Advancing during the daily session can become quite a challenge at points. Even when things seem to be going so well, you might find that all of a sudden the end seems to be real far away. A few simple reminders will help the advanced user.
Putting all technical information aside, below is a list of the most important information a student should keep in mind when going through this program.
Important Things to Remember List
Patience - A pitch’s chroma is found in a subtle part of our perception, and is very difficult to pinpoint. Do not become discouraged. It takes time to gradually get experienced in hearing pitch chroma. If you find yourself racing through what you already know, you should slow down and take your time through the newer tests.
Be consistent - Consistency is the key to faster progress. Practicing your sessions daily will help you form a habit. Training shortly after waking each morning is beneficial because your mind is rested and clear of other distractions. Developing Perfect Pitch is a subtle and unique form of learning, requiring an environment free of distractions.
Do not strain - Aural perception is a naturally occurring part of being human. First impressions of pitch chroma are often the right ones. When being tested, avoid thinking about the note too much or you will confuse yourself. Relax, listen with little effort, and let the chroma perception come to your attention.
What am I listening for? - Hear any difference or similarity that might lead you to a positive identification of a chroma. For example, all F#s across the piano have a similar sound pattern. The sound pattern of two F#s an octave apart create a similar sensation even though they are different frequencies. This similar sensation is the chroma. If we compare F# and G, they will sound different. These differences are both in pitch and in chroma. The development of Perfect Pitch is an enhancement of auditory perception, not a function of memory.
Relative pitch - When we hear the interval between notes we are hearing relationships. This sense of distance between notes might seem easier to use when first practicing chroma identification. Sometimes we can easily tell what a note is because of the last note we heard. Do not be concerned with this tendency. As you progress through the program it will become more difficult to use relative pitch to correctly answer the tests. Remember to listen to the chroma of a pitch anyway, even if you already know it by relationship. Both relative pitch and absolute pitch go hand in hand.