My Greatest 🎹 Tip For Beginners! 🔥

This is probably the best tip I can offer my beginner students! Here it is... Learn it first and understand it later!
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[@DeyquanBowens]

Check out my helpful tips for beginners playlist! kzbin.info/aero/PLKJRmx3gWM3rtQd-nkOHY6d7B188FDVlt

[@hocongdanh0]

well this is why i played the up is down so good but i cant play it anymore just few days later

[@irwinwilson990]

Thanks

[@tracyhill6166]

I am SO EXCITED to have found you! Just like you, I was impatient and learned Beethoven's Fur Elise without knowing any music theory. I had to dissect it one note at a time and it took me months. I would like to learn the why behind it instead of learning each thing individually. You're teaching people to fish vs feeding them (with their piano), and I appreciate that.❤

[@Thefabulous1257]

Okay. I'm 41 and starting today and now I feel so encouraged!!!!!

[@malcolmplaneandtrains]

This ate!!

[@Lordofbeings]

Finally, somebody actually telling beginners to actually learn music theory instead on selling them some dead midi pack. Well done bro, keep grinding 🔥🙏

[@coltonshanley1921]

Midi packs are dope but only if you either already understand them and just looking for better workflow, or use them to study and learn the theory.

[@jadenakal5176]

@@coltonshanley1921 way too expensive, especially that midi chord library one (forgot what it's called) such bs just a compilation of existing chords Edit: Unison that's the one

[@DeyquanBowens]

😂

[@powerowl2120]

@@jadenakal5176 theres a free open source pack I forget what it's called but it's way bigger than unison's. I learned about it on a tantacrul video he's another great source for learning theory

[@jumbroni6014]

Theory will come to you. Not everyone learns the same. If you keep playing, you have no choice to understand theory.

[@siletamus2016]

"Theory just makes sense of what you are doing but it's always the music first..."

[@DeyquanBowens]

🙏🏾

[@NezzySetApart]

I read that as he was saying it

[@insideoutbeats3999]

Yeah that was something that hit me.

[@yodasgaming4058]

@@NezzySetApartsame here 😭

[@Luigilr]

If i did theory first I would think I didn't even like the instrument but I do think it's indispensable for evolution in playing

[@josephlandman1402]

I've been a pianist for 13 years, a composer for four years, and this is one of the best tips I've ever heard

[@DeyquanBowens]

Wow thanks! ✊🏾

[@marznamx]

The internet is a blessing bro

[@clamchowder5635]

@@marznamx sometimes it is, like this. Other times... not so much lol

[@kevinjeffreys967]

​@@clamchowder5635 honestly bro

[@wilkyrangslang1714]

Hahaha😢😮😅😅😊

[@senpaisatan3441]

Absolutely a king for saying “always the music first” instead of putting his tag for the music course he’s selling. What a homie 💯

[@BeatsByGemsmiff]

😂😂…fuckin tiring wit content creators always tryna sell us something…i respect it tho tbh.

[@D7DE]

Immediately knew it was scrubs 😭

[@Omjfvanmagnofonda]

"🎶A scrub is a guy who thinks he's fly...🎶"

[@michaelladarkangelsparkle9908]

Well said! As a pianist i love learning new songs and it used to take forever when i was starting but now i can just hear and remember it for good🎹🎶💖💁‍♀️

[@DeyquanBowens]

Process! 💯

[@junethanoschurchill6750]

All those people who say “music theory limits your creativity” need to watch this video

[@DeyquanBowens]

💯

[@fyradur]

Honestly as a mathematician and programmer this concept seem to generalize really well to all learning: do first then after try to understand. Because in school we are used to theory and then practice but honestly in my experience that's not effective, theory only makes sense when you have soemthing to reference to.

[@redblue2743]

Totally agree. Like we sing a song and later we know oh this song is in C ,for example

[@damousx6860]

Yes I agree! It's great to have theory under your belt and learn it, but its better if you have a song for motivation

[@JohnathanBalls]

Sucks that all i listen to is math rock and prog metal lol

[@Replyingg]

@@JohnathanBalls lol me too 🥲

[@coltonshanley1921]

💯 I need to get back to that, I been so lost in the theory sauce lately and just noodling with chords and scales but you can learn so much with a single song, that’s how I started too definitely the best way to learn . Theory is more for understanding , but it won’t teach you how to write tunes. Thanks for the reminder !

[@frankkelleyjr9146]

The third chord is Eb7.🙂

[@DeyquanBowens]

It was corrected in the video caption!

[@Zain-dc4fc]

And 1st is actually Db minor, since if you're in the key of Ab minor you can't have sharps (only a natural G if it's a harmonic scale)

[@DeyquanBowens]

All this stuff applies when you’re reading music guys 😂! That restricting mentality is the reason you guys are watching these videos in the first place 😂!

[@Zain-dc4fc]

@@DeyquanBowens I'm not being negative, I understand it's technically the same thing, I'm only speaking from a theoretical stance. No need to take it badly.

[@LarryOnKeys]

@@Zain-dc4fc exactly...theory, not a fact, not proven. My theory says its a Pink Diamond Curved with a Twinkie #5 in the bass. If sounds good, and you understand why, the rest becomes semantics

[@johnnywalker4857]

Very helpful video. I remember Paul McCartney saying one time how he would get on the piano, break up chords, and create songs out of it when he was with The Beatles.

[@DeyquanBowens]

Just explore, the understanding will come later! 🙌🏾

[@ceed3d396]

Can’t play back any songs yet, but I started learning scales and chords, and now I label all my melodies loops in a key for future reference. Sound ideas come together waayyy quicker now.

[@jonathanquick2574]

This 💯 💯💯💯 I used to play the piano as a kid from age 5 until 7 and then stopped. 30 years later I decided to pick it back up and got a piano. Decided to learn moonlight sonata knowing it was way too hard for me. It was tough but I spend 4 months just learning that 1 song everyday and can play it well now. Last week I started to tackle Interstellar. Again this piece is way much harder than my ability but that is the way you actually learn and grow. 💪🏽💪🏽💙💙

[@crollwtide9452]

I like this tip a lot. I do try to decode some random things that pop into my head and will attempt to play them on keys. Arpeggios are basically sound loops, so if you can identify some chords, break 'em up until you get what you hear.

[@DeyquanBowens]

💯

[@leonnalu]

Yes!!!

[@juedaniels406]

great tip! thats where i am .... Im learning theory of my favorite songs I play. Its not easy but rewarding one chord at a time

[@DeyquanBowens]

Yup! Don’t be in a rush to understand it 💯! One day it’ll just make sense!

[@Avexer]

So true! This is a spot on for every musician. The first thing I teach my students is literally what you've said here. Can't be expressed better - music first, theory just makes sense of it. Great to hear this truth once again and remind myself that it should be always like that.

[@sebastianduran17]

First song I learned was Light My Fire with both hands, 5 years later I realized what I did. I was 9 years old. Very useful tips!

[@newchangeunlisted_viewer5594]

You make it seem so casual and its easier for me to understand (And that song is so recognizable lol)

[@jayedevan567]

Indubitably!!! I worked on nothing but theory the first year I played guitar and piano...didn't try to learn a song until I understood the theory behind most (common) chord progressions 🎼🎹🎸

[@josephajibodu2377]

This is a great tip, thanks. It could come in handy even with other skills set.

[@Jacomelo2935]

Thanks man I did the same thing that you did. The first song I learned was Bohemian Rhapsody and that helped me a lot

[@biinerfiiner]

It's the Niel DeGrasse Tyson of music!

[@DeyquanBowens]

😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@mystery._.m34t]

I’ve been playing viola since fourth grade and just kinda followed along not really understanding why I did anything. Now that I’m learning music theory I’ve had so many “ohhhh, that’s why we did that!” Moments

[@brothaNblue]

Theory not only makes sense of what you're doing, but it allows you expand on it. Knowing all those chords and stuff just makes experimentation a little easier.

[@DeyquanBowens]

I agree!

[@REALAHVE]

The way you broke that down just revealed everything I needed to know. In 30secs! Like how to play the piano lol. Arpeggiating the chords creating the melody. I just didn’t understand how it worked but that just told me a lot about HOW to use the theory and why it works the way it does. This is useful! These “learn how” KZbinrs teach in circles! You got a new SUBSCRIBER

[@DeyquanBowens]

I appreciate your comment! I’m glad I was able to help in such short time 😂! Welcome! ✊🏾

[@tonynamaste860]

This man ain’t no scrub.

[@DeyquanBowens]

I see what you did! 😂 💪🏾 🙏🏾

[@kmichaelgarvey99]

As a later beginner, almost intermediate I've come across the importance of this tip, they're alot of things I could hear when I started earlier and then now I nod my head like aaaagh I now see Awesome tip God bless you

[@DeyquanBowens]

✊🏾 God bless you as well!

[@Glassandcandy]

Actually some really good advice. The thing to keep in mind no matter what you do or try should always be “but does it sound good?” That’s what it always comes down to. You could spend years writing the most technical and harmonically intricate piece ever crafted but if it doesn’t sound good… what’s the point? Conversely there are songs by legendary artists like Lennon and Mcartney and BB King and Johnny Cash which, theoretically, are stupidly simple, but we still play them because they sound THAT GOOD. Always ask “does this sound good?”

[@user-xg4td3gg7e]

Learning c major scale and c blues scale first thing I learned on keyboard piano.

[@oxxband]

Heck yeah, just learned Bohemian Rhapsody going into cream by wu tang

[@DeyquanBowens]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kunalgupta5996]

Can you share a video? I’d love to learn how to do this since I just learned bohemian rhapsody

[@jonathanwilson9679]

Appreciate this advice !!

[@DeyquanBowens]

🙏🏾

[@Ambidextroid]

I agree, I started by learning licks and chord voicings that I couldn't even use in a song because I didn't understand how, I just liked the way they sounded on their own so I learned them. Then over the years I build up a foundation of theory knowledge and I finally understand those things that I learned but never understood. So it's never a waste of time to learn things even if you don't understand what you're doing, because eventually it will make sense and just knowing this stuff lets you connect the dots easier

[@EvanG.]

Thank you man. I thought I needed to understand everything I was playing before I play it. Now Im going to learn to play a song and understand how it works afterwards. God bless 😁

[@headsman2023]

I appreciate you as someone who understands that the new generation needs music theory... A lot of KZbinrs just sell some midi pack nonsense to the beginners Thanks

[@kevindiakimuntu1380]

Thank you Sir for your advise. God bless you

[@godsonurio42]

Appreciate it Bro, I Love the tip melody,, ☺️🎹🙋💫😍

[@StormRaid417]

Thank you for your advice. I always try to do a song that is harder than what I'm used to just to push my limits further. I'm still a beginner and only know basic chords, but what I like to do is mess around with the cords and try to put something of my own together.

[@user-wg8hq6hh9r]

One thing I do which helps me with learning songs fast and being able to be flexible with keys and learning different chords and patterns is I literally just scroll on reels or tiktoks and try to play along with any song that I hear.

[@amishhackerlul3731]

Such great advice!!!!!

[@jeremyg1833]

Man, this is some of the best doggone advice. I remember the day I sat down and learned the circle of fifths, it made all kinds of stuff start firing.

[@cosmicoindustries]

That's what I did learning guitar! Now I'm learning piano and this is definitely showing I'm already a step ahead knowing how chords work

[@erzas556]

That’s a very good advice. I play violin and I started playing hard pieces even though they were hard and it leveled up my skills faster than I thought

[@DeyquanBowens]

💯

[@hibye7378]

This is absolutely so true. Thank you for spreading the word💪

[@brcey]

Facts. I’m a drummer all my life. Did some minor xylophone when I was a kid so I was somewhat familiar with notes on the piano. But drumming and the xylophone was the same. Learn songs first, then get to practicing developing your most comfortable technique to perform flawlessly. Everyone is different and can’t all be taught by some technique guru or music teacher. I started playing piano recently as I became visually impaired and needed a new hobby. Learned a song I really like within the first couple weeks to get somewhat comfortable.

[@Super_sonic_bee]

Tomorrow I’m getting keyboard So thank you for giving me some tips

[@daeone1514]

I learned that way. It was way later on in life with many songs where I figured out the theory. I play by ear tho so you know how that go

[@crazyjoce]

I started taking piano lessons years ago and of course they teach you theory and reading sight music and one hand at a time. Then I started taking gospel keyboard lesson where I had to learn by watching his hands, no sheet music or comprehension of music theory and it frustrated me. I learned at least 3 gospel songs fully but no theory understanding. Looking back now. It did make sense because the point was to learn common gospel patterns and chords so I could play other songs. I wish I remembered them now. 😒

[@nekorb1010]

This is exactly how i learned acoustic guitar! except right now im stuck in only cowboy chords and barre chords, still trying to perfect it before moving on to flat picking

[@tr3xbaybay724]

Wish u all the success because this is true. Been making music for 7 years for the love of it and learning theory made it hella fun and way more clear !

[@jacobalalremruata5383]

I started learning piano with Canon Pachelbel without even knowing its chord and the note because I was having much fun with the piano ,later when I become more advanced I realized that it was played in D chord and I started to become more confident with other classical songs, I started to learn how to find a note by myself and boom I go step ahead to my level

[@kaylothekingofvibes]

This has made so much sense to me thanks

[@samanthachandler8765]

I am just getting back in to learning piano with my daughter and this was so helpful! ❤

[@homiecrab]

What’s the song tho😭 Ik it I just can’t remember it and it’s fucking wit me Nvm I think it’s no scrubs by tlc

[@chubiobinna5750]

Bla bla bla bla ...me and my girlfriend

[@professorlapis8305]

Bonnie and clyde by jay z

[@flinbrentwood9684]

Verbatim

[@GemTappX]

It’s the music first. I like that!

[@ajotech]

Perfectly said thank you Deyquan.

[@mbizzle05]

Great tips. I’ve always wanted to understand the math behind chords. What book or books would you recommend for music theory?

[@mongrel2920]

I’ve been a musician for 12 years and 100% agree with this. Well said.

[@hipwardx]

I have learn some songs while i was beginner(a classical song) and all i know was it sound great. It look pretty impressive. But now i have understand something like “chord progression I-V-VI-III-IV” and pretty much everything else. This is a very nice tips

[@Soda_Snake]

As someone who's been stuck for years behind the challenge of comprehending music theory, that lay quote hit me like a brick.

[@Afkaforpresident]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@AdzzVR]

Yep that’s what I did with a move you taught a while back based from Jayden Arnold, learned it from you and couldn’t do it in other keys until months later when I started learning my other keys and actually seeing how the move worked.

[@cable-fix-trash586]

Yeah good tip. Get started then get better because starting the hardest part. 💯

[@devourplays3884]

Exactly! I have been playing guitar for years and all the stuff I learned as a beginner I had no clue what it even was, but it sounded cool. Wasn’t until much later where I can name what I was doin. It just comes naturally, hard to explain

[@mikederleth3442]

Thanks man, I’m getting my first piano tomorrow, it’s a kawai es120 can’t wait to start learning

[@DeyquanBowens]

Best of luck!

[@byronjones280]

I’ve been a drummer for like 8 years but didn’t learn a bit of theory. I started getting into guitar and I was learning theory faster than learning the actual guitar. I definitely don’t regret it because as I was going I understood how things work and why. So definitely incorporate theory into your play.

[@jdc_2000]

I’ve got about 90% of “Echoes” Pink Floyd learned and down on keyboard. The verses are C#min, G#min, F#min, and G#maj. but the C# is inverted. Never knew about chord inversions and it literally blew my mind.

[@MrTone075]

Makes sense. I've got to dig into some sheet music to get better now.

[@indamaking]

Facts this is with anything, find the fun in it if you’re finding trouble learning it. Worry about the tedious stuff later on

[@DeyquanBowens]

💯

[@itdepends5906]

Thank you for the tip! Was much needed at this time, for me!

[@DeyquanBowens]

Keep pushing!

[@EM-bk5dq]

Fire short bro!!!

[@mentor_prince]

You're absolutely right. I was struggling with a lot of stuffs on the piano before I started learning music theory 😃😂 Theory opens your eyes to a lot of things and simplifies everything....

[@DeyquanBowens]

It made sense because I learned it first! Now when I applied theory, I didn’t have to think about the notes!

[@user-rt1gc1lr6q]

Thanks for the breakdown

[@jennifertamara6116]

Thanks! I thought maybe I was wrong learning musical pieces that are above my level, but the first time I did it and came back to my lesson I notice that the notes I was playing were called this and that way. I then learned the names of the notes I was playing already.

[@teedee1170]

I like this approach 🙌

[@OneDaySimba22]

So true. This was how it went for me too

[@judahgarland611]

You saved me bro 🙏🏼 thought I should just give this shit up but that made the most sense out of anything I’ve heard about learning piano

[@DeyquanBowens]

Wow! I’m glad you’re still pushing through this music journey! 💯

[@9bstar]

First thing i ever learnt on piano was Gary Jules Mad World. Just loved the way it sounded on Piano

[@dholmlund]

Nice stuff!! :)

[@goldilocks913]

Excellent advice

[@socba2085]

Thank you for this!

[@beardedelephant3023]

If it was that easy. I dig it though. Been wanting to learn forever. Def watching your videos bro 💪🏾

[@k-ondoomer]

I love that warble tape delay sound thing u got going on

[@jonnsmith4902]

Great advice mate. I am self taught. Year in I have learned many songs and wrote about 15. The weird thing is I have only recently started to learn the chord names. Major minor diminished ect . Without learning the chord names I have had to literally memorise individual keys, even chord in every song. I did it the hard way . This guy is spot on with what he says.

[@DeyquanBowens]

Thanks for your comment! 🙏🏾 Keep striving for greatness! ✊🏾

[@dmuzik3740]

Big facts g, great clip

[@user-hi1rp8bm4d]

This actually may have helped me more than you know, thank you

[@Andre97SV]

Super accurate, the first thing i learned was truce by twenty one pilots... But had no idea wth i was doing, then learned lot of chords and scales and notice the theory. Love it!

[@brian91145]

Learning songs in general is the best way to practice

[@DeyquanBowens]

Yup! It gives you a realtime example of how the theory works musically!

[@orrinskywalker5724]

Right on brother!

[@tukynii]

I self taught myself the piano (mostly) and learned theory on the side. For some reason, learning the piano on my own made my ears super strong and my understanding of music theory really natural

[@darrylchilders2532]

Thank for a understanding breakdown

[@morebrokethaneven4788]

BRUV WE NEED MORE

[@CMane]

Yup. One thing I learned as an early player is challenging myself to learn a whole song…step by step. The chord structure especially. As long as it took…. Then I’d learn the same song in a half step up & a half step lower in key. You learn a whole lot of how theory all ties together.

[@DeyquanBowens]

See you understand the process!

[@dpajc056]

Honestly I’m the opposite way. For me it’s theory first then music. I’ve been noodling on guitar for years and been able to play a few riffs/songs from tabs but didn’t understand anything because I had no theory. However now with my piano learning I’m trying to fix my past mistakes and I’m learning theory first and it’s helping me learn new songs SO MUCH QUICKER 🤯

[@bretti12]

Awesome!!! Thank you🥰

[@neo.nadnaden]

thanks man! this is a great reminder

[@hc1616]

Learning what arps was was a game changer