Anyone have tips for RCM exam ear training?! Im really desperate! Thanks so much!?

Question

Im doing my grade 4 violin with RCM in less than a month, and Im completally prepared, except for my main weakness, ear training. Im really desperate for ANY tips that anyone thinks might help, no matter how odd they sound. I need to do clapback rythms, and sight reading, as well as interval identification. I have the most dificulties with intervals.

The intervals I have to know are : +3, -3, P4, P5, P8 above, -3, P5, P8 below.

ANY tips are appriciated, for working on sight reading rythms, and interval identification. No tip is too crazy sounding if it might help!

THANKS SO MUCH!

Answer 1

Well, I'm a piano player. Not sure how I can help you since you're a Violinist.

As for Hearing training, I memorize all the chords (The sound). It sounds difficult, but works for me for the ABRSM and Trinity College of Music Examination.

Answer 2

You can always do ear training exercises at musictheory.net

For the intervals: What I had to do was play them on the piano or violin and then think of a song that sounded like it.

P8 - Somewhere Over the Rainbow

P5 - Star Wars Theme

P4 - Bridal Chorus (Here Comes the Bride)

I hope that helps.

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