I'm glad they're starting to include a Jon into the show more. I think the Colbert writers weren't quite sure what to do with him coming from the old show, but he's a real asset. He's fun, energetic, and wickedly talented. Glad they're giving him a voice.
"If your piano has six strings, that's a guitar, my friend." I don't know why, but this made me crack up so hard I had to pause the video. (I may be sleep-deprived)
+Male Geisha I was at this taping and when the picture came up I literally couldn't breathe I was laughing so hard. I think that's partially the reason why the audience laughs a bit late. It was hilarious!
Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else wants to discover learning how to play piano online try Jadonite Piano Player Buddy (just google it ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my brother in law got amazing success with it.
@@yasmineabouali6537 On an upright piano, it either pulls down a bar with felt or brings the hammers closer to the keys. Either way, it's kind of like the soft pedal only a lot softer. On a grand piano, it takes the dampers off the string of each key you are currently depressing as you push the pedal down. So it's like the right pedal (sustain pedal) but only for your selection of notes. It can be fun to see the piano from the inside and study what happens when you press a key or pedal. By the way, I'm a pianist and piano teacher and I approve this video ;)
pianofiend I need to learn how to play the piano or violin or something. I grew up as a bit of a gamer so I kind of have a bit of a preference for game music, old and new, original and remixed. I just think it would be nice just to learn how to play something pleasant for people once in a while. Here are a couple of examples. th-cam.com/video/B_ngOvVoBvg/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/Jth4WDPoNtE/w-d-xo.html
I had been struggling with the 3rd movement of Moonlight Sonata, but this has opened my eyes. After adjusting the bench, the recommended bpm now seems too slow. Thanks, Jon!
+Joel Therrien Of course better than The Roots, ignoring the fact that they're annoying with the same sound snippets they throw in after every joke they're not nearly as talented as Jon Batiste's Jazz Band here. Listen to some of Stay Human's stuff, just exceptional
Mr. Tulip Lets just say they're both really good. But I don't honestly see how The Roots aren't better. You clearly havent listened to their actual music if you think they're "annoying".
The middle pedal is the Sostenuto. It lets you sustain some of the notes. Basically, some objections get sustained, while others are overruled. Especially when triangle offenses are committed in the basketball court.
I arrived late, but I went through Jon's easy 9-step course, and have become a successful, world famous pianist. I play solo concerts and sell out Carnegie Hall all the time. And it was so easy. Thanks Jon!
+martinaee It sustains a note, but only one note/chord at a time. So, unlike the sustain pedal, which sustains all the notes present and future, the middle one will sustain just that one note/chord, while you play later notes without sustaining them
+Glen F That's true only for grand pianos. Upright pianos are always, from left to right: hammers closer to the string for softer sound, strings muted for practice, strings released for sustain sound. Grand pianos are more complicated and include the one pedal you said.
I don't usually teach my students anything about the middle pedal. It's rarely used, not to mention it performs two entirely different functions depending on the type of piano. You aren't missing anything
+Brendan Beckett the middle pedal is usually a separate bass note sustain. Any notes held down (up to middle C) when you push the pedal down will stay sustained until you let go, but any notes played while the pedal is already down don't get sustained. It's really not that complicated, I don't know why it's like this joke
The third pedal is the clutch. Very necessary for anyone wanting to take there piano playing to the next gear. Warning though, with great power comes great responsibility.
Was laughing the whole time when I watched this on TV. Waited for this video to be uploaded, watched it again, and laughed even more. Such an amazing segment :) Keep it up!
Where can I buy the DVD? This is, by far, the most informative, intuitively expressive instructional video I have ever seen! I have been playing the piano for more than 40 years and I have learned more in the last 5 minutes!
Haha this is so funny. The middle pedal joke got me so hard. When I was a student I remember taking years to be bothered to ask my teacher what that pedal actually did!
Finally, you figured out that this type of skit would be perfect for Jon. The right type of corny, but still really funny. Memories of Paul Shaffer in the early 1990's in the Late Show's Heyday. Now, please do more of this.
You may not be a Sir to have composed Piano Man (Not Sir Elton) But your totally sanctified (Billy Joel) Both wondrous composers and performers Who I thank
According to Wikipedia, the middle pedal on any upright piano is a "practice" pedal, similar to turning the volume all the way down on a digital keyboard . . . (?)
2:35 That middle pedal? It's called the sostenuto pedal, and it only "targets" specific notes. I was watching a master class taught by the Hungarian pianist, Andras Schiff. While giving advice on how to play a work by Janacek, he suggested the student use the middle pedal to sustain one particular note because that's what the middle pedal does - it will sustain a single note or chord, while other notes remain unaffected. I thought, "Okay, so FINALLY someone tells me!"
I'm glad they're starting to include a Jon into the show more. I think the Colbert writers weren't quite sure what to do with him coming from the old show, but he's a real asset. He's fun, energetic, and wickedly talented. Glad they're giving him a voice.
I totally love Jon's "piano comments"...they give so much flavour to the show
Heather Allingham All he does is parrot whatever Colbert says. It's stupid.
@@sjcohen4444 For the most part I would agree with that, but I really enjoyed him in this segment
This is fantastic.
Agreed. Short Piano lessons surely are a market gap :D
It ain’t familiar
This is not original
IT AINT FAMILIAH, ITS TOOOOO FANTASTIC
Yes, yes it is!!!
"If your piano has six strings, that's a guitar, my friend."
I don't know why, but this made me crack up so hard I had to pause the video. (I may be sleep-deprived)
Me too... I am tired but that hilarious as well..
Sleep-deprivation laughing fits are the best! 😄
That and "if you know what that middle pedal does. . ." and traffic light graphic.
I laughed aloud too!!
same. and I'm sleep-deprived
this was the funniest prerecorded segment in my opinion
One of their best so far
"Dis one, flat." I dieded...
The best - but prehaps for musicans?
"Press F# to pay respects"
@@bazzfromthebackground3696 cross-over music / video game joke... you elitist you :-D
I love this video, it reaffirms the time tested belief, in order to play piano, all you need is a firm understanding of basketball fundamentals
That 'Elton John' over Billy Joel picture got me
+Male Geisha looks like Bill Bailey
+Male Geisha I was at this taping and when the picture came up I literally couldn't breathe I was laughing so hard. I think that's partially the reason why the audience laughs a bit late. It was hilarious!
Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else wants to discover learning how to play piano online try Jadonite Piano Player Buddy (just google it ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my brother in law got amazing success with it.
Male Geisha same here man
Male Geisha lmao
As a pianist, I can confirm this is how to play.
The part where you leave your Piano clean Icould so relate to that. with my Synthesizer
what is that third pedal for? I have it and it puzzles me everyday.
@@yasmineabouali6537 On an upright piano, it either pulls down a bar with felt or brings the hammers closer to the keys. Either way, it's kind of like the soft pedal only a lot softer.
On a grand piano, it takes the dampers off the string of each key you are currently depressing as you push the pedal down. So it's like the right pedal (sustain pedal) but only for your selection of notes.
It can be fun to see the piano from the inside and study what happens when you press a key or pedal.
By the way, I'm a pianist and piano teacher and I approve this video ;)
pianofiend I need to learn how to play the piano or violin or something. I grew up as a bit of a gamer so I kind of have a bit of a preference for game music, old and new, original and remixed. I just think it would be nice just to learn how to play something pleasant for people once in a while. Here are a couple of examples.
th-cam.com/video/B_ngOvVoBvg/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/Jth4WDPoNtE/w-d-xo.html
@Daniel Mendoza : As a guitarist, I can confirm that is not a guitar.
Thanks Jon, I got a full ride to Julliard after watching this.
@Pretzel Boggins funny enough, Jon Batiste actually got both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Julliard.
After watching this I could play Liszt's La Campanella and I didn't need to Ling Ling 40 hours.
Jon's smiling face is the best part (of a lot of things). It's infectious.
I had been struggling with the 3rd movement of Moonlight Sonata, but this has opened my eyes. After adjusting the bench, the recommended bpm now seems too slow. Thanks, Jon!
One day I hope to be as smooth as Jon Batiste.
My favorite composition is Beethoven's 87th Symphony in This One-flat major.
Best Late Night Band currently, no doubt.
Better than The Roots??? That's very debatable.
+Joel Therrien "Late Night Band"
+Joel Therrien Of course better than The Roots, ignoring the fact that they're annoying with the same sound snippets they throw in after every joke they're not nearly as talented as Jon Batiste's Jazz Band here. Listen to some of Stay Human's stuff, just exceptional
+Mr. Tulip listen to the roots... Just exceptional.
Mr. Tulip Lets just say they're both really good. But I don't honestly see how The Roots aren't better. You clearly havent listened to their actual music if you think they're "annoying".
As a TH-cam Piano Teacher I find this really helpful XD
fuck off
Super subtle self promotion dude :)
Smooth. Damn smooth promotion
84chevypickup hahahahahah Jesus, thank you man i laughed so hard
84chevypickup but he's actually a good piano youtuber
I have to admit that I wasn't expecting much from this clip but I was pleasantly surprised
Jon Batiste is one of the coolest guys I've seen.
I always love Jon's shoes.
This country ass fool I’m loving, I learned piano 🎹 self taught and you are my new favorite dude my man!!! 💗
I love that he does bits with Batiste.
Not everyone gives credit to everyone behind the show.
This man just won an Oscar and he totally deserved it
The middle pedal is the Sostenuto. It lets you sustain some of the notes. Basically, some objections get sustained, while others are overruled. Especially when triangle offenses are committed in the basketball court.
Best Jon bit yet. So great to have you on the show, man :D
I arrived late, but I went through Jon's easy 9-step course, and have become a successful, world famous pianist. I play solo concerts and sell out Carnegie Hall all the time. And it was so easy. Thanks Jon!
Oh you're THAT K Dub? Thrilled to see you here - big fan of yours!
@@jensman67 Good to see you again too. Despite the massive crowds, I still remember every fan. (I feel I owe that to them.)
Now he’s gotten an Oscar and is up for a ton of Emmys! “Freedom” is amazing. Sweet personality with gobs of talent!!!!
So.... what does the third pedal do?
mute? stop a note from ringing i think.
+martinaee It sustains a note, but only one note/chord at a time. So, unlike the sustain pedal, which sustains all the notes present and future, the middle one will sustain just that one note/chord, while you play later notes without sustaining them
+Glen F That's true only for grand pianos. Upright pianos are always, from left to right:
hammers closer to the string for softer sound, strings muted for practice, strings released for sustain sound.
Grand pianos are more complicated and include the one pedal you said.
David Shales Correct. I missed that
That's the clutch.
I took piano lessons as a kid and never learned what the middle pedal was for
I don't usually teach my students anything about the middle pedal. It's rarely used, not to mention it performs two entirely different functions depending on the type of piano. You aren't missing anything
+Kevin Wyman is it to make the piano volume bit lower.
+Trump Aces Umm, no.
Laurie McIntosh oh. I remember pressing the middle made the volume bit lower. Maybe it was just my piano.
+Brendan Beckett the middle pedal is usually a separate bass note sustain. Any notes held down (up to middle C) when you push the pedal down will stay sustained until you let go, but any notes played while the pedal is already down don't get sustained.
It's really not that complicated, I don't know why it's like this joke
he's so fucking good on the piano. and don't get me started on the rest of the band.
Elton John looks a lot like Billy Joel
+Peppe Ddu
Yeah it took me a split second I was like "wait...what?"
that's the JOKE! lol
Peppe Ddu ikr, people change drastically
My favorite note is H.
Well my favorite is I. Oh wait, that was my narcissistic self talking.
Auch, a nice group of notes.
What about V ?
My favorite note is F♭.
Wondering if you're aware that F♭is a genuine note - in D♭minor for example.
Jon Batiste is one of the funniest piano-men out there. I just love his face :-D "man, that's all they gonna talk about" :-D
Jon and Stephen have been having fun. Made me smile.
As a piano player (and not a proper one by ANY means), that whole pedal bit was my favorite! :-D
so nice that Jon stole the show at the grammys 2022! superb talent
The third pedal is the clutch. Very necessary for anyone wanting to take there piano playing to the next gear. Warning though, with great power comes great responsibility.
This show needs more Jon Batiste
That was incredible to watch. Jon Batiste's fingers really fly.
One of the best and most hilarious segments I've seen yet! I really enjoyed the pedal lesson the best XD
One of the funniest videos on this channel :D Great stuff!
Great 9 steps! Thanks to this video I can now play air piano at a professional level.
Laugh all you want, people. I followed his steps and will be playing Carnegie Hall this weekend!
OMG!!! Jon Batiste IS the living rythme 🎶🎵🎹
Was laughing the whole time when I watched this on TV. Waited for this video to be uploaded, watched it again, and laughed even more. Such an amazing segment :) Keep it up!
Best piano lesson I've ever had.
Funniest thing i've seen on this channel haha, frickin amazing
Just found this after already being a Jon fan. Love it, absolutely adorable.
john batiste is a better basketball coach than mike d'antoni
this man just won some grammies and he totally deserved it!
My bench game is trying to scoot in as far as I can to hide my raging
.... uh...
musical talent.
Wow! Such a nice piano lesson! After watching this, now I can play Franz Liszt!
He has such a beautiful smile. So talented.
Floor melodica *pat pat* I don't know why but that killed me XD XD
1:56 props to him for naming some legendary pianists, really caught me off guard haha
Where can I buy the DVD? This is, by far, the most informative, intuitively expressive instructional video I have ever seen! I have been playing the piano for more than 40 years and I have learned more in the last 5 minutes!
patrick bartley just chillin in the background 3:57
This is Gold.
Best tutorial ever, i learn alot John keep it up.
Haha this is so funny. The middle pedal joke got me so hard. When I was a student I remember taking years to be bothered to ask my teacher what that pedal actually did!
i'm not fancy, so i call my piano "yamaha".
Me and my friend know what the middle pedal is for, so you hit it right after pressing a key to only hold that note, it's a one note hold.
Jon Batiste's best work on the Late Show
besides his music, of course. :)
"Wooo... you're doin' it!" lmao
JON...coolest dude EVER! ♥️
I love the energy with these gents
Jon Batiste is awesome!
Thanks Jon Batiste! I watched this video and turned into a world-class pianist in just 4 minutes!
Finally, you figured out that this type of skit would be perfect for Jon. The right type of corny, but still really funny. Memories of Paul Shaffer in the early 1990's in the Late Show's Heyday. Now, please do more of this.
I love his Ray-like smile
GOD I love this type of comedy so much.... John Batiste is so incredibly good and pure
I've been looking for that sacred recepie for decades. thankyou for sharing !
this is absolutely hilarious
and then you get mesmerised just watching and listening to him play
Well hell, my piano *does* have six strings! Wow, no wonder I'm having so much trouble! Thanks, Jon!
i am SO late to this video but what a treat it is!
Jon Baptiste I totally love you brother
I love Jon!!!!
One of the best bits on the show so far. Hilarious.
God bless this man…
Reason 147,287 that Jon Batiste is my favorite human!
One of the best improvisers I've ever seen!
Jon batiste is the best! Love him.
They need to bring this back
this was one of the funniest things ever
This is even more funnier when you know how to play piano 😂
You may not be a Sir to have composed Piano Man (Not Sir Elton)
But your totally sanctified (Billy Joel)
Both wondrous composers and performers Who I thank
This was by far one of the best sketches this show has produced
We need more of these!!
TheWholeTeamq
Never thought it was so easy!
According to Wikipedia, the middle pedal on any upright piano is a "practice" pedal, similar to turning the volume all the way down on a digital keyboard . . . (?)
Finally, Jon gets a part on the show!
Sir Elton John looks... hmm... different? :D
PS: Put Jon in more comedy, he's hilarious!
Hands up if you fell for the promise of being taught in four minutes.
True Brothers😍
We need more music lessons from Mr. Batiste!!
“If your piano has six strings that’s a guitar my friend”
Lolol
2:35 That middle pedal? It's called the sostenuto pedal, and it only "targets" specific notes.
I was watching a master class taught by the Hungarian pianist, Andras Schiff. While giving advice on how to play a work by Janacek, he suggested the student use the middle pedal to sustain one particular note because that's what the middle pedal does - it will sustain a single note or chord, while other notes remain unaffected.
I thought, "Okay, so FINALLY someone tells me!"
SO funny! And the presentation-Wow! What a guy :)!! Thank you, Jon. Terri
HE IS SOO AWESOME!!!!
Best video they've put out so far. More Jon segments please
As a multi-instrumentalist, I find all these steps quite interchangable. Like, what the hell does the thumb trigger do in a trombone?!
laughed straight through. so damn good.
Yes! Another one!