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This is a level one arrangement of an old bluegrass standard. There are just enough hammer-ons and pull-offs to keep it interesting without making it too difficult. In this lesson you are given a full demonstration of the song at two different speeds followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson over every lick of the arrangement. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks at two different speeds for you to practice and perform with.

This is a lesson on “O Tannenbaum” in the style of Vince Guaraldi, who created the soundtracks for the Peanuts gang. This arrangement starts off with an intermediate level rubato solo full of jazz chords and then moves into a more advanced arrangement with a nice walking bass in the left hand. So if you are an intermediate player you can start on the first section this year and then spend the next 12 months perfecting the second section. We also have “What Child is This” in the same style.

In this Piano by Ear lesson, you will learn a late beginner piano solo of “Carol of the Bells” completely “by ear". The song is fully demonstrated and then taught in small sections without the use of print or music. Remember to check out some of the other Piano by Ear Christmas carols at this same level.

In this Piano by Ear lesson, you will learn a late beginner piano solo of “Coventry Carol” completely “by ear”. The song is fully demonstrated and then taught in small sections without the use of print or music. Remember to check out some of the other Piano by Ear Christmas carols at this same level.

Learn this gospel favorite completely “by ear” in this all-audio lesson that uses no music, print, or video. The song is fully demonstrated and then taught phrase-by-phrase and note-by-note totally “by ear”.

This ABBA hit makes a great piano solo! The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson demonstrating and explaining every phrase and note of the song. This arrangement is rated at an intermediate level.

Show your colors with this patriotic standard! In this all-audio lesson, you will learn a level one solo of the National Anthem using no print, tab, or video! Learning by ear will help you to memorize as you go to make this song fast and easy to learn. This is a level one lesson.

In this “by ear” lesson, you will learn a neo-classical arrangement of “The Sound of Silence”. This solo is based upon the '60s pop hit by Simon and Garfunkel. This lesson begins with a full demonstration of the song to listen to and play along with. Then, each phrase of the song is taught “by ear” in detail so you learn it quickly and memorize it as you go.

In this fun and varied Piano by Ear box set, you will find arrangements by The Piano Guys, some Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang, Norah Jones, and The Andrew Sisters. Most of these arrangements are set at an intermediate level, so most second-year piano students can start learning these great songs right away. This set contains hours of high-quality piano instruction. Did we mention the theme from Gilligan’s Island?

A longing sense of expectation has been captured in this song from over a thousand years ago, and it still moves hearts today. In this lesson you will learn this song of old completely “by ear”, using no print, music, or video. The song is demonstrated in its entirety and then taught note-by-note, describing every finger and its key played to produce this remarkable hymn.

This love ballad by Journey translates into a fantastic finger-style guitar solo. In this lesson, you will start with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson that teaches each phrase in extreme detail. When you learn this way, you learn the song quicker and you memorize it as you go.

In this piano by ear lesson, you will learn a late beginner level piano solo of this classic hymn. The song is fully demonstrated and then taught in two to four measure sections, completely by ear, describing every note and finger used to play the song. Listen to the lesson sample above to see just how easy it is to learn and play this great hymn completely “by ear”!

In this “by ear” lesson, you will learn a late beginner arrangement of this famous video game theme song. This lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson demonstrating and explaining every phrase and note of the song. This song is also available in a late beginner level arrangement. Learning “by ear” is the fastest way to learn a song and memorize it at the same time.

In this lesson you learn a beautiful and easy to learn solo of “People,” from the movie Funny Girl, without using music or print. The arrangement is performed for you and then taught in two to four measure pieces completely “by ear.” Backing tracks are included for you to practice and play along with.

In this “by ear” lesson you will learn this beautiful and moving piece of music without music or video. The lesson begins with a full demonstration of the composition followed by a detailed note-by-note lesson of the entire song, including fingering. There is no faster or easier way to learn this amazing piece of music.

If you have just learned the basics of the banjo, then you should definitely start working on this Woody Guthrie classic! In this lesson you are given a full demonstration of the song at two different speeds followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson over every lick of the arrangement. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks at two different speeds for you to practice and perform with.

Now you can play your banjo along with this great American classic by Don McLean! In this lesson you will get a demonstration track, a “by ear” lesson, and a backing track for one low price. No more excuses for not singing and picking along with “Bye, bye, Miss American Pie....”

In this lesson, the student learns every lick and phrase of the Django Reinhardt version of this song. A full demonstration is provided at the beginning of the lesson followed by a detailed lesson taught in two- to four-measure sections. Each phrase is demonstrated and then taught completely “by ear” using no music, tab, print, or video. At the end of the lesson, a backing tracks version of the song is provided for the student to use for their own live performance of the song.

In this Piano by Ear lesson you will learn the piano accompaniment to the children’s song “Thankful” by Shawna Belt Edwards. The song is taught in two versions. The first version stays in the key of G throughout the song while the second version modulates to Ab half of the way through like the original recording. The lesson also includes a full demonstration of the arrangement with a guitar playing the melody. Also included are a variety of backing tracks to play your new arrangement with.

In this Piano by Ear lesson, you will learn the forever-loved hymn, “O Little Town of Bethlehem”. Bill Brown plays the entire arrangement all the way through followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson of the song in two to four measure sections. Add this easy-to-learn arrangement to your Christmas list!