HOW TO PRACTICE MUSIC WITHOUT YOUR INSTRUMENT (Everyday Ear Training #1)

FREE EAR TRAINING VIDEO SERIES:

KEY POINTS:
0:03 What Is 'Everyday Ear Training'?
1:02 Travel Montage #1
1:48 Transcribing the Billie Jean bass line
2:38 Travel Montage #2
3:34 Transcribe songs away from your instrument
4:30 Night Montage
4:56 Transcribing at Chipotle
7:15 Travel Montage #3
8:18 Free ear training resources

All music composed by Julian Bradley

[mishakopanov]

OMG it works, I can't explane, I imagine keyboard in my head and play melodies in e flat Maj or c min
I feel confidence, I do not fear, I was stuck
I worked with ear training app last 3 month, but now it is breakthrough. Thank you

[jamesprophet]

You're killing it man, keep going!

[soumyajitdas]

It was really difficult to control my urge not to check on any instrument whether my intervals are right or wrong.
But after few weeks of practicing this technique and watching your following videos on EAR TRAINING, it really helped me to detect the intervals and transcribing it easily without any instrument.Its really interesting and gives you immense pleasure when you figure it out something by ear not by regular means.I shall be always grateful to you for teaching me this thought process .

[ngc]

Very much enjoying this new video series. Looking forward to the next one. For me the takeaway is your thought process, not a particular song or its transcription.

PS. Love Bryce Canyon. So stunningly beautiful.

[AshleyEdgeworth]

I just downloaded the functional ear training app, and I LoVe it! I really appreciate all your videos! Thank you so much for sharing!

[AmbroseChan]

Julian, thanks so much for taking us along with you on your trip! I like the format of this video. Looking forward to seeing more of this series! Your tips for practicing away from the instrument are really helpful.

[margeball]

This was very interesting for me because I do not yet have a piano so I have been studying all the videos and trying to imagine what notes the person is playing, so thank you for this type of video.

[t.k.]

The shots in those rocky places are breath taking.

[charlenestarr]

Wow buddy!! Love the personalized presentation! You know, since starting your ear training course I've grown slowly over time. Recently though I noticed something mind blowing. I started playing the melody of "The Christmas Song" and my fingers just automatically went to the right notes. With out me even thinking about it!!!! I've been going over it in my head for several days first. Anyway just wanted to share that. Thanks again for everything you're doing. Also, really cool seeing you on your travels :)

[tagonminmyatpianistandproducer]

My piano stopped working 😭. But luckily, I found this video and now, I am on my way to transcribing stuff.

[BradAllenTheWayFinders]

This is an excellent idea and learning opportunity for all of us, especially since we ALL usually rely way too much on our instruments to validate our ear. This is difficult for me but absolutely essential to take me to the next level of my musicianship. Love the beautiful scenery too! What a bonus! Big hugs to the Fam!
Aloha 🤙

[philipp.hermann]

Hey Julian, thanks for your videos. I've been a longtime subscriber of yours and got lots of useful information out of your videos. I'm wondering what microphone do you use to record your voice? Sounds nice and clear!

[grantlapointe]

Wow! I totally have done this same thing in my head for the last 2/3 years but I haven’t watched this video until today!

[paulo_costa]

I give it a like but because of the soundtrack...:-)

[scottpduncan]

Great that you're able to make such a trip. Spending any time in New Orleans...I hope!

[taquitoburrito]

Julian, thank you for your formula. I understand it, and I am eager to apply it to my life.

[DJ_UKINSELKA]

I have done this exact thing for about two years now. Only thing different is that I’ve practiced relative pitch a lot also so i try my best to get the key right. Somehow I hear f# easily so i just get the key relating to that. That part is not really necessary at all like you said in the video, but if you can do it then why not i guess. But cant agree more with this training tip, makes your melody playing also better over time especially if you think how the lines are played on your instrument, for me its the guitar and i always visualize the fretboard and think the notes as red dots when transcribing.

[robertmayhew]

Thank you Julian. An excellent tutorial once again and a very big thank you for showing us some amazing scenery on your journey . Immediately following your tutorial Aimee gives her Ear training tutorial. Good to see. Don't be concerned about showing us some of the scenery along the way. Aimee even does one of her tutes from her skate board hehe.

[nipunbanerjee]

Extremely excited for this series :D try to capture the songs you are listening to, would be easier for us to understand
P.s. love the vlog style video :)

[farahmohammed]

Great video...edgy, love the driving techno/EDM beats, and what phenomenal views! Thank you for showing us the nuts and bolts of how you do things....it's comforting to know that there are no shortcuts...that all it takes is practice and perseverance! :)