Jon Batiste Teaches You How To Play Piano

If you always wanted to learn to play piano but were afraid to try, take heart! Jon Batiste can teach you in 9 easy steps.
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[@danielthrasher]

This is fantastic.

[@SuperGangstera]

Agreed. Short Piano lessons surely are a market gap :D

[@camtacher8858]

It ain’t familiar

[@owenqianwentao4112]

This is not original

[@guy.5389]

IT AINT FAMILIAH, ITS TOOOOO FANTASTIC

[@joebroadbeef332]

Yes, yes it is!!!

[@filteredcreativity9409]

this was the funniest prerecorded segment in my opinion

[@frostychickenprods]

One of their best so far

[@Eiffiel]

"If your piano has six strings, that's a guitar, my friend." I don't know why, but this made me crack up so hard I had to pause the video. (I may be sleep-deprived)

[@vijabhinav]

Me too... I am tired but that hilarious as well..

[@TheNinnyfee]

Sleep-deprivation laughing fits are the best! 😄

[@bassavino]

That and "if you know what that middle pedal does. . ." and traffic light graphic.

[@isabellewhite3505]

I laughed aloud too!!

[@pilote111]

same. and I'm sleep-deprived

[@GVNewsFlash]

"Dis one, flat." I dieded...

[@martinborgen]

The best - but prehaps for musicans?

[@bazzfromthebackground3696]

"Press F# to pay respects"

[@TheNefastor]

@@bazzfromthebackground3696 cross-over music / video game joke... you elitist you :-D

[@nickwalker8300]

I love this video, it reaffirms the time tested belief, in order to play piano, all you need is a firm understanding of basketball fundamentals

[@DBDRekthor]

That 'Elton John' over Billy Joel picture got me

[@SerGaToKaR]

+Male Geisha looks like Bill Bailey

[@MrEthan0329]

+Male Geisha I was at this taping and when the picture came up I literally couldn't breathe I was laughing so hard. I think that's partially the reason why the audience laughs a bit late. It was hilarious!

[@jokopdill9942]

Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else wants to discover learning how to play piano online try Jadonite Piano Player Buddy (just google it ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my brother in law got amazing success with it.

[@awadaawada6738]

Male Geisha same here man

[@camq-py7bs]

Male Geisha lmao

[@jakemarsing2615]

I'm glad they're starting to include a Jon into the show more. I think the Colbert writers weren't quite sure what to do with him coming from the old show, but he's a real asset. He's fun, energetic, and wickedly talented. Glad they're giving him a voice.

[@heatherallingham7120]

I totally love Jon's "piano comments"...they give so much flavour to the show

[@sjcohen4444]

Heather Allingham All he does is parrot whatever Colbert says. It's stupid.

[@mellowthebear]

@@sjcohen4444 For the most part I would agree with that, but I really enjoyed him in this segment

[@BopWalk]

Thanks Jon, I got a full ride to Julliard after watching this.

[@shahirkazi8766]

@Pretzel Boggins funny enough, Jon Batiste actually got both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Julliard.

[@rumblefish9]

After watching this I could play Liszt's La Campanella and I didn't need to Ling Ling 40 hours.

[@danielmendoza6184]

As a pianist, I can confirm this is how to play.

[@michealjohnsoniii6199]

The part where you leave your Piano clean Icould so relate to that. with my Synthesizer

[@yasmineabouali6537]

what is that third pedal for? I have it and it puzzles me everyday.

[@wolfsurvival2009]

@@yasmineabouali6537 On an upright piano, it either pulls down a bar with felt or brings the hammers closer to the keys. Either way, it's kind of like the soft pedal only a lot softer. On a grand piano, it takes the dampers off the string of each key you are currently depressing as you push the pedal down. So it's like the right pedal (sustain pedal) but only for your selection of notes. It can be fun to see the piano from the inside and study what happens when you press a key or pedal. By the way, I'm a pianist and piano teacher and I approve this video ;)

[@nicholaswhaling7233]

pianofiend I need to learn how to play the piano or violin or something. I grew up as a bit of a gamer so I kind of have a bit of a preference for game music, old and new, original and remixed. I just think it would be nice just to learn how to play something pleasant for people once in a while. Here are a couple of examples. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJDRmIKsi9R1rMk kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKXLZYp6hdSBqqc

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

@Daniel Mendoza : As a guitarist, I can confirm that is not a guitar.

[@stelliocantos4639]

Jon's smiling face is the best part (of a lot of things). It's infectious.

[@SamMasghati]

As a KZbin Piano Teacher I find this really helpful XD

[@84chevypickup]

fuck off

[@theolav12]

Super subtle self promotion dude :)

[@devONcyban]

Smooth. Damn smooth promotion

[@abod9573]

84chevypickup hahahahahah Jesus, thank you man i laughed so hard

[@ideasonek3374]

84chevypickup but he's actually a good piano youtuber

[@arinkulshi]

One day I hope to be as smooth as Jon Batiste.

[@aquamarine99911]

I had been struggling with the 3rd movement of Moonlight Sonata, but this has opened my eyes. After adjusting the bench, the recommended bpm now seems too slow. Thanks, Jon!

[@TheOldMan-75]

I have to admit that I wasn't expecting much from this clip but I was pleasantly surprised

[@dinospumoni663]

My favorite composition is Beethoven's 87th Symphony in This One-flat major.

[@TheReal7Bit]

Best Late Night Band currently, no doubt.

[@joeltherrien9438]

Better than The Roots??? That's very debatable.

[@mefilmmaking]

+Joel Therrien "Late Night Band"

[@TheReal7Bit]

+Joel Therrien Of course better than The Roots, ignoring the fact that they're annoying with the same sound snippets they throw in after every joke they're not nearly as talented as Jon Batiste's Jazz Band here. Listen to some of Stay Human's stuff, just exceptional

[@penrose.]

+Mr. Tulip listen to the roots... Just exceptional.

[@joeltherrien9438]

Mr. Tulip Lets just say they're both really good. But I don't honestly see how The Roots aren't better. You clearly havent listened to their actual music if you think they're "annoying".

[@IceColdProfessional]

I always love Jon's shoes.

[@jefferyduke6532]

The middle pedal is the Sostenuto. It lets you sustain some of the notes. Basically, some objections get sustained, while others are overruled. Especially when triangle offenses are committed in the basketball court.

[@BrendanBeckett]

I took piano lessons as a kid and never learned what the middle pedal was for

[@kwyman986]

I don't usually teach my students anything about the middle pedal. It's rarely used, not to mention it performs two entirely different functions depending on the type of piano. You aren't missing anything

[@Samperor]

+Kevin Wyman is it to make the piano volume bit lower.

[@lauriemoreland7985]

+Trump Aces Umm, no.

[@Samperor]

Laurie McIntosh oh. I remember pressing the middle made the volume bit lower. Maybe it was just my piano.

[@bobsmith-ov3kn]

+Brendan Beckett the middle pedal is usually a separate bass note sustain. Any notes held down (up to middle C) when you push the pedal down will stay sustained until you let go, but any notes played while the pedal is already down don't get sustained. It's really not that complicated, I don't know why it's like this joke

[@CharacterDesignForge]

Best Jon bit yet. So great to have you on the show, man :D

[@DioOmicida]

I love that he does bits with Batiste. Not everyone gives credit to everyone behind the show.

[@peppeddu]

Elton John looks a lot like Billy Joel

[@AgentXaos]

+Peppe Ddu Yeah it took me a split second I was like "wait...what?"

[@EliaGaitau]

that's the JOKE! lol

[@awadaawada6738]

Peppe Ddu ikr, people change drastically

[@owengordon6207]

The third pedal is the clutch. Very necessary for anyone wanting to take there piano playing to the next gear. Warning though, with great power comes great responsibility.

[@josemanuelcachorios9073]

Jon Batiste is one of the coolest guys I've seen.

[@bakon321]

he's so fucking good on the piano. and don't get me started on the rest of the band.

[@Nbarox3636]

Funniest thing i've seen on this channel haha, frickin amazing

[@louhaglind1613]

Now he’s gotten an Oscar and is up for a ton of Emmys! “Freedom” is amazing. Sweet personality with gobs of talent!!!!

[@TheNefastor]

Jon Batiste is one of the funniest piano-men out there. I just love his face :-D "man, that's all they gonna talk about" :-D

[@martinaee]

So.... what does the third pedal do?

[@christopher7042]

mute? stop a note from ringing i think.

[@gfabisevich]

+martinaee It sustains a note, but only one note/chord at a time. So, unlike the sustain pedal, which sustains all the notes present and future, the middle one will sustain just that one note/chord, while you play later notes without sustaining them

[@MrMelonMuffins]

+Glen F That's true only for grand pianos. Upright pianos are always, from left to right: hammers closer to the string for softer sound, strings muted for practice, strings released for sustain sound. Grand pianos are more complicated and include the one pedal you said.

[@gfabisevich]

David Shales Correct. I missed that

[@5HREDD3R]

That's the clutch.

[@kdub1242]

I arrived late, but I went through Jon's easy 9-step course, and have become a successful, world famous pianist. I play solo concerts and sell out Carnegie Hall all the time. And it was so easy. Thanks Jon!

[@jensman67]

Oh you're THAT K Dub? Thrilled to see you here - big fan of yours!

[@kdub1242]

@@jensman67 Good to see you again too. Despite the massive crowds, I still remember every fan. (I feel I owe that to them.)

[@JordanAthemusiclover]

One of the best and most hilarious segments I've seen yet! I really enjoyed the pedal lesson the best XD

[@brettheier7087]

This man just won an Oscar and he totally deserved it

[@sisepuede4397]

"Wooo... you're doin' it!" lmao

[@KaoruKat]

Floor melodica *pat pat* I don't know why but that killed me XD XD

[@isletoflangerhans8281]

My favorite note is H.

[@solokiwidestroyer]

Well my favorite is I. Oh wait, that was my narcissistic self talking.

[@JonatasMonte]

Auch, a nice group of notes.

[@datukaaa]

What about V ?

[@adammartinelli8274]

My favorite note is F♭.

[@grantmalone]

Wondering if you're aware that F♭is a genuine note - in D♭minor for example.

[@dawntreader2420]

That was incredible to watch. Jon Batiste's fingers really fly.

[@cutez0r]

Great 9 steps! Thanks to this video I can now play air piano at a professional level.

[@patchworkgirl2982]

Jon and Stephen have been having fun. Made me smile.

[@dundoderdumme3044]

One of the funniest videos on this channel :D Great stuff!

[@averytherealperson9106]

Best piano lesson I've ever had.

[@JaceCavacini]

As a piano player (and not a proper one by ANY means), that whole pedal bit was my favorite! :-D

[@CarlJLenson]

This show needs more Jon Batiste

[@steadyrest]

1:56 props to him for naming some legendary pianists, really caught me off guard haha

[@pamelajohnson5056]

Just found this after already being a Jon fan. Love it, absolutely adorable.

[@Thndrbolt54]

Was laughing the whole time when I watched this on TV. Waited for this video to be uploaded, watched it again, and laughed even more. Such an amazing segment :) Keep it up!

[@themichaelcom]

This is Gold.

[@P.J.Hon4]

Best tutorial ever, i learn alot John keep it up.

[@akshubhai2010]

Love the energy this guy and his band bring to the crew :)

[@johncarlos7810]

I love the energy with these gents

[@jazzsecrets]

I've been looking for that sacred recepie for decades. thankyou for sharing !

[@antieverything8476]

so nice that Jon stole the show at the grammys 2022! superb talent

[@alishehper1]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@user-wy2gl1xw8k]

Wow! Such a nice piano lesson! After watching this, now I can play Franz Liszt!

[@keyjonathan]

Best video they've put out so far. More Jon segments please

[@happi-bollox]

Where can I buy the DVD? This is, by far, the most informative, intuitively expressive instructional video I have ever seen! I have been playing the piano for more than 40 years and I have learned more in the last 5 minutes!

[@Mal0wens]

Brilliant!!!

[@elvinafernandes]

Amazing.

[@megan1785]

i am SO late to this video but what a treat it is!

[@marystephens765]

I love Jon!!!!

[@itsglyphe]

We need more of these!!

[@jamesbarns6617]

TheWholeTeamq

[@jamielunes1841]

True Brothers😍

[@claudiabertora5546]

OMG!!! Jon Batiste IS the living rythme 🎶🎵🎹

[@c.farmer2918]

I love his humor! And...this show!!!! Brilliant

[@AnthonyGreene15]

More of this please

[@monsieur3523]

Yes! Another one!

[@pruett89]

So good! Love this

[@abcddcba09]

One of the best improvisers I've ever seen!

[@yashiAR]

this is absolutely hilarious and then you get mesmerised just watching and listening to him play

[@ohmygodgod]

this man just won some grammies and he totally deserved it!

[@cliveroberts8760]

HE IS SOO AWESOME!!!!

[@kandygibson6778]

He has such a beautiful smile. So talented.

[@rdgist]

Awesome 👌

[@cheknfaks]

Great stuff and I'm learning pretty good so far made it all the way to the 22" hoagie on the first try.

[@raven50x]

MORE OF THIS!

[@MdW4177]

God bless this man…

[@lovsasu]

I love this man

[@sycois]

We need more music lessons from Mr. Batiste!!

[@dominikwozniak2837]

Sir Elton John looks... hmm... different? :D PS: Put Jon in more comedy, he's hilarious!

[@nelsonzhao6724]

Haha this is so funny. The middle pedal joke got me so hard. When I was a student I remember taking years to be bothered to ask my teacher what that pedal actually did!

[@s0matando]

Never thought it was so easy!

[@ts-eu6mp]

SO funny! And the presentation-Wow! What a guy :)!! Thank you, Jon. Terri

[@mikeklement7223]

That was awesome

[@soup_please]

Jon batiste is the best! Love him.

[@jeaniewillard1597]

Love Jon Batiste!

[@Samify75]

I really like Jon, give him more segments!

[@sh4p31y]

I love his Ray-like smile

[@IAmJopert]

More Jon!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ThatIdiotMatt]

these are ridiculously hilarious, i hope they keep making these.

[@Bentmatchstick]

laughed straight through. so damn good.

[@ashleywilliams2390]

Love him

[@j.m.waterfordasxiphanex3738]

Excellent :D

[@bordy217]

Laugh all you want, people. I followed his steps and will be playing Carnegie Hall this weekend!

[@dwood2001]

One of the best bits on the show so far. Hilarious.

[@01rai01]

More of Jon

[@tubingforever]

Man I lov Jon! So funny and great! Perfect for the role!

[@freddaniel5099]

Jon Batiste is awesome!

[@Lyw1234567890]

GOD I love this type of comedy so much.... John Batiste is so incredibly good and pure

[@happy543210]

i'm not fancy, so i call my piano "yamaha".

[@bliao14]

john batiste is a better basketball coach than mike d'antoni

[@factsabouturmum9250]

Well hell, my piano *does* have six strings! Wow, no wonder I'm having so much trouble! Thanks, Jon!

[@natashajohnson186]

What a lovely man