how to fake piano skills

this is how i instantly fake piano skills. you can do it too.
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[@yo.adrian]

"...if you can count to three, then you're good". One problem at a time, Elise.

[@FleetwoodMatts]

Bruh

[@Insta_reupload]

-Gabe Newell

[@theneoreformationist]

How to fake math skills?

[@lwsixo2726]

Valve moment

[@michaelevans1547]

Math...

[@WandWizardThor]

The spoon trick helped my grandma's uncle's dad's best friend's niece's daughter.

[@EliseEcklund]

I knew it would

[@senfdame528]

@@EliseEcklund So your dog?

[@_R41NB0W_P0TT3R.GURL_]

I somehow understood that the first time I read it. 💀👍

[@Jay22222]

But now I’m pregnant!! And your Grandmas uncles dads best friends nieces daughters boyfriend (who is also my boyfriend.) just ran away!! Man! I can’t believe I fell for the spoon trick... Again! Damn you Elise. Edit: I just used the piano trick and now we’re married! Thanks Elise!

[@vinicius.schmidt]

there is a spoon - careful there. the agents are watching...

[@toaster4693]

This amount of work to fake piano skills is actually just turning into learning real piano skills.

[@redasweis9010]

I play piano and your comment isn't true

[@DATrB15]

@@redasweis9010 i play piano and it is true, she is playing chord inversions.

[@VAMPYWHAT]

⁠@@DATrB15yeah it’s true lol this comment is true and I am a piano player too!

[@DeltaEntropy]

Well… that’s like saying being able to strum open is being able to play guitar. Sure I guess you’re technically playing it, but at such a basic level that it doesn’t really count. You’re also missing out on learning all the boring but important stuff about what you’re actually playing and why, which is how you actually learn. Which I guess illuminates that this isn’t so much as learning but memorizing. Sure you can memorize this, but unless you actually learn you’ll never be able to apply the skill outside of these very limited and simple confines.

[@Mr.Alfredos]

Is it simple? Yes. Does it require practice and muscle memory to some degree to perform? Yes. Can this be used outside of this specific order of notes to learn from it? Yes. Then is it piano skills even if it is simple? Yes. (According to me that also plays piano)

[@Axomy]

the spoon trick always works, my friends never suspect anything

[@EliseEcklund]

That’s awesome

[@TaylorList-Podcast]

Amazing 😂

[@Pls_subscribe_to_Hahahokjkl2]

Nice

[@TrayTray55]

Same

[@Avigail044]

Why did I think she was gonna Rickroll us or something bro😭🤣

[@GwendolynRiddle]

Samee

[@woodfrogproductions]

Bro same 😂

[@noplayer326]

I have a secret piano hide take the ipad put Rush E and put it backwards put it to the piano your friend don’t know to do 0:24

[@ideegeniali]

same! I was expecting rick roll or für elise but the notes weren't quite right for either!

[@tydk684]

I though she was bouta play megalovania 💀

[@edwardthorne9875]

In my experience, the first trick even works without an actual piano. You can really impress your friends just drawing these sounds out of thin air.

[@EliseEcklund]

That’s a great idea. I can’t believe I didn’t think of that

[@gregorymoore2877]

Just do what George Harrison did and draw a keyboard on the street with chalk. Just don't get run over by the bus when it comes to take you away. 😉

[@nowherels64]

​@@gregorymoore2877Please don't be long, though!

[@NotKayla18]

@@EliseEcklundbc.. you don’t think..

[@BlubberFlubber-so2ep]

Instructions unclear: I don't have any friends to impress

[@EliseEcklund]

That’s ok

[@MeemahSN]

When you use this trick, friends will spawn in your room and will instantly be impressed by your skills. Elise forgot to mention that part.

[@PuppyL07]

At the next event with extended family, impress your relatives so they don’t think you’re a mess(speaking for myself too)

[@StefKomGeekru]

Make a youtube video then.

[@damagar8]

Friends? I don't even have any spoons...

Elise is proof not all heroes dont wear capes.

[@Neve-2012NRH]

Go away your everywhere chicken’s bff 😂

[@RAJF24]

YOU ARE MAGICAL WITH HOW MANY COMMENT YOU MAKE

[@PoTtAh_edits_2009]

@@RAJF24swiftie me to

[@TheHolyBrick345]

Question: How many videos have you fricking commented on

[@MayonnaiseOnATable]

This is a perfect example of a double negative. 'not'+ ' dont' = Yes

[@480Voltz]

I used the first trick but I took it up a notch. I used 2 bluetooth speakers on either side of the piano. One had a piano track coming from it while the other had a vocal track. Now my friends think I can play piano AND sing at the same time!

[@soIeil]

now you just need 2 spoons

[@jackatube]

I used 12 speakers for a choir. That's how many spoons I had. Now my friends think I'm blessed and angels in heaven sing with me.

[@editoriumofficial]

As a pianist, I am impressed by these tricks.

[@EliseEcklund]

Thanks!

[@althejazzman]

​@@EliseEcklundas a trick, I am impressed by these pianists.

[@thepotatoportal69]

@@althejazzman As an impressed, I am trick by these pianists

[@jvma3747]

@@thepotatoportal69as a pianist, I’m way more impressed by these tricks

[@uraysteffy9023]

Ya same im also a pianist but still lvl 2

[@ConfessionsofAConvert]

Solid stuff Elise, I've been looking for a tutorial like this for a while now. However unironically I can't be the only self-taught person who has learned by just learning one trick and "cheat" at a time to the point where you can eventually tie everything together and make it sound good.

[@zaphbrox8239]

Beethoven learned to play the piano after watching this. He composed Fur Elise as a gesture of thanks.

[@aBachwardsfellow]

GOOD ONE!

[@soIeil]

THAT IS SO CLEVER. OH MY GOD

[@summersoaringyt455]

good one lol

[@OminousBro]

Good one!

[@Livia14104]

I graduated fake music class thanks to you. I wouldn’t have any friends right now if it wasn’t for you teaching me how to fake play the piano. All the men are lining up for me now.❤

[@alexb.6186]

Just go for it! Don‘t be shy to play an instrument! This is the shortest piano lesson, but its so good ! Because it eliminates the fear to touch and play a „complicated“ instrument like a piano. Just try it and fool around! It will get to you! Make Musik, be creative! You don’t have to be a „master“ to be creative! 🤗

[@agnessofiacastrocarvalho774]

I've been tryin' and foolin' round for almost a year now. IT DID NOT GOT TO ME

[@Rouverius]

Found this on April 1st and got more and more confused on why this was a prank And now I've been tricked into having actually learned real information. Your long game skills are on point.

[@aBachwardsfellow]

she's a tricky one, she is!

[@DorisIsnotacat]

Damn u found this on my birthday

[@DrummerStrikes]

Thanks for a mini lesson Elise!

[@EliseEcklund]

anytime!

[@lundylow]

This is actually a really good way of introducing things. "hey stupid, just do this basic thing, then do it a little different"

[@EliseEcklund]

really makes piano less intimidating

[@lundylow]

​@@EliseEcklundIt's how I teach people how to make coffee too

[@Baby.Yoda.knows.tech.]

The way the speaker was hidden under the spoon represents my feelings toward my crush when I get emotional.

[@mfsoab]

Damn that spoon trick...instantly got a record deal!

[@asadullahkitchen2883]

thanks so much! my music teacher could never teach me like this

[@EliseEcklund]

that's what i'm here for

[@HowCrazy4]

You'll never know what was here 🌚

[@scouseflay8393]

Shut up

[@Rock_Is_My_Doggo]

Here within 5 minutes

[@octobertigerlilly156]

People here within the first day 🙌🙌

[@emberjaaas]

begger

[@hencyaprabaharan6985]

here within the first 10 mins

[@lesliefilip9785]

Contrary to what the subtitles say at 0:07 , I'm convinced Elise says "I've been pretending like I can play piano for the past 2 years even though I really CAN."

[@aBachwardsfellow]

- right -- (at 0:12 -- "can")

[@Yenchy]

As a pianist myself, I can confirm that these are in fact, the fakest skills I've ever seen.

[@IsThatJed]

yo big fan

[@jayebea]

I am a very new fan, YT recommended you yesterday. It was a ukulele video. I absolutely love you, your humor, your speaking cadence, the freedom you feel to be silly, your view on life, all totally refreshing! You make me laugh and that is a gift to the world, laughter!

[@jessewhitney6453]

Thank you so much! So helpful 🧌

[@thatboitobi_ishim]

That's actually an awesome way

[@eggonabook]

thank you i will summon my nonexistent piano and speaker and do ur first method

[@EliseEcklund]

Sounds great

[@dinodoeseditz]

how to make a pianist cringe:

[@EliseEcklund]

mission accomplished

[@Something_forest]

​@@EliseEcklundLMAO 🤣

[@dinodoeseditz]

@@EliseEcklund very much so

[@SierraHenne]

Yes

[@illusionmariobros6596]

yea

[@MrEJC53-gj9fh]

Love Your Vids!

[@The_Daughter-Of-Apollo]

I needed this so bad

[@zachwyles03]

Yay! Elise posted! It’s always a great day when she posts!

[@Sammy_the_minecraft_guy]

Congrats on over 4 mil subs.thats alot

[@EliseEcklund]

Thank you!!

[@KaitlynRaulston]

This is really helpful! I’ll have to remember this when trying to learn piano! I haven’t really known where to even start. Thank you! I hope you have an amazing day!

[@EliseEcklund]

Thanks! hope you have an amazing day too!

[@KaitlynRaulston]

@@EliseEcklund thank you! 😁

[@BugsoftheSea]

Why does this actually sound really good? I've been fooling myself and my friends with this trick for about a year now and it actually works

[@faithmarshall309]

I love how this is funny and actually helpful

[@MotifMusicStudios]

I am SO here for this. I've wasted so many years without these deep insights and caused myself a whole heap lot of stress and strain. Thanks for bringing it back to the basics of 123 - 12 - 1 spacing and keeping it real. ;)

[@SingleAsaPringle28]

I've been claiming to be learning piano to my relatives, this helps my story so much. Gonna use this at the family gathering tonight. 🙃

[@ThinIce103]

So why not actually learn piano

[@SingleAsaPringle28]

Idk. Procrastination got the better of me I guess....

[@pitz968]

@@SingleAsaPringle28As a mediocre pianist, I’d say: 1. Get started with some nursery songs, they’re often easy and quick to learn. If you’re learning things quick, it gives motivation to try more:) 2. Press the pedal basically ALWAYS, it hides almost all sloppy playing from a casual listener. Only lift it very shortly once it starts to sound jumbled. (Or in the case of this video, lift it very shortly when you switch hand positions) 3. Just try stuff out and have fun! Smashing notes, playing over a track, figuring out the notes for your favourite pop songs… Whatever you want! The most important things (in my opinion) are the enjoyment in playing and the feeling of accomplishment when you learn a song.

[@SingleAsaPringle28]

Tysm!! this helps a ton :)

[@aBachwardsfellow]

​@@SingleAsaPringle28 You can also use the same pattern starting on two other notes she didn't mention - C gives you C major, E gves you E minor. You can play a lot of music with just those six chords. Hint -- it will probably be easier to play the right hand if you use your ring finger for the top note instead of the middle finger. For another version, start with your right hand thumb on the *next* same note as the left hand (skip 6 keys), then skip 1 key and play with your pointer finger, then skip 1 key and play with your ring finger Have fun!

[@IIyala]

Thank you so much for the tutorial.

[@richardchin2633]

Thank you so much for making this very clear and simple to follow!!

[@Lylas_Life_]

Thanks Elise now I can show off to everyone 😊

[@RubberDaMusician]

As a composer for games, this triggers me to the point I want to scream.

[@dinodoeseditz]

same bro

[@TheDevilFromHell666]

Love your videos. Your amazing. 💖

[@gwen_gwanda15]

Thank you Elise now I can successfully fake piano I don’t know what I would have done without this vid ❤

[@user-jd3sq5yq5b]

Thank you, your advice is so inspirational 😭

[@Itsthataveragegirl]

The first tip was really helpful I should try it

[@Herlivv]

This is so useful thank you!!!

[@EliseEcklund]

You’re welcome

[@DaMoniable]

"...if you can count to three, then you're good." The entire studio of Valve will remember this.

[@JakHart]

I played this video and pretended to pretend to play and speak and finally got a friend. Thank you so much your expertise is amazing.

[@Shademanplayz]

This tutorial is legendary

[@average.life.enjoyer.73]

Thank you so much Elise!🫃😋

[@LucasSheasley-nf3ip]

Those are questionable emoji choices

[@motiftheory]

So helpful. I’ll be over here utilizing these tips on the daily. You’ve saved my sanity and my career. 1-2-3 - I’ve got it!

[@justClaya]

The spoon trick has always worked for me, so glad it’s being popularized!

[@salmabenhayoun5907]

Omg i need to try it asap thanks Elise

[@EliseEcklund]

Let me know how it works out for you!

[@Filipezos]

Thank you! I know dont know how to play the piano!

[@IslaMayWJ]

“Just play the notes in order, then go backwards” Elise, you’re a genius

[@user-iy8xm3dt6i]

your videos makes me happy you are amazing 😊💗

[@OrangeyGuy]

thanks this help

[@Shanegaming6732]

TYSM ❤

[@soupisfornoobs4081]

If you wanna fake piano skills just only play the black keys. You'll be pressing 2 at random with your left hand, while pressing random right hand black keys to any rhythm. It's guaranteed to sound decent

[@tumbler9428]

The other day, I did not have spoon in the house, so instead I used a chopstick: it worked perfectly well.

[@TheDevilFromHell666]

I am actually learning piano

[@EliseEcklund]

that's awesome

[@TheDevilFromHell666]

@@EliseEcklund it sure is.

[@stevenswapp4768]

I love your super dry sense of humor, ur hilarious. Ill be able to count to 3 before you know it!

[@YourLocalGymnast33]

Your amazing Elise!

[@ericMT]

I love that you made this entire video without saying the word arpeggio one time.

[@protorhinocerator142]

That was some legit piano trickery. Next, find the keys for playing the opening part of Joy To The World. It's much easier than you think.

[@Headlock123456789]

How did I miss this upload 9 days ago? Loving your humor as always, Elise! God bless you and that guy you shared a room with on that cruise that one time! XP

[@MeIsAiden]

Elise with a great piano tutorial

[@lisajones1444]

Oh my gosh that was so helpful. Thank you.🤎🤎🤎🤎

[@EliseEcklund]

Glad I could help

[@lisajones1444]

❤❤❤

[@fire_vale123]

I hope you can impress all your friends Me: I don’t have a piano, and I don’t have friends😭😭😭💀🗿

[@lazyavatar2479]

"if you can count to three, then you're good" valve *nervously sweating*

[@XSpImmaLion]

"I have several more tricks to fake piano skills, they are subdivided from beginner to advanced"

[@BlitzAttacker]

Moral of the story, to fake being a pianist, know how to handle "321 d.f.a.g."

[@tinymusikcodottv-Musikverse99]

Lol, Love it. Your our Hero. We love you

[@SuperSeth8670]

This was life changing

[@EliseEcklund]

So happy to hear that

[@uplink-on-yt]

I confirm the spoon trick. I tried a fork, but it didn’t work. It was just not tuning properly.

[@christopherbedford9897]

"Good luck" Yep. Cause that's definitely the only way I'll impress anyone with a piano. Luck.

[@DorisIsnotacat]

Dude that spoon trick actually works...I tried it with a fork one time but it didn't work..then i tried it with a spoon and it worked Good job elise for giving us great advice💀💀

[@JiaPlayZ_YT]

The soon trick worked... "TOTALLY" NOT fake it *WORKED*

[@JiaPlayZ_YT]

@_the_elise_ecklund- I bet u can't do shinunoga e-wa

[@MaxDev]

Im very proud of myself and my goofy lil music theory skills cuz i actually understand why it sounds good, its just an arpeggiated 2-4-6-5 progression in the key of C

[@PebsBeans]

or a i-III-v-IV in D dorian

[@WilliamThePerson7]

Me: that's going to work! 1 sec later: All my friends have been playing piano their whole lives.

[@thebaccathatchews]

Always looking out for us ❤

[@alexandroskarbilas3460]

We should appreciate her so much not only for her amazing videos but for the thing that she even does tutorials

[@oddztheweirdo]

Thank you so much this helped me impress my doctor yesterday ❤️❤️❤️

[@stevenswapp4768]

I was able to impress the good luck of all of my friends 🤝 thx!

[@losprimosgamers4462]

Thanks You for the tutorial i needed❤

[@dennisweiss6621]

Fakes teaching one fake piano skills, but teaches some actual piano skills. Thats some quality buffoonery and deception that takes actual skill to pull off. Pretty skillful!

[@FilipCarlos]

Ah yes! Every pianist puts their spoon on top of their piano so no one notices! Perfect tip, it worked!

[@SageKasuto]

Wow! This video is actually mostly serious! Never knew you were capable of that.

[@Saimeren]

Honestly? Pretty good tutorial for something that actually sounds really pretty.

[@pearl830]

"how to fake piano skills" also her: *teaches a whole piano lesson*

[@oliverholmes-gunning5372]

I have one of those electric pianos that has a setting where you can pick any one of around 100 songs, and no matter what key you hit it plays the correct note. It's insane how satisfying it is to be able to play Debussy's Claire de Lune note-perfect without having had to put in a second's worth of practice lol.

[@VioletScar-Star1589]

The coolest thing I can play on the piano is “Baby Shark”.

[@LucasTremaine]

You know I looked at your pfp and I just realized that the ukulele teacher at my school HAS A PICTURE OF YOU HANGING ON THE WALL-

[@da3toed_sloth]

I tried the first solution and it worked! :D *TY SO MUCH ELISE*

[@coolpotato-sc9en]

yarr

[@Tom-101]

When people eventually realise you're not teaching them how to fake playing the piano they're actually just learning how to play 😂 Fake it till you make it

[@Lord9Genesis]

As a classically trained of over 40 years I suggest if you use the spoon method you choose a Chopin piece and just make interesting facial expressions. 😮🙃😌😬😶😌

[@3nt3rn4m3-u3s]

I love this video! the spoon worked miraculously

[@mahphknawsum9109]

This actually makes a lot of sense, I love this 😁👍

[@1TheSusPerson1]

I would love to fake play piano even I can already play it 😃

[@stumbling]

Them: "Hey, nice spoon" Me: 😅 "Thanks."