I think this has been missing, so far, IF you are insisting on trusting your ears (alone):
Pick a piece of music that you are very familiar with,
and enjoy listening to. Pay attention to parts (sections) of the piece
you like best. Focus on the sound, and how the sound changes,
from a single voice or instrument, as the song is playing.
Take some breaks so fatigue is not a factor. Keep your listening position the same (no cheating), as this is a whole other variable.
OK to take notes, recording starting point and your listening impressions.
Writing down the change in positioning, how did this impact the sound?
It's just like getting an eyeglass prescription, when the examiner is
flipping the lenses and asking for your responses, right?
Pick a piece of music that you are very familiar with,
and enjoy listening to. Pay attention to parts (sections) of the piece
you like best. Focus on the sound, and how the sound changes,
from a single voice or instrument, as the song is playing.
Take some breaks so fatigue is not a factor. Keep your listening position the same (no cheating), as this is a whole other variable.
OK to take notes, recording starting point and your listening impressions.
Writing down the change in positioning, how did this impact the sound?
It's just like getting an eyeglass prescription, when the examiner is
flipping the lenses and asking for your responses, right?