Your style of teaching is amazing - very thorough, placing emphasis on gaining a very solid foundation. It's hugely helpful that you show how NOT to do things. I will definitely recommend you to others.
Just found your channel. This is exactly what I've been looking for as an adult beginner pianist. These exercises are brilliant, and your presentation makes it pure fun! Thanks so much.
This is the best book for sight reading training as well. I have been doing the Faber book but having hard time remembering the bass clef, but today after practising all these, I am feeling very confident. Thank you very much, without your video I would have a hard time figuring out the fingering. The (9th) Leg Work (Lying down) is great. I am playing it while lying down on the floor. What can be any better to practice piano and yoga at the same time!............ (just kidding)
Again, as in many other of your videos, thank you so much for your suggestions and advice. I am currently practicing with this book (finished the preparatory one) and the Faber All in One Adult Piano course book. I am finding Book 1 more difficult than the preparatory one, of course, but it's a great feeling when I smoothly can practice an exercise that was difficult before. Thank you so much for everything you are sharing.
Great Video. I like so much. Technical brilliance for sight reading and exercise routine in order to find out the exercises that are intended to increase the flexibility and dexterity of a player's fingers.
Thanks so much for these videos Akira, it's great to see what sorts of things I should be focusing on when working through the Dozen a Day books. I did have one question, do you see any value in flipping some of the exercises around, like Group 1 Exercises 5 and 6 for example. In 5 they have the left hand doing the jumps down to lower octaves, so trying the same overall approach but with the right hand making jumps up octaves instead. And doing the octave scale downwards with the left hand in exercise 6 instead of the right going up. I should probably be practicing my triplets and 16th notes, since I can only get through them at 60bpm and 50pm respectively 😅, instead of overcomplicating things, but it felt like a logical extra step to try and keep my hands developing evenly.
There are so many exercises and repertoire throughout your piano study, and if the plan is solid, most things will be covered eventually. So I don't really see a point in tweaking exercises at each point to cover more technique.
Cheers, yes, it's clear when you say it like that.👍 I can see I'm effectively second-guessing the process, very naughty! In reality the books are so well structured that she obviously would have already included a variation to an exercise if it really was needed.
You’re an awesome teacher and I appreciate your tutorials. Q: I’m an early intermediate student, so should I use Dozen a Day Book 1? Since the exercises are short, so how many times should each exercise be repeated per practice time?
Definition of "Intermediate" varies significantly, so it's hard to tell what book to use without seeing your playing. Generally, you should practice until you achieve your goal. For Dozen a Day, it's usually playing everything correctly without collapsing fingers. In other words, if you can do the exercise with correct technique without repeating or restarting, then you are ready to move on.
Thank you. But I'm in Pennsylvania, so I don't think I can justify that drive :) However, I do offer online lessons if you are interested. I started it for occasional lessons and consultations, but some people are taking regular lessons. With the right setup, it's surprisingly effective.
@@AkiraIkegamiChannel Thanks! And thanks again for recommending this book. Your breakdown convinced me to buy it before attempting Hanon, so very grateful for that.
I only use metronome for 8th and 16th note exercises to teach students how to control their speed (not just randomly fast). And for those I use metronome for, 80 is my go-to tempo.
Thank you very much! Your video is very helpful for me. I want to know if I want to join your online lessons how many tools I need to prepare. I am afraid I don't know how to use zoom etc.
I'm glad to know my videos are being useful! For online lessons, the minimum you need is a laptop with a mic and a webcam. iPad and Android tablets works, too, but not as well as laptop at least for now. Zoom is very easy to use; you just click the link you receive in a confirmation email from my booking website. It will ask you to install the software for the first time so you may want to do that beforehand. But from 2nd time on, it'll just launch and connect when you click the link. If you have a separate webcam that you can easily move around to show me different angles, or better USB microphone, that can capture the sound clearer, that would be a plus. They are both plug-and-play and very easy to use. Some people have all of these set up, but others join only with a regular laptop with a camera and a mic. We can also discuss your setup during the session.
@@AkiraIkegamiChannel Thanks for your reply. I need sometime to prepare it and I hope I'll learn your lessons online in future. I think I prefer to buy your video much more convience for online lessons.
I don't usually do book 3, instead, i start the scale/chord book, followed by the intermediate books. But it depends on what other books the student had been using up to that point
Hi Ikegami I like your way I will surely learn music theory and skills Iam an older beginner and I will stay young in your ways , can you give me discount in your online class 😂
Thank you. Unfortunately, I can't offer any discount because I've already set the rate to what I consider the most reasonable. Believe or not, there are a lot of obvious and hidden costs to operate an online studio. It may be interesting to make a video specifically about studio business operation...
I haven't, but if I have an opportunity to, I would. We already know you don't need to see the keys to play, so we just need to figure out how to replace visual aid aid from the books.
You’ve taken me back 50 yrs. ago! And you’re better than my other teachers! Thank you! I remember 1 ee and uh 2 ee and uh 3...
I can't find my Dozen a Day book from 15 years ago... I think I will buy one for practice. very informative video as always 👍🏻
Your style of teaching is amazing - very thorough, placing emphasis on gaining a very solid foundation. It's hugely helpful that you show how NOT to do things. I will definitely recommend you to others.
It makes my work easier, too. It's so much harder to fix bad habits once they are developed.
Such a good clear and concise lesson
Thank you
Love your method on practicing eighth note 💯 please keep up with your video
This is very helpful for teachers using this book. Thank you.
Just found your channel. This is exactly what I've been looking for as an adult beginner pianist. These exercises are brilliant, and your presentation makes it pure fun! Thanks so much.
Thank you!
Amazing teacher !!! Many thanks
These videotutorials are such helpfull! Piano technique in a nutshell. Looking forward fo more.
i like this teaching style
Thank you so much sir I've learn so much from your posted video. Hope more lesson you will be uploaded. God Bless
This is the best book for sight reading training as well. I have been doing the Faber book but having hard time remembering the bass clef, but today after practising all these, I am feeling very confident. Thank you very much, without your video I would have a hard time figuring out the fingering. The (9th) Leg Work (Lying down) is great. I am playing it while lying down on the floor. What can be any better to practice piano and yoga at the same time!............ (just kidding)
Thank you !!! Wonderful video !!!
ありがとうございます
Excellent teacher. More instructional videos please!
Thank you 🙌
Thank you. A lot.
Thanks for the great lesson!!
Very useful tutorial😎
Man, I cracked up at the Very Serious Exercise still.
Again, as in many other of your videos, thank you so much for your suggestions and advice. I am currently practicing with this book (finished the preparatory one) and the Faber All in One Adult Piano course book. I am finding Book 1 more difficult than the preparatory one, of course, but it's a great feeling when I smoothly can practice an exercise that was difficult before. Thank you so much for everything you are sharing.
There is something addicting about music that keeps us practicing even after years :)
I'm glad you are finding my videos helpful.
Wow, these are so helpful! Thanks so much
Merci for this.
Hi Teacher Thanks 😁
Very Nice Sir.
Great
Just found your channel and I'm an 51 year old beginner. This video is helpful. I would love it if you made more. Thank you.
Nice video, i just bought this book in portuguese here in Brasil.
For a moment, I wondered why this book needed to be translated, but I guess people need to know what exercise they are working on :)
Great Video. I like so much. Technical brilliance for sight reading and exercise routine in order to find out the exercises that are intended to increase the flexibility and dexterity of a player's fingers.
It's a good start but a bit too fast for me, however, I enjoy your tutorial! Love it! 🏆
Thank you! 😊
Thanks so much for these videos Akira, it's great to see what sorts of things I should be focusing on when working through the Dozen a Day books. I did have one question, do you see any value in flipping some of the exercises around, like Group 1 Exercises 5 and 6 for example. In 5 they have the left hand doing the jumps down to lower octaves, so trying the same overall approach but with the right hand making jumps up octaves instead. And doing the octave scale downwards with the left hand in exercise 6 instead of the right going up.
I should probably be practicing my triplets and 16th notes, since I can only get through them at 60bpm and 50pm respectively 😅, instead of overcomplicating things, but it felt like a logical extra step to try and keep my hands developing evenly.
There are so many exercises and repertoire throughout your piano study, and if the plan is solid, most things will be covered eventually. So I don't really see a point in tweaking exercises at each point to cover more technique.
Cheers, yes, it's clear when you say it like that.👍 I can see I'm effectively second-guessing the process, very naughty! In reality the books are so well structured that she obviously would have already included a variation to an exercise if it really was needed.
You’re an awesome teacher and I appreciate your tutorials. Q: I’m an early intermediate student, so should I use Dozen a Day Book 1? Since the exercises are short, so how many times should each exercise be repeated per practice time?
Definition of "Intermediate" varies significantly, so it's hard to tell what book to use without seeing your playing.
Generally, you should practice until you achieve your goal. For Dozen a Day, it's usually playing everything correctly without collapsing fingers. In other words, if you can do the exercise with correct technique without repeating or restarting, then you are ready to move on.
Are you in Los Angeles or Orange County? I believe you are worth the drive from Irvine to LA. You are a valuable teacher!
Thank you. But I'm in Pennsylvania, so I don't think I can justify that drive :)
However, I do offer online lessons if you are interested. I started it for occasional lessons and consultations, but some people are taking regular lessons. With the right setup, it's surprisingly effective.
Thank you so much for this video and for recommending this book. Do you have any tips for how to tell if you've mastered an exercise sufficiently?
When you can play the exercise at a reasonable tempo (or 80 for certain ones) without collapsing fingers.
@@AkiraIkegamiChannel Thanks! And thanks again for recommending this book. Your breakdown convinced me to buy it before attempting Hanon, so very grateful for that.
your edits are hilarious, btw
pro tip : watch series on Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching loads of movies these days.
@London Keith yup, have been using flixzone} for months myself =)
@London Keith Yea, I've been watching on Flixzone} for years myself =)
Dear Mr Akira, is the metronome is a must on practicing all of the series of A dozen a day ? And if that so, 80 is the appropriate for general ?
I only use metronome for 8th and 16th note exercises to teach students how to control their speed (not just randomly fast). And for those I use metronome for, 80 is my go-to tempo.
Im planning to buy that book, but i dont have money yet, so I will just use this vid to practice lmao
Thank you very much! Your video is very helpful for me. I want to know
if I want to join your online lessons how many tools I need to prepare.
I am afraid I don't know how to use zoom etc.
I'm glad to know my videos are being useful!
For online lessons, the minimum you need is a laptop with a mic and a webcam. iPad and Android tablets works, too, but not as well as laptop at least for now. Zoom is very easy to use; you just click the link you receive in a confirmation email from my booking website. It will ask you to install the software for the first time so you may want to do that beforehand. But from 2nd time on, it'll just launch and connect when you click the link.
If you have a separate webcam that you can easily move around to show me different angles, or better USB microphone, that can capture the sound clearer, that would be a plus. They are both plug-and-play and very easy to use. Some people have all of these set up, but others join only with a regular laptop with a camera and a mic.
We can also discuss your setup during the session.
@@AkiraIkegamiChannel Thanks for your reply. I need sometime to prepare it and I hope
I'll learn your lessons online in future. I think I prefer to buy your video much more
convience for online lessons.
Looking forward to it!
After this book, do you recommend the Hanon or the Czerny? I have seen that you use the latter two a lot, but in your experience which one is better?
They are not either-or. They both serve different purposes. Check out my go-to intermediate book video.
Do you recommend all.ofvthe Dozen a Day books before Hannon? Thank you.
I use up to book 2, but it depends on your teaching plan.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Is it necessary to practice part 3 of this book? or preferably go directly to an intermediate book such as Hanon or Czerny?
I don't usually do book 3, instead, i start the scale/chord book, followed by the intermediate books. But it depends on what other books the student had been using up to that point
Please guide me on how to improve touch on left hand, my left hand sounds louder than the right one, so it suppresses the melody... Please help
This may give you some useful tip:
th-cam.com/video/MUEyZfxUC6o/w-d-xo.html
@@AkiraIkegamiChannel Thank you😊
Will you be doing book two?
Possibly :)
What is that app?
What theory books do you use with your students
I use theory books of Piano Adventures with a little bit of my own materials.
@@AkiraIkegamiChannel you are an amazing teacher. I wish I could afford to have you teaxh my three children.
According to the book you should practice 2-3 exercises in each day. The question is, how long should I practice for each exercise?
As long as it takes to execute them with good technique!
Can I download it?
What app?
Hi Ikegami I like your way I will surely learn music theory and skills Iam an older beginner and I will stay young in your ways , can you give me discount in your online class 😂
Thank you.
Unfortunately, I can't offer any discount because I've already set the rate to what I consider the most reasonable. Believe or not, there are a lot of obvious and hidden costs to operate an online studio. It may be interesting to make a video specifically about studio business operation...
Akira Ikegami have you ever taught a totally blind person before? i’m looking for a good piano instructor.
I haven't, but if I have an opportunity to, I would. We already know you don't need to see the keys to play, so we just need to figure out how to replace visual aid aid from the books.
Correct. I truly enjoy your presentation style. But would love to learn from you.
If you are not in the Greater Philadelphia area, I do have an online studio.