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GENRES · FOCUSED PRACTICE
Recognize rhythm and texture clues
Try different recordings of the same five traditions: jazz drums, reggae bass, rock backbeat, rap beat and a classical piano piece.
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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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