Ears Open!

Audio clips for training auditory perception — acoustic recognition exercises with increasing difficulty (Track 1 easy – Track 12 hard).

Ears open — auditory training

The various audio clips are intended for the training of acoustic or auditive perception. These different hearing experiences should especially train acoustic recognition. The audio clips have different degrees of difficulty (Track 1 easy – Track 12 hard).

1Are the sounds the same or different?

Two sounds are heard. The child determines whether the two sounds are the same or different.

2Are the string instruments the same or different?

Two types of string instruments are heard. The child determines whether the two instruments are the same or different.

3Are the percussion instruments loud or soft?

Different percussion instruments are heard. The child determines whether they sound loud or soft.

4How many different animals do you hear?

Different sequences of animal noises are heard. The child determines how many different animals he has heard in each sequence.

5Is the classical music the same or different?

Two classical music clips are heard. The child determines whether the two pieces of music are the same or different.

6Are the atmospheric sounds the same or different?

Two sounds, such as water, birds twittering, thunder, etc., are heard. The child determines whether the two sounds are the same or different.

7Are the percussion instruments the same or different?

Two types of percussion instruments are heard. The child determines whether the two instruments are the same or different.

8How many different animals do you hear?

Different sequences of animal noises are heard. The child determines how many different animals he has heard in each sequence.

9Are the footsteps the same or different?

Two types of footsteps are heard. The child determines whether the two types of footsteps are the same or different.

10Are the wind noises the same or different?

Two types of moving air sounds are heard. The child determines whether the two sounds are the same or different.

11How many different sounds do you hear?

Different sequences of sounds are heard. The child determines how many different sounds he has heard in each sequence.

12How many different sounds do you hear?

Different sequences of sounds are heard. The child determines how many different sounds he has heard in each sequence.

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