Guitar by Ear
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Pop Box Set 1
by Bill Brown
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This box set includes hit songs from the '60s to now, including some Latin American hits as well. From The Beatles to Taylor Swift, in this box set you will find a little bit of everything you like and will learn to play them all completely "by ear!"
Lessons include:
• Blue Waves
• Day After Day
• Even If
• Guilty
• Heaven
• Honey Don't
• I Believe in You
• La Comelona
• Let Her Go
• Lloro
• Marry Me
• Michelle
• Norwegian Wood
• Sabor A Mi
• Safe and Sound
• Si Me Das A Eligir
• Slow Down
• Slolamente Una Vez
• Something
• Stand By Me (Royce)
• The Keeper
• Town Without Pity
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Marry Me
A Lesson on the Style of Train
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
Who doesn't love this song?! In this lesson you learn the acoustic finger picking part completely "by ear." There is a full demonstration of the arrangement followed by a detailed lesson of every chord and section of the song. A practice track with no guitar is provided at the end of the lesson for you to practice and perform with. This is a level 1.5 lesson.
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I'm All Alone
A Lesson on the Style of Mystery Train
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
Jim McCarty's work on this song is well worth learning and in this lesson you will learn every lick completely "by ear." The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed "all-audio" lesson of both the rhythm and lead guitar parts. Backing tracks in various versions are also included for you to practice with and play along with. This lesson is rated at a level two difficulty.
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Marry Me – Fingerstyle Solo
A lesson on a fingerstyle solo of the hit song by Train
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This love ballad by the band Train makes a wonderful level two fingerstyle guitar solo and you can learn how to play it completely "by ear!" This lesson starts with a full demonstration of the solo and is then followed by a detailed lesson teaching every note and phrase without music, tab, or video.
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Rock and Blues Box Set 3
by Bill Brown
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This Guitar by Ear box set delivers a hit-laden batch of the greatest Rock and Blues hits of all time. This set has songs from The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Doobie Brothers, ZZ Top, Clapton, and more. You will also find two serious blues slide guitar songs in this series, including all seven solos of Johnny Winter's version of "Dust My Broom"! This is over fourteen hours of high-quality guitar instruction teaching all of the songs everybody loves and wants to hear. Start learning them now totally "by ear," without music, tab, or video!
Lessons include:
• "Blackbird": A lesson on the style of The Beatles (Late Beginner Level)
• "Cotton Fields": A lesson on the style of Creedence Clearwater Revival (Beginner Level)
• "Dance with the Guitar Man": A lesson on the style of Duane Eddy (Late Beginner Level)
• "Down on the Corner": A lesson on the style of Creedence Clearwater Revival (Beginner Level)
• "Dust My Broom": A lesson on the style of Johnny Winter (Late Intermediate Level)
• "Feelin' Bad Blues": A lesson on the style of Ry Cooder (Late Intermediate Level)
• "Get Back": A lesson on the style of The Beatles (Beginner & Intermediate Level)
• "Heartbreak Hotel": A lesson on the style of Elvis Presley (Beginner Level)
• "Hideaway": A lesson on the style of Stevie Ray Vaughan (Late Intermediate Level)
• "House of the Rising Sun": A lesson on the style of Frijid Pink (Beginner Level)
• "I Got the Blues": A lesson on the style of Eugene Hideaway Bridges (Intermediate Level)
• "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For": A lesson on the style of U2 (Intermediate Level)
• "Iron Man": A lesson on the style of Black Sabbath (Beginner & Intermediate Level)
• "Jesus Just Left Chicago": A lesson on the style of ZZ Top (Intermediate Level)
• "Layla": A lesson on the style of Derek and the Dominoes (Intermediate Level)
• "Let it Ride": A lesson on the style of Bachman Turner Overdrive (Intermediate Level)
• "Long Train Running": A lesson on the style of The Doobie Brothers (Beginner & Intermediate Level)
• "Lovely to See You": A lesson on the style of The Moody Blues (Beginner Level)
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Amazing Grace-Duane Allman
A Lesson on the Style of Duane Allman
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
Duane Allman was the master of slide guitar and this solo clearly shows off his expertise. This is played and taught on a standard guitar with the strings raised up to typical slide-playing-height. The guitar is in open E tuning. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the solo and then teaches the song (all five verses) phrase by phrase, completely "by ear." This lesson is rated at a level two difficulty.
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Pop Box Set 2
by Bill Brown
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
From The Beatles to Christina Perri, this box set covers five decades of great guitar songs, most at the beginner and early intermediate level. Here you will find Clapton, The Stones, The Eagles, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Sara Evans, and more! If you are looking for a batch of guitar lessons that will make you a well-rounded musician, then you have to get this set!
Lessons include:
• "A Thousand Years": A lesson on the style of Christina Perri (level 1)
• "As Tears Go By": A lesson on the style of The Rolling Stones (level 2)
• "Change the World": A lesson on the style of Eric Clapton (Level 2)
• "Crying": A lesson on the style of Roy Orbison and K.D. Lang (Level 1)
• "Everybody Talks": A lesson on the style of Neon Trees (level 1)
• "Peaceful Easy Feeling": A lesson on the style of The Eagles (levels 1 and 2)
• "Romeo and Juliet": A lesson on the style of Mark Knopfler (level 2)
• "Save the Last Dance for Me": A lesson on the style of The Drifters (level 1)
• "Sunshine Go Away": A lesson on the style of Jonathan Edwards (level 1)
• "Supernatural": A lesson on the style of Sara Evans (level 2)
• "Tequila Sunrise": A lesson on the style of The Eagles (level 1)
• "Till There Was You": A lesson on the style of The Beatles (level 2)
• "Zephyr": A lesson on the style of Mary Chapin Carpenter (level 2)
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Guitar by Ear: Solos Box Set 5
by Bill Brown
read by Bill Brown
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This box set contains a wide variety of fingerstyle solo arrangements that are worthy of every performing guitarist's repertoire. In this set you will find The Eagles, Bee Gees, John Denver, and Alabama, as well as timeless standards all arranged at around an intermediate level. This set has over sixteen hours of professional guitar instruction describing every note, finger, and string used to play these professional sounding arrangements, and you will learn them all completely "by ear" without music, tab, or video! This box set contains a mixture of late beginner through intermediate level song lessons.
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Guitar by Ear Solos, Volume 4
by Bill Brown
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This box set has some of everything. In this collection we have Chet Atkins, The Ventures, Randy Rhoades, Van Halen, and more! All of these lessons include full demonstrations of the songs and backing tracks (where appropriate) to play your new solos along with. This is thirteen hours of some of the best guitar instruction available without music, print, or video.
Lessons include:
"316" (Van Halen)"All I Have to Do Is Dream" Fingerstyle Solo"Amazing Grace" (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band)"Apache" (Jorgen Ingmann)"Blue Velvet" Fingerstyle Solo"Cuando, Cuando, Cuando" (Nokie Edwards)"Bridge Over Troubled Water" Fingerstyle Solo"Dee" (Randy Rhoades)"It Must Have Been Love" Fingerstyle Solo"Feelings" Flatpick Solo"James Bond Theme" (The Ventures)"Love Song" (Tesla)"My Heart Will Go On" Fingerstyle Solo"Mediterranean Breeze" (Nova Menco)"Jingle Bells" Chet Atkins"Peter Gunn Theme" (The Ventures)"The Rose" Fingerstyle Solo"Unchained Melody" Fingerstyle Solo"You Say" Fingerstyle Solo
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Rock and Blues Box Set 2
by Bill Brown
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This mixed-bag box set is designed for just having fun with the guitar. You will learn a very wide range of great guitar playing from names like Gaffin, Winter, Holdsworth, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Fogerty just to name a few. This set also contains a wide range of levels, so you will be able to come back to it again and again as your guitar skills mature. And what could be more fun and cool than learning how to play "China Grove" and "Listen to the Music" by the Doobie Brothers?
Lessons include:
• "Bad Moon Rising": A lesson on the style of Creedence Clearwater Revival (Level 1)
• "China Grove": A lesson on the style of The Doobie Brothers (Level 1)
• "In the Dead of the Night": A lesson on the style of U.K. (Advanced)
• "Listen to the Music": A lesson on the style of The Doobie Brothers (Level 1.5)
• "Ride My See Saw": A lesson on the style of The Moody Blues (Level 1 & 2)
• "Route 90": A lesson on the style of Johnny Winter (Level 2)
• "Say What": A lesson on the style of Stevie Ray Vaughan (Level 2)
• "Shame the Devil": A lesson on the style of Robin Trower (Level 1 & 2)
• "Sorrow": A lesson on the style of Greg Graffin (Level 1.5)
• "The Rain Song": A lesson on the style of Led Zeppelin (Level 2)
• "The Sky Is Crying": A lesson on the style of Stevie Ray Vaughan (Level 2.5)
• "Wish You Were Here": A lesson on the style of Pink Floyd (Level 1 & 2)
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Supernatural
A lesson on the style of Sara Evans (level 2)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this lesson you will learn both the acoustic rhythm and electric lead guitar parts to "Supernatural" by double-platinum artist Sara Evans. Included with this lesson is a full demonstration with drums and bass and three different backing tracks to practice and perform with. The entire lesson is taught "by ear" so there is no music, tab, or print to mess with.
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Change the World
A lesson on the style of Eric Clapton (Level 2)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This lesson is based on the One More Car, One More Rider acoustic version by Eric Clapton. This is a level two and contains a lesson on the long improv section at the beginning of the song as well as the rest of the arrangement. There is a demonstration recording and a backing track included.
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Wish You Were Here
A Lesson on the Style of Pink Floyd (Level 1 and 2)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this lesson you learn the twelve string, six string, and slide guitar parts to one of the most recognizable Pink Floyd songs. Each guitar part is taught in two- to four-measure sections completely "by ear" so there is no print, tab, or video to struggle with. There is a full demonstration track and three different performance tracks to listen to and play along with. The twelve string part is a level one while the lead guitar and slide parts are level two.
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Romeo and Juliet
A lesson on the style of Mark Knopfler (level 2)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this "by ear" lesson you will learn both the acoustic and electric guitar parts to this famous and woeful rock ballad by one of the greatest guitarists of the '70s and '80s. At the beginning of the lesson there is a full demonstration of the song to listen to and practice with followed by a detailed all-audio lesson on every lick of every section for both guitar parts. At the end of the lesson there are three different versions of the backing tracks to play along with.
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Blue Waves
A Lesson on the Style of The Manchesters
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This song showed up in the early 60s on the album "Beatlemania" by The Manchesters. In this lesson you will learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts completely "by ear." The lesson also includes a full demonstration of the song as well as backing tracks to practice with and perform with. This song is a level one difficulty.
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Listen to the Music
A Lesson on the Style of The Doobie Brothers (Level 1.5)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this classic rock lesson, the student learns the rhythm and lead guitar parts. The song is fully demonstrated then taught incrementally using no music, tab, or video. This method allows mastery of the materials quickly and easily. Finally, the student is provided three backing tracks to utilize when performing. This is a level 1.5.
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I'll See You in My Dreams
A Lesson on the Style of Django Reinhardt (level 3)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this lesson the student learns every lick and phrase of the Django Reinhardt version of this song. A full demonstration is provided at the beginning of the lesson followed by a detailed lesson taught in two- to four-measure sections. Each phrase is demonstrated and then taught completely "by ear" using no music, tab, print, or video. At the end of the lesson a backing tracks version of the song is provided for the student to use for their own live performance of the song.
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Chained to You
A Lesson on the Style of Maria Daines and Paul Killington
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this lesson you will learn all of the chords and lead work to this minor blues hit by Maria Daines. The lesson includes a full demonstration of the song as well as backing tracks to play along with. Check out our other lessons on the songs of this UK super duo. This song is rated as a 1.5 level of difficulty.
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Country Bumpkin
A lesson on the style of David Spinozza
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this level two Guitar by Ear lesson you will learn the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this progressive country instrumental without using music, tab, or video. The song is fully demonstrated at the beginning of the lesson and then you are taught all of the guitar parts completely "by ear." This way you learn quickly and you memorize as you go. The lesson also includes three versions of the backing tracks for you to practice the different guitar parts with. This song is rated at an intermediate level.
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Walk, Don't Run
A Lesson on the Style of The Ventures (level 1)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
Learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this level one surf guitar classic without using music, tab, or video. The entire song is taught in two- to four-measure sections, describing every note and finger used, completely "by ear." Full demo and backing tracks are included.
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You Gotta Start Off Each Day With a Song
Flat Pick Solo and Accompaniment
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This Jimmy Durante hit makes a great level one flat pick solo. You will also learn the chords as well and there is a full demonstration of the song before the phrase-by-phrase "by ear" lesson. At the conclusion of the lesson you are given three different versions of the backing tracks for you, and maybe a friend, to play along with.
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Peaceful Easy Feeling
A lesson on the style of The Eagles (levels 1 and 2)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
Learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this Eagles hit without using music or tab. The entire song is played all the way through and then taught in small increments totally "by ear." Then, once you have learned the guitar parts, you are supplied with three different versions of backing tracks for you and some friends to play along with. This song is rated as a level one for the rhythm guitar but a level two for the lead guitar.
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Open Arms – Classical Solo
A Lesson on a Classical Solo of the Song by Journey
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This love ballad by Journey translates into a fantastic finger-style guitar solo. In this lesson you will start with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed "by ear" lesson that teaches each phrase in extreme detail. When you learn this way you learn the song quicker and you memorize it as you go. This lesson is rated at a level 2.5 difficulty.
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Save the Last Dance for Me
A lesson on the style of The Drifters (level 1)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
The Drifters' version of this song stayed number one for three weeks when it was first released on Atlantic Records. In this level one song lesson you will learn both the rhythm and electric guitar parts to this epic hit completely "by ear." The song is demonstrated in its entirety and then taught in small detailed sections without the use of music, tab, or video.
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El Condor Pasa – Classical Solo
A lesson on a classical solo of the traditional south american song
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this "by ear" lesson you will learn a neo-classical arrangement of "El Condor Pasa." While this song's roots are from the Andes Mountain area, we in the U.S. probably first heard this song sung by Simon & Garfunkel. In this lesson you are given a full demonstration of the song to listen to and play along with. Each phrase of the song is taught "by ear" in detail so you learn it quickly and memorize it as you go. This lesson is rated at a level 2.5 difficulty.
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Hey There Lonely Girl
Fingerstyle Solo (level 2)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
Learn a fingerstyle solo of this Eddie Holman classic without using music or tab! The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches every note and phrase completely "by ear" without using music, tab, or video.
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Fantasy Girl
A lesson on the style of .38 Special
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this lesson you will learn the rhythm, lead, and background guitars to this classic rock hit. Also included is a strum along lesson for an acoustic guitar. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by the now famous "by ear" lesson breaking the entire song down in two to four measure sections completely "by ear." At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks in several configurations to practice and perform with. This lesson is a level two difficulty.
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China Grove
A Lesson on the Style of The Doobie Brothers (Level 1)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This classic rock standard is fun and easy to learn! In this lesson, the student learns the rhythm and lead guitar parts completely "by ear" using no music, tab, or video. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed lesson of every phrase and lick. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks in three different configurations for LIVE PERFORMANCE! This song is rated as a level one arrangement.
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Say What
A Lesson on the Style of Stevie Ray Vaughan (Level 2)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
All fourteen verses of this Blues/Rock hit are taught in extreme detail including the use of the wah-wah pedal. The entire song is demonstrated and then taught completely "by ear." At the conclusion of the lesson you are given the backing tracks to practice and perform with.
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One Note Samba
A lesson on the style of Veronneau
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this lesson the student will learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this Latin jazz hit without using music, tab, or video. At the beginning of the lesson there is a full demonstration of the song with backing tracks to listen to and practice with. Next, the student is talked through every lick and phrase of the song for both guitars completely "by ear." At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks in three different configurations to perform with. This is a level two lesson.
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Sorrow
A Lesson on the Style of Greg Graffin (Level 1.5)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
Greg Graffin, of Bad Religion fame, takes this punk standard and makes it a flat-picking ballad. If you love rock and punk you will want to learn this song. If you like modern bluegrass you will want to learn this song. This is about as eclectic as one could hope to get! The song contains a full demonstration of the guitar part and then a detailed "by ear" lesson teaching every phrase of the entire song without video, music, or tab. Learn by ear, play by ear.
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Ride My See Saw
A Lesson on the Style of The Moody Blues (Level 1 and 2)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This iconic progressive rock standard is fast and easy to learn with this "By Ear" lesson. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song with backing tracks and then each section of the song is broken down in two- to four-measure segments and taught using no music, tab, print, or video. The lesson wraps up with backing tracks for the student to use for their own live performance of the song.
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Sunshine Go Away
A lesson on the style of Jonathan Edwards (level 1)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
The Vietnam War era produced several "anthems of angst" and this one made the top of the list. This folk-rock hit made it to number four on the charts in 1971 and stayed in the hearts of Americans ever since. In this lesson you will learn the entire guitar part played by Edwards completely "by ear." Bill Brown will demonstrate, and then explain in detail, every chord and strum without video, tab, or music. The lesson includes both demonstration and backing tracks to practice and perform with.
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Shame the Devil
A Lesson on the Style of Robin Trower (Level 1 and 2)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this lesson you learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to the studio version of this song. A full demonstration is provided at the beginning and then the lesson is taught "by ear" in short phrases. Once you have mastered the lesson three different versions of the backing tracks are given for you (and a friend) to practice and perform with.
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Solos Box Set 2
by Bill Brown
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This set covers Smooth Jazz, Chet Atkins, Surf, and Neo-Classical all in a box set with over eleven hours of the best guitar instruction you can get. Some of the artists taught in this set include Huttlinger, Atkins, The Ventures, Django Reinhardt, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. You will need every guitar you own to make it through this set, but it will be the most fun you have ever had with the guitar!
Lessons include:
• "Caravan": A Lesson on the style of The Ventures (level 2 & 3)
• "Cavatina" Fingerstyle Solo (level 2.5)
• "City of New Orleans" Fingerstyle Solo by Chet Atkins (level 2.5)
• "Hallelujah" Melody and Accompaniment (level 1)
• "Hey There Lonely Girl" Fingerstyle Solo (level 2)
• "Hideaway": A Lesson on the style of Stevie Ray Vaughan (level 2)
• "I am a Pilgrim" Fingerstyle Solo by Pete Huttlinger
• "I'll See You in My Dreams": A Lesson on the style of Django Reinhardt (level 3)
• "Over the Rainbow" Fingerstyle Solo
• "Peace Like a River" Fingerstyle Solo by Pete Huttlinger
• "Walk, Don't Run": A Lesson on the style of The Ventures (level 1)
• "Windy and Warm": A Lesson on the style of Chet Atkins (level 2.5)
• "Yesterday" Fingerstyle Solo
• "You Gotta Start Off Each Day with a Song" Flat Pick Solo and Accompaniment
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Zephyr
A lesson on the style of Mary Chapin Carpenter (level 2)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this lesson the student learns both the acoustic rhythm and electric lead guitar parts to "Zephyr" by Mary Chapin Carpenter. The lesson begins with full demonstration of the song arrangement followed by a detailed "by ear" lesson on all the guitar parts of the song. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks in three different configurations to be used for practice and performance.
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Tequila - Ventures
A Lesson on the Style of the Ventures
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this "by ear" lesson you will learn all of the licks to all three guitars! The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed lesson breaking each guitar part down into small phrases. Learning this way helps you to memorize the song as you go while building your innate abilities to learn other songs "by ear." At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks in three configurations to practice and perform with. This is a level two lesson.
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Crying
A lesson on the style of Roy Orbison and K.D. Lang (Level 1)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this lesson the student will learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to "Crying" without using any music, tab, print, or video. The song is taught completely "by ear" allowing the student to memorize the song as they go and develop their skills for picking out other songs "by ear." The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by an all-audio lesson of the song in small sections. At the conclusion of the lesson backing tracks in three different configurations are supplied for the student to practice and perform with.
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La Comelona
A lesson on the style of El Baquero
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This fun bachata standard is fast and easy to learn when you learn it by ear. Full demonstration and backing tracks are included. This lesson is rated at a level 1.5 difficulty.
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Have Thine Own Way
A lesson on a flatpick solo of the hymn "Have Thine Own Way"
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this lesson Bill Brown walks you through the solo in three measure sections completely "by ear." This way you memorize the arrangement while you are learning it. A full demonstration of the solo is provided at the beginning of the lesson. This lesson uses no tab, music, print, or video. This is a level one lesson.
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Everybody Talks
A Lesson on the Style of Neon Trees (Level 1)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this lesson the student is first given a full demonstration of the guitar parts with backing tracks as a reference. Then they get a detailed "by ear" lesson on both the rhythm and lead guitar parts and guitar and effects settings. This lesson is broken down into two to four measure sections using no music, tab, print, or video. At the end of the lesson are backing tracks in different formats to be used for live performance!
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Waltz - Aguado
A lesson on the classical guitar solo by Dionisio Aguado
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this Guitar by Ear lesson you will learn "Waltz" completely "by ear." The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed lesson teaching every phrase, with correct fingering, for the entire song. Learning this way is fast and fun and you memorize the piece as you go. Be sure to check out the other level one classical pieces we have for the guitar!
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Peace Like a River
Fingerstyle Solo by Pete Huttlinger
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This is a Pete Huttlinger arrangement of this praise and worship oldie. It starts in the key of G, goes to C, and then winds up in D. You will be in drop D tuning the whole time. The entire arrangement is played for you and then taught in two- to four-measure sections completely "by ear."
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I Am a Pilgrim
Fingerstyle Solo by Pete Huttlinger
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This is a lesson on the Pete Huttlinger arrangement of this Gospel standard. The entire arrangement is played for you and then taught in two- to four-measure sections completely "by ear." A Bill Brown arrangement of this song, using a boogie bass, is also available from Guitar by Ear.
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Stand by Me – Prince Royce
A lesson on the style of Prince Royce
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
Learn the bachata version of this pop standard completely "by ear." At the beginning of the lesson you are given a full demonstration of the arrangement to listen to and practice with. Then, the song's guitar part is taught in two to four measure sections using no music, tab, or print of any kind. Learning "by ear" helps you to learn the song quicker and to memorize it as you go. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks to practice and perform with. This lesson is a level one difficulty.
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Till There Was You
A lesson on the style of The Beatles (level 2)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
This surprisingly jazzy song was pulled off quite well by The Beatles though the style was not typical of their song list. In this "all-audio" lesson you will learn the jazz chord progression and the lead guitar fill-ins and solo without video, tab, or music. Bill Brown, your teacher, also lays out some basic theory about the moveable chord shapes and how they are getting their names. The song has demonstration and backing tracks to practice and perform with.
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Andantino-Carcassi
A Lesson on the Classical Guitar Solo by Mateo Carcassi
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
In this Guitar by Ear lesson you will learn "Andantino" by Carcassi completely "by ear." The lesson includes a full demonstration of this classical guitar piece followed by a detailed lesson teaching every phrase, with correct fingering, for the entire song. This is a fast and easy way to learn and memorize classical guitar pieces without having to struggle with print or video. Check out our other level one classical guitar pieces!
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The Rain Song
A Lesson on the Style of Led Zeppelin (Level 2)
by Bill Brown Jr.
read by Bill Brown Jr.
Part of the Guitar by Ear series
For this lesson on the Led Zeppelin hit we will be using the studio version and learning both the acoustic and electric guitar parts. The song is demonstrated in its entirety with a light metronome track so that you can hear the timing. Then the entire song is taught in two- to four-measure sections completely "by ear."