Meet the Ear Training Intervaltoons (TM)
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In my experience, the easiest way to train the ear to recognize music intervals is to associate each interval with a familiar song. This technique becomes even more powerful when you include visual learning aides.
I created these fun ear training interval visuals, called Intervaltoons (TM), and my students love them! I’ve seen a huge improvement in their ear training since we started using these.
Here are the songs we use:
I also have an ear training worksheet with these visuals. The worksheet is another great way to give kids practice with recognizing intervals.
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Thanks ! Great idea .
I like the toon idea to give this a visual!
Perhaps you could design a few more? (If you haven’t already, I realize this post is a few years old) Like, “sing sweet nightingale” from Cinderella for a minor 3rd, “Maria” from West Side Story for augmented 4th, “The entertainer” for minor 6th, “NBC” theme for major 6th, “There’s a Place for Us” from West Side Story for minor 7th, or other songs that go along with those other intervals?
When I was young, we memorized a 6th with “My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean”.
It never failed me. This, however, using visual images blended to a number with memorable songs is an awesome idea.
My kids brains will light up. I got excited just reading this. Thank you.
Love this! I always thought ear training using songs was a great idea! Thanks for sharing this!