First 100 Hours of Piano Practice: What to Expect

[@jordidewaard2937]

FIANLLY SOMEONE WHO ISN'T LYING HOLY FK LOL. Respect to you good sir, and I hope you're still palying :P

[@jordidewaard2937]

Also at Greensleeves,while I'm sure you have fixed it by now, you're supposed to use overlapping pedal. Basically you press the note first, THEN you "reset" the pedal (not native, couldnt find a good word for it). That way you don't hear a little gap of sound. It takes some getting used to, but sounds way better. This might not be relevant for you anymore, but for any1 reading this who is at that song as that is the first song that introduces it :P

[@WhiteFlix]

not everyone is lying, quit living in a bubble, while this man is talented, there are many people with amazing talents that can learn pieces very quickly.

[@jordidewaard2937]

I know, but there is a huge difference between "talent" and being able to play a movement of a Beethoven Sonata within 2 weeks

[@TheSonoSpectrum]

You are talking about the guy that played Fantaisie-Impromptu after 1 year right?

[@cybersee9966]

That guy’s a liar.

[@serenityfan1514]

You serve a big thumb-up coz you are real. Not a fake beginner of piano as I saw too many fake on youtube. I must say you did very well as a beginner. My first time to play piano when I was 4 years old, repeating the same notes over and over again everyday to make fingers moving correct and smoothly, we all were the beginners so we knew how frustrated at beginning, gee!! I still remembered Beyer now.

[@icarus7211]

My first 100 hours were learning basic stuff , notes for example.. But now , 1 year into playing piano , i'm playing Sonata in G Major, Op. 49, No. 2 , Sonate No. 17, "Tempest" , etc.. Not trying to show off , i'm just saying that hard work beats all. I know all these songs are not for my level , yet i play them , don't let nothing and no one stop you from achieving your dream. No one but my teacher supports me on this journey , yet i still keep going , the fact that i want to prove everyone who has said to me "You can't play " , "You will never reach your dream" etc. i want to prove em wrong. My dream is to compete on the biggest piano competition and win it. Hard work and dedication will send me there , will make my dream come true. Hard work and dedication WILL make YOUR dream come true , no matter if you play piano , violin , any other instrument , or none too! Whatever you like doing , whatever your dream is , work hard for it. I sure will , we all should! Much love.❤

[@southpark5555]

True. This video is believable. The only difference between me and the beginning of the clip is ---- I don't get frustrated with the piano if I don't initially manage to get things 'right'. I just keep at it. Overall - for this guy here - excellent to see he kept at it, and he became significantly better and better - as expected. That's what happens when we keep at it. The experience just keeps building up. I like genuine non-showoff videos like this one. Good! Nice work and effort. And thumbs up.

[@photorichcr]

Finally someone that says zero experience and means it, most show baffling riddiculous improvement by week 2, keep at it! you are certainly improving, seeing you has motivated me to start playing :D

[@stevveLP]

It depends on what you did before starting with the piano. If your hands are used to fast and precise movement (Professional typists as an example), it's much easier to learn the piano. I just started a week ago and I am also already far above what I should be able to do. I am a programmer btw with 500 APM and 98% accuracy. It also depends on how you learn. I personally went to the hard things directly and skipped all that "step by step" shit. Just doing things over and over, copying techniques until you can do it.

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

Thank you for being honest and showing us what it is REALLY like.

[@fidelmflores1786]

Great for 22 weeks self taught. Most beginners do not develop this fast. Please get a teacher asap. Interview them like a job interview. There are a few fundamentals that if you learn them at the beginning will make you a much better pianist. I hope you keep at it. Amazon sells diy piano tuning kits.

[@jainniki1999]

This is so motivating. As someone who's learning the piano and gets frustrating after practising for hours and still not learning that ONE chord,this inspires me to put more effort in.

[@MandalaBunnyhome]

Finally an actual beginner, thank you!

[@alynneshinness448]

I show this to all my piano students, young and old, every year. The adult students identify with him, and the kids are fascinated (although they can't imagine practicing one hour a day as a beginner).. Everyone loves the opener!

[@Tzadeck]

I'm impressed with his patience. I have a bad tendency with instruments to try stuff way too difficult too early and then I end up a lifelong sloppy player, haha.

[@leehaynes7815]

Finally a real progress video! Thank you 😊 🙌🏻

[@norims217]

Yes u r right..self study is not less interesting..try to take the challenge for those who r shy to get a teacher..i used to learn frm my son's alfred music bks..it wrks..start slowly frm scratch..u can achieve your goal.

[@lalocantu8830]

I am 55 and this is very close to what you learn been from 40’s and up “ IF” you take it easy. congratulations this is painfull but rewarding at the same time and also is the best for me in this isolation of COVID I tell you guys with 50 dlls you can fine a good used keyboard instead been seat in that sofa worry about something you don’t have control just do it!!!!

[@daisyjou2608]

you can tell if a person is real piano beginner or not by his fingering. This is real video. good work. Keep it up!!!

[@The_Other_Dan]

This is fantastic. The is probably the first video I've come across where someone is genuinely learning to play and not creating a fake progress video for views. Thank you

[@ghislaincarrier]

Really nice and honest. I like that you shows hours and weeks. Other videos talk about days/months which mean nothing. Anyone can become really great practicing 16 hours a day for a year. You average 4.5 hours per week which is more than me and it shows as you progress faster than me. Keep it up.

[@Lifetap]

You should do more piano videos :) I'm in the beginning of my own journey as an adult and this is quite interesting to see!

[@jackhughesbooks]

Great to see your very believable progress. you are an inspiration

[@guitargirl7452]

Well done! This is the real deal and gives others following you an honest appraisal of what to expect. I have the Alfred's book too. Wish me luck!👍

[@irriet2]

Good to see this one. I've got the same book and my piano should be shipped tomorrow.

[@howemusictuition]

Many years later and my practice is still often like this! 😂 Keep it up!

[@maryrua]

I was happy for you, when you finally played the Scarborough Fair and Entertainer in the end. :) i was also impressed with the pedal, well done!

[@squodge]

At last, a video that is actually legit! And good job :)

[@lynne9321]

Thank you for posting this as someone who can only play with one hand at a time this was encouraging

[@tranviet2576]

I am on week 9 and recognize difficulties in piano. I look tips on youtube to learn and feel on your pracrise to be a big inspiration to me. Thanks you!

[@hudsonsoul1121]

This is what l like, mistakes and frustrations inclusive.

[@TuckerKingDoesStuff]

Great progress! I want to see 200 hours!

[@katmusic2006]

the good old alfred all-in-one piano method? btw...your playing is beautiful!

[@Zorahime29]

any good book other than Alfred?

[@katmusic2006]

@@Zorahime29 I like a lot of Hal Leonard titles myself. Check out Keyboard1 or their Adult Piano Method if you can.

[@Zorahime29]

@@katmusic2006 ohh ok i'll check it out later....tnx

[@dfpolitowski2]

I can tell from the third video you had natural ability to play. Its your body and brains that do it.

[@usertyfoon]

Thank you very much for honest chronicles of your progress! Should we expect new videos?

[@pianoprogress7862]

This is inspiring, man! All about practice

[@stefanogreco6356]

I start to learn piano, with Alfred vol I too !!

[@Nothingmuch1039]

I recognize this book! Gotta love ALFREDS! I cant wait till the Entertainer!

[@benshanahan2295]

Amazing genuine video. If your still playing remember to keep your wrists raised as their very flat.

[@krystiansek3415]

This is great, I really love that honest journey you presented! :) I'm starting now my journey full of motivation! keep going that way 👍

[@BelieverinChrist4ever]

So much inspiration! Thanks for this video! I'm barely begining with Alfred's book too!!! Love it! The clips of you frustrated reminded me so much of myself when I was learning jingle bells 🤣🤣 still trying to master that before I continue the book

[@meirlandau]

Great job. You keep going practice makes perfect. Proud of you

[@myozawhtet451]

Very inspiring.. way to go with alfred learning :D

[@bigsisterb.t.]

Thank you! Your progress is realistic. Love it!

[@rositafresita8733]

Great! I am thinking in learning piano I am 28. Once I have space for a keyboard I will start. 5 hours a week seems to be perfect for me too :D

[@chriso3831]

Great progres Alfred's 1 I'm just starting this course this first YT video of someone starting from nothing just like I am. Thanks for the inspiration 👍🏻

[@SoniaLeli]

Did you keep it up? How is everything going in 2019? What are you playing now?

[@ahmedd798]

He's playing piano now

[@philgray1023]

It's not as easy as it looks. Well done.

[@ScottA2345]

Excellent. A good instructor would mean a world of difference to you at this stage. There are some fundamentals that could propel you forward quickly and you do not want to go much further and have bad habits ingrained only to have to spend a great deal of time and effort to unlearn them. Get someone who has experience with adult learners. There are many. Keep at it and best of luck. Above all, ENJOY!

[@tiagosousa382]

whats the name of the last song? awesome 100 hours of improvement btw! keep going

[@VeraV]

why is this still me after playing the piano for a year L0L

[@Zephyrus47]

Gotta practice the right stuff

[@kylejones1532]

You probably ain't practising enough or you ain't challenging ya self with more difficult pieces so you are stuck in a rut

[@grzegorzdopart9229]

Something is wrong in here ... After 20 hours you could play Lavender's Blue and after 40 hours you could play Alouette, which is easier than Lavender's blue? Also - how come you started from Joy of the World before the Lullaby. Could you explain this? Thank you! You're awesome :)

[@lesturner9849]

Yes it is a struggle but so worth it!!!

[@grumpytrump01]

Props to you for learning the piano. I really want to play that last song that you played. It sound like an ice cream truck.

[@Captain2307]

U give me inspiration and hope

[@stephenreilly2185]

Also, this is a video of you deciding to eventually wear a hoody.

[@AOTPxHypo]

This made me laugh, thank you

[@edenschannel101]

I want to assume the seasons changed 🤣

[@lalitor]

I'm learning to play the piano on a 4 octaves keyboard and I've seen that you guys are talking about Alfred Who's that guy? And why he's not teaching me?

[@patrickcahill7998]

Lalo Jimenez it’s a piano course called “Alfred’s Basic Piano Course”. There’s a great book by Willard Palmer on it, it’s on amazon :) Adult All-in-One Course: Lesson, Theory, Technique Level 1 (Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course) www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0882848186/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5IOfDb44S86N8

[@tubiak1]

GJ for the vid. Looks totally real ! I want to learn piano too, but planing to play at least 2-3 hours a day. I think you would progress faster, if you squeesed those 100 hours in 6-7 weeks instead of 22. GJ anyway

[@alejandromedina2349]

In my own experience it is better persistence and steady work than long hours per sit (of course not bad at all if you can still stay focused and enjoying the progress). It is kind of magic. One day you are stuck with something and another one you realize that you can do it, or suddenly understand some connection between this and that. I guess it is something to do with repetition, and the way the brain works.

[@MysticalGB]

2:55 ohhh nooooo!!!! the onion cutting ninjas are here!!!!

[@vomm]

Do you know what song this is? (It's not sandstorm)

[@MysticalGB]

@@vomm Scarborough Fair by Simon and Garfunkel but if you want to be hit in the feels listen to Scarborough Fair by Tamaru Yamada .

[@vomm]

@@MysticalGB cool! thank you

[@rickhand8392]

I like it nice job , it does seem almost daunting because of the massive amount of keys chords notes and putting it altogether in a song ..

[@Chentay502]

Im a freshman in highschool (Age 15) and I want to try play piano next year but I have no music background I don't know nothing about music I don't even know how to read music I want to take classes at a music school for piano but I don't know like where start should i just enroll and they teach me or what I'm very confused on where to start please just give me answers it would help out alot.

[@TheAeCProductions]

KiLo RiZe hey man, I’m also a beginner, but I’d advise you to just sign up. Right from the get go you’ll learn your basics from that class! Also don’t limit yourself to knowledge from there. KZbin is a great teacher. Cheers and good luck to you 😌

[@kasiosseijuro8494]

Hey. I was in your position when I was a freshman (I am currently a senior in highschool). I had no musical background at all, but was always drawn to music. I HIGHLY recommend you sign up as soon as you can! Believe me. I wish I had been able to start sooner. if your school offers courses for music, take them! It doesn't matter if you don't know anything about music! The courses are there for you to take and learn! Just be open minded when you enter and be willing to practice. I only asked to take piano lessons early 2018, but I've already made a lot of personal growth. You can do this!

[@LucidMusicIncRecordings]

Using a metronome or some audio loops can help you stay in the flow

[@soroushzolghadri4390]

I love your piano

[@TheStubertos]

Nice to see a legit video and your progress is really good!! Is there any particular book you recommend after finishing that Alfred Piano book? I'm coming to the end of it and want to know what will be the best route to take.

[@lolaapin8010]

You motivate me, thank you for your video

[@PamelaLim610]

Bravo! You're inspiring me big time! Keep it up!

[@virtuosohun]

Good video! Btw your piano is 1 semitone pitched out :D So when you hit the C it's actually a B

[@jacobsimmons118]

When I get frustrated with practicing, I watch these videos for motivation and validation lol

[@ronhendon6381]

Great video. Congrats on your progress I’m starting back after 30 years 👍

[@allmyinterests5139]

Ron Hendon it’s never too late! Only when ur dead, so gz on that decision 😊

[@bakedseal3369]

thats a fire beat mayne good job! dont stop lol :P

[@tiagrace2322]

Great progress! 😃

[@orhanmadiassani]

I want to start learning piano and post videos about my progression :)

[@PagixLP]

Nice Job👌🙃

[@Shredology]

I understand this guy. I got assigned clarinet blues and let me tell you I’m getting frestrated

[@DavidConnors]

Great progress! Do you have a teacher?

[@lehoanggiabao5180]

nice !

[@Dmitryzakharov]

Can someone explain it to me. He is zero experience and already at 0 hours reading notes and playing right away? How just how?

[@ham1533]

I mean, I did it with the same book he's using, so can he... (I do have some experiences with piano before my lessons but I barely know any sheet music stuff) It's not that hard if you're motivated enough.

[@ham1533]

Well, he may be exaggerating this a bit. You can't do it in the 1st second you got the book. I did it in ~15 mins

[@jamesknapp4309]

The big question is, did you keep it up? I’m nearing 100 hours but have spent more time on individual songs by the looks of it as I only know a few. Nice work man, you’ve got talent.

[@rian534]

people say its real cause his progress is slower than other vids on youtube but hes stretching out 100 hours in 22 weeks, that means he doesnt spend alot of hours in a single day. however other people compress 100 hours into less time like 2 weeks cause they have more free time

[@Liknese]

Agree with you 👍

[@pascaltang50]

first thanks to be honest with the video. i am also a new adult player. i enjoy it so much that i decided to take 2 classes per week and practice more than 10 hours a week. I agree that the more you practice , faster is your progression, but to be honest, brain need to process information. when i came for 5h/week with 1 class to 10h/week with 2 classes. my progression is for sure faster but not 2X faster. what i mean is even if you decide to partice 100h in 2 weeks, you still need time for your fingers to gain strengh and agility. The only way to have it , is to practice ... for month ;(. if you go for body building, you will get nothing in 2 weeks even if you train hard !

[@rian534]

@@pascaltang50 Very true and the people who cramp 100 hours into like 2 or 3 weeks have less polished skill and I see that their technique is a bit off, what they are doing is basically making progress by learning songs and that's about it.

[@alejandromedina2349]

@@rian534 Learning piano is an exhausting brain exercise. A musical athlete (professional or talented music student) may absorb long hours of practice and study. But for most newbies, it is very difficult to keep focused and relax for long hours with meaningful, correct practice. I needed to gradually absorb the new language and that requires time and patience.

[@rian534]

Alejandro Medina Yeah, taking it slowly is much more practical.

[@agnesness925]

I am 42 and thinking about starting too... your video is great motivation! What system/ book did you use to learn? Are you still playing?

[@DanielLearnsPiano]

Did you start? I’m 43 and been playing for 6 months now. It’s definitely worth starting if you didn’t already.

[@agnesness925]

@@DanielLearnsPiano I was planning to start when I have returned from my holiday and buy a keyboard then... but Im still stuck here due to cov19 :) Ive started the recorder instead which is also amazing.

[@DanielLearnsPiano]

Agnesness Great to hear. Stay safe.

[@Zorahime29]

how many hours do you practice each day?

[@mjdavid5887]

i am 100% sure the the book his using is alfred's

[@batboy5023]

yes it is. it's a pretty good book.

[@EternalArrow]

How old was you when you started?

[@SamuelLee-gw6wr]

2:30 屯馬開通真的很興奮

[@SamuelLee-gw6wr]

The 80 hours one... You panicked all the HKDSE candidates.

[@MrMyracle]

What is the title of the music you play on week 16 and 20? Great progress btw!

[@Fzero1453]

VanillaEmanuel week 16 is greensleeves I think

[@cybersee9966]

Alfred’s? That’s how I learned.

[@thurasoe2625]

Can I know the song name in 80 hrs ?

[@1kitts]

Awesome! I love it! Just one question- are you playing by ear or memory? I can see that your eyes are not on the sheet music, hence why I didn't include reading sheet music.

[@cozymovietimeland6982]

Yeah, I'm pretty weak on actually reading the music. I generally read it to learn, and then play from memory (with only occasional glances at the music). I really need to work on that...

[@1kitts]

Oh ok. I get you. Me too- it isn't as easy as I thought it would be. Lol. But I'm still working on it :)

[@austinpowers3659]

How long did it take to read sheet music though

[@sloth8632]

Austin Powers He might write on the sheets (and that's okay). The Alfred's book he is using has a lot of theory throughout making it easier to learn.

[@cybersee9966]

The spaces on the treble (upper) clef are FACE. The lines on the treble (upper) clef are EGBDF (every good boy does fine). The spaces on the bass (lower) clef are ACEG. The lines on the bass (lower) clef are GBDFA, (good boys do fine always). Also, middle C is above the bass clef and below the treble clef. Middle C has a line through it. The note directly above middle C, and below the treble clef, is D. The note directly below middle C, and above the bass clef, is B.

[@lukevanwiggen6349]

3:20 what is that song called

[@gabrielmonteiro7092]

The Enterteiner - Scott Joplin

[@alexdoyle9080]

nice work! I'm sure this is a stupid question but what's the title of the song you play in week 22?

[@Piano10000]

Excellent! Fun songs those ones. What book is that?

[@cozymovietimeland6982]

Alfred's "All-in-one Course": www.alfred.com/alfreds-basic-adult-all-in-one-course-book-1/p/00-5756/ I definitely recommend it.

[@winstonsabellona2204]

It's cool but I think you didn't really start from zero experience. it seems that you already know a lot of things about music theory, that you were able to read music sheet, or more even sightread. and for me, that's quite a long jump ahead of learning the piano. Hence, there's a huge difference between you and a person who tries to learn the piano only by "synthesias" (which is something that's becoming a trend nowadays)- the latter I can say started from real absolute zero experience.

[@優さん-n7m]

in 2019 , where you at mate?

[@KevinLearnsMusic]

Great video, will follow your progress! Am getting to 50 hours myself. Do you have a professor to properly learn the basics, or are you doing this alone, with the book?

[@cozymovietimeland6982]

Hi Kevin, thanks! I'm strictly alone with my book at this point. I've been told it's a good idea to get piano lessons at some point, to avoid forming bad habits. I'll probably do that at some point, but not just yet. Play on!

[@KevinLearnsMusic]

Great! All the best!

[@oysteinsoreide4323]

here is a channel containing som very good advice for basic piano tequniques. kzbin.infofeatured I'm also doing self study.

[@DanneoYT]

Woah, your doing better then my first 100 hours

[@liberifatali6975]

LMAO THAT'S ME PUTTING MY HEAD ON THE KEYS

[@Gangelya]

what song did you play at week 20?

[@Ethankimmy]

Good video

[@codingkaboom2025]

Nice progress!

[@cozymovietimeland6982]

Thanks Anna. All the best.

[@Lauchtoybox]

Es totalmente verdadero

[@pencilonpaper1026]

nice

[@renierbulawin2973]

yah, this the true self taught