play by ear
play by ear
Meaning:
- learn music by ear
- to play by remembering the tune, without printed music
- to play a musical instrument by remembering the tune and not by reading the music
Examples:
- My sister learned to play the piano by ear when she was a child.
- Hey, Jill I can play the keyboard by ear, without printed music.
- I never tried to play the guitar by ear but I can try for you.
- One friend of mine easily play the Saxophone by ear.
- After a hard work of many year finally I've been able to play any music instrument by ear now.
See also: play it by ear