Playing By Ear Without Music Theory? – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mou4pXxnYN0

Summary

### Summary

The transcript discusses the relation between music theory and playing by ear. It highlights that understanding music theory can make it easier to identify chords, root notes, chord types, and extensions. Additionally, having knowledge of voicings and inversions is essential for playing by ear. While some musicians can play by ear without music theory, it’s more challenging and time-consuming.

Highlights

• 🎵 Music Theory is helpful: Knowledge of music theory makes it easier to play by ear.
• 🎶 Chord Identification: Music theory helps in identifying root note, chord type (major/minor), and extensions (4th, 7, 9, 11, 13).
• 🎵 Inversions & Voicing: Understanding voicings and chord inversions is essential for playing by ear.
• 🎹 Guitarists/Musicians without Music Theory: Some guitarists or other musicians can quickly identify chords without music theory, but it’s more challenging and time-consuming.

Key Takeaways

• 🎹 Having a background in music theory makes playing by ear easier and more efficient.