Pitch Identification Gymnastics is a technique taught in Meludia that trains you to isolate the different notes within a single chord.
Goals
Learn to distinguish the two separate notes in a harmonic interval. For this exercise, the intervals to choose from are the perfect octave, perfect 5th, perfect 4th, Major 3rd, and minor 3rd.
Tips for success
When two notes are played together, our brain naturally gravitates towards the higher of the two. Perceiving the lower note sometimes requires additional concentration. To overcome this, focus on the lower note and try to partially forget the higher note.
Musical examples
Octave -
Piano
Meludia
In this example, an octave is played on the piano. The voice sings the highest note first, then the lowest note of the interval. Sing along to practice this technique thoroughly.
Perfect 5th -
Piano
Meludia
Listen to this example and try to reproduice what you are hearing on your instrument. Play the interval of a 5th, sing the higher note, then the lower note.
Perfect 4th -
Piano
Meludia
Listen to this example and try to reproduice what you are hearing on your instrument. Play the interval of a 5th, sing the higher note, then the lower note.
