aural skills

Aural skills refer to the ability to listen carefully and interpret musical sounds. This includes recognizing pitches, intervals, chords, rhythms, and melodies by ear, as well as identifying harmonic progressions and musical patterns. Developing these skills helps musicians understand and analyze music more intuitively, improve sight-singing, and perform accurately without written music. Essentially, aural skills train your listening to become a vital tool for understanding and communicating musical ideas.