Folk School Saturday Sessions

Saturday Sessions are short workshops offered each Saturday at 11:00 AM on the Folk School Facebook page. Saturday Sessions features instructors from across the country offering instrument, vocal, and dance workshops. Free to join in, no Facebook account necessary.

Sponsored by the Missouri Arts Council.

Instructor: Jacob Alspach

Playing Chord Progressions and Melodies by Ear

Playing a tune by ear begins with being able to hear the harmonic structure of a tune and by being able to hear the chord or scale intervals the melody follows. No knowledge of complex music theory is necessary for this workshop. If you know the Do-Re-Mi scale and can recognize a simple chord you're good to go! I'll show you some simple tips and tricks that will get you started playing songs without needing to look at sheet music or tablature.