How to Learn Songs Without YouTube Tutorials

TLDRThis video teaches how to develop your ear and learn songs without relying on YouTube tutorials. Learn to identify chords and intervals, tune your instrument without a tuner, and discover the right notes using common sense and ear training.

Key insights

🎵Develop your ear to identify chords and intervals.

🎸Learn to tune your instrument without a tuner.

👂Train your ear to distinguish between open strings and fretted notes.

🔍Use common sense and logic to figure out the right notes.

🎶Combine ear training and common sense to play songs accurately.

Q&A

How do I develop my ear to identify chords and intervals?

Practice recognizing the sound of different chords and intervals. Ear training exercises can help improve your ability.

How can I tune my instrument without a tuner?

Use reference pitches from a recording or another instrument to match the tuning of your instrument by ear.

How do I distinguish between open strings and fretted notes?

Listen carefully to the tone of the notes. Open strings have a distinct brightness compared to fretted notes.

Can I figure out the right notes by using common sense?

Yes, common sense and logic are helpful when analyzing the structure and patterns in a song to determine the right notes.

How can I combine ear training and common sense to play songs accurately?

Practice identifying chords, intervals, and patterns by ear, and use common sense to make informed decisions when playing songs.

Timestamped Summary

00:04Introduction to the importance of learning songs without relying on YouTube tutorials.

00:23Explanation of the need to develop your ear to figure out songs on your own.

02:14Demonstration of tuning your instrument without a tuner using reference sounds.

04:38Example of identifying chords and intervals in a song using common sense and logic.

08:57Discussion on the importance of recognizing open strings and fretted notes for accurate song interpretation.