Meanings (ES + gloss)
tocar de memoria • tocar de oído
To play guided by one's musical perception and intuition, rather than from a written score.
improvisar • ir viendo • seguir mis instintos • seguir nuestro instinto • ver lo que ocurrirá • ver qué sucede
To do by guessing, intuition, or trial and error; to react to events as they occur, often with risk of negative outcomes; to improvise.
If they ask for something we didn't prepare, we will have to play it by ear.
There over, hereunder / Or up above, don't wonder / We can always play by ear / But that's the deal, my dear
Phrases
No hay frases