How to Play Music by Listening Beginners Guide

The video tutorial teaches how to play music by listening, focusing on the concept of melodic contour. It explains the three basic movements of a melody: upward, downward, and staying the same. Using the analogy of a mountain climber, the tutorial demonstrates how these movements can be visualized and played on the piano. It emphasizes the importance of listening skills in identifying the shape of melodies and relates these shapes to music notation, aiding in playing by ear.

What are the three basic options for melodic contour?

How can you describe the motion of music that is going upward?

Describe how a mountain climber analogy relates to music movement.

What does it mean when music notes are staying in the same spot?

What are the characteristics of repeated notes in music?

How does listening to short music phrases help in playing music?

What is the significance of music notation in relation to melody shape?