@@vanillasky7119 Tb frank, as a experienced pianist, simply piano sucks, any video by "piano influencers" that recommend it for learning anything should immediately be disregarded as low hanging sponsorships
as a self taught pianist, I think i started in a very unique spot, already composing music and knowing sheet music very very well, it helped me improve very fast. To anybody wanting to learn, please learn how to read sheet music.
That’s not true. Im self taught too and never learned sheet music while being able to play intermediate level songs. You can pick up all the basics by just practicing
@@Capt_Wolf learning the basics is nice, but that's still ignoring my point, I already knew all the basics, but knowing sheet music helps me play and learn at speeds i couldnt without it. You can see the phrasing, pedal markings (if there are some), you can see the fingerings so you can play the most relaxed and comfortably, you can see accents, staccatos, you SEE the music. Then again, I'm a classical musician so this may not apply to everybody but this is my opinion on it
@@thespiritoffun4060 is it really that insane? lol im ahh at piano so idk. i was just assuming cus playing the part doesnt take 8 months unless im forgetting a part exists. well it depends how much you practice
@@Contier7 ahh well even the first part is a great achievement keep it up!! so do uk the backstory behind fur Elise? I was referring to the part where Beethoven made it really hard so that Elise couldn't play it
Brace yourselves, I’m about to sound like a commercial. I’m 60-years-old and have been playing music for over 40 years. I’m a guitar player and have never learned how to read music. Oh, I can look at a line of music and say “Every Good Boy Does… That’s D!” That’s the extent of my knowledge. I learn everything by ear, and I’m good at it. A couple of months ago I decided to take up piano. I also decided to learn to read music. (Two new tricks for an old dog) A problem I ran into with the music reading is that the lessons I found always involved a simple melody. I’m ear trained, so any simple melody I play one time is automatically memorized in my brain whether I like or not. So after the first pass I know what’s coming instead of actually reading the notes on the staff, AND just as you said, the exercises aren’t very long. So I bought your sight reading book. (Don’t spend all that money on hookers and blow, Matthew) IT’S PERFECT! The notes are totally random and force me to READ THE MUSIC, and there’s plenty of it! I actually enjoy the practice and speeding up the metronome. You did a really great job on this. Thanks!
It's normal to read differently as you learn a piece. I often forget how to read once I learnt it fully. It takes mental effort to read and intuitively, you skip the easy parts to focus on the parts where you're not sure about the note to play. As you learn a complex piece, you slowly stop reading as you assimilate it. If the beginner melodies are too easy, just wait until it gets harder!
You not only laid out how to learn the piano but how to achieve literally any goal you want. Way to go man. As a self taught musician you really nailed the trouble behind teaching yourself which is you really have no idea what to learn. Bravo
Honestly thank you for this video. I’ve been a self taught pianist, but I quite literally don’t have any of the skills that you have listed 😂 I practically started as someone who just wanted to play songs from video games or anime, but as time went by and the busier I got- I haven’t been playing for a while and I do want to get back to it, but the right way. I want to learn all of these skills, and being shared these resources are so valuable to have. I appreciate you. You’re one of the reasons I’ve been inspired to play again. Especially being able to analyze and reconstruct pieces of music by ear, I find it to be quite satisfying 😂
In 4 complete statement the "I" is present 10 times, which is surprisingly quite important. Read about narcissism, it doesn't make a diagnostic determination, it just makes an unfavorable impression, try to work on it.
@@xeno2472don’t mind him, what a crazy thing to comment on!😳 I saw nothing wrong with what you wrote in your first comment so maybe someone is projecting
This is fantastic. I'm someone who took piano for years as a kid and just never "got" it. I always thought I just didn't have the mind for it, but watching my son excel at violin (his teacher used the word "exceptional"), I felt inspired to try again. I'm realizing that I was just too young and too inexperienced to realize that I just needed to learn in a different way and it's so exciting! Too bad TH-cam wasn't a thing back in the 1900's.... 😂 Keep up the great work, it's much appreciated!
I'm a 36 year old beginner and I have chosen to learn through Alfred's Premier Piano Express: 1 & 2. My first "big" goal is to complete each lesson in both books. My "small" goal is to complete a daily lesson. Once I complete that, I hope to have a solid foundation to keep going and begin playing songs that I want. Wish me luck!
Self taught piano in my opinion is like gaining your piano skills in a way you want to. You can for example choose what music you want to play, when you want to learn, how you want to learn and how fast. Btw amazing video love it
I ordered a digital piano the other day (FP-30X). It should arrive by Wednesday or Thursday, and I will starting my journey with Adult Piano Adventures All-in-One Piano Course Book 1 and The Complete Book of Scales, Chords, Arpeggios & Cadences. It has been 30 years since I played Trumpet at school and did grades so I am starting over. Not being able to play music anymore has left me feeling empty for years. I am sure motivation will be a struggle as I go so I plan to document my progress and hopefully I will have a nice evolution of skills to look back on after a year. I would love to just to be able to sit and play for myself, but more importantly I want to be able to play music for my daughter who is non verbal and physically disabled due to her brain being ravaged by medicine resistant epilepsy. Music and singing is one of the only ways we can connect with her and she was always at her best when we had music therapy sessions at the hospital.
It’s been nearly a year… how much have you progressed, if you’re still sticking with it? A lot of people say there’s a point where you sort of just start rapidly improving, was that true for you? I’ve just started with no musical experience and have been practicing for 30 min+ almost everyday for a couple months but feel like I’m progressing very slowly.
That piano from scratch recommendation was a huge help! My wife and I opened Christmas presents early cause she's going back home for Christmas (we're stationed overseas, I'm watching the dogs). I've made it a short term goal to at least learn my way around the keyboard and at least learn some basics in the next ten days. Thanks for the lesson! I'm sure my journey will lead me back to your videos later!
It's really amazing. I learnt piano by self-taught and now I am composing a lot of music. Would you like to give me a feedback? I got some videos and i don't know if continue with this path
I learned in a community college setting for 3 yrs, a private teacher for 3 months which did a whole lot, and currently I’m self teaching myself techniques, which none of the others provided. For instance, tilting your head 45 degrees to the left or right to hit a chord or note which will utilize body memory! Piano is such a gift!
I'm 30 and just started playing, even thought I have played some piano by ear before I'm in no way experienced. My mother had a book with notes for children songs that I'm using to help me learn how to read basic sheet music and it's very handy
Thank you. This is exactly what I was looking for a real honest approach to beginning to play piano. I’ve been playing for seven years and can play many of the classics close to tempo. I still have a long way to go, but it’s so refreshing to see that I’m on the right track within reason Your explanation was very helpful and I’m sure we’ll be helpful to many many other people beginning to practice piano or looking to reinforce their current situation again thank you
It's really amazing. I learnt piano by self-taught and now I am composing a lot of music. Would you like to give me a feedback? I got some videos and i don't know if continue with this path
... Very informative... I like learning, enjoying the music theory and am not too concerned with my rate of output 'progress'. Im not v talented at playing the piano but its not stopping me from plodding through the books/cds/1 online course and i definitely find playing an uplifting cheery experience - everyone should have access to learning to play an instrument. I'll be taking a look at your other vids. Thanks for posting this.
As a music producer I was already really familiar with music theory and I also have great listening skills. I'm watching this because I just want to play some classical songs on my piano for fun because I really appreciate them
Awsome video! I want to learn how to play the piano but never really put any effort into it. After watching this I’m excited to start teaching myself, thank you Mathew!!
Hey man, this video is amazing. I've wanted to learn piano for a long time, but it was very hard to find good stuff to get me started, and your book recomandation, It's never to late to play piano, is amazing. I've only found your channel 10 days ago, but i'm a big fan. Very very nice video.
I disagree. TH-cam has dozens of channels with great beginner content. When I started last year I spent so much time on TH-cam and it was great! Now I mostly watch those channels and read the comments for the satisfaction of seeing how far transformed in 18 months! Good luck
Thanks for this video Matthew. Although I've dabbled in music for many years, I've resolved to play piano properly and my goal is to walk into my local pub (has an upright) and play something fun and do it well :-) I'm literally awaiting delivery of my new digital piano today and I've already got two of the books you recommend. I'm planning my first set of goals.
13:43 just setting goals doesn't necessarily make one hold themselves accountable though. at least I get easily distracted and might forget about things I meant to do or lack motivation. what I found works for me is to have a sense of losing something if I don't do it, like duolingo streak. even though they're meaningless internet points the sense is I've worked hard to have them so I'll make sure to do at least one exercise daily. not sure what would be the piano equivalent
I'm 31 yo, I buy my 61 keys keyboard a week ago , it has touch response, mimicking piano .. my problem is tense and hand angle, solved .. thanks a lot .. I'm afraid i too late practicing 😅 , happy that's not my problem ..
My friend, if it makes you feel better, there are some 60+ year old antiques just getting started with it. However, it doesn't really matter. If you think you are starting "too late", it implies you being competitive, which is often meaningless
It's really amazing if you learn it. I learnt piano by self-taught and now I am composing a lot of music. Would you like to give me a feedback? I got some videos and i don't know if continue with this path
Man, I wish I had a acoustic/electric piano. When I was little I could naturally play by ear and was pretty good. In all seriousness I lost it around puberty and have never had an opportunity to get back to it 😕
As a 25 years old. And had learn to play abit of piano "like just chords only" i would try this maybe ill get better at it and forget my bad habits on how to play.
Not really. As a person who has taught himself a lot of things in life, I can say there is nothing an autodidact understands more than the quote, "If I have seen farther than other men, it is because I have stood up on the shoulders of giants."
No irony. Self teaching doesn’t mean learning from nothing. Watching videos on how to learn is part of self-teaching. It’s actually the best first step: learning how to learn
It's really amazing if you learn it. I learnt piano by self-taught and now I am composing a lot of music. Would you like to give me a feedback? I got some videos and i don't know if continue with this path
Hello, i have been playing piano for 10 years, I want to learn how to play by ear. I have never learned chords and how they work, does anyone know a good book to learn them?
I like video games so I just looked up ss Anne n started playing. Learning sheet music and all that is intimidating and time consuming. I’ll get there eventually but me personally if I had to do all that I would’ve never even started.
Hi Matthew, I am an advanced beginner if that makes sense. I have been playing for about 8 months. I have the scales cold. I work on finger exercises to strengthen and build dexterity. I play chords and chords and chords. BIG PROBLEM. Hand independence. I can play a lot of stuf with my right hand and left hand mirroring each other. But, getting them to play independently like YOU. OUCH, it hurts. I have talked to several teachers who tell me that everyone has this problem and you need to stick with the exercises to develop hand independence. Is this sound? Is there any way that i can get this down cold? It is the only thing that is holding me back. I have watched several of your videos and WOW I really like them. Keep making more. Eryka
Nice video, I have had a piano but I never really tried to learn the basics and practically just saw a video and played the notes without a care of things like scales and stuff but I do plan to start to learn and a Question that I had is that I have a piano book that someone gave me and I don't know if its a good book for a beginner or if i should use it later on. The book is called contemporary class piano 8th edition by Elyse Mach
It's really amazing if you learn it. I learnt piano by self-taught and now I am composing a lot of music. Would you like to give me a feedback? I got some videos and i don't know if continue with this path
Fantastic video! I've recently decided to learn the piano and I' m going to have my first lesson in a week. Do you have any tips - what should I do or learn before meeting my piano teacher ? ( as I am a complete beginner)
That’s very exciting! I don’t think there will be much that you will need to do before hand if it’s your first lesson, your teacher will probably teach you the basics of reading music, what the notes on the piano are etc.. and be able help you with things that you find challenging! 😊
Interesting video and I took away some good learning points. I just wish you would slow down a little with your delivery. It was very quick and I was a little breathless at the end of it.
I have been playing piano self taught for years along with various other instruments (both self taught and with lessons) and I must say learning piano self taught has has shown huge benefits to my theory knowledge and understanding. I think if someone wants to learn piano self-taught it's a good idea to have some prior music knowledge since without it it could be quite hard, and maybe learning another instrument on the side with lessons would be very beneficial.
Hello, do you have any particular recommendations on learning jazz piano theory and improvisation ? I'm a music producer and my main goal is to be able to improvise complex jazz chord progressions in the studio. I'd say im a low to medium level classical pianist with 21 years of age. If you or anyone reading this comment have any particular TH-cam videos, websites, courses or books to recommend to learn in the most efficient and comprehensive way, I'll be very happy to hear from you !
It's really amazing if you learn it. I learnt piano by self-taught and now I am composing a lot of music. Would you like to give me a feedback? I got some videos and i don't know if continue with this path
I really dont want to learn thus super complex melodies and i dont even like it. I only want to learn how to make a certain depth with melodies and the most important chords and how to add/release energy in a chord progression or melody so i know which chords and which notes can i use without needing to try out everything. I just want to be able to create a depth in my songs with those melodies.
It's really amazing if you learn it. I learnt piano by self-taught and now I am composing a lot of music with simple and relaxing melodies. Would you like to give me a feedback? I got some videos and i don't know if continue with this path
I currently play on midi controller with semi-weighted keys. What are the reasons for weighted keys? Do they have better dynamic range or is it to better mimic real piano?
It's really amazing if you learn it. I learnt piano by self-taught and now I am composing a lot of music. Would you like to give me a feedback? I got some videos and i don't know if continue with this path
I'm totally new to the piano (actually planning to start with an organ\keyboard, is that different by a lot?) or playing music at all, anyone got recommendations on where to start and should I organize and prioritize all the things I should learn?
It's really amazing if you learn it, yes there is so much difference, not just about the sound, but about many things.. I learnt piano by self-taught and now I am composing a lot of music. Would you like to give me a feedback? I got some videos and i don't know if continue with this path
I bought an 88 key partially weighted keyboard yesterday and I honestly an lost on where to start so I started learning the song golden hour by jvke because its just a very pleasant piece I have never played an instrument before and Im 17 should I buy the sight reading book because im still a little bit lost on where to start
@@zardogeI instantly felt bad for that person, you cant learn a song without music theory lol its like trying to learn a language by memorizing phrases
I just bought a keyboard because I’ve been wanting to learn to play piano for such a long time so I just bought a cheap keyboard with 61 keys and it has nothing that he said is recommended to buy so just be honest with me.. am I fucked?
Luckily I already know treble clef from playing violin for about 5 years now but I know I’m gonna struggle remembering what key is what note on a piano since there are so many keys. Got any tips to help by chance?
Hello I started playing on a keyboard with 61 keys back in august. Self taught because I can’t afford lessons. Also I’m 24 years old. I feel like I’m all over the place and really have no idea on what I should I be learning or practicing first. I would like to get into playing classical but also pop. What should I be practicing on a daily to get comfortable with the layout of my keyboard? Should I be learning Chords,scales, arpeggios, how to read sheet music? I’ve been trying to learn songs but only seem to learn bits of a song and never played a full song yet. Any advice is needed thank you :) also been trying finger exercises.
The fact he didn't say "use simply piano" automatically makes this a good video
What's wrong with simply piano?
@@vanillasky7119 Tb frank, as a experienced pianist, simply piano sucks, any video by "piano influencers" that recommend it for learning anything should immediately be disregarded as low hanging sponsorships
@@vanillasky7119Do I really need to make a list😂
@@vanillasky7119its buns
@@vanillasky7119 i tried it and the free version doesn't really teach you well. I dont know abt payed version but free def did not do it for me
Came to learn how to learn the piano. Left with a better understanding of setting life related goals 😭
The 'How to set goals' part also works for like 99% of the other things in life
hopefully it works for me right now
@@Contier7 Are you ok man ?
as a self taught pianist, I think i started in a very unique spot, already composing music and knowing sheet music very very well, it helped me improve very fast. To anybody wanting to learn, please learn how to read sheet music.
where did you learn sheet music from?
@@sanjaylamba003 did 3 years band, while doing band self taught guitar, and then piano AFTER
That is a huuuuge advantage you've got there. Good to hear that your progress went fast!
That’s not true. Im self taught too and never learned sheet music while being able to play intermediate level songs. You can pick up all the basics by just practicing
@@Capt_Wolf learning the basics is nice, but that's still ignoring my point, I already knew all the basics, but knowing sheet music helps me play and learn at speeds i couldnt without it. You can see the phrasing, pedal markings (if there are some), you can see the fingerings so you can play the most relaxed and comfortably, you can see accents, staccatos, you SEE the music. Then again, I'm a classical musician so this may not apply to everybody but this is my opinion on it
The first song my grandma wanted me to learn was fur elisa and after 8 months of learn by myself with no parent I completed the song now I can play
Wait the entire fur Elise like after the first part also?
@@thespiritoffun4060probably lol
@@Contier7 that's insane 😭
@@thespiritoffun4060 is it really that insane? lol im ahh at piano so idk. i was just assuming cus playing the part doesnt take 8 months unless im forgetting a part exists. well it depends how much you practice
@@Contier7 ahh well even the first part is a great achievement keep it up!! so do uk the backstory behind fur Elise? I was referring to the part where Beethoven made it really hard so that Elise couldn't play it
Brace yourselves, I’m about to sound like a commercial. I’m 60-years-old and have been playing music for over 40 years. I’m a guitar player and have never learned how to read music. Oh, I can look at a line of music and say “Every Good Boy Does… That’s D!” That’s the extent of my knowledge. I learn everything by ear, and I’m good at it.
A couple of months ago I decided to take up piano. I also decided to learn to read music. (Two new tricks for an old dog) A problem I ran into with the music reading is that the lessons I found always involved a simple melody. I’m ear trained, so any simple melody I play one time is automatically memorized in my brain whether I like or not. So after the first pass I know what’s coming instead of actually reading the notes on the staff, AND just as you said, the exercises aren’t very long. So I bought your sight reading book. (Don’t spend all that money on hookers and blow, Matthew) IT’S PERFECT! The notes are totally random and force me to READ THE MUSIC, and there’s plenty of it! I actually enjoy the practice and speeding up the metronome. You did a really great job on this. Thanks!
It's normal to read differently as you learn a piece.
I often forget how to read once I learnt it fully. It takes mental effort to read and intuitively, you skip the easy parts to focus on the parts where you're not sure about the note to play.
As you learn a complex piece, you slowly stop reading as you assimilate it.
If the beginner melodies are too easy, just wait until it gets harder!
every good burger does fine
Luckily, he did not say use “simply piano”
YES!!
Agreed! Piano marvel and flowkey are way better!
Agreed
As I was reading this comment waiting for the video to start, the simply piano ad came up
Meanwhile I see the Simply Piano ad right bellow this video 😂
You not only laid out how to learn the piano but how to achieve literally any goal you want. Way to go man. As a self taught musician you really nailed the trouble behind teaching yourself which is you really have no idea what to learn. Bravo
Holy shit
That short term long term goal setting plan doesn’t just apply to piano. Thank you🙏🏽
LOL yeah thats what i thought too
@@psychedelicbdsm7301 you can apply my thoughts
@@toricide515 you too ;)
Honestly thank you for this video. I’ve been a self taught pianist, but I quite literally don’t have any of the skills that you have listed 😂 I practically started as someone who just wanted to play songs from video games or anime, but as time went by and the busier I got- I haven’t been playing for a while and I do want to get back to it, but the right way. I want to learn all of these skills, and being shared these resources are so valuable to have. I appreciate you. You’re one of the reasons I’ve been inspired to play again. Especially being able to analyze and reconstruct pieces of music by ear, I find it to be quite satisfying 😂
In 4 complete statement the "I" is present 10 times, which is surprisingly quite important. Read about narcissism, it doesn't make a diagnostic determination, it just makes an unfavorable impression, try to work on it.
@@lesterryanmd I’m not sure why you felt the need to comment this as I’m giving praise to him. I do look up to him
@@xeno2472don’t mind him, what a crazy thing to comment on!😳 I saw nothing wrong with what you wrote in your first comment so maybe someone is projecting
@@lesterryanmd I think your the one making a unfavorable impression. Might want to work on that 🤷
@@lesterryanmd You're gross.
Such a valueable channel! I also learned the piano self-taught.
Thank you! I think a lot of people at least start self taught…so I hope a lot of people will relate! 😊
@@stellicpiano can you give me a feedback? i am self taught too
This is fantastic. I'm someone who took piano for years as a kid and just never "got" it. I always thought I just didn't have the mind for it, but watching my son excel at violin (his teacher used the word "exceptional"), I felt inspired to try again. I'm realizing that I was just too young and too inexperienced to realize that I just needed to learn in a different way and it's so exciting! Too bad TH-cam wasn't a thing back in the 1900's.... 😂 Keep up the great work, it's much appreciated!
I'm hoping this is the case for me as well!
@@strawberrypie7933 try it out, i have lot of videos to inspired you in creating music if interested :)
I'm a 36 year old beginner and I have chosen to learn through Alfred's Premier Piano Express: 1 & 2. My first "big" goal is to complete each lesson in both books. My "small" goal is to complete a daily lesson. Once I complete that, I hope to have a solid foundation to keep going and begin playing songs that I want. Wish me luck!
How are you on your goal?
Self taught piano in my opinion is like gaining your piano skills in a way you want to. You can for example choose what music you want to play, when you want to learn, how you want to learn and how fast. Btw amazing video love it
You can! As long as your approach is aligned with your goals and you don’t try and take shortcuts 😊
I ordered a digital piano the other day (FP-30X). It should arrive by Wednesday or Thursday, and I will starting my journey with Adult Piano Adventures All-in-One Piano Course Book 1 and The Complete Book of Scales, Chords, Arpeggios & Cadences. It has been 30 years since I played Trumpet at school and did grades so I am starting over. Not being able to play music anymore has left me feeling empty for years. I am sure motivation will be a struggle as I go so I plan to document my progress and hopefully I will have a nice evolution of skills to look back on after a year. I would love to just to be able to sit and play for myself, but more importantly I want to be able to play music for my daughter who is non verbal and physically disabled due to her brain being ravaged by medicine resistant epilepsy. Music and singing is one of the only ways we can connect with her and she was always at her best when we had music therapy sessions at the hospital.
I hope it's going well. Good luck!
I had the FP-30 when I started, loved it! I now have the FP-90X and love it, too.
Good Luck!!
It’s been nearly a year… how much have you progressed, if you’re still sticking with it? A lot of people say there’s a point where you sort of just start rapidly improving, was that true for you? I’ve just started with no musical experience and have been practicing for 30 min+ almost everyday for a couple months but feel like I’m progressing very slowly.
Perfect timing for this video coming up to Christmas I'm sure it'll help loads of people including myself
I know a lot of people will be thinking about starting in the new year, so I thought it might be a good video to give people a head start 😊
That piano from scratch recommendation was a huge help! My wife and I opened Christmas presents early cause she's going back home for Christmas (we're stationed overseas, I'm watching the dogs). I've made it a short term goal to at least learn my way around the keyboard and at least learn some basics in the next ten days. Thanks for the lesson! I'm sure my journey will lead me back to your videos later!
It's really amazing. I learnt piano by self-taught and now I am composing a lot of music. Would you like to give me a feedback? I got some videos and i don't know if continue with this path
I learned in a community college setting for 3 yrs, a private teacher for 3 months which did a whole lot, and currently I’m self teaching myself techniques, which none of the others provided. For instance, tilting your head 45 degrees to the left or right to hit a chord or note which will utilize body memory! Piano is such a gift!
Excited to get started learning the piano! ! Let's chat Matthew :)
Thank you for the very concise tutorial.
I'm 30 and just started playing, even thought I have played some piano by ear before I'm in no way experienced. My mother had a book with notes for children songs that I'm using to help me learn how to read basic sheet music and it's very handy
As a guitarist that wants to branch out (read: have something to play past 8 pm or in other noise sensitive moments) this is quite helpful, thanks.
Excellent content! I am just starting in my sixties and using this experience to keep my brain engaged.
@@JaneJenkins-s8e how is it going?
Matthew always drops videos that we need 😊
I try my best! 😊
Thank you. This is exactly what I was looking for a real honest approach to beginning to play piano. I’ve been playing for seven years and can play many of the classics close to tempo. I still have a long way to go, but it’s so refreshing to see that I’m on the right track within reason Your explanation was very helpful and I’m sure we’ll be helpful to many many other people beginning to practice piano or looking to reinforce their current situation again thank you
It's really amazing. I learnt piano by self-taught and now I am composing a lot of music. Would you like to give me a feedback? I got some videos and i don't know if continue with this path
Thank You for this Video ! It's great
... Very informative... I like learning, enjoying the music theory and am not too concerned with my rate of output 'progress'. Im not v talented at playing the piano but its not stopping me from plodding through the books/cds/1 online course and i definitely find playing an uplifting cheery experience - everyone should have access to learning to play an instrument. I'll be taking a look at your other vids.
Thanks for posting this.
As a music producer I was already really familiar with music theory and I also have great listening skills. I'm watching this because I just want to play some classical songs on my piano for fun because I really appreciate them
Thank you for this. Started at the start of this year and needed to clear some stuff up.
I hope it’s going well! It’s good that you’ve managed to keep going for the full year so far! 😊
Awsome video! I want to learn how to play the piano but never really put any effort into it. After watching this I’m excited to start teaching myself, thank you Mathew!!
Matthew always drops videos that we need
Hey man, this video is amazing. I've wanted to learn piano for a long time, but it was very hard to find good stuff to get me started, and your book recomandation, It's never to late to play piano, is amazing.
I've only found your channel 10 days ago, but i'm a big fan. Very very nice video.
I disagree. TH-cam has dozens of channels with great beginner content.
When I started last year I spent so much time on TH-cam and it was great!
Now I mostly watch those channels and read the comments for the satisfaction of seeing how far transformed in 18 months!
Good luck
Do you have any advice for beginners
Thanks for this video Matthew. Although I've dabbled in music for many years, I've resolved to play piano properly and my goal is to walk into my local pub (has an upright) and play something fun and do it well :-) I'm literally awaiting delivery of my new digital piano today and I've already got two of the books you recommend. I'm planning my first set of goals.
Great video, it explains in a nutshell all you need to know for a good start and how to stay motivated. Thanks for posting 🙂👍🏻🎵💙🎹 AL
Thanks! I’m glad enjoyed the video 😊
13:43 just setting goals doesn't necessarily make one hold themselves accountable though. at least I get easily distracted and might forget about things I meant to do or lack motivation. what I found works for me is to have a sense of losing something if I don't do it, like duolingo streak. even though they're meaningless internet points the sense is I've worked hard to have them so I'll make sure to do at least one exercise daily. not sure what would be the piano equivalent
It means you are a noob 😂
I'm 31 yo, I buy my 61 keys keyboard a week ago , it has touch response, mimicking piano .. my problem is tense and hand angle, solved .. thanks a lot .. I'm afraid i too late practicing 😅 , happy that's not my problem ..
My friend, if it makes you feel better, there are some 60+ year old antiques just getting started with it. However, it doesn't really matter. If you think you are starting "too late", it implies you being competitive, which is often meaningless
@@nastyclown yes , compete not always good.. just enjoying times ..
These are great comments and match with my thoughts, i have changed ways of learning my piano
Wow too much information!
I love your hints regarding how to set goals and stay motivated!
Thank you! 🙏🏾 😊
Not every text or slide or camera change needs a sound effect ;) Its hard to listen to you when a Batman Fight is happening in the background 😅
Thank you for the information!!
I just love how piano sounds and i want to write songs abd know all the keys. I also want to play with borh hands
I'm getting my first piano this christmas so this video really helped for my mindset going into it. Thank you sir!
As a person with letters on the piano, i can agree that it really makes me confunse sometimes!
I just bought your sight reading book. Cool resource, thanks :)
The only reason why i started was to play the Moonlight Sonata 9th Symphony and learned it in less then 3 weeks as a starter
Thanks.. a lot of really hard work🎉
Hello Matthew, I’m wondering when you started to learn how to play the piano and how long have you been playing for? Thank you
It's really amazing if you learn it. I learnt piano by self-taught and now I am composing a lot of music. Would you like to give me a feedback? I got some videos and i don't know if continue with this path
Man, I wish I had a acoustic/electric piano. When I was little I could naturally play by ear and was pretty good. In all seriousness I lost it around puberty and have never had an opportunity to get back to it 😕
this was really useful! thanks!
No problem, I’m glad you found it useful! 😊
I love the B roll you recorded 🤣
Very helpful info. Thank you
As a 25 years old. And had learn to play abit of piano "like just chords only" i would try this maybe ill get better at it and forget my bad habits on how to play.
The irony of someone else trying to teach you how to teach yourself
Not really. As a person who has taught himself a lot of things in life, I can say there is nothing an autodidact understands more than the quote, "If I have seen farther than other men, it is because I have stood up on the shoulders of giants."
@@OldBrainPlasticityYep, and what he is giving here is just high-level direction
No irony. Self teaching doesn’t mean learning from nothing. Watching videos on how to learn is part of self-teaching. It’s actually the best first step: learning how to learn
He is guiding
It's really amazing if you learn it. I learnt piano by self-taught and now I am composing a lot of music. Would you like to give me a feedback? I got some videos and i don't know if continue with this path
This is brilliant!
Hello, i have been playing piano for 10 years, I want to learn how to play by ear. I have never learned chords and how they work, does anyone know a good book to learn them?
great video mate!!
How do i play any song in any key on the piano
Thank you ❤
I my going to be a self taught piano player. Immediately goes to you tube!
What's the difference between the 'Discovering Music Theory' volume of books and 'Music Theory in Practice'? Do I need one set, or better to get both?
PHENOMENAL VIDEO, THANK YOU VERY MUCH❤❤❤
I like video games so I just looked up ss Anne n started playing. Learning sheet music and all that is intimidating and time consuming. I’ll get there eventually but me personally if I had to do all that I would’ve never even started.
Thanks man
Can you do a video or direct me to one about how to train our hearing to know what key a singer is on
Can you do a video about the journey of learning piano as a music producer
Hi Matthew, I am an advanced beginner if that makes sense. I have been playing for about 8 months. I have the scales cold. I work on finger exercises to strengthen and build dexterity. I play chords and chords and chords. BIG PROBLEM. Hand independence. I can play a lot of stuf with my right hand and left hand mirroring each other. But, getting them to play independently like YOU. OUCH, it hurts. I have talked to several teachers who tell me that everyone has this problem and you need to stick with the exercises to develop hand independence. Is this sound? Is there any way that i can get this down cold? It is the only thing that is holding me back. I have watched several of your videos and WOW I really like them. Keep making more. Eryka
thx for advise
Nice video, I have had a piano but I never really tried to learn the basics and practically just saw a video and played the notes without a care of things like scales and stuff but I do plan to start to learn and a Question that I had is that I have a piano book that someone gave me and I don't know if its a good book for a beginner or if i should use it later on. The book is called contemporary class piano 8th edition by Elyse Mach
It's really amazing if you learn it. I learnt piano by self-taught and now I am composing a lot of music. Would you like to give me a feedback? I got some videos and i don't know if continue with this path
What is the difference between a digital piano and an acoustic piano
i have a 76 key keyboard with no sustain pedal, am i cooked?
Bro same 😭
Yes
I think if you have at least 1 full scale, you should be good.
Or you just buy a new keyboard. I got mine for £125
Good ideas and info
Fantastic video! I've recently decided to learn the piano and I' m going to have my first lesson in a week. Do you have any tips - what should I do or learn before meeting my piano teacher ? ( as I am a complete beginner)
That’s very exciting! I don’t think there will be much that you will need to do before hand if it’s your first lesson, your teacher will probably teach you the basics of reading music, what the notes on the piano are etc.. and be able help you with things that you find challenging! 😊
@@matticawood thanks a lot. Now I am a little bit less stressed (: Merry Christmas!
Interesting video and I took away some good learning points. I just wish you would slow down a little with your delivery. It was very quick and I was a little breathless at the end of it.
10:14 if the stickers on the piano only show the stave location, surely that’s a good thing to aid learning?
Really good video, very clear and concise. As someone who started learning 4 months ago I really appreciate the tips. Cheers brother
Great video. Is there a similar one as it relates to guitar?
I’m doing today❤❤🎉🎉
What Electric Piano would you go for as a beginner? What prize range?
Thanks for the great insights and motivation 😊
1:04 An 88-key weighted piano/keyboard with a sustain pedal
I found one recently for £125
I have been playing piano self taught for years along with various other instruments (both self taught and with lessons) and I must say learning piano self taught has has shown huge benefits to my theory knowledge and understanding. I think if someone wants to learn piano self-taught it's a good idea to have some prior music knowledge since without it it could be quite hard, and maybe learning another instrument on the side with lessons would be very beneficial.
Thanks for this. It’s given me a great framework to attack my piano learning, lots of things I would have never considered!
Thanks ❤❤
I would love to learn how to doodle to sound a little bit like KJ
Love the channel. As you are one of the only people who have mentioned it. What route would you recommend for the electronic music producer ?
Hello, do you have any particular recommendations on learning jazz piano theory and improvisation ? I'm a music producer and my main goal is to be able to improvise complex jazz chord progressions in the studio. I'd say im a low to medium level classical pianist with 21 years of age. If you or anyone reading this comment have any particular TH-cam videos, websites, courses or books to recommend to learn in the most efficient and comprehensive way, I'll be very happy to hear from you !
It's really amazing if you learn it. I learnt piano by self-taught and now I am composing a lot of music. Would you like to give me a feedback? I got some videos and i don't know if continue with this path
I didnt understand what music theory is, is it all of the knowledge around chords, scales, aural skills, etc.?
Very good video, thank you
I really dont want to learn thus super complex melodies and i dont even like it. I only want to learn how to make a certain depth with melodies and the most important chords and how to add/release energy in a chord progression or melody so i know which chords and which notes can i use without needing to try out everything. I just want to be able to create a depth in my songs with those melodies.
It's really amazing if you learn it. I learnt piano by self-taught and now I am composing a lot of music with simple and relaxing melodies. Would you like to give me a feedback? I got some videos and i don't know if continue with this path
thank you sir
Muchas gracias
Great vid!
I currently play on midi controller with semi-weighted keys. What are the reasons for weighted keys? Do they have better dynamic range or is it to better mimic real piano?
Question do i need to be abke to read sheet music in order to be good music prod, like chords
Im at the point where's the scale that i familiar with was c scale. I can't play scale with the black notes, idk why is that.
Practice
@Slynell1 you're right😔 practice is the answer. Can you teach me tho about music theory?
@@opraandola1989 grab some books and cheap courses and yep you guessed it... Practice
It's really amazing if you learn it. I learnt piano by self-taught and now I am composing a lot of music. Would you like to give me a feedback? I got some videos and i don't know if continue with this path
I'm totally new to the piano (actually planning to start with an organ\keyboard, is that different by a lot?) or playing music at all, anyone got recommendations on where to start and should I organize and prioritize all the things I should learn?
It's really amazing if you learn it, yes there is so much difference, not just about the sound, but about many things.. I learnt piano by self-taught and now I am composing a lot of music. Would you like to give me a feedback? I got some videos and i don't know if continue with this path
Are there any videos on intro to music theory that you would recommend?
I bought an 88 key partially weighted keyboard yesterday and I honestly an lost on where to start so I started learning the song golden hour by jvke because its just a very pleasant piece I have never played an instrument before and Im 17 should I buy the sight reading book because im still a little bit lost on where to start
Please do not start with that song
@@zardogeI instantly felt bad for that person, you cant learn a song without music theory lol its like trying to learn a language by memorizing phrases
I just bought a keyboard because I’ve been wanting to learn to play piano for such a long time so I just bought a cheap keyboard with 61 keys and it has nothing that he said is recommended to buy so just be honest with me.. am I fucked?
I am a pianist and I create music. The keyboard you need, must have touch sensitive and sustain pedal. Dynamic on your instrument it's crucial.
Luckily I already know treble clef from playing violin for about 5 years now but I know I’m gonna struggle remembering what key is what note on a piano since there are so many keys. Got any tips to help by chance?
Is your sight reading book appropriate for 1st year beginner?
Hello I started playing on a keyboard with 61 keys back in august. Self taught because I can’t afford lessons. Also I’m 24 years old. I feel like I’m all over the place and really have no idea on what I should I be learning or practicing first. I would like to get into playing classical but also pop. What should I be practicing on a daily to get comfortable with the layout of my keyboard? Should I be learning Chords,scales, arpeggios, how to read sheet music? I’ve been trying to learn songs but only seem to learn bits of a song and never played a full song yet. Any advice is needed thank you :) also been trying finger exercises.
How's your music journey?