Music audiobooks

Joy to the World

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 17 minutes

Abridged: No

In this Piano by Ear lesson you will learn the great Haydn Christmas classic, “Joy to the World.” Bill Brown plays the entire arrangement all the way through followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson of the song in two- to four-measure sections. This is an easy one to add to your Christmas list. Read more

Mary Did You Know

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 38 minutes

Abridged: No

In this lesson you will learn a late beginner level piano solo of the Christmas song “Mary Did You Know.” The song is demonstrated at the beginning of the lesson and is then taught completely “by ear” using no music, print, or video. This song is also available in an intermediate level arrangement. Read more

Train 45

By: Bill Brown Jr.

Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.

Length: 1 hour 18 minutes

Abridged: No

This arrangement is loaded with not only a banjo solo of the song but sections where you play accompaniment. This gives you an opportunity to learn a useful rhythm pattern and a moveable chord shape to take you up and down the neck. It is a level two arrangement so it is suggested for second year banjo students. In this lesson you are given a... Read more

Piano by Ear: Christmas Box Set 2

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 11 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

From Old England to Charlie Brown, there is a little bit of everything in this Piano by Ear Christmas box set. This set includes over ten hours of professional piano instruction teaching late beginner- to intermediate-level solos of some of the most-performed Christmas carols of our time. There are also three Vince Guaraldi arrangements in this... Read more

O Little Town of Bethlehem

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 22 minutes

Abridged: No

In this Piano by Ear lesson you will learn the forever-loved hymn, “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” Bill Brown plays the entire arrangement all the way through followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson of the song in two- to four-measure sections. Add this easy-to-learn arrangement to your Christmas list! Read more

Skating

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 37 minutes

Abridged: No

It’s going to be a Charlie Brown Christmas at your house when you start playing this song! This intermediate level solo is quick and easy to learn “by ear” and it has backing tracks to play along with as well. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song to give you a reference recording to listen to and play along with. Then you get... Read more

Coventry Carol

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 20 minutes

Abridged: No

In this Piano by Ear lesson you will learn a late beginner piano solo of “Coventry Carol” completely “by ear.” The song is fully demonstrated and then taught in small sections without the use of print or music. Remember to check out some of the other Piano by Ear Christmas carols at this same level. Read more

Rhythms and Changes

By: Bill Brown Jr.

Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.

Length: 1 hour 55 minutes

Abridged: No

In this methodical and fun lesson the student learns the most common rhythm patterns for the banjo and the tonal chords for the keys of C, G, D, A, E, and F. The student moves through several demonstration chord progressions adding to their knowledge and skill level as they progress. The course teaches, among other things, the one, four, and... Read more

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 30 minutes

Abridged: No

This great hymn is taught in two levels so the student learns how to take a basic arrangement and fill it out. The arrangements are fully demonstrated before being taught and explained in two- to four-measure sections “by ear.” The entire lesson is taught using no music, print, or video. Read more

He Hears Me

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 53 minutes

Abridged: No

In this lesson you will learn the piano accompaniment to the Hilary Weeks hit “He Hears Me.” A complete demonstration of the arrangement, with and without melody instruments, is provided and then the song is taught completely “by ear” in two- to four-measure increments. Read more

Cumberland Gap

By: Bill Brown Jr.

Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.

Length: 1 hour

Abridged: No

“Cumberland Gap” is a bluegrass standard and it is easy to learn “by ear” in this lesson. First, you will have a full demonstration of the arrangement with drums, bass, and guitar accompaniment. Then, after you are taught the lesson in small phases, you are given the backing tracks without the banjo on it for you to use for your own live... Read more

His Eye is on the Sparrow

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 47 minutes

Abridged: No

Learn this gospel favorite completely “by ear” in this all-audio lesson that uses no music, print, or video. The song is fully demonstrated and then taught phrase-by-phrase and note-by-note totally “by ear.” Read more

Holy Holy Holy

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 24 minutes

Abridged: No

In this Piano by Ear lesson you will learn an intermediate level arrangement of the hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy.” This majestic hymn has inspired believers for generations and in this lesson you can learn it completely “by ear.” A full demonstration of the song is included along with the detailed phrase-by-phrase, note-by-note lesson that has made... Read more

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 30 minutes

Abridged: No

In this Piano by Ear lesson you will learn an Intermediate level arrangement of this gospel standard without any music, print, or video! The lesson begins with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches it in two- to four-measure sections completely “by ear.” Read more

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 37 minutes

Abridged: No

This Christmas standard is arranged at a late beginner level so it is good for those of you who have been playing for a year or more. The arrangement is demonstrated and then taught completely “by ear” in small measure groups. There are several other Piano by Ear Christmas carols and hymns arranged at this level as well. Read more

Piano by Ear: Hymns and Worship Box Set 2

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 15 hours 30 minutes

Abridged: No

Over five hundred years of great hymnology is represented in this Piano by Ear box set! This collection contains over fifteen hours of high-quality instruction teaching late beginner- to intermediate-level arrangements of some of the best-known standards. This set also includes six volumes from the EZ Solos Traditional Hymns series, where you... Read more

Pike County Breakdown

By: Bill Brown Jr.

Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.

Length: 1 hour 15 minutes

Abridged: No

This is a rather simple arrangement but gives you plenty of variations each time through the two sections. This makes it a great lesson for not only learning the song but in learning variations of a lot of standard banjo phasing including accompaniment. A full demonstration at two speeds is included as well as backing tracks at two speeds. Read more

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 18 minutes

Abridged: No

This Christmas standard is easy to learn in this “by ear” lesson. The arrangement is demonstrated and then taught in two- to four-measure sections. There is no print or music involved. If you like this lesson check out the other Piano by Ear Christmas carols that are arranged at this late beginner level. Read more

O Holy Night

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 46 minutes

Abridged: No

This great Christmas hymn is arranged at a late beginner level so it is good for those of you who have been playing for a year or more. The arrangement is demonstrated and then taught completely “by ear” in small measure groups. There are several other Piano by Ear Christmas carols arranged at this level as well. Read more

Track Record; De oorsprong van Flappie; Youp van 't Hek

By: Peter de Ruiter

Narrated by: Peter de Ruiter

Length: 16 minutes

Abridged: No

"Flappie" van Youp van 't Hek is een liedje waar je aan het eind van elk jaar niet aan kunt ontkomen. Het nummer is ontstaan in 1977, toen Youp het schreef voor het studentencabaret van zijn zus Monique. Daarna is Youp "Flappie" ook zelf gaan zingen en heeft het zich in de loop der jaren in het collectieve geheugen van de Nederlander gewurmd.... Read more

Track Record; De oorsprong van Layla en While My Guitar Gently Weeps; Eric Clapton en George Harrison

By: Peter de Ruiter

Narrated by: Peter de Ruiter

Length: 35 minutes

Abridged: No

Als Eric Clapton zijn liefde verklaart aan de vrouw van zijn vriend George Harrison, stelt dat hun vriendschap op de proef. Clapton probeert Pattie Boyd voor zich te winnen met het nummer "Layla", speciaal voor haar geschreven. Hij slaagt in zijn opzet, en Pattie wisselt van partner. Nog verrassender: George Harrison vraagt Clapton of hij wil... Read more

Track Record: De oorsprong van Rumours - Fleetwood Mac

By: Peter de Ruiter

Narrated by: Peter de Ruiter

Length: 50 minutes

Abridged: No

"Rumours", misschien wel beste album van Fleetwood Mac, is berucht. Het is bekend dat zowat alle bandleden relationeel met elkaar overhoop lagen tijdens de sessies. Dat hoor je in de teksten van de nummers. Maar dankzij hun talent, professionaliteit en een jaar lang studiotijd leveren ze een van de bestverkochte platen ooit af. De Nederlandse... Read more

Track Record; De oorsprong van Valley Girl; Moon & Frank Zappa

By: Peter de Ruiter

Narrated by: Peter de Ruiter

Length: 35 minutes

Abridged: No

Frank Zappa (1940-1993) deed weinig anders dan muziek maken. Voor het vaderschap had hij geen tijd. Toch weet een van zijn dochters hem op een gewiekste manier te verleiden tot een samenwerking... en dat 'Valley Girl' wordt Zappa's grootste hit. In "Valley Girl" steken Moon en haar vader de draak met het accent van pubermeisjes in San Fernando... Read more

Track Record; De oorsprong van Oranjehotel en Laatste brief; Peter Siers

By: Peter de Ruiter

Narrated by: Peter de Ruiter

Length: 15 minutes

Abridged: No

Tijdens WO II kan de Duitse bezetter rekenen op de hoon en spot van tal van artiesten. Ook NSB'ers moeten het ontgelden. De Haagse cabaretier Peter Siers lijkt te veel risico's te nemen met zijn kritische teksten. Hij belandt voor zes maanden in het Oranjehotel, zoals de Scheveningse gevangenis dan wordt genoemd.Peter Siers (1910-2001) is nog... Read more