[HANASHIR:14105] Re: Music Theory and Ear Training Software

[Sharon Steinberg <cantorshar...>]

Dear Steve,

I would be interested to know where you are in your studies...a first place 
to start in ear training is interval recognition and relations of intervals 
within the octave...

If what you're really interested in is how to figure out harmonic structure 
in order to be able to construct the chords for a melody, the place to begin 
is with a book that teaches basic harmony -- the relationships of tonic, 
sub-dominant and dominant as well as their related minors...

Rather than asking generalized questions, I think those of us with strong 
conservatory backgrounds might be able to guide you better if you can give 
us a clear picture of your goals.

Sharon Steinberg







>From: "Steve Meltzer" <steve (at) meltzerworld(dot)net>
>Reply-To: hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org
>To: "Mishpachat Hanashir" <hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org>
>Subject: [HANASHIR:14102] Music Theory and Ear Training Software
>Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2003 22:11:44 -0400
>
>Has anyone had any experience with any ear training or music theory
>software?  If so, what program(s) have you used?  How comprehensive are
>they, and how easy is it to use?
>
>I have downloaded the demos for both Musition (theory) and Auralia (ear
>training) from Sibelius (www.sibelius.com) and so far they seem pretty 
>good.
>However, it would be helpful to know what other programs are out there
>before making an investment.
>
>In a perfect world I would love to take classes at one of Boston's fine
>institutions, but unfortunately there just isn't enough time in my schedule
>at this point.  Hopefully, some of you will be able to shed some light on
>this subject for myself and for others who would like to expand their
>musical knowledge but have limited hours.
>
>Hope you all are having a sweet Pesach.
>
>
>B'shalom,
>
>Steve Meltzer
>508-366-9457  (home)
>508-579-8433  (cell)
>AIM Screen Name:  meltz15
>steve (at) meltzerworld(dot)net
>www.meltzerworld.net
>
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