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:
- Introduction and Course Objectives
- Importance of Ear Training for Guitarists
- Musical Elements Covered in the Course
- 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.