First Ear Training Session -Easy Classic Rock Songs

[GLFJ2679]

I'm including ear training into my practice schedule and was wondering what most of you think are some perfect first songs to learn by ear.

The songs must be really slow in tempo with very distinctive basslines so you can pick out the notes, I'm thinking like Bob Dylan song? Am I on the right track?

What are your thoughts?

Thanks!

[PaulNYC]

try "Folsom Prison Blues" - Johnny Cash

[JimmyM]

Anything you like. Go start listening to some music and pick out the first song that you think you can play.

[SMASH]

Get advice from a teacher about proper excercises to develop your recognition of intervals

MusicDojo.com has a good course for $50

That way instead of wasting your time guessing what's in a song, you can spend your time actually learning what the intervals are and once you do that you can learn the songs much quicker.

Otherwise, instead of learning entire songs just go for classic intros and learn those. Also sing the notes.

The Who - Baba O'Riley (once the band kicks in)
Pink Floyd - Money
Black Sabbath - Paranoid

[pacojas]

reggae mon!

[GLFJ2679]

Thanks for the great advice everyone.

[jchrisk1]

beatles.

[K2000]

Maybe pick songs you've already heard a lot. That way, you'll just be working on ear training, and not getting confused about how the song goes.

[lolaviola]

You Really ot Me

[Stumbo]

Here are some links you may want to check out:
~Ear training
Goodear.com
Test your ear
Free downloadable ear trainer (basic/advanced) Solfege. Great program
Free downloadable sing/learn treble/bass clef program
Trainers/tutorials. Music theory, ear training, read music, chords, intervals, etc.
Discussion of Solfege
Taking transcribing to the next level