William Congreve wrote, "Music has charms to soothe the savage breast." I'd add a corollary: "Playing music soothes the entire body." Many people take music lessons and find that it increases stress.

Whether you're into jazz, rock, pop, soul, or country, learning to play by ear starts with one essential skill: hearing and identifying chords. In this video, we break down the first steps to training ...

Learning to play by ear is a really important skill for guitarists. It furthers your understanding and knowledge of your instrument, prepares you for a whole range of situations, and makes you a ...

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A 5-year-old has figured out how to play Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" by ear, but those who've followed him online know this is no ordinary kid just learning to play guitar. Watch the ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Chris Lituma, West Virginia University (THE CONVERSATION) Waking up to the dawn chorus ...