Major 2nds Playing By Ear Down 1 2 In this lesson, you will practice hearing a Major 2nd going down and playing it on your instrument. A Major 2nd descending (down) sounds like this:November 10, 2012 1 2 In this lesson, you will practice hearing a Major 2nd going down and playing it on your instrument. A Major 2nd descending (down) sounds like this: Major 2nd – Down Please press the Exercise button below.