Session 1

Welcome to Week 1 of Guitar Ear Training! In this session, we will lay the foundation for developing a keen musical ear. This week is about understanding the course objectives, familiarizing ourselves with the importance of ear training for guitarists, and getting acquainted with the fundamental musical elements we will explore throughout the course.

Session Outline:

1. Introduction and Course Objectives
   • Discover the goals and objectives of this course.
   • Explore the practical applications and benefits of ear training for guitarists.
2. Importance of Ear Training for Guitarists
   • Why is ear training essential for guitarists of all levels?
   • Discover the advantages of being able to play by ear and recognize musical elements.
   • How ear training enhances improvisational skills and overall musicianship.
3. Musical Elements Covered in the Course
   • What is relative pitch?
   • What are intervals?
   • Other musical elements that are important in ear training.
4. Practical Exercise: Basic Interval Recognition
   • Intervals and their relationship to the guitar’s fretboard
   • Demonstrate the difference between ascending and descending intervals.
   • Guide you through exercises to recognize and reproduce simple intervals using their guitars.

By the end of this session, you will have a clear understanding of the course objectives and the importance of ear training in your guitar journey. You will also have begun developing your interval recognition skills, setting the stage for further exploration of musical elements in the coming weeks.