Uploaded January 2019 | Updated September 2026, 15 hours ago

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Ok, in this video we will be doing some ear training with Ariana Grande's "thank u, next" song. I set you up with a step by step approach on how to play by ear, or learning any song by just listening to it. Reaper DAW https://www.reaper.fm/

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