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In this lesson, you learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to the studio version of this song. A full demonstration is provided at the beginning, and then the lesson is taught “by ear” in short phrases. Once you have mastered the lesson, three different versions of the backing tracks are given for you (and a friend) to practice and perform with.

Alan Holdsworth is the guitarist for U.K. on this song, so there are plenty of tasteful progressive rock licks for you to learn in this lesson. The song is also loaded with exotic time signatures so you will get a counting workout, as well. The song is played in its entirety and then taught in two- to four-measure sections. At the end of the lesson, you are given the backing tracks with no guitar for you to play along with.

This is a Pete Huttlinger arrangement of this praise and worship oldie. It starts in the key of G, goes to C, and then winds up in D. You will be in drop D tuning the whole time. The entire arrangement is played for you and then taught in two- to four-measure sections completely “by ear".

The Drifters’ version of this song stayed number one for three weeks when it was first released on Atlantic Records. In this level one song lesson, you will learn both the rhythm and electric guitar parts to this epic hit completely “by ear". The song is demonstrated in its entirety and then taught in small detailed sections without the use of music, tab, or video.

This classic rock standard is fun and easy to learn! In this lesson, the student learns the rhythm and lead guitar parts completely “by ear” using no music, tab, or video. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed lesson of every phrase and lick. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks in three different configurations for live performance! This song is rated as a level one arrangement.

This lesson is based on the One More Car, One More Rider acoustic version by Eric Clapton. This is a level two and contains a lesson on the long improv section at the beginning of the song as well as the rest of the arrangement. There is a demonstration recording and a backing track included.

Greg Graffin, of Bad Religion fame, takes this punk standard and makes it a flat-picking ballad. If you love rock and punk, you will want to learn this song. If you like modern bluegrass, you will want to learn this song. This is about as eclectic as one could hope to get! The song contains a full demonstration of the guitar part and then a detailed “by ear” lesson teaching every phrase of the entire song without video, music, or tab. Learn by ear, play by ear.

Learn this beautiful neo-classical solo from the movie The Deer Hunter without using music, tab, or video! The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches the entire arrangement “by ear” describing every note and phrase, including fingering.

In this classic rock lesson, the student learns the rhythm and lead guitar parts. The song is fully demonstrated then taught incrementally using no music, tab, or video. This method allows mastery of the materials quickly and easily. Finally, the student is provided three backing tracks to utilize when performing. This is a level 1.5.

In this Piano by Ear lesson you will learn an intermediate-level arrangement of this gospel standard without any music, print, or video! The lesson begins with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches it in two- to four-measure sections completely “by ear”.

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.

From Old England to Charlie Brown, there is a little bit of everything in this Piano by Ear Christmas box set. This set includes hours of professional piano instruction teaching late beginner to intermediate level solos of some of the most-performed Christmas carols of our time. There are also three Vince Guaraldi arrangements in this box set to add a little jazz to your holiday playing!

In this Piano by Ear lesson, you will learn the great Haydn Christmas classic, “Joy to the World”. 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. This is an easy one to add to your Christmas list.

The Christmas season would be incomplete without this standard by Emile Waldteufel. In this lesson, you will get a full demonstration of the arrangement followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson of the song in two to four measure groups.

Over 500 years of great hymnology is represented in this Piano by Ear box set! This collection contains over 15 hours of high quality instruction teaching late beginner to intermediate level arrangements of some of the best known standards. This set also includes six volumes from the EZ Solos Traditional Hymns series, where you learn a simple solo and accompaniment to several hymns in each volume. This set is perfect for the beginner to intermediate level student who loves hymns.

This Piano by Ear lesson teaches you a late beginner level solo of the Christmas hymn “O Come All Ye Faithful” without using any music or print. The arrangement is played for you and then taught in two to four measure sections entirely “by ear”. There are several other Christmas carols arranged at this same level in the Piano by Ear library.

This Jose Feliciano Christmas hit is fast and easy to learn using this “by ear” lesson. The song is fully demonstrated and then taught phrase-by-phrase and note-by-note without music, print, or video. Backing tracks are included to play along with once you have mastered the song.

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.

In this lesson, you will learn a late beginner level piano solo of the Christmas song “Mary Did You Know”. The song is demonstrated at the beginning of the lesson and is then taught completely “by ear” using no music, print, or video. This song is also available in an intermediate level arrangement.

This Christmas carol is arranged at a late beginner level so it is suitable for those of you who have been playing for a year or more. The arrangement is demonstrated and then taught completely “by ear” in small measure groups. Check out the other Piano by Ear Christmas titles at this same level.