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How to Transcribe Piano Melodies by Ear: Step-by-Step Practical Routine

Step 1: Identify the Root Key Center

Sing the final 'home' resolving note of the song melody, then test it against root piano notes to identify the song's key scale (e.g., C Major or A Minor).

Step 2: Decode the Left-Hand Bassline

The bassline notes tell you the exact root progression (I - V - vi - IV). Once bass notes are identified, filling in major/minor chord qualities becomes easy!

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