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96.158The deeper ear-training lesson

Real-time harmonization is prediction.

You are constantly estimating:

  • likely phrase destination
  • likely next function
  • likely bass movement
  • whether melody note is structural or decorative

Ear training therefore includes probabilistic hearing.