Playing by ear is a term used to describe the musician’s ability to improvise a melody or a melody coordinated through a series of chords. To some it is a mystery and to others, it comes natural. What abilities do musicians have when performing music by ear? Can this ability be learned and is it important? First let’s discuss what playing by ear really means. 1. To perform by ear requires an ability to function on an instrument which is capable of reproducing the desired pitch. 2. This series of pitches need to be placed in a proper order so…