7 Techniques Piano Beginners Don't Spend Enough Time On

Have you just started learning how to play the piano or have come back to it after many years of not playing or practising? This video lesson tutorial outlines a checklist every beginner (and even intermediate) piano player should take note. There are 7 techniques listed and watch until the end for a very cute footnote.
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0:00 Intro
0:27 Technique 1
1:41 Technique 2
2:33 Technique 3
4:50 Technique 4
5:55 Technique 5
6:35 Technique 6
8:49 Technique 7
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[@jazerleepiano]

Here's the Timestamps to help you find each technique 🤓 🕘 Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:27 Technique 1 1:41 Technique 2 2:33 Technique 3 4:50 Technique 4 5:55 Technique 5 6:35 Technique 6 8:49 Technique 7

[@dr.strange5232]

Can you make in your next video "Arpeggios practices?

[@jazerleepiano]

@@dr.strange5232 I actually have one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5rNYayNi8logbM

[@dr.strange5232]

@@jazerleepiano Wow, it is really nice seeing great piano teachers like you. You are a role model and I hope I can reach to your level someday.

[@nikred280]

Best tutorial from Maestro Jazer Lee

[@hakimusman214]

What's the song name in technique 2?

[@We1are2bob3]

As someone who is self-taught and learning, this is really helpful to know what I should be practicing! I didn't even know what chromatic scales were until this video. Or minor harmonic, haha

[@MrMiguelto]

Same ahah good luck

[@benjaminrenner7923]

Absolute same🤯😅 i'm thinking about to get a teacher, because this instrument is so much fun and can sound amazing without even requiring much skill (which I possess of course)

[@Ahmed_Amine]

What resources/method are you using ?

[@We1are2bob3]

​@@Ahmed_Amine KZbin mainly for music theory and technique - Along with Jazer Lee I can recommend Heart of the Keys, Pianote, and Charles Cornell. For method, I print sheet music and work on learning songs after a warm up. Going through the songs I enjoy and repeating the parts that are hard to play, trying to recognize patterns and repeat them. Trying to play the same song in a different key is a good brain workout too. Occasionally trying to improvise and play by ear as well as part of practice. That's how I am approaching it, anyway! Feel free to share further methods/resources here!

[@We1are2bob3]

@@MrMiguelto You too!!

[@tomkrovatin9346]

Pedaling and metronome, essential. That’s the first time I’ve ever seen anyone describe pedal function in a KZbin video. It’s usually taken for granted, or completely overlooked.

[@findelka1810]

I have to agree, I’m playing for 8 years now, noone ever explained how to use the pedals, I had to figure it out myself and ofc I did it wrong for a while until I finally realized how to do it. And I mean YEARS of struggle, about a topic explained in 30 seconds. So thank you! At least finally it’s been verified. 😌 Hopefully others can get it right from the beginning. It’s so much more difficult to correct something than learn it well the first time!

[@pinkspeeder]

I was waiting years for that part.

[@LouisBerubepiano]

Completely agree

[@jeialien]

Same

[@dianecourtney2724]

Same here

[@marykeppen3373]

I took lessons as a child for only 1-1/2 yrs. At 70 years old, I purchased an inexpensive keyboard and a beginning piano theory book. I was starting from the beginning on the base cliff and my left hand. I purchased beginning song books containing a variety of genre and simple songs where I could feel like I was progressing. Three years later, I can play from mid level books and some advanced pieces, for my own enjoyment. This new late in life hobby has given me renewed joy in life. (Shamefully, I have on order a Yamaha clavinova small footprint baby grand. 🤗) I LOVED YOUR VIDEO. I think it very valuable for beginners young and old! Thanks!!!

[@allesmogliche6795]

Not shameful at all. I have been playing over 50 years, and I have a nice Yamaha P45 that I am proud of: weighted keys, and I can practice even late at night without disturbing the neighbors. Consider yourClavinova a lovely 'extra' that you should have for a number of years, and enjoy music! You deserve a nice hobby that is so much more than any other pasttime.

[@MT-sb2oe]

Thank you for posting this Mary. I'm considering beginning now at 52 years of age. You're so inspiring and your story has really helped me to decide to take the leap and give this a try. I looked at the piano you're purchasing and it's beautiful! May it bring you endless joy and pride in your accomplishments!

[@tiffcat1100]

I have an upright piano & a digital keyboard with, hooray, volume control & earphones so I don’t need to feel awkward or ashamed & can play any time of day & night!

[@user-yl6qg2gf7h]

​@@allesmogliche6795sometimes is OK sonar los rambles pa que no piece q uno esta mareao.

[@carolvargas6507]

Good for you!!

[@loisn]

0:27 Pedaling 1:41 Chords 2:33 Arpeggios 4:50 Metronome 5:55 Octaves 6:35 Major/Minor Scales 8:49 Chromatic Scales

[@sirobertson7806]

9:27 Milo

[@iamvmotherfucker]

so basically... everything?

[@plontiischuyler4700]

@@sirobertson7806im deadddd

[@user-se8ml4vx4m]

How do u do that blue thing?

[@loisn]

@@user-se8ml4vx4m You just type out the time code and it automatically timestamps it when you post

[@ballistix9275]

Really important to balance technique development with musicality. One of the most transformative exercises I was introduced to by my teacher is broken chords going from root form, first inversion, second inversion, back to root. Is very tricky at first but does wonders for the hands in terms of strength, dexterity and control.

[@maeee4651]

Can you explain how to do that on the piano? I’m not very smart lol

[@R.Williams]

​@@maeee4651 Fortunately learning these types of exercises aren't just for "smart people" No one knows how to do them unless someone teaches them. And as for me at least, someone telling me how to do something on the piano has little value. Especially the more advanced techniques. I have to see it, hear it and try for myself. Perhaps you can Google the process for a visual demonstration? Good luck at any rate!

[@NickTheKangaroo]

@@maeee4651 Hi Mae, hopefully you’ve already looked into it on your own but if you’re still curious… A root chord is the first, third and fifth key of your scale. Your first inversion is the third, fifth and eighth key (or next octave up from first key). Your second inversion is the fifth, eighth and eleventh key. An example in C Major. Root: C E G 1st inversion: E G C(2nd octave) 2nd inversion: G C(2nd octave) E(2nd octave) You will notice that a ‘3rd inversion’ would mean just moving the root chord up an octave. I hope this makes sense. 😊 Also, broken chords are just the notes being played separately.

[@Daniel-zq1jb]

@@R.Williams bad take

[@allesmogliche6795]

@@R.Williams I taught myself the scales and arpeggios etc., and my teacher pronounced my work good when I finally drummed up enough shekels for some brush up lessons. I have the Virtuoso Pianist 60 exercises by Hanon. Wille ist Macht!

[@AtTheEnd1000]

I heard everywhere that learning scales is a drag, but I enjoy them. They're good quick exercise for warm ups!

[@ipapermint654]

As someone who has been taught in piano class for years, this is very informative! I was taught to play 1 major scale and 1 minor scale every week. Keep practising them and you'll get used to them for any piece you wanna play!

[@kanchanmantri9055]

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[@rinoking88]

I remember my piano teacher would have me do an arpeggio exercise where you used the right hand and did C major up the piano C minor down the piano, all one motion. Then D major up D minor down and so forth - major up, minor down for every note. Then the left hand same thing, then together. This was actually insanely helpful not just for arpeggios but learning all the chords and getting used to switching between different arpeggios. Really really helpful and I have been playing piano as a hobby for more than 20 years now and I still warm up with this exercise from time to time

[@pianofever8586]

From a student's POV, I think the best way to learn scales is by the number of sharps in the scale, rather than just learning them randomly. For example, learn C then G the D, etc.

[@MichaellGriffen]

Circle of fifths too!

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

I just tried my simple 25 key MIDI controller I bought for fun and mostly for making sound fx in video production. I got in my head that I will try to learn basic piano. This channel is the best I found so far. You are very knowledgeable and have the ability to explain stuff calmly and clearly and that encourages me to give it a go.

[@jazerleepiano]

Here's a shoutout to a very young fan from Netherlands - Amy van Asma. She's an aspiring piano enthusiast and would love to encourage people to play not just classical music but modern pieces as well. At a tender age of 14, she already has a channel. Give her some love and support by checking out Amy's Piano Channel (link below) 🤓 Thanks guys! kzbin.info/door/Fy1I8GvqncFS6PVIVxCAOAfeatured

[@amypianochannel]

Hi Jazer, thank you very much for posting a link to my channel. I always try to find a new piece that is challanging for me to play and a piece that I realy love. With my channel I hope to encourage more people to play and practice this beautiful instrument and experience the same pleasure in playing as I do. I like to say that I like your channel very much. You always explain it very well and I am convinced that your videos encourage many people. ❤❤❤

[@jazerleepiano]

@@amypianochannel - happy to give a shout-out and you got a new subscriber 🤓

[@devakikaren]

Jazer is a wonderful teacher. Charming. Inspiring. Motivating. Builds hope and confidence. Great clarity too.

[@DavidThe]

I'm self-learning and I didn't take chords seriously but after you explained why IT IS important I understood that. A really helpful video for every piano players for every category of knowledge. Thank you!

[@philippetersen64]

You are excellent at what you do. Concise and easy to understand

[@mattm4213]

Your lessons have helped me improve so much on my piano journey 🙏 thank you sir! Keep up the great work it’s much appreciated

[@tanyadixit5849]

It helps so much that you give context for each and every technique and how it aids in making playing simpler. It makes the daunting task of learning so much less intimidating. Thank you! ♥

[@OmgLoLw2gLuvUidkROFL]

I'm not a beginner, but I love your videos. You are a good, smart teacher. Thank you. I always learn something.

[@MisterL777]

I think many people (especially self taught) think they don't have time/motivation to learn the theory/technique, and they just want to learn pieces they like through sheer memory While possible, it is not very effective over time, and knowing the theory makes it MUCH faster to learn the same thing, and you rely much less on memory which makes it less tedious (because you see the patterns/chords, especially if they are common, instead of memorizing every note as such). That's what I noticed over the years and from my own experience. Don't think "I just want to play, I don't want/need to study the theory" If you want to get better, that's a slow and boring road : don't try to reinvent the wheel on your own through pure experience. Just the basics (chords, degrees, inversions) help a LOT.

[@nathanwalker1262]

Thanks for the tips! I’m about 5 months in and loving hearing ideas from experienced players.

[@alecfowler2261]

I’d love to see you do some more on music theory. The times you’ve talked about it I’ve found concepts I’d struggled with making more sense thanks to your explanations. Is this a possibility? I’m just scratching the surface of it at the moment but it’s super fascinating!

[@candacetiguman]

This video helps me so much especially as a beginner. I love playing piano and I want to improve my skills just like you do. Continue to share with us what you've learned as a musician. God bless!!

[@otabeksobirov1354]

Could you please create a music theory video turorial with examples? I love how you teach and explain. Thank you for your efforts.

[@jazerleepiano]

Right now I have no video tutorials but I do have lessons on my FB and IG accounts.

[@bjworships]

@@jazerleepiano do you take students? Because I would love u to be my personal tutor, please reach back to me, thanks and let's know how to begin

[@KevinRoddy]

I’ve commented before on how Jazer’s advice for piano technique is just as useful for those of us who play harp. Another excellent collection of ways to improve one’s musicianship and technique. With a solid mastery of what Jazer presents here, you can become a master at improvisation.

[@poopyman961]

As a person who has been playing piano for several years, I can confidently say that I still practice these. Every beginner should definitely use all of these exercises!

[@MasterpieceTheatreDM]

Hey Jazer, I have a suggestion for a beginner/intermediate sight-reading topic that I don't think has been addressed on youtube yet. That is: finger positioning tips once you're starting to sight-read material that is leaving the 5-finger position a lot more often. Even when sight reading RCM Grade 2 level material this is something that starts to become a challenge. When learning repertoire at beginner and intermediate levels the fingering is often suggested, and if not, you have the time to decide or try things out to see what works best. Sight-reading however there is no time. Would love to see some methodical tips on this subject. Thanks!

[@darita654]

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[@recallers2842]

Hi, Aaron Seaworthy here. I'd like to thank you for reminding my owner why she should be practicing her arpeggios and scales. She really likes your videos and thinks they have great value.

[@jazerleepiano]

HI Aaron! Please tell your owner that I told her to go practice (but not too much). And I really appreciate her kind words. My pup Milo thinks you're so cute with your captain hat. I should probably get him a sailor's cap. 🤓

[@patriciaguillaume7353]

Your hints are really great especially the tip on pedalling which when done correctly enhances a piece. While taking lessons my teacher gave me exercises on pedalling as too much pedal can really spoil a good piece. There are some jazz players who seem to always have their feet on the pedal.

[@patriciaguillaume7353]

Excellent tutorials. The best.

[@stevenkaiser3837]

Thank you so much for this video. As an early intermediate player, I have reached a point where its difficult to know where my time is best spent practicing going forward. Everyone wants to learn their favorite pieces, but I understand the value of learning technique so as to play my favorite pieces well. Thanks again. This was a great video!

[@wongkp8602]

Thanks so much for your clear explanation to the techniques that piano students needed most. These techniques are essential to facilitate expressive playing and interpretation.

[@margarethany]

This video is a great reminder, almost 2 years yet i still can’t play Cmaj arpeggio more than 2 octaves up&down properly omg I’ll begin tonight definitely 🤓 thank you sir

[@ronan1686]

I can do the arpeggio but the c major scale is hard for me to do cleanly, the left fingers don't stay curved which I can't seem to figure out 😅. I can play all the other scales pretty well, but C major is the hardest for me

[@pianowithrobyn]

@@ronan1686 C Major is actually physically one of the most difficult to play! Because it’s all white keys, it’s harder for both the fingers and the eyes - it’s much more comfortable if the shorter fingers (1&5) can play white keys and the longer fingers (2-4) can play black keys (such as B Major!), and when we’re playing only white keys, it’s much harder to find visual markers as we’re playing, especially in a faster tempo:)

[@ronan1686]

@@pianowithrobyn Yeah, for me the easiest scale is probably Db Major or Gb Major

[@pianowithrobyn]

@@ronan1686 definitely!

[@a11wang]

Thanks a lot for the video, Jazer. It is very helpful. As a self-taught, I always brutal force the way out of any difficult pieces. Only recently, I began to study music theory, like Chords and scales on Udemy. I played the 3rd movement of Moonlight. But my big problem is that I cannot memorize the piece. Didn't know that it is possible to reduce the complexity to few chords in the beginning part. I am sure the music theory will help. I need to finish it. Of the 7 techniques, I am pretty weak on padelling and metronome. Also some problem with major/minor/chromatic scales. Chords, arpeggios and octave are fine for me.

[@draculas1926]

I used to play piano as a child. Now, after 20 years, I started play again and your videos really helping me. Cheers x

[@brindygray4410]

I love your videos for myself and my kids who are learning. Keep making them please!

[@mariadamian4534]

Thank you very much man for the videos! I played piano 10 years ago, but it wasn't mine and i abandoned that dream... Now i got one for my birthday and i am practicing a lot when i have time... I m not an english native and i wanted to find someone that explain very well and i found you. Bless you for doing these videos for us. They really help me a lot. If you don't mind after i make progress i will send you a video in order for you to see what you created :D

[@jazerleepiano]

Happy to hear that!

[@SaiNewDirection]

Thank you for another great video! I struggle with learning all the scales (mainly because of fingering) and doing arpeggios.

[@tamararoland4987]

Thank you for your clear, easy to follow videos. I've been teaching for 15 yrs. Yes, chords are everything!!

[@loksanyeung5188]

love the way you explain with actual music pieces and the tone you speak! please keep up the good work!

[@lb9454]

Thanks for this video. I’ve had lessons for 8.5 years but I was never really taught to practice chords/arpeggios/scales. It would have helped me a lot with practicing pieces like Chopin (favorite). I’m glad I know now what to work on :)

[@nicholastakurukura1740]

Pzaz

[@nicholastakurukura1740]

Aa

[@bardock2525]

lessons for 8.5 years but nothing on chords or arpeggios or scales? that's pretty much all you have to practice, so what were they teaching you? :D You should ask for a refund. lol

[@kulaniwarner7262]

I’ve just started learning and these are some really good exercises. I’m already on a few but this excites me to learn several more. I love the repetition and am playing until I don’t have to look at the keys to play, as a blind person would.

[@tiffcat1100]

Useful in a power cut ;)

[@PianoMatronNeeNee]

Thank you so much! I’ve been playing almost 2 years and finally seeing myself making progress. I am playing new songs every week! It’s slow and steady but so much fun! Sending love from Florida.

[@AlSween]

I love how the Bastien Book series taught. Looking back I now realize that it covered all essential things including using the damper pedal. I wished I practiced as my teacher told me to. Only recently did I learn that using the pedal is done without it being written. I'm going to keep all of these suggestions in mind as I teach. I'm stumped on how to play octaves with my small hands though.

[@mutsakabaliling4005]

This man teaches me how to quit playing piano.

[@naledi5332]

Listening to myself recorded is humbling

[@jazerleepiano]

But when the time comes when you play effortlessly and beautifully, it is captured on video as well. You will get there, mate🤓.

[@Jenny-Hope]

I remember these techniques when I was studying in my childhood. I am happy to find this channel for me to refresh my knowledge. I'll follow you thank you for your commitment.

[@jjmusictuition9392]

Very cool video! I like the harmony and style of all the elements - from visuals to the excellent presentation in words and sounds. Exactly what you need to know, not too much and not too little, and in a thoughtful order and pace. Bravo!

[@Nikita-zo4gp]

I like your inputs and you explain it very well and demonstrate. As I am self-teaching beginner for 6 months now, at age 40 (because I don't have money for lessons but have a piano) it isn't easy to think about all of it. I may subscribe to your channel finally 😅 Greetings to Milo. My dog plays some bass clef sometimes. Great experimental-ist is she 🐕

[@maryfrey]

I love your channel! Your explanations are so clear. Thank you!

[@kookianmin9866]

The best explanation on using the pedal so far. Good tutorial.

[@thestandardoftruthischrist]

Hello, Jazer! Your piano instruction is amazing! I was wondering if you could make a video about the fingerings of Scales in single and multiple octaves???

[@jazerleepiano]

Let me list that down for future lessons 🤓

[@spongechameleon6940]

Isn't it just alternating crossing over after 3 or 4? e.g. Right hand up the piano: 123 - 1234 - 123 - 1234 etc...

[@jamesoliver2677]

@@spongechameleon6940 Depends on the scale but for the most part you are correct

[@thestandardoftruthischrist]

Thank you all for the responses! I will be looking out for Jazer's future video. In the meantime, I will try the 123-1234-123-1234 modality. 😃

[@beastasfiist]

@@JodaMedia13 do you mean the transition for example from 1-2-3 to 1-2-3-4 so 3-1 would be the the transition that doesn't sound smooth? If so, Josh Wright has a tutorial on KZbin about how to make that cross smoother, I believe you can find it by searching "smooth scales josh wright"

[@JamwithJamal]

A series of arpeggios from beginner to advanced would be nice

[@warrensha]

You are doing absolutely a great job in your piano tutorials.

[@heidivanooijen-blezer142]

Milo, what a sweet doggie. Thanks for introducing him/her to us. :-). Mine was always close to me/the piano when I was practicing. We enjoyed this special time together. When I was near the piano, she laid down on the rug and looked at me like "Come on, let's make some music". Now she's passed away and I play for her the pieces she loved most and "did together".

[@giovana1999ful]

"need practice, which is what I need too do" YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME!

[@shivanshsaraswati9825]

Can you please do some more finger exercises and chord exercise for absolute beginners so that they can learn the fingering. Love your tutorials❤

[@jazerleepiano]

Sure! Lemme schedule that for future posts

[@chagravoso]

This is the first day that I've watched your videos and I must say that I've learned alot from you. Thank you so much you're a great teacher.

[@Ty-jg2qw]

my first piano is in the mail right now so im binge watching all your videos beforehand. thank you for the knowledge

[@adambridges_ca]

Thank you for the great content, Jazer! However, I've noticed that your videos audio levels are too low. I regularly have to turn you up by a few dB. Something to bear in mind perhaps. Otherwise, great work. :)

[@akshobiya7501]

Great video for my third week in piano. I'm doing C major, and G major, and learning from a book with my private instructor. For example this song called Rain is kicking my butt. My teacher hasn't mentioned chords, chromatics, or octaves yet. I figure he will, but he does insist on metronome usage. Thank you so much for this mornings Piano motivational. Either way, I'll secretly practice everything you taught here today and when it comes up in class I'll look like a superhero \o/

[@alyssert1743]

I’ve only been playing piano for about 5 or 6 years, starting when i was in first grade. Currently I am intermediate level and learning from literature books. I remember when my hands were too small for octaves and I had to wait for a while until I could practice octaves and when my teacher taught me about the pedals. I used to think I would be using both feet and using all three of them but it turns out the one on the right is the one we use the most often, and the other ones, no so much. I also remember when I first learned about chromatic scales I just loved them, like, it’s so fun to play idk why, and I still love them now

[@christophermackey2570]

Hi Jazer! Thanks so very much for your super clear lessons, and for creating a channel that can take a total beginner to playing jazz gigs! For me you are tops!

[@Lennroe]

This was very helpful. I just learn in my spare time, not super seriously. I played other instruments before so I read notes easily andso I played mostly with sheet music and when I recorded myself the pace and rhyme were so horrible. So I tried few of these synthesia videos and they made a ton of difference in just the practicing of the techniques and coordination of both hands and especially the pace. I never realized that it is much easier to play with mistakes in the right pace and eliminate the mistakes as you practice than the other way around, learn to get every note right and then try to relearn the pace.

[@kaylamarierodriguez8734]

I really really want to learn to play piano, but I come to watch this channel for this guys calm and soothing voice, he talks at a speed thats not intimidating and is easy to understnd, kudos to you

[@TheAshMan01]

Great video! Totally unrelated but can you do a quick on on the books in your library behind you? I noticed a few that I've read already but curious about what you read. TIA!

[@jazerleepiano]

Too many, start with ''Mindset'' by Carol Dweck. 🤓

[@pianowithrobyn]

@@jazerleepiano Yes! Love Carol Dweck:)

[@gattaleeloo]

Hi Jazer, I really like your videos, I find that you really share several tips that are very useful for self-taught people who don't always have the means or even the time to take lessons with a teacher. I had a question that had been on my mind for a while. And I think this video falls pretty well on the subject, since you say that we don't always go deep enough in how to play a piece well. My question is: how many pieces we should learn at the same time. Is it better to learn only one at a time? Currently, I am trying to learn two pieces, but they are not easy one... I like challenge :) but maybe I should put one aside? And try to only complete one. I'm trying to follow your tips, but the things is that I play piano for pleasure, so sometimes I don't train enough with exercises. Maybe I should more. Anyway, I'm only a amateur pianist. Thanks again for everything!

[@jazerleepiano]

HI Nicole, as in my previous lessons (in my channel), I am an advocate of learning several pieces at a time as to build your music library and at the same time, stave off boredom from practising one piece constantly. Include slightly harder pieces and favourites in this list. 🤓

[@gattaleeloo]

@@jazerleepiano thank you for your answer. I must admit I did not have the chance to see all your videos but many of them. I also suggested to my daughter to listen to your videos to get the basics, because as we all know, children rarely listen to their parents. 😁

[@sylviah2937]

Piano practice is going well with Major & Minor Scales Need to take time and focus on the arpeggios. Thank you Jazer for modelling and helping us understand the techniques.

[@howtodoitdude1662]

Being self taught, I found chord inversions are also very helpful.

[@ivanez1im]

Well done mate, just the advice that I need after taking on the piano at age 37 :)

[@ivanez1im]

@Principle As a guitar player I have always respected piano masters + some of the best guitar players also play piano .. The piano opens the door also to the synthesizers and basicly the bread and butter of all popular music

[@oliveoil315]

@ Principle I was gifted a piano so I am learning at 74. I figure if I make it to 90 I might be able to play for friends 😂…Best wishes for your musical journey!

[@spiderorchid3854]

I started at 40, been a year. I guess it's never too late. However, I do feel like I am learning really slowly. 😊

[@ivanez1im]

@@spiderorchid3854 As long as yoy find it usefull it's worth it. For me It feels rewarding to reproduce any of my favourite music on synth/piano even though it takes a fair amount of practise

[@ivanez1im]

Good luck to you, with the help of fellas like this chanel's owner we have some help

[@arthouston7361]

I am just a low level beginner, but I would like to point out that the scale played at 7:43 is actually called the "Dorian" mode. It's a set of intervals using the white notes started on D. The white notes started on E is the "Phrygian" mode. The others are called Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian. Our major scale is the first mode, called "Ionian," and our minor scale is the "Aeolian" mode. So, if you have the major and minor scales worked out, you already have two of the seven modes down pat! The other five modes are very prevalent in motion picture scores and in some jazz pieces, because they are excellent for creating a mood that draws you into a musical passage. Just like major and minor scales, the modes can start on different notes, but the white key layout shows you the interval spacing that constructs the modes. Intervals are perhaps the most important idea in music. One more nugget: the "relative minor" of a major key uses the same notes, but starts the interval pattern in a different place. That's why A minor is the relative minor to the C major scale. It's just those white notes of the Aeolian mode....the same notes of the C scale, but started on A. Our brains are somehow wired to respond to these interval patterns with feelings and impressions, which is what makes music SO powerful.

[@jjmusictuition9392]

There are so many different ways to introduce and explain music theory and playing and there are so many nuggets, but not all of them needs to be in the same oven :D It was one of the the topics (from the series of 7 in a short period of time) about the major scales and the point was for the audience to remember and hopefully understand major scale from all 12 keys. Going into modes was absolutely not needed and I actually really like that it wasn't mentioned at all. As a piano teacher I think a lot about the impact of order that information is presented and importance of 'serving' the information in right portions, so it would be comfortably observed by students of various age and experience. I think the video perfectly done both and it is a helpful tool to plan technical practice, and while I am always for more info generally, I feel like modes would have interrupted the flow.

[@arthouston7361]

@@jjmusictuition9392 I agree to a point. Each video is a "stand alone" experience for many students. As a flight instructor, I am aware of the desire for motivated students to become aware of many aspects, even in passing, as they look for many sources of new knolwege. That's why I shared that info on modes, because many viewers didn't know they existed, and now they can have another piece of the puzzle in the back of the mind for future reference.

[@leahhamdaoui7755]

I have to brush up on pedal and chromatic scales! I'm self taught and through some helpful youtube videos am aware of the importance of the other 5 techniques you highlight and find them invaluable. Hey thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@rebanelson607]

So glad I saw this. For some unknown reason I have not been practicing arpeggios. That grievous oversight is being corrected immediately. Thanks!

[@RaymondBustamante]

A lot of my problems when it comes to scales is what finger to use on a particular note. I noticed that you used 1,2,3,1,2,3,4,5,4,3,2,1,3,2,1 for the C Major scale. Is there any technique to know what finger to use, or it all boils down to comfortability specially when transitioning scales in a chord progression ( I don't know if I made sense there ). Thanks.

[@christianbachoke5134]

One Octave: Right Hand: 12312345 Left Hand: 54321321 Two or more Octaves: RH: 123123412312345 LH: 543213214321321 Can Be Used For Major Diatonic Scales of This Notes: C,C#,D,D#,E,G,G#,A The F,F#,A#,B have particular patterns. Hope it'll help

[@blooper7169]

there's a sheet i found online that lists the fingering to all 12 major scales for both hands. i found it so long ago that I don't have the website, but i can send it to you if you're interested

[@1000scarves]

Hi Jazer and community! I took lessons as a child and played a little off and on as an adult but then stopped while raising my family. Now I am back to playing and learning but my hands hurt quite a bit. Besides just continuing to practice and get them used to it, would you have any natural pain relief suggestions to reduce the pain so I can practice longer? exercises, creams, gloves, etc? thanks in advance for any advice you can offer. :)

[@jazerleepiano]

I would first suggest stopping immediately when you feel pain. And a consult with a medical professional to identify the root cause of said pain (carpal tunnel, injury, etc.). They would know best what type of treatment is recommended or if you would need compression gloves, brace, etc. Do take care.

[@Tannie908]

You are a great teacher! I, grew up with music in the home and self taught. My mother had 14 years and played extremely well, so I think it’s in my dna and played since age 2. I have never seen a tutorial with pedal instruction, arpeggios and chromatic scales etc.. thank you! It’s funny to me in a way, because I knew them and use them and never knew what they were called. Your lessons are clear, very easily understood. I am very grateful thank you! Hope to see and learn from you.

[@calinpetrescu]

Thank you Jazer! I really like the way you explain everything!

[@Genevieve8002]

Very helpful video, thank you for sharing these tips, it looks like I’m going to be a beginner for a long time! ☺️🎹 Today is officially my 4th day of self learning ( 2 trial lessons with tutors set up for next week). My daily practice consists of hand exercises, then playing the C major scale: RH, LH then both together. Practicing playing and finger positions of both C major and F major chords, both RH, LH then together. By the time I complete those it’s about an hour or more. While doing other things I’ll watch KZbin videos and listen to the work of other pianists. Then later on, I’ll use one of the piano apps to have a light hearted practice play of a 5 note based song.

[@Geomon-_-]

Hi Jazer, can u plss make a quick vid on how to get rid of tension cause if someones tells me to play a piece i always get tention and i definitely make alot of mistakes even though i practised those pieces like 10000 times, so if u could plss make a quick vid on how to get rid of tention that'll be very appreciated.... Thanks, Love from India....

[@jazerleepiano]

Sure! Let me line that up.

[@bouamranArt]

As always your language is simple and exercises easy to practice with a lot of benefits to beginners. Thx a lot . Friend from France

[@TheLautnerLovers]

Thank you so much for this video!! Super helpful & will practise all of these 🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@tonarefaat2956]

0:34. Pls can u tell me the name of that piece?...and actually i'm practising piano since 4 years and hope to be like u as a perfect pianist who has a wonderful skills❤️❤️🥰

[@jazerleepiano]

Canon in D by Pachelbel

[@tonarefaat2956]

Thanks...I knew its name before a month and learnt it because of u🥰🥰

[@TrashResolution]

What is the song played in technique 2? cuz that sounds amazing

[@jazerleepiano]

Heart & Soul 🤓

[@TrashResolution]

@@jazerleepiano thank yiuuu

[@santiagopadilla5396]

What about technique 3?

[@jazerleepiano]

@@santiagopadilla5396 Beethoven Moonlight Sonata 3rd movement

[@santiagopadilla5396]

@@jazerleepiano thanks 🙏🏼

[@user-cv2vo5wn9m]

I find practicing chords and arpeggios so fun, even tho as a beginner i'm really impatient and want to immediately be able to learn how to play my favourite songs

[@BA-mf4gi]

This was so enlightening! Thanks❤

[@ademchyshyn]

How is the piece at 3:44 called?

[@ademchyshyn]

Replying to myself: Beethoven Moonlight Sonata 3rd Movement

[@Velnox]

I would say that my chromatic scales really are the thing that I need to improve the most. I also have a question Jazer : While playing black keys in octave, should I use my thumb and my 4th finger, or my thumb and my 5th? Because I see professional videos on KZbin while using their 4th finger for black keys octaves but it's less natural and easy for me to do so. Does is really matter? Thx in advance and srry for the mistakes btw

[@pianowithrobyn]

It depends! Sometimes 1-4 for octaves on black keys can be useful for creating a legato connection to an octave on a neighbouring white key (from C# to D, for example), but it's also important to listen to our bodies - if it's musically important, maybe it's worth it. If there's no musical advantage to gain, go for 1-5:)

[@Velnox]

Thank U!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I watched this 3 months ago, and I'm checking in to see what I've missed. Your videos are a great help. 3 months on, I practice all the scales every day, in the major and the relative (natural) minor. With a little glance at the major, I can play the minor relatively easily. It isn't engrained yet, but I'm getting there. I will add the other minor scales soon, but I don't want to add too many things at a time. What I love about your practice tips are that they sound musical. Merci beaucoup.

[@jazerleepiano]

You're welcome and keep up the good work!

[@jogeshkumarsharma2969]

This is one my favourites piano channel. Thank you Jazer for this helpful video.

[@guitarhero3394]

For those who would like an example for the Chromatic Scales, you can check out the song "Rusty Bucket Bay" from the N64 title "Banjo-Kazooie"

[@owenevilmakings5433]

The best technique imo is hand-lengthening surgery 💀

[@gracelee79]

I've recently come across your videos really appreciate what you're doing here. I recently (last year) started picking up piano for the first time in 20+ years. Prior to that I had only taken lessons as a child on and off for a few years. So I feel like a beginner in some regards, and these videos are very informative, well paced and easy to follow. Your videos are great for beginners who have just now started sitting at the piano and even those who need a refresher or a proper technique/ theory training. Keep up the good work!

[@ErnestoPNunez]

Muchas gracias profe Jazer 🙂👌 soy principiante y empecé este año a utilizar el metrónomo para practicar (nada fácil) y la diferencia es muy grande; uso muy poco el único pedal (sustain) que trae el piano digital Casio cdp-130 que tengo en casa, solo en el aprendizaje de la Gymnopedia 1 de Erik Satie. Tus recomendaciones son muy valiosas, muchas gracias por compartir tu sabiduría Maestro. Saludos a Milo 🙂. Thank you very much teacher Jazer 🙂👌 I'm a beginner and this year I started to use the metronome to practice (not easy) and the difference is very big; I use very little the only pedal (sustain) that comes with the Casio cdp-130 digital piano that I have at home, only when learning Erik Satie's Gymnopedie 1. Your recommendations are very valuable, thank you very much for sharing your wisdom Master. Greetings to Milo 🙂.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Third time watching this as a checklist. I decided 5 months ago to buy a piano after I watched one of his videos, so I owe him a lot. I am making progress, and the only thing I need to do more of is the Chromatic Scale. I can do it, but it isn't automatic. Merci beaucoup for these videos, Jazer.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I'm watching this for the nth time, and I learn something each time. I'm still a beginner, but have decided to really learn techniques. I can play every scale (except harmonic and melodic minors) and started with sevenths and ninths, and then I stopped and went back to learn basic fundamentl skills well. I was never musical, every choir teacher told me to move my lips and not make a sound. But after my retirement, you inspired me to buy a piano and start playing. Merci beaucoup.

[@LostJedi26]

Thank you so much for this video. You're really awesome on the piano, and I love all of what you shared, as well as the snippets of songs you played! :) I struggle so much with octaves because I have small hands with short fingers. I wish they were even a little longer! And right now I don't have a piano, only my keyboard, which doesn't have weighted keys. I can do the occasional octave, but nothing like what you were doing, at least, not in a song. IT's the one thing I really wish I could do. P.S. I love the idea of having something discreet on your wrist that helps you keep time! I'm going to look into what you linked in the description. I need metrinome practice, badly! :)

[@jay_chang]

I learnt Guzheng as my first instrument, a lot of techniques like octaves, chords, arpeggios are actually kind of tilted 90 degrees counterclockwise. The length of a 88 key piano/keyboard is actually close to the length of the Guqin, which reaching both ends simultaneously is something that is still humanly possible. The pedaling timing kind of coincide with the left hand control of the Guqin which keeping the strings pressed the timing is kind of similar to the pedaling timing you explained. The major scales is kind of a bonus from learning Guzheng that the number of black keys correspond to the number of bridges being shifted when changing scale on the guzheng. The hand form and impedance of individual fingers fundamental actually transfer over to Piano, arpeggios really eat into the ability for your fingers to play at intervals instead of together. The Hanon practice for transition of fingers in order to not run out of fingers is something I find very important to drill on practice. Playing chords and octaves for accompaniments on the left hand and the main melody on the right hand is something being done on the Guzheng so Piano actually free up the left hand for pressing any note that is not on the pentatonic scale. This is the piece that got me realising how the playing corresponds to the Piano kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIa4kKGEfpWfr80

[@R3DxNINJA]

That was GREAT beginner info! I feel much better being slightly above beginner but now I have a foundation to practice and improve. Really opened up my eyes! I'm excited!

[@dayewild9216]

I wish you are my piano teacher when I started! You are so knowledgeable and collected!

[@jw2473]

So technical, so much technique behind beautiful music. So much hard work behind it all yet commoners won’t know

[@mariorqmsilveira3270]

Jazer Lee is a wonderful piano teacher. I love his classes! Everything seems to be reachable!!

[@HKLee-dn1fh]

The MOST helpful and practical piano information ever!!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@geminiistu]

Thanks for this. I needed this one since I am studying by myself and don't know much about the fundamentals.

[@benjaminrenner7923]

Very well explained, Hope we get more explanation- and tipvideos like that, thanks!