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    Simple Phrase 1.

    Let's learn this simple phrase by Ear.

    Simple Phrase 1.


    This could 'Potentially' be an ongoing "Simple Phrase" learning thread.

    All I'm asking is to just carefully listen to the posted "Simple Phrase" and then play it.

    This thread is for low level Hobby players like myself.
    Last edited by GuyBoden; 06-07-2026 at 12:50 PM.

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    Nice one! Keep it going!

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    Great idea Guy, I'm in.

    Is the clip from "Straight no Chaser"?

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    Quote Originally Posted by GuyBoden
    Let's learn this simple phrase by Ear.

    Simple Phrase 1.


    This could 'Potentially' be an ongoing "Simple Phrase" learning thread.

    All I'm asking is to just carefully listen to the posted "Simple Phrase" and then play it.

    This thread is for low level Hobby players like myself.
    This is a great idea.
    I would like to suggest some useful sugestions..I'm an old bad guy...:-).:
    This is the loop phrase.
    It would be good to use a metronome to make this loop more precise.
    This can be done in a number of ways in a simple DAW.
    Then slow down the tempo of the loop a bit.
    Practice the phrase at a slow tempo until it enters your fingers.
    By practicing we get to the right tempo.
    You need to pay attention to the fingers of the left hand. We can play this phrase in different places of the neck.
    But let's start by creating a precise loop.
    I think these will be helpful comments.
    Good Luck
    Kris

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    Quote Originally Posted by andyb
    Great idea Guy, I'm in.

    Is the clip from "Straight no Chaser"?
    No, but that's a very good guess.

    I am seriously considering that these "Simple Phrases" will be without a name, so avoids anyone looking for music notation/transcriptions.

    It's all about using our ears.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kris View Post
    This is a great idea.
    I would like to suggest some useful sugestions..I'm an old bad guy...:-).:
    This is the loop phrase.
    It would be good to use a metronome to make this loop more precise.
    This can be done in a number of ways in a simple DAW.
    Then slow down the tempo of the loop a bit.
    Practice the phrase at a slow tempo until it enters your fingers.
    By practicing we get to the right tempo.
    You need to pay attention to the fingers of the left hand. We can play this phrase in different places of the neck.
    But let's start by creating a precise loop.
    I think these will be helpful comments.
    Good Luck
    Kris
    Good ideas, thanks.

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    Simple Phrase 2.

    Let's learn this simple phrase by Ear.

    Ongoing "Simple Phrase" learning thread.

    Simple Phrase 2.


    I've slowed down the "Simple Phrase", so it's easier to hear.

    All I'm asking is to just carefully listen to the posted "Simple Phrase" and then play it.

    This thread is for low level Hobby players like myself.
    Last edited by GuyBoden; 06-07-2026 at 06:26 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GuyBoden
    Simple Phrase 2.

    Let's learn this simple phrase by Ear.

    Ongoing "Simple Phrase" learning thread.

    Simple Phrase 2.


    I've slowed down the "Simple Phrase", so it's easier to hear.

    All I'm asking is to just carefully listen to the posted "Simple Phrase" and then play it.

    This thread is for low level Hobby players like myself.
    Is there a way to post a hidden answer so it doesn't spoil for others?

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    Simple Phrase 3.

    Let's learn this simple phrase by Ear.

    Ongoing "Simple Phrase" learning thread.

    Simple Phrase 3.



    I've slowed down the "Simple Phrase", so it's easier to hear.

    All I'm asking is to just carefully listen to the posted "Simple Phrase" and then play it.

    This thread is for low level Hobby players like myself.

    (I'm not divulging the Phrase sources, because I don't want people looking for transcriptions. It's about using your ears.)

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    Simple Phrase 4.

    Let's learn this simple phrase by Ear.

    Ongoing "Simple Phrase" learning thread.

    Simple Phrase 4.



    A very short Simple Phrase, but a classic. I've slowed down the "Simple Phrase", so it's easier to hear.

    All I'm asking is to just carefully listen to the posted "Simple Phrase" and then play it.

    This thread is for low level Hobby players like myself.

    (I'm not divulging the Phrase sources, because I don't want people looking for transcriptions. It's about using your ears.)

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    Quote Originally Posted by GuyBoden View Post
    Simple Phrase 4.

    Let's learn this simple phrase by Ear.

    Ongoing "Simple Phrase" learning thread.

    Simple Phrase 4.



    A very short Simple Phrase, but a classic. I've slowed down the "Simple Phrase", so it's easier to hear.

    All I'm asking is to just carefully listen to the posted "Simple Phrase" and then play it.

    This thread is for low level Hobby players like myself.

    (I'm not divulging the Phrase sources, because I don't want people looking for transcriptions. It's about using your ears.)
    That's a tricky one.

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    Simple Phrase 5.

    Let's learn this simple phrase by Ear.

    Ongoing "Simple Phrase" learning thread.

    Simple Phrase 5.



    A very short Simple Phrase, I've slowed down the "Simple Phrase" and it's repeated, so it's easier to hear.

    All I'm asking is to just carefully listen to the posted "Simple Phrase" and then play it.

    This thread is for low level Hobby players like myself.

    (I'm not divulging the Phrase sources, because I don't want people looking for transcriptions. It's about using your ears.)

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    Quote Originally Posted by charlieparker View Post
    Is there a way to post a hidden answer so it doesn't spoil for others?
    The "answer" is not the origin of the phrase, but the ability to play it by ear. This isn't a quiz, it's a playing challenge.

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    Simple Phrase 6.

    Let's learn this simple phrase by Ear.

    Ongoing "Simple Phrase" learning thread.

    Simple Phrase 6.



    I've slowed down the "Simple Phrase" and it's repeated, so it's easier to hear.

    All I'm asking is to just carefully listen to the posted "Simple Phrase" and then play it.

    This thread is for low level Hobby players like myself.

    (I'm not divulging the Phrase sources, because I don't want people looking for transcriptions. It's about using your ears.)

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    Quote Originally Posted by lawson-stone View Post
    The "answer" is not the origin of the phrase, but the ability to play it by ear. This isn't a quiz, it's a playing challenge.
    I never said it was, but I thought it would be good to post answers as to what the notes were. You know some of us make mistakes with these things and on the transcription threads I often see 10 different transcriptions of a head. I find it illuminating to see what others heard especially when you include rhythm which I struggle with.

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    Simple Phrase 7.

    Let's learn this simple phrase by Ear.

    Ongoing "Simple Phrase" learning thread.

    Simple Phrase 7.



    I've slowed down the "Simple Phrase" and it's repeated, so it's easier to hear.

    All I'm asking is to just carefully listen to the posted "Simple Phrase" and then play it.

    This thread is for low level Hobby players like myself, always enjoy yourself when playing, it's fun.

    (I'm not divulging the Phrase sources, because I don't want people looking for transcriptions. It's about using your ears.)

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    Simple Phrase 8.

    Let's learn this simple phrase by Ear.

    Ongoing "Simple Phrase" learning thread.

    Simple Phrase 8.



    I've slowed down the "Simple Phrase" and it's repeated, so it's easier to hear.

    All I'm asking is to just carefully listen to the posted "Simple Phrase" and then play it.

    This thread is for low level Hobby players like myself, always enjoy yourself when playing, it's fun.

    (I'm not divulging the Phrase sources, because I don't want people looking for transcriptions. It's about using your ears.)

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    Quote Originally Posted by GuyBoden View Post
    Simple Phrase 8.

    Let's learn this simple phrase by Ear.

    Ongoing "Simple Phrase" learning thread.

    Simple Phrase 8.



    I've slowed down the "Simple Phrase" and it's repeated, so it's easier to hear.

    All I'm asking is to just carefully listen to the posted "Simple Phrase" and then play it.

    This thread is for low level Hobby players like myself, always enjoy yourself when playing, it's fun.

    (I'm not divulging the Phrase sources, because I don't want people looking for transcriptions. It's about using your ears.)
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