Calibrator: How do you guys do with calibrator? For me: 1) Calibrator never shows up in my daily lessons - even though it has the box checked in my settings. 2) I find it difficult that even on level 1 we're given compound intervals (m13, etc.), and often in different octaves from the other options. I still haven't passed level 1 even though I'm 100 on intervalis and departure. I keep thinking there is a compound interval when there's not, or I fail to recognize the compound interval when it's there. Any tips?
Do you sometimes choose the instrument playing the examples, instead of just accepting the one assigned? I have a piano background, so I always choose piano for the exercises that are hardest for me. I seem to hear it more clearly.
A retired writer-editor drawn to songwriting, deliberate practice, and ToneGym’s progress metrics, he keeps chasing the mystery of the next song. @Jim Bradbury is this month’s ToneGym Hero!
@Jim Bradbury. Thanks for sharing your musical journey - loved reading about where you have been and where you going. What you said about your next song -that so resonated with me - because that’s the way I am too! Wishing you everything good!!
I think AI's vision of us humans is not clear yet. I've also noticed certain 'obsession' with metronomes and other tempo-related devices. OMG, and who's driving!!??
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Team A vibe or Team B chore, and what makes it feel that way for you?
In the Inversionist game, when I get the answer wrong, I am shown music notation for the correct answer. I do read music notation, but not fast enough to identify what my mistake was. Any advice on how to capture the correct answer, so that I can actually use it as a way to learn for next time?
@ Kinsey Neitzsche. Apologies – the LAST thing I want to do is demotivate anyone! A bit of context – I joined ToneGym in October 2022 and I have been practising here almost every single day since. And as far as I am aware, the Levels go on indefinitely. Regarding Invertionist – I can't remember the early levels but here is how I would approach it with a major chord. I write out each chord, with descriptions. Major chord, root position – root, 3rd, 5th. Major third interval at bottom. Sounds 'stable'. Major chord, 1st inversion – 3rd, 5th, root. Minor third interval at bottom; minor 6th interval between top and bottom note. Major chord, 2nd inversion – 5th, root, 3rd. Perfect 4th interval at bottom; major 6th interval between top and bottom note. So, sometimes I listen for the interval between the bottom two notes, sometimes I listen for the interval between the lowest and highest notes, and sometimes I listen for the 'character' of the chord. Invertionist requires a good grasp of chord construction theory and a pretty good ear right from the start. It is not the easiest game here. I hope this is useful!
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