Play by Ear
How would you like to pick up your instrument and be able to play music without sheet music? Learn to play by ear is not as hard as you think. Playing music by ear gives another sense of freedom in expressing music. You will be able to think: No sheet music-no problem.
The musician has to be familiar only with the tune. He/she can match the key with the singer or can play in any key he wants. The musician can add chords, add an accompaniment, compose, or arrange music as it flows through the mind, without having to search for the notes.
With practice, you will absolutely know where the notes are. It is really fun to play with confidence. Music notation software can also capture your notes: the original music appears instantly!
If you would like to sit down at the piano bench or pick up the instrument and play song after song without sheet music at home or at a party, then you should try to learn to play by ear. It is a confidence-builder when your friends as you to play some music and you can make up your own! If you want to learn improvisation, this the way to go.
You will learn to response notes you hear. The following exercises are short melodies for your to imitate on your instrument.
Singing in your head use Solfegio system is the most secure way to hit the note with confidence instead of la la la
Do not look at the music.
You will be happy when you are able to repeat the melody you hear.
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MidiIllustrator will show you notes that go with the sounds.
It allows you to change the speed of music and much more!
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