Both saxophone and guitar I used to be able to play by ear. One of my favorite experiences was finding two other sax players and playing the "Back in Black" alb

Both saxophone and guitar I used to be able to play by ear. One of my favorite experiences was finding two other sax players and playing the "Back in Black" album by AC/DC. Just loved the sound and chords with the depth of the wind instruments. Eventually we met a trumpet and bass player too who could do that. I could pick up Mario, Zelda and other game songs, idk it was just fun. That level of fluency was actually learning notes first, but doing free form jazz and blues for probably 45 minutes a day (at least) for two to four years. Once I left junior college and moved to university I dropped all my music. Just bought a house, plan to pick it up again -- need the daily practice.