2006-07-11 01:20:42 · 14 answers · asked by sunil s 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
MusicGoals by Eye and Ear offers a combined approach to learning music. Some people can read music but not improvise or play by ear. Others learn to play by ear but have trouble sight reading. The MusicGoals program drills the elements of music, such as notes, scales, chords, and intervals, in staff notation, on the instrument, and by ear. Proficiency in music is gained when the association between the notation, the instrument, and the sound is made. In practice some students advance faster at reading, and others advance faster at playing by ear. It is very important to foster both of these skills with young students. MusicGoals will drill and measure proficiency in both. Use the “Scores Page” to see a detailed list of mistakes and average response times.
2006-07-11 01:30:29 · answer #1 · answered by Pyara_sweet_abhi 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
That is an interesting question really. I don't really know if there is a definitive answer though. I can't sight read, however, that has never stopped me from performing. I have worked as a session musician, and also played live for many years. I do know though, that there have been times when I had wished I could sight read, and even more, be able to write in musical notation, especially when collaborating on projects.
On the other side of the coin, I know a lot of musicians who are absolutely incredible sight readers, some of whom when I have on occasions asked them to play along with me, have been incapable of doing so unless a score was placed in front of them.
Guess it's swings and roundabouts.
There are also those clever bastards who can sight read, play by ear, write, compose and do it all. I HATE THEM! ! ! I have good reason to as well. I am incredibly jealous! Lol.
HRH
2006-07-11 01:31:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Music is played by memory,ear, and by sight and of course a combination of all three. If you play from memory only you will most likley only be able to play about 20 songs. Playing by ear is good except trying to play with others then all don't hear the same cord at the same time. Sight is good except when the light is low or glasses are needed. All great bands frist play by sight then memory for show.
2006-07-11 01:35:48 · answer #3 · answered by Ibredd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Playing by ear is impressive.
But it takes discipline and strong self control to be able to sight read and not make any mistakes during the presentation of the piece.
Just my own opinion i guess.
2006-07-11 01:26:06 · answer #4 · answered by JORSH!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have enough experience with an instrument you can play by ear. I've played the saxophone by ear for a long time and I don't need sheet music at all.
2006-07-11 01:24:34 · answer #5 · answered by Special nobody 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, playing by ear.
2006-07-11 02:08:02 · answer #6 · answered by joyfulnoise83 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Playing by ear is nice and fun to do but if you can't read music you will be very limited in your abilities.
2006-07-11 01:24:28 · answer #7 · answered by Kevin F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-11 01:34:18 · answer #8 · answered by _ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-11 01:23:12 · answer #9 · answered by Frankie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-11 01:22:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋