Love your tips! I had a professor once that said "If you ain't got rhythm, you ain't got anything". Rhythm is SO important! I have been playing piano for 18 years and I love your channel!
Your piano playing tips and tutorials are awesome! Easy to follow along with and so practical. I’ve been playing along with other music tracks on TH-cam for a long time and it’s certainly improved my rhythm and ear playing skills. I really enjoy playing both the piano and organ along to the “Family Hymn Sing” that you had recorded at Bethel Calvary Baptist Church. Keep up the wonderful work and God Bless!
thank you i have been the church pianist for several years now recently had elbow surgery not been able to play for a week now feels like my muscle memory has gone . ready to get back soon !!!!
I've played for years, but I'm not in your league. However, one of the things I always appreciate about your playing is that you keep your wrists up! Both my teachers were death on letting one's wrists drop--yet I see many young people today who are just letting those wrists drop way down. Someone told me it was because they are so used to typing at a computer keyboard. I don't know, but it's just not good technique!
When I was learning the piano close to 20 years ago I was playing at least 1 hour a day sometimes more. Now I mainly play on Sundays. I need to sit down and play more.
All man! I had a gloss black K Kawai KG5C. I wish I still had it. It sounded better to me then Yamaha....especially since I play lively gospel. Love your videos!
Thanks Natalie! If you or any serious musicians you know are ever looking for others to create with you might want to check out The Billboard 500 Club. They only accept people who are talented and very serious about their music career, and I think you’d be a great fit! If you’re looking to collaborate with Platinum producers, Grammy songwriters, VMA winners, A&R from major record labels and publishing companies, platinum artists, and heads of sync companies then you should definitely check out the website. They post weekly live stream sessions, contests, and a variety of networking opportunities. Their goal is to change the music industry from the inside out. If you're interested in more info check out musicindustrycontact.lpages.co/the-billboard-500-club-
Piano tuners seem few and far between in the UK. This caused me to sell my stringed piano (an old upright that belonged to my Mum), and purchase a Yamaha digital piano - never goes out of tune. It has other gizmos such as other piano sounds: Grand, Bosendorfer, Bright upright and mellow tones plus many other features. Overall a really outstanding instrument but would probably not be rated by a string purist. It have the advantage of headphone socket so one can practice without annoying people. Many thanks for the tips in this video. Rev Bryan East
I struggle with maintaining a steady rhythm. Always hesitate and never flows. Also struggle with nerves and playing in front of people. My hands start shaking when I’m playing. Any suggestions to help with that?
I play triads on the right hand and it sounds pretty good too. Essentially I’m playing the lower bass note with my thumb and little finger (an octave apart) and the triads on my right hand. Turns out I’m playing all the notes written (well most) in the music. I play it that way because I never learned my left hand by heart
Wow. Wonderful Natalie. Being a musician, sharing tips to others I was blessed with more ideas into music. May God bless you with more additions of ideas as you share your talent with others. The last one you told was a great idea. Simple, but superb. I seldom played that way. It truly sounds 'COOL'.
Getting many smaller practice times in is definitely better. I've had a habit for a long time of sitting down for a 20-30 minute practice while supper is in the oven . This is why I love ovens and slow cookers !!
I began playing on an upright piano.☺ i find for me, my digital piano serves me best. Natalie appreciate your tips in how to improve with the chord variations. 🎵
Love your tips! I had a professor once that said "If you ain't got rhythm, you ain't got anything". Rhythm is SO important! I have been playing piano for 18 years and I love your channel!
I agree with Amanda.
This is off topic but I absolutely love your choice in outfits. The colors are always bright amd beautiful just like you. God bless!
I challenge you to use the UK style spelling for 24 hours. Colours....lol
Hi,I wanted to take the time to thank you for your gracious example of fine piano. God Bless you!
Thank you for the great tips Natalie. You play so wonderful....moves me. :)
♡♡♡Thank you! I'm going to go practice that tip now!♡♡♡
Thanks ❤️ Great info! I have both of your courses! Still learning after watching them multiple! multiple! times 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Natalie You're awesome!!!
Your piano playing tips and tutorials are awesome! Easy to follow along with and so practical. I’ve been playing along with other music tracks on TH-cam for a long time and it’s certainly improved my rhythm and ear playing skills. I really enjoy playing both the piano and organ along to the “Family Hymn Sing” that you had recorded at Bethel Calvary Baptist Church. Keep up the wonderful work and God Bless!
thank you for the encouragement! I’m so glad you enjoy the videos!
Thanks for sharing! I’m enjoying watching your videos! -Kevin H.
thank you i have been the church pianist for several years now recently had elbow surgery not been able to play for a week now feels like my muscle memory has gone . ready to get back soon !!!!
I hope you heal completely soon and can start back to playing! I think your muscle memory will come back quickly.
I've played for years, but I'm not in your league. However, one of the things I always appreciate about your playing is that you keep your wrists up! Both my teachers were death on letting one's wrists drop--yet I see many young people today who are just letting those wrists drop way down. Someone told me it was because they are so used to typing at a computer keyboard. I don't know, but it's just not good technique!
How should I structure my practices? Finger exercises? One song or many at a sitting? Any other tip?
Excellent tips...thanks...great reminders for older players too.
When I was learning the piano close to 20 years ago I was playing at least 1 hour a day sometimes more. Now I mainly play on Sundays. I need to sit down and play more.
All man! I had a gloss black K Kawai KG5C. I wish I still had it. It sounded better to me then Yamaha....especially since I play lively gospel. Love your videos!
Thanks Natalie! If you or any serious musicians you know are ever looking for others to create with you might want to check out The Billboard 500 Club. They only accept people who are talented and very serious about their music career, and I think you’d be a great fit! If you’re looking to collaborate with Platinum producers, Grammy songwriters, VMA winners, A&R from major record labels and publishing companies, platinum artists, and heads of sync companies then you should definitely check out the website. They post weekly live stream sessions, contests, and a variety of networking opportunities. Their goal is to change the music industry from the inside out. If you're interested in more info check out musicindustrycontact.lpages.co/the-billboard-500-club-
I notice some really great pianist never let up off the pedal. It causes it to blur.
Do you have a video where you show different left hand rhythms?
Just out of curiosity. Were you a Compton before marriage? You favor my second cousin.
Natalie, I am self taught and I do not read music well. What do you suggest as far as lessons?
Piano tuners seem few and far between in the UK. This caused me to sell my stringed piano (an old upright that belonged to my Mum), and purchase a Yamaha digital piano - never goes out of tune. It has other gizmos such as other piano sounds: Grand, Bosendorfer, Bright upright and mellow tones plus many other features. Overall a really outstanding instrument but would probably not be rated by a string purist. It have the advantage of headphone socket so one can practice without annoying people. Many thanks for the tips in this video. Rev Bryan East
I love Kawii grands. I played one for seminary chapel services for several years.
All great tips! Now I just need to get a keyboard lol
Great instruction. I play guitar (many times for my church) and am learning piano.
I struggle with maintaining a steady rhythm. Always hesitate and never flows. Also struggle with nerves and playing in front of people. My hands start shaking when I’m playing. Any suggestions to help with that?
Natalie Raynes Music thanks!
Natalie you are GORGEOUS in yellow!!!!!!
I play triads on the right hand and it sounds pretty good too. Essentially I’m playing the lower bass note with my thumb and little finger (an octave apart) and the triads on my right hand. Turns out I’m playing all the notes written (well most) in the music. I play it that way because I never learned my left hand by heart
Great tips Natalie! Thanks for sharing, God bless
Wow. Wonderful Natalie. Being a musician, sharing tips to others I was blessed with more ideas into music. May God bless you with more additions of ideas as you share your talent with others. The last one you told was a great idea. Simple, but superb. I seldom played that way. It truly sounds 'COOL'.
Thank you Natalie! Listening from Belize, you are so beautiful too!
❤️The best teacher ever love you more sis thank you so much!
thank you Natalie ❤❤❤
Thank you 😊❤️
Hi, Iam new comer... want learn how to play piano
Por favor traducir esto al español!! Gracias!!
Getting many smaller practice times in is definitely better.
I've had a habit for a long time of sitting down for a 20-30 minute practice while supper is in the oven .
This is why I love ovens and slow cookers !!
Thanks for sharing. God bless.
I love learning from you
Those are what I tell my students all the time!
Thank you so much ❤️
Natalie! You are gorgeous in yellow!
Thank you for these tips. I am a very, very late learner. I appreciate your tips very much.
So great!! I love this video!
LOVE all of your videos, BUT really enjoy the lesson of triads at 4:30 ! Do you have the music for this? More lessons please !!!!!
Thank you 💓💓
Thano you for the good tips! But I dont have piano 😂
I don't know how to play piano but I'm willing to learn how to play.
Music 101
Tune your instrument !!
Muchas gracias Natalie! Estos consejos son de mucha ayuda! Bendiciones!
I had a cousin who pitched a piano once. It was a no hitter. 😉
Great explanation,madam
Your lessons are very helpful!
I began playing on an upright piano.☺ i find for me, my digital piano serves me best. Natalie appreciate your tips in how to improve with the chord variations. 🎵
Buy a digital piano ......forget tha tuneup Dude.