Don't Stop Believin' | Step by Step Piano Tutorial

[@fidel2xl]

Great video. I learned this song from another YT channel a couple weeks ago, but I changed it up a bit by playing the left hand as an octave. IMHO, it adds more 'kick' to the song.

[@acoustic61]

I really love the way you teach. And how you show the correct chords while explaining the choices the writer made. Even though I'm a beginner and lack the talent, I think the brain can pick up on that. I've always been a fan of Marvin Hamlisch. Still waiting for someone to show how to correctly play "The Way We Were" in the original key which I believe is A Major. I can think of many songs which don't yet have a good tutorial. BTW, I discovered you on Rick Beato's channel. I think you'll do well. Thanks and hope you get lots of subscribers.

[@vikingmetaliscool]

No shortcuts, no baby versions. That’s what I like! PS: I came here from Rick’s video

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

🙏🏻

[@captyonah1378]

same!

[@kevinmosher6027]

Same!

[@stevenblackwell9889]

What a great tutorial, thank you.. would you consider doing a part two 😊

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Yes, definitely! It's on my to-do list.

[@lanahosser]

Thank You. You make it easy!

[@empyo2008]

Thank you, Pierre! Salam from Indonesia. I did this famous tune in a week thanks to you! (Slow learner hehe) your teaching is easy for me to follow. Can I request I would do anything for love by meatloaf? Terima kasih - GBU! 😊

[@gaetanmathieu]

Great lesson, thanks a lot Pierre !

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@dubasciver3234]

Cool. I’ve restarted started taking jazz lessons. I came across your video and was able to pick it up rather quickly. Putting together the hands is a little tricky and will take me a little time too. If the beginners here find it frustrating then a trick would be to play the bass note only with the broken cords. That would be the simplified version. Cool video.

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Glad this was helpful- thanks for watching! Great tip regarding bass note only with the R.H. It’s tough to make a video that will satisfy all levels, but hopefully the variety of material that I will be putting out over the coming months will provide something for everyone! What are you working on in terms of jazz?

[@dubasciver3234]

Basic 2,5, 1 progressions, working with guide tones, voicings, major minor third cycles, diminished chords and scales, pentatonic scales, Barry Harris 7, 6 movements. That kinda of thing. I’m putting energy into the theory as I can see how beneficial it is for especially jazz but for other kind of genres.

[@dubasciver3234]

Well it took a day and a half of practicing on an off but I got both hands together. One more day or two to make it smooth and consistent. Definitely not a beginner exercise. The trick is to learn independence of hands. That takes time to learn because your brain wants to play everything together on the downbeat.

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Yes- the hands function together by way of learning how one links with the other. Through practice, a composite of “when this hand does X, this hand does Y…” is built, rather than attempting to think about two different things simultaneously!

[@KarlCoatesMusic]

Rick got my here too. Thank you Rick Beato!

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Thank you for checking it out! 🙏🏻

[@MrLee-kh5tg]

Great 👍 job

[@howtodoitdude1662]

When he plays it live, he actually plays octaves with his left hand.

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

And on the original too. Just makes it easier to play single notes. 🤓

[@canthes]

I've always prefered playing single notes in the bass because you can get closer to Ross Valory's bass groove.

[@isaacbeen2087]

Will you ever do a video on the rest of the song? I always played the left hand in octaves lol...never learned the rest of the song :/... nice stuff, btw!

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

You are the first to ask-- maybe I should!

[@isaacbeen2087]

@@pierrejpiscitelli That would be excellent. The rest of the song is less composed as far as the piano part goes, I suppose. So I’d love to hear about your different approaches.

[@eriksaxmarx]

Hey, 1+ subscriber here. Awesome content!

[@GreenLightFlight]

Idk, feeling pretty intimidated, but now i don't want any other song to be the first one i try and tackle, mostly due to the existence of super clear and comprehensive tutorial accompanied by you playing it exactly how i remember hearing it, aside from the one sharper sounding note in base at the end. Never noticed it before ig.

[@GreenLightFlight]

Yup, it's there, stands out like a sore thumb now. I also now see where that "goastsed climb" comes from at the beginning. 'for lack of a better description.

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

I’m glad it’s helpful. Take your time and be sure to split up the work over a couple of days!

[@NickNicometi]

Very impressive work on Beato's channel, Pierre! As a latent guitarist, I found Rick in 2019, beginning as my guitar mentor, becoming my link to all things music and to many others musicians. After one year, my lifelong desire to play piano WELL, and to become a competent, all-around musician led to my investing in a fine electric piano in 2021. I haven't played one chord on it since! I just subbed to your channel to begin serious piano study. Don't go easy on me, Pierre! I relish the discipline. See ya on the channel. (Condolences that you lost a friend in Miles last year.😔🙏) P.S. Do you currently live in NYC? 🎨😊🎸

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Have fun! I appreciate that, and yes born and raised in NYC.

[@NickNicometi]

@@pierrejpiscitelli I lived in NYC 1994-2020, relocating back to my hometown, Buffalo, NY. Bad move, but the NYC climate today is not great. May move back again one day soon, and hope to run into you then. Thanks, Pierre.

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

@@NickNicometi I agree. It’s not getting better anytime soon.

[@paulrojo8170]

Can you do Rosanna piano tutorial

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Just released it, check my channel page!

[@johnathanwetherill456]

Beato brought me here . I dont even play the piano !!

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Thanks for being here!

[@uniqueaerialvideoltd2863]

Me too...guitarist.

[@bobk7775]

Hey Pierre, Watching Rick B’s channel this morning brought yours to my attention. I’ve been looking for this kind of instruction for over a year. It’s exactly what I was hoping for. After wanting to learn to play my whole life, I finally started taking lessons at age 57. I’ve been learning for about a year now and piecing together video content to supplement my lessons, and this is a perfect addition. Congrats on your new channel. Keep em coming. I’m super interested in the music theory behind it all so any videos relating to that is welcomed as well.

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

I’m so glad to hear it! I hope that this channel ends up being a great resource for you!

[@nrundell]

Does the left hand play those notes, but in octaves? I’ve seen it both ways but was wondering.

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Yes, it's just harder w/ octaves. If you have a bass player, doesn't matter all that much.

[@nrundell]

@@pierrejpiscitelli Thanks so much!

[@marcomarrone174]

Nice work Pierre!! Excellent channel! Btw, Rick sent me too!

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Thanks so much 🙏🏻

[@dinoalcantara]

Got here from Rick B.'s channel. I was playing the left hand in octaves because that's what I was hearing!

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Yeah! If you can do it, you SHOULD do it :)

[@jakeperl5857]

I had been making it unnecessarily more difficult for myself by playing octaves with the left hand Lol.

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Octaves sound better, but aren't necessary at all!