Playing By Ear Method Books and CDs
Playing music by ear is the most direct, natural and intimate way of playing an instrument. There is nothing to look at or translate. Sounds and musical thoughts are produced completely by the players' sense of pitch alone.
For some people, there is much confusion about this somewhat abstract way of playing. Since playing by ear can't be seen or drawn out, the skill tends to fall by the wayside in most educational settings. This is tragic since the essence of music is sound. At the core, a musician should be a master of sound.
Being able to identify and reproduce a pitch is what playing by ear is all about. The benefits of learning to play well by ear are endless. A musician who has good control of his instrument and ears can:
- Figure out the melodies and chords to songs
- Add harmony or re-harmonize
- Improvise and compose music on the spot
Practice Playing By Ear
There are 3 ways to practice playing by ear:
- Playing melodies in all keys
- Playing patterns in all keys
- Call and response with a friend
Traditionally, in order to play by ear, the material (scales, patterns and songs) must first be internalized thoroughly in one key. The playing by ear method books and CDs below contain MIDI files that will help you internalize the material correctly and easily in all keys. Since these are MIDI files, you can start at a slow tempo and gradually increase the speed. You won't have to worry about transposing incorrectly since the recording will keep your sense of pitch on track. Playing music this way is fun and speeds up the learning process. Any mistakes made along the way will be easy to identify, thus fairly easy to correct.
Major Patterns Method Book and CD
This method book and CD set will thoroughly install the sound quality of the major scale into your musical mind. Mastery of this scale will give you the key to unlock most popular songs.
32 patterns
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Price - $17.99
Atonal Patterns Method Book and CD
This method book and CD set challenges even the most advanced ear. These patterns are designed to completely eliminate any hesitation when playing outside the chord changes.
20 patterns
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Price - $17.99
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