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Musicians

onpatrol98

(1,989 posts) Wed Dec 14, 2011, 08:32 PM Dec 2011

I have been playing the piano for a few years...not long. [View all]

I am a sloooow sheet music reader. I also play by ear. Which at the moment...is a blast!!!

It is so relaxing, and somewhat addictive. Going through the lessons unfortunately, have no such effect on me. But, realizing that I can hear a song and play it (not wonderfully), but to a degree that I like it, is a fun experience for me. I have heard that playing the piano is like milligrams of Valium. LOL.

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I have been playing the piano for a few years...not long. [View all] onpatrol98 Dec 2011 OP

Several years ago I decided to make a switch from reading music to playing by ear. enough Dec 2011 #1

I learned by ear first. iscooterliberally Dec 2011 #2

Started playing by ear when I was four. JDPriestly Dec 2011 #3

That's what I want to do... onpatrol98 Dec 2011 #4

Couple of ideas. Try singing in harmony. JDPriestly Dec 2011 #5

Thanks! onpatrol98 Dec 2011 #6