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Music by ear or notation?

David @davidenthusiast (17) 17 Sep 18

I'm a self taught musician who's learned to play the guitar and piano by ear. I can tune the guitar without the help of a tuner. But I'm lacking some important theory aspects. Do you think notation is important when it comes to...

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Tips on playing the piano by ear?

LaurenPogisky @LaurenPogisky (131) 26 Apr 12

Hi there folks! I am just curious on how to play the piano by ear but with great precision when it comes to notes. I really enjoy playing this instrument but reading notes does not seem to be my field. I am having difficulty...

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How many people can play by ear?

CFstats @CFstats (82) 4 Mar 12

Hi, Someone told me a statistic that I would like to find out if it's true or not. They said, "One out of ten people can play an instrument by ear." I happen to be able to play songs on my harmonica's by ear. If I hear or know...

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Are you a good listener when it comes to playing by ear?

Andrew @AndrewFreyne (6281) • United Kingdom 5 Sep 09

I have just started learning to play the piano and I absolutely love it! I bought this huge electronic keyboard and I know that they have been around for a very long time now but I cannot believe that I did not pick one up before...

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need some help with a project.....

crimsonladybug @crimsonladybug (3112) • United States 29 Aug 09

I need someone who is really good at playing music by ear. Probably on the piano would be best but any instrument would do.... the gift will serve my purpose either way. I have an idea for a tattoo with a music staff and the notes...

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