Having good ears should be your top priority when learning to play the bass. If you want total freedom on your instrument, you need to be able to hear and comprehend what you’re hearing. That’s why music ear training is so important, because it solves this specific problem.
I curated 4 of the best ear training exercises to help you become a better bass player and improve your musical ear. And, I’ll share with you the methods that helped me improve my skills as a professional musician.
If you’re having trouble playing songs by ear or learning the sounds of your intervals, chords, scales, and triads, ear training will help and this article is just for you.
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If you’re short on time, watch my video Effective Music Ear Training For Bass Players. In the video, I’ll break down a harmonic ear training exercise that’ll quickly open up your ea