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Strategies to train the inner ear

In this film, Robin Harrison outlines strategies to improve aural skills.  He discusses aspects of pulse, pitch, and phrasing, and suggests transposition and memorisation exercises to train the inner ear.

examinations, CRCO, ARCO, FRCO, aural skills
13 December, 2021
Learning, Accreditation
Introduction to the Aural Tests for FRCO

Simon Williams looks at the aural perception question in the FRCO written paper, giving an overview of the questions asked, and how to prepare and tackle them in the examination.

examinations, aural tests, aural skills
12 May, 2021
Learning, Accreditation
Introduction to the Aural Tests for ARCO

A guide by Simon Williams on how to prepare for the aural perception question in the ARCO diploma written papers.

examinations, ARCO, aural tests, aural skills
12 May, 2021
Learning, Accreditation
Introduction to the Aural Tests for CRCO

A film on how to prepare for the aural perception question in the CRCO diploma written papers, with RCO Director Simon Williams.

examinations, aural tests, aural skills
7 May, 2021
Learning
A Guide to Organ Scholarships | 6. Aural Tests

Organ scholar trials usually include some aural tests, and Anna Lapwood talks through the aural tests for Cambridge organ scholarships, so you can see what type of skills are expected.

A Guide to Organ Scholarships, organ scholarships, aural tests, aural skills
11 July, 2019
Learning
Sound to Symbol: ear training for the organist

This video, written and presented by Robin Harrison, gives exercises to help you develop your inner ear: exploring rhythm, melody and counterpoint, harmony, and learning to identify the nationality and historical period of a piece of music.

examinations, aural tests, aural skills
2 November, 2017
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