Learning strategies in ear training

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to discuss learning strategies in ear training, and the aim is to explore how focusing on the ways the students learn can provide valuable information about learning and teaching ear training. The article will review present knowledge about learning strategies across fields of research. Literature regarding studies of strategies in music acquisition, and strategy use in expert performance will be described. It is argued that studies of learning strategies require more attention in music education research. The second part of the article discusses implications for teaching and learning ear training. Keywords: ear training, learning strategies, music literacy, music dictation, music listening