Quote (Derkaderk @ 29 Oct 2009 17:34)

Is there really a method? You can either hear the notes with clarity or you can't...When I learn songs by ear, I just look for root notes first and expand from there. If you're trying to copy another artist's solo note for note, shame on you. Use some improvisation and make it your own.

Quote (Guitarheromania @ 29 Oct 2009 17:50)

well, i would suggest starting with an easier song, stricken seems pretty advanced imo if youre just starting out playing by ear

(and i also heard most the tabs for stricken were inaccurate)

but like you said, down with the sickness should be a good place to start

Quote (JePeuxVoler @ 29 Oct 2009 22:21)

I can play nearly all songs by ear - some right away, some i need 5 mins of trial/error with.
I never learned a method or anything, i simply figured it out myself.
when i was little, i could hear the "melody" and play it on the piano correctly, but not the chords.
the day i started being better at finding chords that fit, was the day i started listening to the bass instead of the melody instrument.
the bass always gives a clue about how to figure out the chord. just start being aware of the bass.. its really impossible not listening to the melody, so the bass-thing will be an addition.

its not a flawless method, but it might help you like it helped me.

regards.

Quote (Serria @ 29 Oct 2009 22:56)

Covering other another artist's work is not something to shame over. Starting at covering and then improvising is something I prefer.



Yes and I've seen these tabs, just gives you more mess.



Yes, of course. I don't really think of the bass, but it's probably something I should listen more often to have a better idea of the chord which is played, thanks.

Btw, it's easier for me to hear a melody and play it on the piano, than doing it on the guitar. Even though I literally never have played piano.

Quote (Serria @ Oct 23 2009 11:06am)

I've played guitar for a while now, but I have troubles learning the notes which are played in the songs. I normally ask my guitar teacher or unfortunately look at tabs.


So, I got tired of looking at tabs and I really want to master the skill of listening to a song and learn it by ear. Therefore I downloaded a program called amazing slow downer. It slows down the song without changing the pitch, which is great.

However, I need some further help/tips. I am currently trying to learn this song: [URL=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOWSNHwph7k]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOWSNHwph7k[/URL]


I can hear the open string and it seems like it fits with my deep C, so I've tuned the guitar to drop C. I think the tuning is alright, but I have hard time to learn it by ear. Does anyone have some tips, that might be useful?

I have listened to the song now for quite some time and slowed it down etc., but it seems like I am lost on the guitar neck :)

Quote (Boneflip38 @ 30 Oct 2009 18:44)

this skill is acquired with time and years of practice practice with songs like "marry had a little lamb" not disturbed lol.  just go get tabs. www.ultimate-guitar.com

Quote (Serria @ 29 Oct 2009 17:17)

Bumping, because there might be some nice tips.

Quote (Jogamok1 @ 31 Oct 2009 23:19)

Ey mate, Mhh i see if i can find my old ''learning homepage'' , The song is played in a style so its made for learning it on guitar :D.. Ive never went to any lesson, I learned at home 100% .

-I try search for it