Customer Reviews

Essentials of Music Theory: Ear Training CDs 1 & 2 Combined (for books 1-3)

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I have the essentials of music CD set, which is an interactive edition of their three-volume set, with exercises and some ear-training.

These authors need to be applauded for their dedicated labors.

I take exception to the INVALID comment of the last reviewer who is basically saying these CD's are not good because these CD are not what he wants ! This is reasoning at its absolute worst !

The CDs are pretty good. Some of the stuff is very basic, while I found other stuff very difficult. It plays about a line of music and you have to pick which notes are missing. Also when they do the intervals and you have guess which one was pretty good stuff to learn. I've played the piano for over 10 years, and took lessons for about 5 years. But I never had any ear training. Most if it was review, but I think it was worth it for the difficult stuff. Plus you can't really finish the theory book without the ear training CDs.

The CD is great for listening to before attempting to play a piece. I just wish that I could hear piano versions of the music without the other instruments being played.

I did not receive the CDs with my theory book as indicated, but I am sure it is as complete and precise as the book.

I was looking for an ear training CD that I could use in the car while driving. THIS ISN'T IT. It is designed to go along with the corresponding books. Might well have been my fault, but I didn't get that from reading the synopsis.

This may be a great course, but I don't know because I don't have the books.