playing a simple melody
When we hear a simple melody, say like "Happy Birthday", we can replicate the series of notes we just heard with our voice.
For some of you experienced players, how is this done on a guitar? (For any good musician on any instrument)
Are you able to play a series of notes on a guitar because:
(1) You can quantify the intervals between each note which then tells you how far up/down the strings/frets you need to move?
Or ...
(2) You worked it out before (or someone showed you) and you just memorized it.
(2) is the way I do it but (1) is probably the way I should strive for. But what training do you need? I guess ear training, but how to go about it...
Am I correct that many of you good players are able to do (1)? And if so, how did you attain that skill?
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