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Is There A Quick And Easy Way Of Acquiring Absolute Pitch?

February 7, 2006 By Graham English

Shaan: I work during the day and have little time in evening. I really really want absolute pitch is there a quick and easy way of acquiring this skill?

Graham: Shaan, can you commit 15 minutes a day 5 days a week? In my experience, that’s all you need. I still practice my listening skills about 30 minutes a day. I’m still systematically trying to get better. It really pays off.

I like to focus on “quick and easy” too. That’s why I schedule it in and commit to it. That’s the only way I know how to do it. I wish there was a magic pill. But it’s just like going to the gym. Some days are harder than others. But going to the gym 3 days a week for 30 minutes is better than not going at all.

Bottom line, if you “really really want it”, then you’ll make the minimal time required to get it 🙂 Just know that it can be gotten!

If you’re having “time” problems, I highly recommend this book:

“Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity” (David Allen)

Check out Getting Things Done on del.icio.us: http://del.icio.us/tag/gtd

And get my practice schedule.

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  1. Graham English says

    May 28, 2006 at 8:36 PM

    There’s no hard and fast rule to how much time you should spend ear training. But I totally agree with Burge that you can strain your ear through over training.

    It’s important to be totally relaxed as you ear train. Read more about this here:
    Obstacles to Peak Performance

    But 15-30 minutes at least 5 days a week is what I generally recommend.

  2. Clifford says

    May 28, 2006 at 7:20 PM

    Hi Graham,

    I remembered from David L Burge ear training course that he mentioned not to spend more time than what is required for the day as it will put a strain on your ear. Does it apply to your strategy as well? Thanks and look forward for your reply.

    Clifford

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