TIPS

[drumdude]

DOES ANYBODY HAVE ANY GOOD TIPS ON HOW TO PLAY BY EAR.

[blessedhammond]

The best way I know how is to learn a few progressions( You should be able to find some on this site) listen to all types of music and try to play it.

[JoyCH]

This is my opinion:

1.  It takes concentration.

2.  Memorization. For example: If you played a chord 100 times you will
     remember that chord sound.  Also, by memorizing chords allow you to
     hear the chords before you play them or know when someone else just
     played a particalar chord. That 's why its important to know the scales
     and chords. So, if someone is singing a devotions song you can see
     your hands playing it because you even play the chord. Like, "I'm so
     glad Jesus lifted me."

3.  Pray for God to annoint your hand and ears.

Joy

[randy76]

I teach piano by ear to my students.

You first need to start with training your ear to hear inversions of chords.  The best way to do that is to learn your chords first.  I, ii, iii, IV, V, vi, vii(o)

Learn all your extended chords like your augmented, diminished, 7ths, major 7ths, 9ths, 11th, and 13ths.

Then learn to hear the sounds of inversions.  Start low with Major and Minor 2nds, then Major/Minor 3rds, Perfect 4th, 5th, Major/Minor 6th, Major/Minor 7th.

Listen to a song and try to pick out the melody lines.

If you listen to choir music frequently and can pick out the soprano, alto, and tenor this can help you on your way to building chords by ear.

Let me know if you need any help.  I have some great lesson plans.