Mix ear training with music production in Apple’s simple music software Garageband. Record fun music tracks, export them to iTunes, and load them onto your iPod to practice ear training skills like intervals, chords, note recognition, and rhythm.

One of the fundamental skills in ear training involves recognizing different music intervals. An interval essentially involves two notes in a scale played simultaneously. For example, in the C scale, playing the note C and the note E at the same time consists of an interval of a third (see image). You can explore basic music interval theory at Theory On The Web.

Practice interval training in Garageband in three easy steps: Click to read the rest…

Can’t remember the bass riff from your favorite tune or just want to write down a sweet drum beat playing in your head? Figure out complex rhythms in a snap with Apple’s Garageband. A user-friendly music software program included with every Mac, Garageband allows any music enthusiast to mix beats, record, and produce original music. You can use this simple software to work on basic ear training skills involving rhythm, pitch, melody, and harmony.

Garageband’s simple interface includes tracks for audio and MIDI, a score, basic playback controls, options for effects, a sound library, and even a virtual music keyboard you can toggle on and off again using key commands. Export music from Garageband directly into iTunes.

GarageBand User Interface

Follow these simple steps to develop your rhythm skills in GarageBand. Click to read the rest…