Tools For Ear Training Pedagogy
Shakya, Sharad (2024)
Shakya, Sharad
2024
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Ear training is a captivating subject for musicians, whether they are seasoned professionals or pursuing mu-sic as a hobby. Occasionally, possessing a refined musical ear can be perceived as somewhat elusive or even become a point of competition among musicians. There is a prevailing belief that having a keen musical ear, including perfect pitch, is an innate gift— one either has it or does not and this is a topic of discussion for-ever.
This thesis makes enquires and explores various aspects such as what to practice for ear training, the turning points in learning it, learning strategies and behaviors of students and the feasibility of developing musical ear as an adult. It also raises a question whether having good musical ear is really an innate gift as most of the people believe. Furthermore, the research navigates through the notion that early childhood exposure to music might be a prerequisite for developing a strong musical ear. It investigates whether it is indeed too late for individuals who have not started their musical journey from an early age.
For this thesis, through an extensive examination of the subject and qualitative research that was conducted by interviewing thirteen music educators, professionals, and experts in a semi-structured interview format, this thesis aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role of ear training pedagogy in shaping well-rounded musicians, learning, and teaching processes, methods, tools, learning strategies and its impact on the development of musicians.
The result of this study suggests that ear training is a skill that can be cultivated through dedicated practice. Although it is undoubtedly a gradual process, the pace of improvement hinges on the consistency of one's practice routine and learning strategies. Regardless of whether it is considered a natural talent or not, the journey of ear training is open to anyone willing to invest time and effort into regular practice. Having strug-gled with ear training myself, I always sought others' experiences. I believe this thesis will be a valuable re-source not only for music students but also for anyone interested in music, regardless of their instrument.
This thesis makes enquires and explores various aspects such as what to practice for ear training, the turning points in learning it, learning strategies and behaviors of students and the feasibility of developing musical ear as an adult. It also raises a question whether having good musical ear is really an innate gift as most of the people believe. Furthermore, the research navigates through the notion that early childhood exposure to music might be a prerequisite for developing a strong musical ear. It investigates whether it is indeed too late for individuals who have not started their musical journey from an early age.
For this thesis, through an extensive examination of the subject and qualitative research that was conducted by interviewing thirteen music educators, professionals, and experts in a semi-structured interview format, this thesis aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role of ear training pedagogy in shaping well-rounded musicians, learning, and teaching processes, methods, tools, learning strategies and its impact on the development of musicians.
The result of this study suggests that ear training is a skill that can be cultivated through dedicated practice. Although it is undoubtedly a gradual process, the pace of improvement hinges on the consistency of one's practice routine and learning strategies. Regardless of whether it is considered a natural talent or not, the journey of ear training is open to anyone willing to invest time and effort into regular practice. Having strug-gled with ear training myself, I always sought others' experiences. I believe this thesis will be a valuable re-source not only for music students but also for anyone interested in music, regardless of their instrument.
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