Basics of Ear Training, Grade 3: Book

This workbook strips away the guesswork from ear training instruction. The five-day structure gives you a repeatable framework that works across a full year of study, and the graded progression means students don't hit a wall of frustration when they're ready to advance.

Working through this book feels like developing a muscle. Early exercises build comfort with fundamental tasks, then the workload deepens organically as the five-day cycle progresses. Students gain the satisfaction of measurable progress and the confidence that comes from systematic mastery.

Grade 3 students working systematically through ear training skills, whether in private lessons, classroom settings, or independent study. It's designed for learners ready to move beyond basics but still building foundational listening and transcription skills.

• Use one exercise per day for 10-15 minutes rather than attempting a full day's work in one sitting; consistency matters more than volume
• Have students complete exercises before the test to build confidence and establish patterns
• Play recorded examples multiple times at different tempos and dynamic levels to train flexibility in listening

Assign one five-day cycle per week during regular class or lesson time, rotating through the exercises as homework. The built-in tests let you track progress and identify which intervals or rhythmic patterns need reinforcement before moving forward.

• interval identification by ear
• melodic dictation
• rhythmic dictation
• harmonic recognition
• sight singing accuracy