will help you grow as a singer and musician.

So today we are going over some basic ideas on how to train your ear so that you can improve both your musicality and vocal performance!

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What is ear training and why should I do it.

Ear training is the ability to hear and identify different pitches.

Think of it as putting your inner metronome in your head (you can learn more about the metronome in my “How to Improve Your Singing Voice” article).

As a singer, you need that internal tool to help you keep up with chords, melodies and rhythms.

You also need it so that you can sing effectively without getting lost!

It really is an essential skill for all singers who want to have better control over their voice and improve their vocal abilities.

The importance of listening to your own voice, be honest with yourself.

When you sing, it is extremely important to listen very closely to the sound of your voice.

Your ears are the only way for you to really know how you sound.

Unfortunately, everyone has a hard time hearing themselves and being honest with the sound they are producing.

I know I did.

Over the course of a week, you should spend at least 5 minutes every day to just listen to your voice.

When you do this, it will help you learn how to hear the way your voice sounds with different pitches and vibrations.

It will also help you recognize how your voice sounds different from other voices which is a great thing to know.

This skill will greatly improve with time if you use it as often as possible.

The more you do this, the easier and quicker it will be for you to hear your voice accurately.

How to train your ear for singing

find a song you like and sing along without looking at the lyrics.

Choose a song that you like. It should be easy for you to sing and remember.

Then sit in front of the microphone and start singing.

Don’t forget to sing along with the instrumental part of the song – not just the vocals!

Listen closely to your voice and try to sing along with the song, matching the pitch of your voice.

This exercise is not so much about getting a perfect note or hitting the right pitch at all times. It’s about recognizing your voice as it sounds and then matching it with the one you hear in your head.

This might be hard at first but as you spend more time doing it, you will hear your voice better and know how to match the pitch of your voice to the pitch of the song.

Learn how your voice sounds different from others and learn about resonance.

Singing exercises for singers

Here are 3 exercises that will help you build proper ear training skills 

1.  Identify intervals

2. Sing along with different singers

3. Listening to songs and try to identify all the instruments being played

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Practice makes perfect

Practice these exercises every day until they become second nature!

Don’t become frustrated when you are trying to solve this puzzle!

It will take time and dedication.

But it gets easier with time if you put in enough practice.

I hope this article helped you understand how to train your ear for singing or at least to know more about this subject.

Learn how to read music by using this guide on the basics of reading sheet music

How To “Read” Sheet Music The Easy Way – Reading Rhythm Notation

It is a great skill to have because you will be able to read any sheet music that has rhythms and singing!

This will help you when you start to sing with a band and also when you are writing your own music.

I know I said it was going to be easy but it actually isn’t but don’t get discouraged!

This skill will take time and patience to learn because you have to recognize the symbols and where the notes are on your own instrument.

Conclusion

Singing is a skill that not everyone possesses.

In fact, some people are born with better singing voices than others.

However, you can improve your voice by using the following ear training tips and exercises to help you sing more confidently or professionally in front of an audience!  

If you want to learn how to read music so that you can play songs on any instrument or even just for fun in your spare time, this guide will get you started.

Practice makes perfect – practice these exercises every day until they become second nature!