So I feel like I'm doing well on all the training exercises except for intervalis. I can identify intervals when they are played separately no problem (and have made good progress on the levels) but as soon as they are played simultaneously I just can't identify what's going on or pick out the root note and I'm literally stuck on the first level because I can't tell the difference between a third and a fifth with the root note! Any advice?
if you have a piano it’s really helpful to try and figure out each interval (or just the root note) on your own first and then select an answer to see if you are right. You can also use the c key after you answer to pause the game with the notes in the interval displayed for you. you can then play both notes on your piano separately and together to get more used to picking out the root note. But thomas is absolutely right consistency over time is the most important thing. stick with it, i remember when consistently differentiating between a P4 and P5 seemed impossible to me
Hearing the 4th and 5th intervals was hard for me in the beginning. Also, they are inversions of each other. C is the 5th of F, and F is the 4th of C, so they can sound similar. Really focus on how each inversion makes you feel, or imagery in your mind. Close your eyes. Also, if you can find familiar reference songs that use those intervals in harmony.
it's likely because it cycles through voicings and you get used to some, but not the others. that's why i think singing the root note is the best reality check, because then you know if you are actually hearing the root note, or some voice that bamboozles you instead. that's the hardest part of this exercise.
How can I stay sane with the vocals here? It's such a stressful thing, mainly cause of the technical issues. Any tips on how not to go absolutely nuts doing the vocal exercises? I have normal vocals and good hearing, but the exercises constantly catch some different intervals and notes or just write out of range. I'm about to exclude these exercises from my daily routine
I logged a ticket with their tech support but they just sent me their help page that didn't resolve my issue. I use a site called sight reading factory for solfege now. i'm sure there are other better sites as well.
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