Easy Hand Coordination Exercises for Piano Beginners

[@jazerleepiano]

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[@Lyrebirdie]

Hi Jazer I have a question- how do you know if a song is too hard for you to learn at your current skill level? Sometimes I pick songs to learn then find they are too hard and give up. Am I giving up too soon? How long is too long to work on a piece? Should I choose songs that are easier? Where is the sweet spot when it comes to difficulty?

[@Howie-wd5oc]

G'day Jazer. I find a metronome, weither mechanical or electronic, distracting and find I can't keep time with it. So, I have placed an order for the metronome watch. Hopefully this will serve me better. Thanks for your videos.

[@tammylaronde8593]

I'll be getting one for a Christmas present to me. 😁 I've been having some issues with timing but my hearing aids need to be upgraded. They don't quite do the job now and are also malfunctioning. Mask wearing has been damaging to them.

[@MACO51092]

Hi @Jazer I'd love if you had some tricks to show for async coordination, so like each hand plays it's own rhythm ( so u kinda have to split your brain in 2 :) )

[@surajfa06]

Sir Please Right Hand Thumb And Little Finger Exercise Please Upload 🎹🙏🌹

[@judybrown2764]

I'm a senior citizen (70 this month) who discovered your tutorials last November. I have practiced the left/right hand coordination exercises in one of your earlier videos faithfully each day. It's been fun to watch my own progress! When Christmas drew near, I was very much surprised that I could play some of my favorite carols without as much difficulty as in the "pre-Jazer" years. A big plus was playing songs with a faster beat. I had pretty much been stuck with the slow songs like "Silent Night." This year, combined with one of your using chords videos, I could play simple versions of all my favorites. NOT mistake free, but real "music." Your teaching methods work for me. I was able to play the exercises in this video with just a little practice. Before, these would have been EXTREMELY difficult for me. I am so grateful that you share your gift through these posted KZbin videos. Thank you again!

[@doglifehub]

This year you'll be amazing everybody around the Christmas tree!

[@yonaspier]

Thank you so much! I am 76 years old. Started learning 2 years ago and my progression is awfully slow, mainly because my hands coordination is soooo poor that I find learning Japanese easier. I an going to try your coordination exercises. Hope they'll help. One thing is sure: playing keeps my awareness and my mind up.

[@ernestosilva740]

Greetings dear Jazer Lee, 6 months ago I started studying self-taught and I got to know this channel 3 months ago. I have done the warm-up exercises and arpeggios that you propose daily and I have noticed a very significant advance. I am 42 years old and I never thought I could play Satie's gnossienne, I have studied from 2 to 5 and well, this is exciting. Thank you for your time and dedication to give the world a little of your knowledge. Greetings from Colombia.

[@AllAboutEvesDresses]

Beautiful Gnossienne!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Merci beaucoup Jazer. As a 65 retired therapist, I watched one of your videos and went out an bought a keyboard. Seven months later I have to thank you for introducing me to music theory, since learning piano is also learning this. I'm still working through two method books, Faber and La Méthode Rose. I have to be bi-lingual in learning music. Actually trilingual, French, British and American. I watch most of your videos and appreciate the musicality of everything you present. This is an introduction to modes, n'est-ce pas? For those who don't know, modes are just the major scale starting on different notes of the scale. 1 - Ionian (or the major scale) 2 - Dorian 3 - Phrygian 4 - Lydian 5 - Mixolidian 6 - Aeolian (or natural minor) 7 - Locrian Speaking of music theory, I thought about the way we are taught scales. Most students learn the scales ascending. Do Ré Mi Fa Sol La Ti Do Ti becomes the leading tone leading back to the tonic, or home. But what would happen if from the beginning someone was taught descending scales at first? Do Ti La Sol Fa Mi Ré Do I think that the Ti would become the leading tone moving away from home, starting on a journey. I talked with a Julliard educated Professor, who thinks this is a question for theorists. My friend who is a Professor at our local Conservatory is intrigued and we'll have a discussion over a coffee. I start some practices by always starting my scales by descending just to add a different routine.

[@bubblejoe480]

I hope that Mr. Jazer creates a new youtube channel for his piano covers.

[@nikred280]

Agree, not only covers, Mr Jazer's own piano composition s

[@hollymcrider6178]

Jazer… My ONLY Christmas wish this year, is to become just HALF as proficient on my keys, as you are on yours! I’m so grateful I found your channel. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent!

[@robertyu7341]

I will give it a go. It seems like all finger exercise are dumb at first but I feel all these excercises but eventually help you play better.

[@sahilganbote9349]

Awesome Sir. I am from India 🇮🇳. And learning piano from you. Thank you very much . Please share more and more videos.

[@snaicker7912]

Hey Jazer. Thank u for the great tips. I am very much an adult beginner and trying to get my hands to do different things is certainly a challenge!

[@StartEnjoyingPianoPractice]

Well, seems like we think about same type of exercises almost at the same time 😛 I’ve just created video about hand independence but after seeing your video I think I started on too high level🧐 with combination of arpeggios and scales. Great video!

[@daveroche6522]

Excellent - really helpful; thank you very much Jazer. Let's not forget the 3 Ps of practice: - "Practice, practice and practice".

[@BrodyStag]

Jesus the only way y’all, we must trust that he died for our sins on the cross!!

[@rebecca8527]

Rhythm excercises please. You're a wonderful teacher !!

[@steve13061986]

Hi Jazer, just wanted to say thanks for your efforts with this channel. I’ve been going through your old videos and they are a wealth of information. The metronome watch you have recommended seems great and I’m going to ask my fiancé to get it for me for Christmas. I can tell by your accent you’re an Aussie and I’m proud to have a fellow Aussie to be such a force in the KZbin piano community. Thanks again and hope you are well

[@dwhitexrp]

I am an older adult learner but was introduced to the piano as a child. I play a few cords I made into a song but don't know the cords, I sorta play a few songs taught to me, can't read music yet. I own a keyboard and a controller to use with my DAW, but I know very about music theory. I just recently came across your channel and hope to soon be playing the piano like I always wanted. I don't want to be on my death bed wishing as you mentioned in a video. Thank you for motivating me again.

[@homerbahlyngdoh8647]

You are a genius. You made us value the basics so much. Very valuable indeed. Thank you Jazer 🤝

[@fountain3893]

This is a fun crazy exercise. I started with one00 BPM on the keyboard making all the mistakes described on the video, a lot of restarts to get it right on beat following the exercise to perfection. Got to love the metronome. New on time every time. O after getting it right I increase the BPM to one hundred ten.

[@jacobfreeborn6871]

Trying to learn piano recently and these videos have been a huge help!

[@georgeabraham4285]

Thanks.. I think it helps to add a stacatto version of an exercise.. just to remind yourself of that kind of variation on hand action development..

[@augenss_]

I'm learning piano and use your videos, they're really helpful thank you

[@folkmoreswiftie]

Hey, Jazer ! I would love to see recommended pieces from you for year 1, 2,3 of practicing from specific composers! I would really love to see your recommandations on Chopin pieces!! Hopefully you will se this comment ! I love your vids, Jazer, this was also a great video, cannot wait to try the new exercises! :)

[@cabonzi]

I just discovered you, and so happy I did!! I’m going to practice this over and over! Also I’m going to practice the 5 important things you mentioned in your other video for bengonners! I did want to ask, how should the hands be positioned? I notice the hands sometimes are positioned up where the black keys are to press the white keys, and then sometimes down to press the white keys. Is this for professionals? Im thinking this is for easier transitioning with extremely difficult chords.

[@davecrawford7280]

Silly Q but I am a totally new to piano and at 58 years, may I ask the best 3 video of your you would recommend to start me learning piano. Please and thank Mr Jezer 😁

[@FeraSomnia]

Man love this channel - free lessons given by a total piano genius with a level of humility and appreciation that you seldom find on the internet. Thanks!

[@mohinipurushe9260]

Awesome!running fingers easily and at the same time correctly is difficult.

[@sansx44]

i find it easy to play rush E slowly. i keep pressing E4 for example and then play the pattern A3,C4,E3,C4 over and over.

[@darkestsunray]

thanks man! I like synths and music production but wanted to get back into my piano so I can play some synths better live

[@venusuvarna]

SUPERB EXERCISE!! THANKS A LOT JAZER👍

[@rashidghous9310]

Thank you so much for sharing and teaching nice lesson.

[@johnnokov2852]

I just did the first 6 for the last hour and it’s amazing how well it works

[@zostanmuzykiem]

Great video! You were an inspiration for me to set up my channel about how to play on piano in Polish🎹🎹🎹

[@tammylaronde8593]

Thanks for this video. I'll try them out.

[@pushpajinifernando3368]

Hi Jazer I am over 70 years.Loved music and listening to songs.Never had a chance to learn it.With so many tutors on you tube I tried to learn playing a keyboard.I follow your you tube lessons.Is it wrong to learn by following CDEFGAB chords given for songs I like. Right now it’s easy for me.Please done ignore my comment Give some reply. Thanks

[@trevorweir1278]

Thank you Jazer. I am building a folder to learn to play. I do not have much time left but I will do my best. Keep your great classes coming. Thanks

[@BrodyStag]

Jesus the only way y’all, we must trust that he died for our sins on the cross!!

[@johnbell913]

Very good explanation. Thank you.

[@johnchelladurai8327]

Very good teaching. Thanks

[@eddywidjaja667]

Thank you bro. I'm 76yrsold. I'm beginner. I'm indonesian live in Syd.

[@eddywidjaja667]

I'm fill great to waching you in this video. It is usefull. Gbu.

[@virgilquinn1148]

Helpful thank you I struggle with hands together

[@gabrieleugenew]

Can you make a video about polyrhythms? I am trying to learn Debussy - Arabesque No. 1 and definitely struggling with the polyrhythms

[@infn8loopmusic]

Thanks as always, great lesson. Exactly what I needed right when I need it. 👍😃

[@kennethneuberslater1874]

Hi Jazer !, after a long time wanting to buy a piano, I did it a month ago, and with your tutorials I have learned a lot, so thank you!! In the last month along with learning to play the piano, I have been learning music theory to read sheet music, and there are some signs that I don't understand how they work and they are Da capo, coda and segno, can you upload a demo video or anything that helps please? :)

[@andychapman9687]

I used to do finger exercises running and down the keyboard to warm my hands up before playing. What can you recommend? Thanks. I played when I was 11 up to grade 4, stopped eek, no 53 I’ve just bought a good keyboard to learn again. I find your video sessions excellent 👌🏻 thank you for all the effort you put into them.

[@Gamernova_007]

Thank you very much for the new exercises!. I have already learnt the other exercises in the last two videos on this topic and I am gonna master these as well. I also wanted to know that can you tell some pieces which are playable on a 61 key keyboard.😃🎊🎉🎉✨

[@Bruckner]

Thank you so much for your tutorials!

[@alejandrobernard_]

Congratulations on the success of your channel! It's great to see your awesome piano content on KZbin :D

[@BrodyStag]

Jesus the only way y’all, we must trust that he died for our sins on the cross!!

[@FloydSmithjrTheattitude]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@archana4564]

This one is easy to get... Thank you

[@walaaothman7412]

Your videos are very helpful! Do you give online classes for beginners?

[@dmosey604]

Could you make another video on the topic of sight reading and playing *without* looking at the piano? I would like some tips around leaving the five finger position and taking on pieces where hands are stretching and leaping a lot. You rule, thank you!

[@TheMpganesh2009]

very useful techniques...thank u so much

[@adamziolkowski2549]

I love and appreciate your videos sir!

[@michellemaire4674]

How many times should you do this exercise in a day? You have so many great videos I don't know where to start as a beginner.

[@jazerleepiano]

Try this for one day and then another exercise for another day. Keeping it varied makes for a more interesting exercise schedule and improve your piano knowledge.

[@lotusflower1067]

I really need this! Thank you brother 🙏

[@jeetendralondhe9370]

I really love this.

[@mgbchoralmusic6443]

One aspect of playing and co-ordinating both hands that I've always struggled with is playing triplets over straight rhythms. Such as quarter note triplets over straight eighth notes.

[@elementsofmusicbarrie6027]

Great exercise, Jazer!! Applying non-legato, legato, and staccato adds more levels?

[@sakitakramsumit9989]

I'm from Bangladesh. It was great.

[@TenFoot]

Thank you so much!

[@aureliomarsili3902]

Really great, thanks !!!

[@benni69_]

thanks, that's exactly what I needed.

[@monsieur171]

thanks for this, now i can finally go play the fantasy impropo

[@jeetendralondhe9370]

Thanks for sharing

[@rohanbabaria18]

Hey Jazer! Thanks for helping me out with development of the skills necessary for playing the piano. I've been with your channel for a while and that's when I've developed the most. But here's what I'm lacking: ear training & sight reading. Those 2 prove to be the most challenging part in my practice. So could you help with that please?

[@gibson2623]

Very nice....Thanks

[@b2bb]

Are there any books that you would outright recommend for beginners? I am learning solely off of Skoove (2 weeks in) and I feel like it would be good to have a couple books too.

[@NgocBeoHp]

You deserve more sub than this. Thanks for the lessions

[@allgood6760]

Nice one Jazer👍

[@yoyichen4470]

I like this exercise! It sounds interestingly beautiful with the finger movements. Thanks! By the way I just find your channel by accident 😅, I like it very much and checking everyday since then.

[@ahmadalismaiel5520]

Thank you so much

[@magenmagen6696]

Tq very much bro

[@eddywidjaja667]

Thank you. Nice for this excersize. I am frm Indo.

[@mitchellbonomi9309]

Amazing exercises..

[@abirmandal8087]

Hi Jazer I'm from India. I would really love if you can make a simplified tutorial video for Turkish March by Mozart.

[@presidomath]

Seconded

[@Waqas_Khan02]

Watch piano secret he explained it in detail

[@kayajackson50]

Awesome video!!

[@elias4049]

Day 3 of asking for an in depth tutorial of moonlight sonata 3rd movement focusing on expression and mastery :))

[@sjaikumar7879]

Hi Jazer...starting from D...can you provide us the notes for both the left and right hands so that I will take a printout and practice it initially

[@MemphisMike901]

I wish youtube was available when i started learning in 1980!

[@elias4049]

Day 2 of asking for a moonlight sonata 3rd movement advanced tutorial focusing on expression and mastery :))

[@monsieur171]

would not recommend touching that piece unless you already have been playing for at least 7 years, otherwise you may be setting yourself up frustration

[@marciahorton2203]

I see that this tutorial was released in 2021 can you still get the discount now by using the promo code or was it only for last year?

[@sfgcraft3605]

wow thanks

[@arturscherbakov2543]

All this exercises are good, but, the main point - playing is synchronized between hands. Problems appear when you trying to play extremely different part by each hands and in this case those excercises are bad - they taught your brain that hands must play synchronously.

[@EdFuller]

What do you tell older adults about getting started on the piano? Is there an age where potential starts to wane like anything else (finger speed, etc)? Or could someone in there late 30's, 40's, or 50's get started, and do well enough?

[@41GEG]

Can do a tutorial for flying forth n fifth fingers…

[@silencewench6104]

What tempo is recommended before moving into the next level?

[@Fariazmagic]

Thanks man it really helped i think u made this vid seeng my comment as i was asking u too make one.... Anyways.... Fir me its hard to play like fats noyes in right hand and in left hand im play slow...... It feels like impossible..... Can give me a trick to make this better?

[@youregonnaletityeetyouaway2882]

great video! do you have any tips for reading ledger lines faster? i tend to get stuck if there are more than 3

[@elementsofmusicbarrie6027]

Use FACE starting at bottom of bass staff with ledgers 4 3 2 1 and go from there! Also, you can label all the Cs as C1, C2, and so forth connecting C2 with 2 ledgers below the bass staff and C6 with 2 ledgers above the treble staff. I hope this helps?

[@youregonnaletityeetyouaway2882]

@@elementsofmusicbarrie6027 yes tysm!!! :) i will try these out

[@droptopcoop1180]

As a guitar player, and being left handed. My left hand fingers are far more coordinated than my right

[@tammylaronde8593]

I would like to see a video about musicians with different needs. I have hearing issues and can't look at sheet music due to epilepsy. It's hard for me to find someone who can help me as I progress towards more difficult pieces. I have asked other teachers on KZbin for advice but never hear back. It's not easy to find a teacher who can accomodate where I live. I'm primarily self taught.

[@colleensmith6655]

I like to be able to see the actual Notes to be shown above the keys you are playing. Just my preference

[@GANKLORD]

@Learn Piano with Jazer Lee i have question. in other channel (living pianos) that guy was telling that if you need to play notes twice, that its ALLWAYS better to use 2 fingers and and not use same finger twice. im trying to play marriage d amour aka chopin waltz and there is main melody where you play every note twice. i tried to switch fingers between each hit but its absolute fail for me. but if i hit same note twice with same finger then i have no problem. what do you think about this? should i stick with same finger strategy or i realy need to learn more complicater two finger technique. and thank you for your content. im selfthought and i realy love what you do. btw your picture on your "selfthought pitfalls" video is realy haunting me :D its very relatable because you look in that picture like "wtf are you doing" :D thank you (excuse bad english)

[@Shri_A61]

What I gathered in this exercise is to play the starting note in non-moving hand on 1st,5th, 9th and 10th count. Am I correct ?

[@sequenzchen3839]

It is 1-5-9-13 i think... 16 at all, and always the first of a grouo of 4

[@Tassaczek]

How much training should I have to get quite good, and for how long. Is it like 30 min/ day, or it can be event 10 min, or should be like 2-3h daily?

[@MemphisMike901]

As someone who has been playing for 40+ yrs, it is up to you how fast you want to progress. When i started and had the time, it was 2-3hrsday. I have recently went bak to shooting pool after 30 yrs. I shoot 2-3hrs/day to get my game back.

[@jazerleepiano]

Which level was the hardest for you? 🕘 Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:42 Level 1 1:20 Level 2 2:35 Level 3 3:11 Level 4 4:45 Level 5 4:55 Level 6 5:35 Level 7 5:48 Level 8 6:03 Level 9 6:13 Level 10

[@deadmanswife3625]

I'll be back after the job today to find out which was the hardest. 🎹

[@adamsykes5755]

I'm on Czerny op823 part 12 and getting a bit bored of the same things so this might be exactly what I need.

[@animeweeb6806]

Level 8 was the hardest for me

[@sjaikumar7879]

Hi Jazer....what is the measure to be kept on the metronome for these exercises?

[@jeskillzzz6443]

Haha 0:11, the word 'some' made me think about the song: SOMEBODY ONCE TOLD ME

[@khoibut6206]

I wonder how do I find piecees that are not too hard at the same time still challenging for me? I always choose pieces that are too hard and some too easy then I get frustrated real quick thank you

[@mohanakrishnan7955]

How to play an left hand patterns for a y song with timing

[@ChristinaAaliyah]

made it to level 5 😮‍💨

[@IonbeamGreg]

WOW !

[@nda1406]

I love you

[@bradzimmer8427]

What's the song at the end? I want to play it