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GENRES · FOCUSED PRACTICE
Recognize five musical styles
Hear five genuine published audio examples of jazz, reggae, rock, hip-hop and classical music. Learn to identify the strongest clues.
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GENRE EAR TRAINING · LISTEN BEFORE ANSWERING
Which musical style does this recording illustrate?
Listen for rhythm, instrumental texture and phrasing. Genres overlap: the answer refers to the verified example, not an infallible rule for every song.
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