Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star is a great first piece when you’re leaning how to play by ear.
Follow this easy 4 step process:
1. To play by ear, first make sure you know the song well enough to sing from memory.
2. Find the starting note on the piano. The starting note is marked for you on this printout.
3. Play the starting note and then sing the second note. Is the second note higher or lower than than the first? Is it only a little bit higher or much higher? Find the piano key that sounds like the second note you are singing.
4. Repeat this process to complete the song. For more detailed instructions on how to play piano by by ear, see How to Teach Kids to Play by Ear.
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