There is a better way to hear chords than ONLY using your Ear

How do you find out difficult chords? In order to play what musicians are doing you first have to hear their chords? But how? In 2023, we need to know what to focus on so let's jump in and see if you have been focusing on the wrong thing to hear chords

**Percentages from the chart are my own numbers and do not represent a scientific study. Nor do they represent a consensus within the musician community

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[Jazzmarcel]

a sax player i am always baffled by how fast piano players hear chords and complex harmonies on the cuff!👍

[stubbsmusic]

When we say someone has a “good ear” that means that by using the input from their ears they have become musically fluent at mentally processing, recognizing patterns and use that knowledge to produce music. It does not merely mean you have good hearing. It’s the interaction of listening, analyzing, learning and creating output. All music schools have ear training, music theory and analysis. So, by all means DON’T STOP using your ears, because they are a miraculous tool for perceiving sound. The rest is up to your brain and the time you put into getting good at something.

[FlorissMusic]

great someone is saying this! ears are not some magic device that tell you everything

[jonheimusicacademy]

Sean i agree 100 percent. This lesson is my breakthrough. I thought i need to have great ears but now i see. Ear just play 10 percent. Other 90 percent is from vocabulary and theory. This lesson is crazy. Thanks so much sean may The LORD continue to bless you as you pour into our hearts the wisdom of piano and music.

[segun_the_polymath]

This explains why I could suddenly pick up chords when I learned a lot of chords from your channel. Thank you so much, Sean!

[donaldbrunson]

Sean, I was skeptical about commenting because I've been a church musician for nearly 30 years. After hearing and watching your videos for the past year, I've realized how "stuck" I was within my own realm of knowledge I've received over the years. I'm now a new subscriber to your website because I believe that your methods can take my playing to the level that I've longed to be for the longest time. Thank you!!!

[jochenpietsch]

This is hands down the best video about ear-training that I ever came across in my entire life. Thank you!

[adfraggs]

This is incredible. I've been banging away at a piano for 30+ years and often wondering what I'm missing, because I have a perfectly good ear and decent understanding of theory and yet I still struggle. This explains it brilliantly and gives me an idea of what I need to work on, namely the vocabulary of chords and progressions that produce those sounds that I often find so elusive.

[yozk]

Ufff!!! This is gold brother!!! This is why gospel musicians are some of the most sought after! The vocabulary is so extensive! I’m lucky to not only be a gospel musician but to have resources like this!

[thepraise]

This is definitely what I needed to hear... sometimes it's annoying when you hear other musicians play and when you try it out it just doesn't sound right 😅. I've got to up my vocabulary. Thank you Sean! You're the best!

[amotinyabongo]

Thank you. I play Gospel and Jazz and my ear is actually helping my vocabulary which in turn boosts my theory....

[a.drummond]

I agree. As somebody whose vocabulary needs work, this makes a ton of sense! We appreciate you Sean! You inspire me not to be average

[holyzionworshipministries]

You're right Brother I thank you for your patience and your generosity May the Lord of the lords keep you updated and safe Amen

[vralex]

One of the most educational videos on YouTube!!!

[Bent]

This is a fantastic and succinct breakdown of picking up songs "by ear"! I realize this is exactly the way I've been learning from recordings for years. This will be of great help with students who think they aren't interested in theory but just want to learn songs. Thanks!

[bbcocallaghan]

Great video. Essentially this is triangulation - using 3 inputs to find a result - ear, theory, and playing knowledge/experience

[thekinghasnoname]

This is simply the best video I've ever seen on Ear Training on the entire platform. And I've been watching all I could about it for the last 7 years.

[scottkaysks]

I'm calling this the BEST video on music education I have ever seen (however this is the first of your videos I've seen Sean!) I've never stopped learning music - this is like an everything theory. Brilliant!!

[potatodrive]

you and Emmanuel Blanco are the best teachers on this app. This is great !!

[ThePianosamAcademy]

Sean just being Sean, My Dad told me exactly the same when i tried intimidating him with my good ears.
God bless you Sean