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Playing a melody by ear part 1

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Anybody can play a melody  by ear.  For instance, to play a melody by ear with the guitar,  first, you should know how to play the musical scales mostly the major scale and the minor scale. Many songs are basically from a major scale or minor scale. For example, the G major scale is G A B C D F# G which is : do ri me fa so la to do in solfa notation. Secondly, listen to the song very well  . Thirdly, hum the song. Finally, begin to find the notes of the song from the major or minor scale on the instrument. You can start from the 'do' note or the 'soh' note or 'mi' note of the major scale. Most songs begin with the 'do' note.   For starters, (don't laugh) begin with simple melodies like twinkle twinkle little star, Mary had a little lamb, Trust and Obey (hymn), Here I am to worship by Micheal W Smith . Somebody once said :  "a journey of  a thousand miles begins with a step". Have fun!  Playing by ear part 2. If  you are a interested in playing the guitar, check the post  guitar 101

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