Raisins and Almonds Sample Lesson Sample  In this "by ear" lesson you will learn a late beginner level piano solo of "Raisins and Almonds" without using music, print or video. The lesson begins with a full demonstration of the arrangement followed by a detailed audio-book style lesson teaching the song in two to four measure sections. When you learn "by ear" you learn quickly and more permanently by utilizing the spoken language centers of your brain. Learn by ear, play by ear. It really is that easy.