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    Can you train to have perfect pitch?
    Michael Noble, PhD
    Michael Noble, PhD
    Professional Pianist
    Michael Noble is a professional concert pianist who received his PhD in Piano Performance from the Yale School of Music. He is a previous contemporary music fellow of the Belgian American Educational Foundation and has performed at Carnegie Hall and at other venues across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
    Michael Noble, PhD
    Professional Pianist
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    You can. There is an article in wikiHow on this topic that would be useful to look at: "How to Get Perfect Pitch" (https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Perfect-Pitch).
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    How can I improve my musical ear?
    Michael Noble, PhD
    Michael Noble, PhD
    Professional Pianist
    Michael Noble is a professional concert pianist who received his PhD in Piano Performance from the Yale School of Music. He is a previous contemporary music fellow of the Belgian American Educational Foundation and has performed at Carnegie Hall and at other venues across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
    Michael Noble, PhD
    Professional Pianist
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    You can do this by listening to music and sight-singing on solfege syllables.
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    How do I know if my ear is hearing the right chord?
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    Community Answer
    Listen to the chord, identify it, and then find that same chord online and listen to it. If the sounds match up, you know your ear is hearing and identifying the right chords.
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    Can I train my ears even if I use earphones all the time?
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    Community Answer
    Yes, but make sure you aren't damaging your ears with the earphones. Keep them at a low volume.
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