Learn Any Song By Ear (Even Complex Ones)

In this video I discuss my strategies for learning any song by ear.

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Summary: ear train in this order
1. all 12 intervals
2. major and minor triads
3. sus chords
4. line clichés / augmented and diminished
5. inversions
6 chords in all major keys
7. listen to the outer notes to find the interval, then find the chord quality/inversion.
INCREASE THE VOCABULARY OF SOUNDS YOU RECOGNIZE!

[Chapusse]

Not all musicians take the trouble to bring music to the whole world like this, so intelligent and so empathetic way. I really appreciate the effort. Of course, as an illiterate musician that I am, all that chords sounded to me and I didn't know how to name them... until this video. Here a little spanish bass player thanks you A LOT! Thank you so much, Rick!!

[z]

24:16 "oh man, this is way too complex" says Rick, and I think, "Hey I know this stuff! I'm better than I think I am" followed by 24:18 "It's actually not that complex." Thanks Rick. I was great for two seconds.

[AnxietyMentor]

I am not a guru by any means but I have come along way with learning guitar by ear. What helped me the most was first learning the C major scale (only 8 notes) and then figuring out nursery rhymes like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Mary Had a Little Lamb etc. Once comfortable picking out these melodies by ear, then move onto your favourite genre such as rock. The pentatonic scale is good but so is the major and minor scale. At the very least know the names of the notes all of over the fretboard and how to play these scales in different positions. See the relationship also between the scales. For example, the minor pentatonic scale is simply the minor scale with a few notes taken out. It's all connected. Lead guitarists for example are mostly just choosing the notes from these scales when they play. It's funny because I learnt how to play lead lines first because it's a series of single notes but after a while I could really begin to hear the chords behind the melody and then figured out the rhythm parts too. My ear was as bad as they come to begin with. If I can do it pretty much anyone can.

[dulla]

I did this for the first time a week ago, I’ve been playing seriously and learning for the last couple months, and learned all of gravity by John Mayer, the chords, the intro lead, and the solo, it boosted my confidence alot

[ChoobChoob]

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[darianilie]

I just bought the Beato bundle for my daughter.
Thank you Rick for all your continuous efforts to teach young and old generation of music lovers🎶

[progresspigment]

I found a series of three music theory books by Paul O. Harder and Greg A. Steinke to be an excellent primer to following along and really getting something out of Rick’s videos. ‘Basic Materials in Music Theory’ is the one to start with. I’m a hobbyist musician and thought I’d throw this out there in case it helps someone else. I can’t say enough how much I appreciate Rick’s contributions to the world of music. Thank you Rick for taking some of the mystery out of music in a fun and practical way. You’re one of a kind!

[rickjensen]

Great stuff Rick. You were kind enough to say my guitar playing was really soulful when you visited us here in Bristol, England many many years ago. Best wishes and glad things have worked out so well for you, Rick.

[ethanmeloncolliecaravan]

lol I just started learning Bloody Well Right by ear (mostly), and here you are, with this video. Very Excellent upload timing

[jjnolan]

Your last comment is really the key to living a great life - “I’m always trying to learn”. I’ve watch so many people just give up on learning new things (some were pretty young too). Great video. Great information on picking out chords.

[tzahim]

Hi Rick!!!
I am working on your ear training course for more than a year now.
The word "amazing" is really an understatement.
Can figure out music in a much more instinctive way.
I really feel the improvement of my musicianship every day.
Anyone who wants a good ear - take this course.
Thank you!!!

[drsmith]

“You cannot separate music theory from ear training. They are the same thing.” I wish my piano teacher had understood that way back when. She hated the fact that my ear was far superior to hers albeit she was an accomplished classical pianist. For her it was all about sight reading compositions, but she lacked creativity and would’ve liked to stifle mine. That’s why I quit piano after 6 years of lessons and started playing guitar on my own. Best musical decision I ever made.

[sagetmaster]

Just bought the beato book and ear training. More than happy to support everything you do Rick!

[whiskeymike]

Missed the stream, but happy you posted the lesson! You are awesome Rick!!

[philodonoghue]

“Studying implies learning new things.” One of the most profound defining statements in the whole field of education ever uttered. That should be emblazoned on the entrance to every learning institution from elementary to college / primary to tertiary / kindergarten to university in the 🌎

[waynepayne]

you just doubled the skills of a generation of young guitarists. i remember when i stopped relying on tabs and used my ears my musicality improved greatly. youtube didnt have these kinds of resources back then

[drvee]

Did anyone else have an " Eureka " moment while watching this?
You think you know stuff after playing over 40 years. Then you watch a Rick Beato video!

[Stretch]

I truly, truly appreciate all the hard work, passion, charisma, care, and feeling you put into each of your videos and I truly enjoy them all. I'm a guitar player who's started 11 years ago but fell out of it for pretty much 3 years because of "life" and health issues. I've recently started getting back into it, albeit slowly, and part of my routine has been watching tons of videos on all things music, guitar, production, all of it... and watching your videos has helped tremendously in so many ways and has opened up my musician and player skills to a totally different level. You're a very inspiring and passionate person. Thank you so very much for all you do Rick. Keep rockin'! ✌️😎

[philodonoghue]

Yay! Breakthrough for me definition of ‘major’ and ‘melody’ and how a chord becomes a melody. Just one ☝️ ‘takeaway’ from any lesson is my goal for the lesson achieved ✅