The Singer's Ear
20 min · developing and intermediate vocalists
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- open →Step 1 · 3 minDrone Center
Extended drone work. Sing full ascending/descending scale against drone, holding each note 5 seconds.
- open →Step 2 · 3 minPitch Mirror
Expanding range. Focus on matching notes at the edges of your comfortable range.
- open →Step 3 · 3 minRising Intervals
Sing every interval after identifying. The singing IS the training.
- open →Step 4 · 4 minChord X-Ray
Hear a chord, sing the 3rd. This builds the harmonic ear singers need for harmony parts.
- open →Step 5 · 4 minMelody Mirror
Extend to 6-8 note phrases. Match both pitch and rhythm precisely.
- open →Step 6 · 3 minSound Map
Cool-down listening. Opens the ear after focused work.