Learning the notes on the neck is the KEY... to playing by ear

[@stramashbeatbox2798]

So good man, similar to learning to read music too. Somehow both playing and saying/reading at the same time really solidifies it in your brain.

[@musicbyclaytones]

Totally! Singing, playing, reading the notes - anything extra you can do to try and absorb them more is super helpful.

[@adamvotava7139]

Great advice, i was in music school for many years but i struggled with exactly what you mentioned. Brain is lazy machine, so i always memorized fret patterns rather than notes. Thanks!

[@musicbyclaytones]

Same story as me! I got away with it for a long time too. Until I realized I was selling myself a bit short in the end. Good luck!

[@MisterBurtonshaw]

on a different take, interesting choice of guitars!! ... loving the Hofner Verithin, early 60s. I have my late dad's that was bought from Selmer in the UK in 1963. Almost the same bar the trem.

[@musicbyclaytones]

Cool! I love this thing. I’ve had it for years and it’s just awesome. Super cool you’re hanging on to that. I’ll have mine forever

[@ldhorricks]

Ufff...