Ear Training and Music Theory...???

[Chew_Bear]

Which concept should you start learning first with training your ears.....

A. Frequencies

....or....

B. Notes on a instrument (Piano, Guitar, Synth etc.)

I just downloaded a bunch of music theory tools and apps on my Iphone.

Some are for frequency training while others are for learning notes/chords/scales with a piano or guitar.

Does it not matter as long as you start to understand and analyze the concepts, intricacies and differences between frequencies and notes and how they relate to one another in the context of a instrument or sound that you hear thru out your everyday life....????

 

[Critical Vibrations]

That all depends on what your goals are, and what you want to do with the knowledge. (Knowledge is just a tool)

I'd say understanding notes, scales, intervals, etc. is more useful for writing music. An understanding of frequencies and the physics of sound is important for mixing/mastering, synthesis, and sound design.