Ear

[Vasrely Derian]

What are the circumstances where a person couldn’t learn a solo or a lick or a riff by ear note for note (other than the solo not existing there in the first place) and usually is just impossible? Or could the ear still overcome that?

 

[Jak Angelescu]

I believe that you can learn a solo 100% by ear and by eyes. The more you’re aware and trained with your scales, licks, and even the style of the player who’s solo you’re trying to learn, I think this is the biggest factor. Having something to slow it down can help too.