The SECRET to Expression That Most Piano Players Skip

[@billycockrell2470]

I don't have perfect time by any stretch of my own imagination. But, mine is pretty good. When I'm struggling with something, counting out loud is the game changer. Counting internally gets a little mixed in with everything else in your head while playing. Time is the backbone, where chords are the flesh. If you ever plan to play with anyone, you must be able to keep time. Even if you're a singer only. If you can't count, you don't know when to come in. I put timing first. You can miss a note or a chord and it go unnoticed. Miss a beat and everyone notices. This is a good foundational lesson. I'm not a pianist, yet lol. This is for everyone.

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

Yes this is so so so good! Thank you for sharing. And yes, it’s absolutely for every musician, not just pianists!

[@PianoPaladin]

Great video! I think it would also be helpful to demonstrate counting specific pieces - especially with complex rhythms and varied note values... I can count to a metronome but when I go to count my pieces while playing thats where things get dicey - especially with varied rhythms - dotted notes, quarter not triplets. If the rhythm is the relatively even - like eighth notes - not an issue in counting but if it's a more complex rhythm that's where the counting goes out the window for me... Take the intro section to John Williams score Somewhere in my memory where you have eighth notes followed by 16th notes, and varied rhythms... I think it would be super helpful to see how to count various pieces - easy to advanced... again great video...

[@ALACGltd]

I fully agree that counting out loud with a metronome is key. Guitarist , upright bassist , piano accordionist here. It’s so perfect. ❤couldn’t agree more Thank you for your videos

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@mikesosa1146]

Thank you so much Ashlee!

[@catherine6653]

Good rhythm lesson. I will give it a try.

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

Thanks and I’m so glad!!!

[@brandyspianostudio]

This is great. My teacher always told me to count out loud and it works!

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

Right? Ikyk! Glad you liked it!

[@rlittlefield2691]

I have pretty good timing. I play on stage every week, but I do like and recommend this idea.

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

Nice!

[@Gill3D]

Such a simple technique yet I know from personal experience how effective it is.

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

I’m glad!

[@Fwf2199]

the lesson was cake walk for me/Thanks

[@kazuki535-j5j]

I find counting essential and often play a piece that would not be possible if I did not count❤

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@koolkatss4854]

The audio is fine.

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

Phew! Thanks for letting me knwo