Simple Trick to Learn Church Music WAY Easier on Piano

[@rebekahdaniels4762]

I've played piano for 10 years, and I have been a organist/pianist for my church for the last two years. In order to play, I've spent a ton of time practicing and got pretty good at sight reading hymns. After watching this video, I tried it and immediately was able to play countless hymns better and faster. I wish I had known about this sooner!!! I have tried this on other sheet music that I have and the results have been remarkable!!

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[@johnmichaelfillie6941]

I am 77, a retiree Missionary priest, beginning to get a bit forgetful, so a month ago I began to take online music lessons but found it a bit challenging. Just thinking of giving up, I listened to this video which has extraordinarily revived my drooping spirit. Thank you so much. You have me as a committed student.

[@cpr58]

This how piano should be thought to adults. I had over a year of lesson that showed me nothing, I already knew music theory and how to read music All they could seem to teach was endless scales. at 61 my clock is winding down I don't have time to spend years to learn to play. I am not looking to be a pro at playing but to at lest be able to play real music this got me playing as soon as my finger hit the keys.

[@kedoniaedmondson3472]

😅You're moving too fast for me

[@lynitakin2742]

Zach, you are truly a Godsend!!! I have up to Grade 3 formal training and had to give up due to financial strain at the time. But after all these years, I am learning to play the piano again. Better late than never. I love the piano! As a young person, my mom's dear friend moved away and she gave to me this book of hymns and recently I have tried to work out what these notes or chords are, but without any method of how to go about it. Today I watched your video, and well, I can only say that God has seen the desire of my heart. I am ecstatic about what you teach here. Bless you in abundance. Please do not stop what you are doing. I am a senior citizen now but still willing and able to learn and determined to get where I need to be to become a worship music pianist, just to play for our little Bible Study Group. Praise The Lord ! Thank you soo ...ooo ooo much. GOD BLESS YOU YOUNG MAN !

[@mhonbenipattonbvui4999]

Same here Lynita,even me up to Grade 3.

[@eleigey]

I was taught to play the songs exactly how it’s written for this reason I gave up on piano. Then I found the wonderful world of lead sheets which got me back into it again. Now in same way with lead sheet style as your showing here makes me want to get my hymnal out and look at my favorite church hymns

[@Borretski]

The richness of the original harmonies, are infinitely better than the second attempt.

[@rosametilly6591]

When sung by voice in four part harmony, the original harmonies are far superior. However, the piano is meant to complement the voice, and an interesting sound is appropriate.

[@olgagarza8206]

In art there Is no wrong! One plays what one feels. The second style is the one I would play for my personal taste or for a solo. For a congregation I'd play a combination of the two styles. My Dad was an excellent musician so I hear every minimal changes in harmony. What I really want to learn from you is interesting rythms and hand coordination. I've played the piano for almost 60 years. An ancient and I still can't play some interesting new rythms. Thanks for being generous.

[@emilygomez6970]

Thank you for sharing this!! I get overwhelmed looking in the hymnal and discouraged that I'll never be able to play anything out of it. I've noticed at church that the pianist was not playing the music note for note and that confused me even more. But now I get it. Thank you!

[@gharman62]

I loved the B version. It reminded of the way my dad played. I want to play like that.

[@ameliamarzan5913]

Zach im a wannabe pianist at church and this made whole lot of sense to me now. I use to play by every single notes and sometimes ots overwhelming. But this lesson opened my mind to a whole new way of playing. Thank you so much for sharing and ill be following the lessons religiously.

[@deborahbarry8458]

Amelia Marzan - religiously 😉

[@davidwatson4050]

Hey Zack. I'm 67 and feel that this will help me to realise a life long dream of being able to play SOMETHING on the piano!! Cheers. Dave.

[@scarlettpimpernel3481]

I'm 63 and trying!!

[@WaterlooExpat]

Can you share with us any progress?

[@WaterlooExpat]

@@scarlettpimpernel3481 Me too.

[@davidwatson4050]

Nope... packed it in!!

[@kathybolin2976]

TY- I am 65 and we are losing our piano player at church this will definitely help me learn quickly- Thank you you so much!- Kathy B.

[@koinoniateam6197]

You made me cry I used to play Version A but I really dreamed of playing version B.I am really inspired with this video.God bless you more.

[@eliaskambale3625]

Honestly speaking, I loved the sound of A. I just wish that in future I will be able to play like you in A. For the tutorial, thanks so much. You've really opened my eyes to what improvisation really is for church hymns.

[@LeftyandFriends]

Of course. A removed the beautiful harmony, replaced in B with cheesy arpeggios.

[@lauraantonelli7858]

I have been playing for church for 30 years. I've often been asked for lessons and have No idea how to get someone started. This is an AWESOME tutorial and a couple pages to add to my binder for my own use! Nicely done!

[@lilmarko6776]

Honestly I ask everyone in church I see play to show me how to get started or how to play and I usually get a blind response everytime 😂but here I am with my own piano now slowly trying to learn myself but I can’t play play only copy what I hear or do like 3 seconds of something that sounds good

[@waswerebeen11644]

I have been playing piano for over 15 years, and when you said two versions I immediately knew that you were going to do an “as written” vs some rolling chord patterns. The beginner piano player definitely will be impressed by the second version, but I think it really depends on the song/hymn. Certain songs don’t require rolling chords and arpeggios to be interesting. Simple notes usually sound better in my opinion.

[@keyboardtricks985]

I do agree with you

[@paulc3960]

Do you mean his "block chords verson" & "money pattern"? I think first version is for solemn, formal hymns. Second version will be fine for slower, sentimental.

[@nononsense6875]

I have played all of my life ....classical performance piano...so I have spent time...time....time learning complex pieces. I never really learned the joy of great sight reading because I was so determined to play every single note. Thank you for cutting out the BS ....developing and teaching a functional piano program!

[@elise7444]

Version B is pleasant to the ear but should wait until after sight reading is taught. Maybe older persons should learn version B but every child should learn to read sheet music. The perfect musician masters both sight reading and ear playing. That is the road I am purposefully trodding.

[@gracepearlbowling5402]

I’ve been playing this way for years because it’s the only way I could figure out hymns. I only had lessons for a short while and I’m mostly self taught.

[@rev.sanjaydan7598]

Dear Zach, Greetings to you in the precious name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ...! I am so thankful for your system. It's very easy to learn and so cool to play and listen to....j🙏 I definitely want to follow you and learn more for the glory of God. May the Lord continue to bless you and your music... Regards...! Rev. Sanjay Dan India

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[@Andrea-xw4xe]

I love the way you teach! Unlike most of the other videos that i've watched, you actually show visually what you are referring. You take time to display charts and circle the notes to reference what you are talking about. There are just too many videos where they just pound on the keyboard and talk about how it sounds correct without actually showing how.

[@Metal-Detecting-NC]

I am an absolute beginner, and was given an old piano by a church. You just ultra-simplified the learning process for me, THANK YOU

[@0708scott]

Excellent video! I've been playing piano for over 20 years, and I wish playing from the hymnal was explained to me like this way back then. Hymns are important!!!

[@Nailgunskater]

I am a pianist. I like B and will copy that pattern in some of improv stuff. And I would use A for group singing. Post more great ideas like this! Never have enough. Thanks.

[@ianrichards5742]

2 sound better but look hard I love 2example

[@oavalle4516]

Very likely a life-changing video for me! I now feel WAY more confident about my ability to possibly pull off the task of being a church pianist at my local church. Keep up the great job Zach!

[@ezzeeaush7480]

Can you please make more video tutorials on church hymns like what you did as examples in this video? It really motivates me again no to give up on learning piano =)

[@levireidhaar7557]

i would appreciate it to🙏

[@scottsword6579]

B sounds best! But harder

[@Beencouraged777]

Same here.

[@ronniefarr3614]

Amazing. After playing guitar and now learning beginning to learn piano, I knew there was a key like this. You have made it very simple and straight forward. Now all I have to do is get my fingers to respond to my brain. Thanks

[@Jenny_bell_key]

Got it!! My hymnal has every single chord letter above the music and it’s super busy and confusing. I totally get this and am stoked!! This is by far the most comprehensive hymn tutorial I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much.

[@becomeapianosuperhuman6765]

No problem Jenn! When I first started out I'd play every. single. chord. And it was so much movement and complication and actually sounded better when you simplify it!

[@alexrivera.churchpianist]

@@becomeapianosuperhuman6765 Can i ask you a request? it's doesn't matter if i pay for that. I'm interested. Can you make other tutorial or seccion focusing on hymns? I like this one. But next time showing us how to fill more the Hymns? Like Basic arpeggio (like this) medium, advance etc... Im learning to play piano hyms for my church but sometimes i have a hard time understanting some hymns sheet.

[@courtsfrancis8660]

Hi Jen, where did you get your hymnal from / what’s it called ? X

[@tsgtalford6813]

Finally Zack, I am learning to play music. I am so excited to learn the best “money patterns” for this music. I’m a 72 year old retired military guy. I just love the piano and your style of teaching. Brovo

[@jeyacarmichael4420]

Thank-you so much for your teaching. I started last week and I get it. All I need is practice. I have a music background but have not played in over 55 years. We're empty nesters and retired now, so I have time to learn how to play the paian like you do. It is in my bucket list, so thank-you so very much!

[@heyheyhey40]

Version A hits every single chord in the chord progression. Version B skips some chords. But in version B I feel more emotion because the pianist has made it personal and is playing from their heart.

[@KalebMicklatcher]

B is skipping chords that add the tension this song is known for, I like both but A the most.

[@aerona85n8]

As an alto choir singer, I appreciate version A better as it has the 4 part harmonies. Remember hymnals were written to support singers, not as piano solos :-). B does sound more complicated but isn’t as deep.

[@serouniankeir8379]

Excellent teaching. I'm 73, and I'm going to play the piano. Hallelujah!!!

[@rachelplett7233]

I've been wanting to hear this my whole life. My one goal is to play church music but it seems like no one could ever tell me how it's done other than play all 4 notes at a time. Thanks!!

[@cyndistory8080]

A sounds better

[@debramorgan3536]

I like the second version best. The first one sounds too busy to me. I've been tinkering with hymns for a while but just with the block chords. I will have a go at the broken chords now. It's great how you explained how to find the chords too, as I've been pestering the organist to find them for me. Now I can leave the poor man in peace 🤗

[@wesward5660]

ZACH, this is awesome, wow, I have been playing hymns for years and learning them just as they are written and really struggling, this makes it so much easier and has opened up so many new songs that I can play and enjoy, thank you so much!!!

[@martycline1964]

Thank you very much for the lessons. You have simplified piano playing. I started learning when we were in quarantine in 2020. Your lessons are much easier. Thanks again.

[@signetulupan]

Been waiting for that secret sauce left pattern for FORTY YEARS!!! Been playing these block chords and the melody note since I was a teenager, knowing the KEYS....Im EXCITED!!! Maybe I can learn the right left-hand pattern BEFORE the Lord returns!! Haha, even tho, its NOT funny! Didnt know u could look at the BASS note to find the chord, w/o sounding it out, you are giving me SOOO much hope...in heaven I can play, Lord wills! Thank you, brother!!!!

[@oldfart269]

Looking at the bass note works for most chords, but any chord can have three ways of writing. You really have to look at the chord as a whole. There are a couple of chords in this video that really need to be changed.

[@ianfrancoabug4357]

Got it Zach...Thanks for the video. I'm a Church Organist as well and I do this kind of improvisation during my preludes and interludes not realizing what chords I am actually playing. Now I have a guide to follow to keep myself in proper coordination.

[@GeorgeAlexa]

Zach, like many here, I have watched several of your videos. But it wasn’t enough and I decided to purchase your teaching method and I just love it. I haven’t enjoyed practice drills, etc., but I do now because of the way you fashioned it. Years ago my mother-in-law was the practice pianist for an opera company and we would have discussions on sheet music. Because I wanted to learn jazz, she still insisted that I play just the notes on the page! I think jazz players would laugh at that, don’t you think? I love Church songs and for the most part I can’t play them well. What you give here helps. I’m not paid for this, but if you have the extra money, you would do yourself a service by purchasing the program he sells. I believe he has a 30 day guarantee. I’m only sorry I didn’t do this a few years ago as my time is short (June 5, 2021 I’m 77 years old). Amen.

[@JL-wu3fv]

Version B sounds better and sounds more complicated. By the way, your videos help me so much! They actually have me playing, and I could play NOTHING before.❤🎶🎶❤

[@Mazcha23]

Version B is the pianist's version,easier ,as long as youre familiar with the song☺️ , but version A sounds cooler.😁🤭😏- gives churchy feeling😏🤭😁

[@lindatimmons7162]

So happy I found you. Keyboard coming down from attic tonite. Years since I’ve played. Thank you Zac

[@euneta]

You are awesome Zach, anyone can follow your teaching, is like you are holding our hands and lead us on. Thank you. Vicky

[@becomeapianosuperhuman6765]

Thank you! Glad you found the video helpful! 🎹

[@CherrylMaree]

You have such a sensible,logical way of explaining things.

[@Marie-vb9tv]

Nice technique. If you have access to the guitar version, all the work is done--chords are printed right over the staff.and there is a single-note melody line. Also, the whole song usually fits on one page, because there is no bass staff. The only hiccup would be that the guitar version might be in a different key. But if the choir can sing in B-flat, they can sing in C.

[@akhankachui4555]

I need more like this type of lesson(church music).

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[@Jesusbride515]

Akhan Kachui same :-) Jesus loves you

[@patricialee805]

Thank you so much! I have always wondered how to figure out the chords on sheet music. You have made it so clear and simple, Zach! I have also learnt so much about chord patterns and rhythms from your video. Your videos have really given me the added motivation to keep practicising!

[@zacharyabas226]

I Love the Version A cause sounds clear...

[@lindamcdermott2205]

Version A has the majestic block chord effect like the sarabands of classical music. Version B where you have broken the chords into arpeggios has the sweeter more tinkling effect of waterfalls. Hence they are both fine and left up to the artistic vision of the player. Or a particular occasion...by the way you could add one or two trills or mordant for effect. Nice job and keep up the good work!

[@zeusincoming282]

Mood can affect which sounds better. I like them both, but there are times I dont feel arpeggios, and there are times where the block method is not appealing to me. Many times it depends on the mood. I notice that most traditional versions of a song use the block method whereas contemporary versions of the same song may use Arpeggios. By the way, I call basic hymn reading where you use solid chord the "block method",

[@alf4378]

The video was very helpful. I have a hymnal that has the music sheet and I realized that it was hard to play so many chords with both hands so quickly. So, I was trying to figure out what to eliminate. It sounded great when you played only the top notes with the right hand (I will try that). And for the left hand I will make chords from the bottom notes. You were very helpful. Thanks

[@gumhkawngla3612]

I know of what you are mentioning as I had played them 40 years ago with guitars on right chords but now now I am in intermediate level in piano, so I would like to know to play exactly notes in the hymns with right fingering position, then I would put some jazz blushes In it. Huge appreciations to your coaching any way.

[@indu8449]

I never seen this much explanation in KZbin. I really thank you sir🙏God bless you. Plz download more videos for bigginers like us. God bless you

[@20thcenturytunes]

Nice general introduction, I've been using this for awhile when I play piano for some church gigs but after awhile I'd recommend learning the as written song so you can improv more later

[@HuongNguyen-rj6gs]

You’re doing great!! I learned a lot from you. Teachers like you are not easy to find. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talents with us!!!

[@briggshome7012]

I'm a rhythm guitarist and this is something I've been trying to tell my music director for YEARS! Just let me play the primary chords, and don't expect me to play a different chord on every beat!! To the expert musician, every single note on the page has equal importance. To the guitarist, it's REALLY hard to change chords that quickly and sound decent. For most hymns, the approach has been to omit the guitar. I sent this video to my director.

[@paulc3960]

Thank you Zach for your videos and particulary this video you have patiently analyse the sheet to get the chords. I have been playing classical/folk guitar over 50 years, I understand guitar chords usually using the first chord in every bar. What I know is, the notes written on music sheet is for SATB singers (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass), if the pianist plays exact notes according to the sheet, the piano sounds no different to the choir sings. Moreover, it is too easy to make mistakes when our LH fingers move all the time.

[@theralhaljordan7337]

I definitely like the old school church hymn. harder to learn but I think it's worth it, 4 part harmony is awesome

[@KCKGarageDoor]

Bo the new school sounds better

[@donnafuller9527]

FINALLY!!! 😢😢😭😭😭 Somebody is talking my language!! Thank you soooooooomuch!! 🥰 Me too, Rachel!!

[@authorworld]

Version A is harder because it requires being able to read what's written. Open chords of version B are easy but not practical for church since the congregation sings along and all parts have to be represented.

[@anthonythompson4639]

Love your videos and method. I've played bass and guitar in bands for years and just never took time to work on keys. Your method is spot on to cut to the chase to play music. Great job, I'm a fan.

[@richkarleentaylor1951]

Love it! Easy to figure out. You are an A+ teacher. Love your enthusiasm.

[@becomeapianosuperhuman6765]

So glad you liked it :-D

[@BernieM19051]

Dear Zach: This is GREAT!! For over a year, I've been trying to learn from my Baptist hymnal, but what are all those notes? I finally figured out: the sheet music is for the singers, not the pianist. Your left hand patterns make so much sense! Ok, I get that the version 2 is easier, and I like the chord arpeggios, but I also like version 1. I will learn your version 2 first, then go back and tackle version 1. I strongly recommend that anyone learn version 2 first; there is a lot of music theory in that lesson! And, you can play it in church. Then go back several weeks later and learn version 1. What do you think? Bernie.

[@deborahbarry8458]

BernieM19051 great idea. I read music but struggle to play from a Fake Book.

[@jeniverre]

wow i remember my old paino teacher (a family friend at church) her way is exactly just like this. she never bothered to explain it to me tho.. she was never really good at teaching but she is a very skillful pianist. now I get it lol i miss her!

[@SteveAndrade623]

This was actually an amazing surprise. With all the cheat sheets this was a wiz to go through. I have been working with a course that uses lead sheets (chords already there and just the single note melody line of course). While it's easy having it laid out from the start what it doesn't do is tell you how to figure out the chords if you find a piece of music that isn't a lead sheet. Your video just explained how to figure out the chord (using the bottom note on the bass clef) in just A FEW SECONDS! After months with the other course I have been trying if the sheet music for a song I wanted to play wasn't in lead sheet form I would just have to skip the piece of music I wanted to learn because it seemed to complicated or impossible because the chords weren't put in front of me. After seeing this video I went back to a piece of music and using your method, was able to finally play it because (again, using your method) was able to figure our the chords for the entire song in MINUTES. What an AMAZING gift. Thank you with all my heart, and I mean that sincerely.

[@maduroholdings]

As a long time hymn book musician I have to say approve however there are times when the original as written hymn reigns supreme such as Great is thy Faithulness. And Holy Holy Holy. I think this is pretty cool. Though

[@changziyi]

Thank you for the tips, it's an honor to play for the God.

[@claudiaagudelo9674]

You are so clear at teaching, i have coordination problems but if love playing at church il love piano...you gave me good tricks...

[@rexquinimon7984]

Good day Zack, your great this teaching helps me a lot as an amature player i appreciated how you demonstrate exactly and your technic of teaching makes us easy to understand as will as to play like a pro thank you so much happy to have you and follow your other programs more power to you, I am Rex of the Philippines. GOD bless US.

[@benjaminhatfield2820]

“Church hymns are slow moving.” Umm have you ever seen a red back church hymnal? In the south we sing like we are going to a fire. Depends on the hymn I guess

[@zeusincoming282]

Well, I was going to say, You have Traditional hymns and you have contemporary hymns, but either or can be slow or upbeat. Many hymns done with a 3/4 or 6/8 timing will be upbeat most times.Think "Deep in the heart of the Shephard" .

[@oldblackstock2499]

I have my own notebook type Red Back Hymnal. Which I've had and used many times over 40 years. You probably know the actual name is "Church Hymnal" produced by the Church of God by their printing house "Pathway Press". And affectionately called the Red Back. Certainly, some hymns are slow and sacred while others are upbeat hand clapping toe tapping songs. You're right, in the South we sing them fast! Lol.

[@mdrobnson3912]

Truth!!!

[@faithfull5537]

Version 2 sounds great. Thanks

[@gracepearlbowling5402]

Our church in Philadelphia sings like we’re southern. Slides, twangs and hyper speed! I love it. But wonderful grace of Jesus is a true finger workout when we sing lol. Same with Victory in Jesus.

[@matthewgrisnich1769]

By itself, version two sounds better, but you have to be careful how 'flashy' or whatever you play it, because then it detracts from the meaning of the words, and then its 'just a piece of music'. Other than that, I enjoyed the tips; it helped me a lot for my practice.

[@becomeapianosuperhuman6765]

Yea at the end fo the day it comes to preference. Most people like version 2 better, but if you're more of a purist for the lyrics you might like A better.

[@becomeapianosuperhuman6765]

@c fedyszyn I think it depends on the church. There might be some churches that are more old-school and like the very meditative music, but from my experience MOST churches by far like when the music is a bit flashier, and have some spice to them. But to each their own!

[@MommeeMadre1]

Now THIS is the Money video! I'm a Pastor/ Missionary wife and people just assume i can play the 🎹. Bless you bless you bless you!

[@javasoccernut]

Zach. I have had a a yamaha keyboard for so many years and I've only been able to play it with one finger at best. I cannot wait to try this out. I literally have tears in my eyes thinking about I can actually play hymns on my piano.

[@liannfang3111]

I got it. It's sooooo easy. Thanks a billion. Now I can learn to play Hyms!!

[@becomeapianosuperhuman6765]

Awesome!! Glad it helped :)

[@Rebeshka45]

They both sounded Awesome. But I think the 2nd version seemed more complicated. I'd love to learn both versions.

[@neviaelizabethmarinchanthe9042]

ZACK YOUR FAN HERE IN BELIZE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SECRETS THAT NOONE REALLY SHOW YOU WITH PATIENT AND PASSION FOR MUSIC. LOVE YOU DUDES

[@angelabacon638]

I love your videos! Best piano teacher ever! Thank you for what you do!

[@mebanntalang9870]

ive search tons and tons of video on youtube but i found yours effective and cool

[@signetulupan]

We find so many de-structional videos instead of IN-structional videos, u mean!??

[@mebanntalang9870]

@@signetulupan are you playing piano too ?

[@cassandrathompson7866]

Yes, yes, yes!!! More of this please!

[@becomeapianosuperhuman6765]

Will do! Got videos scheduled for the next few weeks :)

[@vsalvinia3060]

Absolutely 2nd version sounds more beautiful. You are great Zach . Thanks.

[@maureena1701]

This lesson is exactly what I have been looking for. Thank you, Zach!

[@becomeapianosuperhuman6765]

Awesome Maureen. Glad you liked the video! 🎹

[@AaaBbb-rs9jz]

Hey Zach. Brilliant. I search endlessly for simplified ways to play piano. This is one of the best. I dont want to practice every day but need a simplified system just like this where i can just take the melody and easily see matching chords. Obviously the 2nd version is massively better. I think the only people that may prefer the first are traditionalists who want to hear it the way they always hear it. One request of if may. The vid got to the point where arpegio patterns were used then seemed to stop far too abruptly. Any chance you could do a follow on video showing more detail on matching arpegios to songs and how different the songs can be made to sound, or how similar to and recognising the original pattern (mainly for pop songs i suppose like Imagine etc). I see the patterns available in your other video but how to select the best fit, and more detail of using them in your example songs would go a long way towards rounding off this truly excellent video. Schaun

[@becomeapianosuperhuman6765]

Hey Schaun! Glad you liked the video, and thanks for the feedback. Make sure you go to the bonuses page for the money patterns! That'll give you a bit of a better idea how to implement them :)

[@AaaBbb-rs9jz]

@@becomeapianosuperhuman6765 Thanks for the reply Shaun, but I already went there (money patterns) and studied it intensely. That was also excellent BTW. I dont consider myself a 65YO slow learner (which I very likely am to an extent), but that didnt seem to cut it. I feel that for it to sink in it needs a bit more immersion exposure - more detail in application examples and direction guidance in next steps - or wait till I am a bit more experienced. I feel a but rudderless now in how to progress and capitalise on it. Im not a beginner, at all but do lack play experience. I easily understood all the theory aspects). Maybe its only me, in which case OK. but I wonder if maybe significant amounts of others are in the same boat. Nevertheless, brilliant as far as it went. Thanks again.

[@AaaBbb-rs9jz]

@@becomeapianosuperhuman6765 Already did that, thoroughly - Excellent too BTW. It was a while ago, maybe I will have another look. I dont consider myself a 65YO slow learner, but maybe there is some truth in that (LOL). I had no probs at all with theory aspects and totally understood everything, though I do lack actual hands on playing experience. It seems that in order to fully get a take-away handle on it, I needed more detail in application examples and how to progress afterwards. Maybe just me, so ok. But maybe some others in my category too. Anyway, truly excellent as far as it went, and you cant cover everything in one video, so definitely no complaints. Top notch content. Very well done Zach! No need to reply I just wanted to give you, and clarify, the feedback. Thanks.

[@MrSF247]

Easiest system for knowing the key signature I know (with it, you only need to memorize that C has zero sharps and F has one flat (Bb).: For sharps: The key signature is a half step above the farthest right sharp note indicated. For flats: The key signature is the second to last flat note to the right indicated. Example for sharps: Key of G - 1 sharp. (Half-step above F# is G). Key of E - 4 sharps. (Last sharp indicated is D#. Half-step above D# is E). Examples for flats: Key of Bb - 2 flats (2nd to last flat to the right is Bb). Key of Db - 5 flats (2nd to last flat to the right is Db). Another way to look at it is the key is a 4th below the note of the last flat. Try it. Super easy. So, just need to memorize that C has no sharp and F has 1 flat (Bb).

[@angelique5710]

Thank you! I'm very slow at playing piano. Need to really see the keys to understand. I like that u show the keyboard and explain very slow. I'm able to understand you. I'm ready to continue playing piano. I almost gave up trying to play gospel music. Thanks

[@becomeapianosuperhuman6765]

Glad you found it helpful, Angelique! Keep it up! Don't give up! 🎹

[@bradleydonmorris]

Wow. Piano finally clicked for me. Thank you so much. Learned more in this 20+ minute video than I have in years of off and on lessons.

[@fannykalensang]

Version A is better (and must, I think) when we play it on organ, not on piano.... and we must use version A when we are accompaning a choir.... but when we are accompaning a one-voiced choir, so it doesn't matter to use the version B..... So, using these version depends on the choir we accompanied..... That's all what I'm thinking of.....

[@jvallieres1979]

That's great. Got it. Wish we had KZbin when I was younger. Would have saved a lot of practicing.

[@CreatedbySusanMontgomery]

This is such a great system! I can't wait to try it tonight. I recently started playing hymns for more sight-reading practice but have found many of them to be very difficult with so many chords and sharps and flats.

[@AduragbemiOlamilekan-y5y]

Even till today you are the best

[@DennisStonenightsky]

"B" - That was awesome, You have a new subscriber.

[@rossgidla]

I think i have a faster way to know the scale, without the cheat sheet. flats you just the count fabulous bead. fbead. 1 flat is (f only f is f major,) the rest are flat majors, )2 flats is bflat, 3 flats is e flat, 3 flats are eflat major, 4 flats are a flat major, 5 flats are d flat major. so for example this song had two flats, and we are counting from f,b so it is in b flat major. sharps you reverse it, gdaeb. one sharp is g major, two sharps is d major, three sharps is a major and so on.4 sharps is e major and 5 sharps is b major.

[@earnesttucker6886]

WOW! ... Never thought of that! K. I. S. S. = Keeping It So Simple

[@rachelfielding1317]

Your version is cool and nice for beginners, I like that. The reason I'm learning hymns is actually solely for the purpose of learning to change 4 notes simultaneously. I am an advanced student and I believe this skill will help me reach new heights. Always work on what you're worst at, and you'll be making solid progress. But my goals are very high, so I do like you helping out people who just want to play something that sounds nice without working forever at it. Nice video. :)

[@najujan]

Excellent instructions. I already play the piano. But I like the way you explained the chord theory. And the other details too (patterns). Thanks a bunch! I am sharing this with my sons and friends.

[@leahquispe4569]

Yes Please I Love Christmas Songs!!!!!! F--- the Scales... Somebody had to say it.... I don't want to do scales I just want bang on the piano all day.....

[@2Jo]

Version B sounds better but seems a little more difficult

[@tranzphaziktorpedo]

Zach, learned a lot - started my music in church (my UNCLE Is the Choir Director) and I've always wanted to learn piano! This method looks awesome! 😁 Gonna watch, learn and apply. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talents, bro! Be safe! Live Long and Prosper! 🖖😎

[@nabamlebi5497]

Sir you have A amazing teaching skill love North East Arunachal Pradesh..

[@hopelessviolin4690]

I’m gonna go on a whim and say that version a and be are almost the same difficulty except b is the same chords arpeggiated

[@user-nf9jz7ex8b]

Totally different, not scientific, version B is more “popularist”

[@MsDenver2]

Hi I will need to practice it for a while as I’m a slow learner and only a beginner on piano. Thankyou for helping as I want to praise God as a believer.

[@tmkprojects4153]

Hi Zach, You are a genius!, the best piano teacher ever seen on KZbin. I like your detailed baby-steps teaching style. You are an optimist too and full of excitement and you are not a bad singer as you claim lol. I have come to love the song Cruise of Florida-Georgia Line, just because you sang and played it, sir. Thanks so much because You care about the pace and learning tempo of your learners and students. You also teach with real life applications on screen and make it better understandable to a dummy. Also thanks for the positive attitude to make us aware that we can do it. Best KZbin Piano Channel ever, teaching us one video at a time, but making us learn hundreds of songs at the same time. Thanks so much for the memory pegs and onscreen assistance. Keep it up Maestro!!!. Ps: I would like to learn how I can create the Chords Progressions into a Cheat Sheet for the songs in the SDA Church Hymnal. I saw you creating the Chords for How Great Thou Art but I could not follow that one in full but I am still learning