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In this “by ear” lesson, you will learn all the chords, rhythms, and licks to both the rhythm and lead guitar parts. A full demonstration and backing tracks, in three configurations, are included. This song is rated at a 2.5 difficulty.

This Banjo by Ear bundle is designed for the beginner banjo player who wants to learn the standard bluegrass tunes while progressing in proficiency. Here you will find song lessons at a beginner level as well as those at an intermediate level that will take the student into alternate tunings and positions up the neck. Included in this bundle is the lesson “Banjo Basics", designed to bring the absolute beginner up to speed on banjo terminology and techniques.

Also known as “Lara’s Theme” from the movie Dr. Zhivago. In this lesson the student will learn an intermediate to late intermediate level arrangement of the song using no music, notation, print, or video. The arrangement is demonstrated completely and then taught in two to four measure sections completely “by ear.”

Learn this well-known piece by Mozart completely by ear. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed all-audio lesson describing every note for each hand and its fingering.

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It’s time to put the hammer down and learn this Smokey and the Bandit theme song! In this Banjo by Ear lesson you learn both the accompaniment and a banjo solo version of the song. This lesson includes a full demonstration of the song and backing tracks to perform with once you have learned this piece completely “by ear”!

This mixed-bag bundle 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?

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.

Gary Moore is one of the undisputed king of the electric blues and this song is definitely one of his best. You will learn all of the rhythm and lead guitar parts as they were recorded as well as a lesson on some additional improvising ideas for the extended section at the end. Included is a full demonstration track as well as performance tracks in three different configurations for you to practice and perform with!

In this lesson, Bill Brown breaks down both the rhythm and lead guitar parts of this famous rock hit. The lesson begins with a demonstration recording followed by our famous “by ear” lesson teaching every lick and phrase using no tab, video, or print. At the end of the lesson, there are backing tracks in three different configurations to practice and perform with. Join the history of Rock n’ Roll by learning this song tonight! This is a level one and two lesson.

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.

This is one of the songs that will always be associated with SRV, and in this lesson, it is taught in its entirety. In this lesson, you will learn the entire studio version of this song without using music, tab, or video! The entire song is demonstrated for you and then taught to you in small increments totally “by ear". You are also given two versions of the backing tracks for you to practice and perform with.

From The Beatles to Christina Perri, this bundle 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!

Finally! Now you can learn all the licks to Stevie Ray Vaughan’s rendition of "Voodoo Child" completely “by ear”. The lesson includes a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed lesson of every lick. At the end of the lesson, you are given the backing tracks to practice and perform with. There are so many really great SRV licks in this lesson so don’t pass this one up!

In this level two lesson, you will learn all of the rhythm and lead guitar parts from the studio version of “Purple Haze” by Jimi Hendrix. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the guitar parts with backing tracks and then teaches every chord, lick, and rhythm of the song completely “by ear”. At the end of the lesson, there are backing tracks without the guitar part on them for you to practice and perform with.

In this guitar by ear lesson, you will learn “Nonesuch” completely “by ear”. This level one lesson includes a full demonstration of the 17th century classical guitar piece followed by a detailed lesson teaching every phrase, with correct fingering, for the entire song. Learn a great classical piece without music, tab, or video! Also, check out our other level one classical guitar pieces.

Every serious guitarist will eventually want to wade into the deeper waters of playing classical guitar. This bundle is a great starter package that includes well-known songs from well-known composers in a variety of levels.

This bundle includes hit songs from the ’60s to now, including some Latin American hits as well. From the Beatles to Taylor Swift, in this bundle, you will find a little bit of everything you like and will learn to play them all completely “by ear”!

Learn all of the guitar licks and riffs to this ZZ Top hit without using music or tab. The entire guitar part is demonstrated all the way through and then taught in two- to four-measure increments totally “by ear”. Backing tracks are included to practice and perform with.

This set covers smooth jazz, Chet Atkins, surf, and neo-classical all in a bundle with more than 11 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!