"The jazz field is inundated with books on every conceivable subject, including many which cover basic and required material. Tom van der Geld's 'Eartraining' shines next to the others for several reasons.
It is encyclopaedic in its coverage from A to Z of the basics of jazz theory; it is systematic to such a degree that a student can work by him or herself with the book alone; it can be used as an excellent text with assignments and the like for a formal classroom situation; it covers the ear, theoretical application and even rhythm to some degree.
It is the combination of all these elements which makes this book mendatory for the beginning student of both jazz and popular music." (David Liebman)

Contents include lessons on the chromatic scale, major scale and key centres, intervals and modes as well as developing skills in basic rhythm and jazz harmony. Each lesson is divided into 3 parts: relevant theoretical background, musical examples on compact disc and dictation exercises.

Foreword
Introduction
Chromatic Scale
Rhythm Studies (1)
Major Scale and Key Centers
Intervals and Inversions
Modes
Rhythm Studies (2)
Triads
Rhythm Studies (3)
Diatonic Seventh Chords
Secondary Dominants
Deminished Seventh Chord
Acknowledgments
Appendix
Solutions