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Learning By Ear (Patreon)

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2023-09-04 14:00:05
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A bit more context on how my process works. Keep in mind this is all based around deep listening, there's really no substitute for that as far as I'm aware. Ear training is like anything else, it takes practice.

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Joshua Mannix

If starting late is at 17, I started at ancient (32)! Thanks for the detailed response!

Tony Cunningham

That makes me smile. I started at 73, 76 now! So with slower learning at my age I will probably need another 30 years to learn to play by ear. Could play in my first session when I'm 106. Will stick to sheet music for learning, build up a repertoire and enjoy life. I do the deep listening bit though and that helps.

Ryan Boncheff
>>116767350

Lulz same here. The ancient age of 33. Although I had a significant background playing saxophone and the fingerings are largely the same so that helped.

Dennis Taylor

You cannot overstate the listening aspect of learning music. Even in the area of classical music, which relies heavily on reading, you can only get the nuances by listening. Itzhak Perlman talked about studying and listening to great violinists and learning their nuances to develop his own style. That stated, I will rely on written music to learn new tunes because I am over 65 and need all the help I can get!