Bennie And The Jets Piano Tutorial - How to Play It Like Elton John

[@philldwyer5221]

Wow! I have been playing piano for 55 years so I picked this up reasonably easy. This is in my opinion a perfect breakdown of the way Elton plays, thank you so much. You are by far the best teacher on KZbin. Please carry on your lessons. They are probably very helpful for all levels. 👍👍🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

So kind, thanks very much. I’m thrilled that it helped!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@rrrripbing]

I've found these tutorials to be exactly what I'm looking for. Not just the notes, but the rhythm and small fills that allow me to start with just the basic version then gradually introduce interesting elements into my playing. Currently my 'go to' channel for piano lessons. Thanks for all your hard work Pierre.

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I’m honored to be your go-to! Thanks for your support and kind words.

[@billhasty5197]

Yes, please teach the solo. Thanks.

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Coming soon...

[@cayoh9265]

I have not touched a piano in 45+ years. Trying to read music again, and learn one of my favorites. Your instruction is fantastic, thank you for making this video. I have watched many on this song, non compare! Really helpful the way you teach the cords and the visual presentation is amazing! feel confident I will get there with your help, THANK YOU!

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

My pleasure!!

[@billsmith3182]

You are clearly the best tutor on the internet. I love the overhead views. I can always freeze on whatever chords youre playing and so on. Its very appreciated...

[@thatkidfromtx]

Speaking as a casual pianist, just when you start to get comfortable with the verse, that chorus kicks in and you realize that you're in for a *lot* more practice. Great tutorial and breakdown, Pierre!

[@ChefRonnieBoy]

I love the piano solo to this song as well!

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

OK, coming soon!!

[@engine5]

wow, you're really good at teaching. this was so easy to understand

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@dustyrhodes1351]

Pierre, your channel is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Perfect pace, perfect screen layout, easy to follow, and covering multiple levels. Excellent rhythm lesson in this one. Thank you!

[@JCDMusic]

This channel can contribute a big help for those who are willing to learn song on piano.

[@musacman57]

Would love to learn the Solo

[@dino-1960]

This is how tutorials should be, excellent teacher, subscribed.

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@tkey2tone]

You have inspired me to really hunker down and do more with my piano skills. I have only played organ and at 64 I must focus on the piano so much more. Please do the solo video. Love your work. So very thankful for all you do.

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Thank you!!

[@aldopalacios3357]

You really got the spirit of this master piece. Great tutorial!

[@johnnypizzi5153]

Thanks!

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

🙏🏻Thank you!

[@thehousewhisperer6933]

Excellent tutorial Pierre! Showed me some of the nuances I was missing. I'd love a tutorial on the solo too!

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Thanks for watching! Seems that a lot of people want to learn the solo, so...coming soon!

[@jeffjohnson7381]

Just tuned into your channel and already can tell I’m going to like your style of teaching and especially all of Elton…Also do you have any tutorials on slow blues playing with left hand chord comps with right hand runs etc🎹….. Thanks Grant😊

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Thanks for watching! I have an "All Blues" tutorial, but haven't made one that goes in-depth in terms of comping an improvisation. There are so many videos that I want to make! Is that sort of what you're looking for?

[@UkuleleAversion]

Accurate lesson. One more move he does on the C chord before chorus is pivoting between a C 2nd inv. doubled at the octave and an Am7 (really C6). He also makes ample use of broken chords to keep the groove flowing.

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Great tip! No two performances are identical, but it always grooves like crazy.

[@indianjoneslife]

4:55 intro 5:22 verse 9:52 Chorus 10:37 Pattern

[@johnletitia]

Thank you, very good, yes, would like to learn the solo

[@briancota4544]

I have zero musical talent but enjoy music (who doesn't). I think it's fascinating how it works and I enjoyed your video. You're really talented. My daughter is learning piano. My hope is that even if she doesn't play forever she'll have a good basic understanding of music. Thank you.

[@ACSMusicSounds]

Amazing tutorial😊

[@skynebula11]

I am so happy to find this video

[@vishnusriram]

You're a life saver Pierre, thank you!! I'm having to learn this in D next week hahaha

[@danresciniti]

anyone else start singing the verse at 5:22 🙂 Great lesson Pierre! Thank you!

[@torhardie4216]

Hi Pierre great lesson. How about a lesson on Paul McCartneys My Valentine. Cheers

[@ColinOldfield-jw3ju]

this is an excellent breakdown

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Thanks!🙏🏻

[@Mr4thetruth]

Superb tutorial, thank you very much.

[@jeffjohnson7381]

Tuned into Elton’s Bennie and Jets again…love your teaching style and pace…would love to see more of Elton’s and some Billy Joel as well as Bruce Hornsby all of my favorites on 🎹🎶

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Thanks!

[@luvdupdesign]

Helllo thanks Pierre for the nice tutorial kudos for including the organ part..,impressive ! I am going nuts tryin*to find an accurate chord based piano sheet music that has the lyrics for this song. Something that includes his cool rhythms of the chorus like you showed us. Any suggestions ?

[@larrys225]

Nice tutorial Pierre!! I hope you make that solo video

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

I did :) There are links in the description and the video itself, or you can find it easily by searching my channel. Thanks for watching!

[@joesamm1190]

Please do the solo, thanks

[@kwilamowski]

I really like your content. You found a sweet spot with proficient, mediocre and rank amateur pianists/keyboard players. Your breakdown and teaching style is very good. As I type this your breakdown of Hello It's Me is playing and I love that you just don't focus on the notes but also pointed out the need/purpose of sustain. It's much easier to learn piano today than it was in 1976 😂 Please do a video on the solo in Benny. I have the sheet music but your instruction is as good or better than the sheet music.

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Thanks a lot! I did the Bennie solo a few months ago, it's linked in the video description as well as the actual video. Have fun!

[@howtodoitdude1662]

I like when he alternates the quarter notes with shorter hits on the live versions. Can you show what he’s doing?

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Probably exactly what you said, alternating between quarter notes and eighth-notes. Can you show me an example?

[@howtodoitdude1662]

@@pierrejpiscitelli kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6Kyn4yihZiSg6csi=WBibAGk_jiQfJD4p

[@Artiscrafty]

yes please make a piano solo vid that would be awesome. 🙏

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

I did it a few months ago, you'll find it on my channel page and I also linked it above in the description and video itself. Thanks for watching!!

[@stuartmorrison7165]

thanks so much ! i love your teaching style. How about, don’t let the sun go down, george michael version?

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Love that version!

[@briancota4544]

Awesome bud!

[@batolurio4047]

Yes please , we want to learn the piano solo

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

I did a tutorial a few months ago, it’s linked in the description and easy to find on my channel!

[@zebonautsmith1541]

Is there a rule as to what inversion to play in the right hand or is the rule; "do what your ear tells you"?

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Follow your ears, which we call using good “voice leading.” Don’t use inversions that jump around illogically or make your life harder!

[@EyalZeidman770]

I'd love you making small amazing chats like the one about Keith Jarrett ❤ thanks in advance ❤❤

[@A.L.88-7]

Hi, YES please to the solo for us, to complete this fantastically song. Thanks so fare. 😊

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

I did, it’s on my channel and linked here in the video as well as the description :)

[@avieraviation9764]

Hi I first heard Benny and the Jets in 1975 selling jeans in a mjaor UK store after leaving the Navy, ( after 9 nine years ) I was 24. ( yes joined when I was 15) They played it constantly. Now I am 74 years old and want to play it on a piano at St Pancras Station London. I am nearly deaf. Looking at a lot of youtube vids, yours is the most friendly and easiest to understand.Now.... what piano do you have there, because I need to buy one.?

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

I use a Yamaha CP73 and Yamaha CP40. They're excellent instruments.

[@catpocalypsenow8090]

Thanks, I'd learn it also if you just played it through without even stopping to explain it. Great stuff.

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

I'm incorporating more play-throughs of sections for those who learn fast, but I'd rather "over-teach" and have people skip around than confuse beginners. Thanks for watching!

[@tylerjochen9610]

Solo would be fire

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Bennie And The Jets | How to Play Elton John's Piano Solo kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4TJpXx8qdRqpMU

[@olmairraposo3203]

Great stuff, congrats, would please consider making a video of Virtual Insanity, thanks!

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Thanks, stay tuned!

[@roseclements8836]

Oh, my gosh I was just following along when a spider crawled onto the piano. I jumped up and tried to flick it off but it snuck in between a black key and a white key. I'm so freakin' out right now i have to wear some gloves and Pledge the hell out of it before I can put my fingers on it again. Oh, the horrors!!

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Maybe if you bang on all 88 keys you can crush it if it’s somewhere inside!!

[@bwalsh6992]

New sub ..

[@LesDeuxLoveOrchestra]

Sounds like a Farfisa on the organ part. Could be wrong.

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

I think you’re right 👍

[@tomkinnally9656]

Where's the solo??

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Here!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4TJpXx8qdRqpMU