Ear Training
Ear training is one of the keys to becoming a better harmonica player. These call-and-response exercises help you recognize what you hear, find it on the harmonica and build the muscle memory to play it back.
Check out the introduction video, then start with P#1 below — it's free.
When you're ready to continue, join free — no credit card needed — and you'll get P#2 and P#3 during your 10-day trial.
Beginner Exercises
These Ear Training pages are organized by position and tempo. The beginners section starts with some easy exercises in 1st position at 70 beats per minute (bpm), then progresses up to 2nd position licks at 90 bpm.
Ear Training P#1
A set of beginner ear training licks — slow 1st position call-and-response exercises at 70 bpm to start training your ear from day one.
Ear Training P#2
A second set of 1st position licks at 70 bpm — keep building the muscle memory and ear you started training with P#1.
Ear Training P#3
A third set of 1st position licks at 70 bpm — the last stop before moving into 2nd position.
Ear Training P#4
A set of 2nd position (cross harp) licks, exclusive to members — same slow 70 bpm tempo, new position to train your ear on.
Ear Training P#5
The tempo ticks up to 80 bpm in this members-only set — same 2nd position licks, a little more speed to keep your ear and reflexes sharp.
Ear Training P#6
The final beginner set at 90 bpm, exclusive to members — work through these and you're ready for the intermediate ear training section.
Intermediate Exercises
These ear training licks use techniques that are taught in the intermediate section of our diatonic step-by-step course.
Ear Training P#7
A set of intermediate licks — 2nd position techniques from the step-by-step course, at a manageable 70 bpm.
Ear Training P#8
The tempo climbs to 80 bpm for this set of intermediate 2nd position licks.
Ear Training P#9
The final and fastest intermediate set at 90 bpm — a real test of how far your ear training has come.