12 Week Major Key Challenge - #1: C MAJOR

[@christopherzimmer]

I completely agree with the commenter below: your videos are at a whole new level of technical and production quality! Beyond excellent! Thank you with all my heart for giving so generously and kindly to music learners. You deserve all the best this world has to offer! ☺️

[@PianoRoadmap]

Thank you! 😃

[@Rich-can-do]

I am really enjoying the lessons. My wife is very good at playing the piano and organ. She reads music and plays by ear. She is also a perfectionist and likes the music to be played how it is written. Now I am a newbie I like to explore, as far as I am concerned there are no mistakes I apply this to my art and now piano. I love to listen to and watch Erroll Garner. I know he is a jazz piano player but I love how wonderful his playing is. He also makes eye contact with his audience, and that smile he has when he is delighted with what he has played. I do understand I have to start somewhere and jazz will be over my head as a newbie. Ty for sharing these awesome lessons, very much appreciated.

[@mc7685]

The quality of everything is top notch! Gifted musician

[@ServicePluss]

I just stumbled upon your channel the other day and have probably watched almost a dozen of them so far. I have to say I visit many piano channels but I think yours really stands out. I sincerely hope you can get your number of subscribers up to where I think it can get to so that you are incented to keep making videos. The technical quality is top notch and the tips/lessons and information you share is definitely among the best I've seen. I don't know if you have a technical person that helps you make these (it seems by the quality you do!) but if I were as talented as you at not only playing the piano but teaching it, I would invest in a marketing person because your videos are that good and should command a huge audience well beyond the current number of subscribers you currently have. Good luck to you!

[@PianoRoadmap]

Hello! Your comment made my day. I do everything myself. It's a lot of work, but I enjoy doing it and learning new skills (editing). Finding marketing help is a great suggestion, thanks so much!

[@AdoptableDogVideos]

Agreed.

[@helenadubery6735]

Thank you very much. You are a very very good teacher God bless you.

[@janeeightfive7331]

Thank you for all the incredible piano lesson videos you did! You're my go to channel at the moment to learn playing piano. I really enjoy your presentation and given exercises. I'm currently watching your oldest videos and try to learn as much as possible and then practise accordingly.

[@PianoRoadmap]

Thanks so much!

[@1stMikeWhite]

I didn’t think I’ll make it passed the video with the fingering when playing the scales, but I’m here now. I can learn how to play piano with practice, persistence, and patience!

[@PianoRoadmap]

Yes!!

[@davidstevenson6327]

I love that you created this 12 week challenge!! I came across your channel a couple months ago. I love the topics you choose and how you explain them. I have a musical background but never really learned how to play the piano. This is my year to grow! Thank you!

[@PianoRoadmap]

Thank you, and good luck!

[@manu-singh]

I will definitely try to keep pace with you in this 12-week challenge.

[@mistrivity]

I’ve followed the piano roadmap and am just starting this course. I’ve played the piano following synthesia tutorials on YT for a while but I really wanted to understand more about the theory to possibly even create some new songs. Your explanations have been so clear and helpful and have motivated me to continue learning so thank you so much!

[@PianoRoadmap]

Thank you for your support! I"m so glad to hear they've been helpful to you.

[@jeannetteantry1086]

I like that you say you have made something available to us and you did. Thanks. I have really been attacking my scales and all the rest. There is so much it helps me to learn them in steps. But I don't get passed the chords and get the arpeggios and the inversions. Thanks for taking the time to share this really great information and for the motivation it has given me.

[@KB___]

I am following your instructions and experiencing daily improvement in so many areas. I am encouraged!! Thank you!!

[@PianoRoadmap]

That's wonderful to hear! And thank YOU!

[@MariaTrotter-w9f]

Enjoyed thus very much . I am an adult intermediate pianist … reviewing and relearning much of my music theory … I love the 12 day tracker … haven’t played / practiced the scales and arpeggios for a number of years … as an adult relearning and practicing… enjoying the journey. I appreciate how you have simplified and organized the lessons . Wonderful going back to basic and rebuilding my foundation . Thank you .

[@PianoRoadmap]

You're welcome! Enjoy the challenge!

[@janicecramp5704]

Just found this channel. I can’t wait to start working it. Thank you NC

[@PianoRoadmap]

Good luck!

[@maxwellescobar3089]

This is awesome 🍻 thanks for sharing

[@Linda-xb2mj]

Oh MY....... when can I play this??????? LOVE.. LOVE.. LOVE it!!! YOU ARE BEYOND AWESOME SUSAN. THANK YOU SO MUCH. Very encouraging... I will try my best...... ❣❤❤

[@fildrums2836]

WOW! I have never played the piano but you make me want to start. Your explications are very good!

[@PianoRoadmap]

Thank you!

[@thomaswilke6312]

I’m so excited with this series

[@voightdraws]

Perfect timing for me! I’m really excited to start this challenge.

[@dmytrohryhsyn8382]

Thank you for you channel. This is pure gold

[@philgray1023]

Thank you for an engaging and informative video Susan. It is very much appreciated.

[@BONELYNCH]

Wow. This video and challenge is excellent for new players and it's exactly what I did when I started. I will introduce this to people for sure.

[@PianoRoadmap]

Yes! Thank you!

[@Mj-ml5ry]

Thank so much for this channel! ive seen many piano channels and you are the best! Please keep rhe videos coming.

[@PianoRoadmap]

Thank you!

[@niinkos]

Ready to try this asap!

[@Buzz5663]

Most excellent instruction. Thank you.

[@MathieuPrevot]

For the suggested pieces or challenge, you can add Schumann's toccata, Stravinsky's russian dance from 3 movements of Petrouchka, Chopin étude 1 op. 10, Bach BWV1080 (Die kunst der fuge), 1st contrapunctus, Beethoven 3rd sonata, and the supreme op111's Arietta .... 🐣🌠🤓

[@dmytrohryshyn]

Thank you so much. I just got a piano one week ago. This challenge exactly what i need. Provided music sheets are very heady .

[@PianoRoadmap]

You're welcome, and congrats on the new piano!

[@birdiewritepa5505]

@PianoRoadmap 🤟I Love your channel; Congrats on your 10K subs!! ⭐ Downloaded the challenge tracker: "Next time on our 12 Week Major Key Challenge" #2 G mayor"!

[@PianoRoadmap]

Thank you!

[@causmosis]

This is exactly the kind of content I was looking for, well done!

[@PianoRoadmap]

Thank you!

[@mochyunus2671]

Thanks. God bless

[@ritacasiano9430]

Yes its good

[@mikaelhellstrom2411]

great! thanks, Glad i found this chanell!!

[@PianoRoadmap]

I'm glad you did too!

[@peterngigi9057]

Hi Susan I am unsure if you still monitor comments from this video... I have just revisited it because I could not find the download for March -Tcherepnin. (I might be wrong but this link 'Raiders March' goes to Amazon :)... I really enjoy practising using your 12 video series. Thank you so much. Regards Peter

[@PianoRoadmap]

Hi, Peter! Most of the music from this series is provided for free, but you have to purchase the March on Amazon because I couldn't find a free score in public domain.

[@inakalimba9428]

Hello, and thanks for sharing. I don't have a piano, but stud😅ying music for a hobby. I only suggest adding sheet notations for your arpeggios and the interval exercises of this challenge. Some of your subscribers would be able to read them instead of struggling trying to see which notes are being played. Or maybe I missed the book you use for written instructions. Anyway, I have been introduced to many topics just by watching a single video of your Challenge Series. Thanks So Much.

[@PianoRoadmap]

Hello! I had decided to add the PDFs for the MINOR key challenge, but haven't done this yet for the major key. Hopefully, I'll get a chance to do this soon :)

[@inakalimba9428]

Thank you for considering adding the sheet notations for the Intervals and inversions of your Major Keys' Challenge . I found all the Major arpeggios on another Utube Instructor's site and I learned you played two octave arpeggios in the Cmaj. So, I feel confident that I can keep up with the challenge. Thanks for all you do.

[@munimhasanpolash8797]

Very good tutor for me

[@LoreenBuford]

Should this be the next thing to follow after the 12th piano lesson or another one of you videos? If another video, can you please point me to where to start next? Thanks so much for all these great videos.

[@PianoRoadmap]

Yes, but don't feel like you need to get through all the major keys. I'd suggest trying a few first and practicing the pieces that I give along with it.

[@nelsoncolereis4058]

Thanks for all your great videos! I have a question: What is the reason to jump instead of slide between chords? Is it because the jump relaxes the tension in the wrist or something?

[@PianoRoadmap]

The jump can relax your hand (but only if you consciously let it relax), but the real reason to jump instead of slide is that it's much more accurate AND faster. In pieces that are fast, sliding just won't cut it, tempo-wise. Jumping accuracy requires drills and practice, but once you have it, sliding will feel clumsy.

[@nelsoncolereis4058]

@@PianoRoadmap Thanks! :)

[@michaelspencer3661]

Would you consider encapsulating all of your videos into DVDs and selling them? I have volumes of books and videos and I am overloaded with info. I love yours and would like to add them to my library for future reference.

[@PianoRoadmap]

Hi Michael! I hadn't thought of it before, but I'll consider it. I used to burn CDs and DVDs all the time, but now I'm not even sure I have the tech to do so. Are you interested in a specific series?

[@David-gh3er]

Thanks a million! This lesson is really for me. And your hands are so pretty....

[@Danii-7726]

Thank you for your great videos! I have a question regarding prelude in C. If this in the key of C, shouldn't be only white keys? Why do we have also sharps? :)

[@PianoRoadmap]

Great question. Accidentals (sharps, flats, natural signs) are used by composers to temporarily change keys without having to change the key signature. Unless the piece is very simple and short, it is rare that you will find a piece that strictly stays in one key.

[@Danii-7726]

@@PianoRoadmap Hi Susan! Thank you for your answer.

[@MellowManII]

For how long would you practice daily?

[@PianoRoadmap]

There are many variables such as free time, goals, and current level, but if you're a fairly new pianist, I like to set goals comparable with learning a new language. 20 minutes/day is good, 30 min is best, and if you really want to learn as quickly as possible, 60 minutes/day. You can google spaced repetition and apply those same kind of concepts to piano practice/learning.

[@brianreid-rutherford6871]

You just taught us to play the 2nd inversion of the C major scale with fingering 135 , and then play the same chord inversion in the Bach Prelude 124 . I’m confused.

[@PianoRoadmap]

HI Brian, good observation. The fingerings that we use for inversions and scales are standard, but they are never set in stone. They are the foundation, but we often alter them in "real" music depending on what comes before and what comes after. In the Prelude, the 1st measure RH is a 2nd inversion as you pointed out with E as the highest note. Then the 2nd measure has an F as the highest note. Therefore, it makes sense to use finger 4 in the first measure so I'm set up to play the F in the 2nd measure with my 5th finger. However, if it feels more comfortable for you to use the standard 2nd inversion fingering, go for it! While there are basic principles to fingering that we should try to follow, it's still personal depending on hand size, shape, finger length, etc.

[@backtoschool1611]

Do you have the intetval exercises in notation??

[@PianoRoadmap]

Unfortunately I don't!

[@meghaavarma7438]

Hi i can’t seem to find the link to the piece.plz do share it again. Thank you.

[@PianoRoadmap]

Hello! They are all in the description. Just checked and they all seem to be working. Let me know if you continue to have trouble. Thanks!

[@BUJU2007]

Does she have a challenge for minor scales?

[@PianoRoadmap]

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[@jakeblack212]

Why are the last 2 half steps you show and the first 2 whole steps the same keys?

[@backtoschool1611]

Its just how the pattern for major scale is. There are other scales which have differant patterns.