Basics of Ear Training, Grade 8: Book

This workbook cuts through the clutter of ear training instruction by offering a straightforward, systematic approach to interval and chord recognition at the Grade 8 level. The five-day structure makes it easy to integrate into weekly lessons without overwhelming students, and the complete test sections give you clear benchmarks for progress.

This workbook is designed for Grade 8 students preparing for formal ear training assessments or those building solid foundational listening skills. It works equally well for students in private study, group classes, or conservatory programs who need structured daily practice.

• Use one exercise per day consistently; five minutes of focused listening work beats sporadic longer sessions
• Have students write their responses before playing back answers to strengthen memory and intuition
• Administer the full test under quiet conditions without interruption to replicate exam conditions

Assign one day's exercises per week during lessons or as homework, then administer the complete test at the end of each five-day cycle to track mastery. This pacing allows students to absorb material without rushing while keeping ear training consistent throughout the school year.

• Identifying major, minor, perfect, augmented, and diminished intervals by ear
• Recognizing major, minor, dominant seventh, and diminished seventh chords in root position and inversions
• Melodic dictation at the Grade 8 level
• Harmonic analysis through listening
• Sight-singing preparation through ear training reinforcement