Greatest Piano Intro Ever? 'The Way It Is' by Bruce Hornsby

[@Darkfault]

Skilled and enthusiastic about what you do, the pacing and knowledge extracted from the video adds up - really enjoyed watching, thanks!

[@thekeyscoach]

You're welcome. Thanks!

[@DavidThomas-se5bo]

Thanks Adam for your channel. It’s my favourite piano channel. And this is one of my favourite songs. I’ve liked, subscribed, and downloaded the pdf. Much appreciated and please keep it up😀

[@thekeyscoach]

Awesome! Thanks so much David!

[@joestocker660]

Very noice! 👍😎✊

[@thekeyscoach]

You’re welcome Joe!

[@talandis]

Wow! What an amazing lesson. I've long dreamed of being able to play BH's "The Way It Is", but this tutorial takes it a step further. Instead of learning to play a master's piece verbatim, and thus being kind of locked into it, the emphasis is on learning from the master and applying those techniques to develop one's own creativity. As a result, there are limitless possibilities to explore. I imagine that if I learned to play TWIS perfectly, I would still get bored after a while. But now, I see there is a real path forward for me that is better. This is what I'm really looking for, a way to express myself on the keyboard in styles that I really love. Thanks so much for this! Keep up the great work.

[@thekeyscoach]

Thank you so much! 🙏 You’ve articulated so clearly what I’m trying to do here in this video, and on the channel in general. I’m so glad you found it useful. Let me know how you get on with getting this one down! 🚀

[@Ykjack7]

this sums it for me as well. If I learn a song I love, it just doesn't give me the thrill of creating something of my own. Taking the ideas and developing something of my own is what really delivers the bliss.

[@thekeyscoach]

🙌

[@talandis]

Two weeks later, I'm still at it. I've made my way through it, now trying to get up to the speed of the playthrough. Super fun! Thanks again for this lesson. It's really been great.

[@thekeyscoach]

Awesome!! 🙌 Great work!

[@musicfromrobgraham]

Best explaination of what Bruce is doing I have seen. Your level by level added detail and application to another chord sequence are nmatched.

[@thekeyscoach]

Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed this one! Bruce Hornsby is so amazing.

[@arianaschaap7558]

I love the way how u teach!!

[@sarailastra7300]

Fantastic!

[@back-seat-driver1355]

Wonderful detailed teaching- thank you so much Adam! I got addicted to your channel.

[@thekeyscoach]

Awesome, thank you! 🤩

[@andrewwright6893]

Superb lesson. What a tune

[@thekeyscoach]

Thanks Andrew!

[@fernandovp230]

great lesson !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! congratulations 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@thekeyscoach]

Thank you! 😃

[@mh22xv]

Awesome lesson

[@thekeyscoach]

Thanks! 😃

[@frgreen4]

All of your videos are valuable, but this one is especially impressive. Unlike nearly all other KZbin presentations, this one provides insight as to how to incorporate these techniques into our own playing. You are true to your intention to help us expand our creativity.

[@reneeraney5486]

So excited for this lesson! Can’t wait to get started. You are an amazing coach, thank you so much!

[@MikeCaffyn1]

The lesson is in itself incredible insight into how to make music. Oh - and your free PDFs knock spots off of anything else I've downloaded. Brilliant thanks.

[@thekeyscoach]

Thanks so much Mike! So glad you found it useful. This is awesome to hear!

[@coloaten6682]

This is another example by you of the type of videos I want to see, thank you Adam!! I'm far more interested in learning about this song than I am learning how to perform it for others, since songwriting is my main interest. So happy your channel is doing well, it's a brilliant resource for me! 😃 (No idea why these smile emojis look creepy!!)

[@trishataylor2488]

Hi Adam I'm new to your channel and I'm loving it! I have always wanted to learn how to play chords because I started taking piano lessons from a very strict classical teacher when I was a teenager. Reading and playing all those notes can drive you crazy that's why I want to learn chords. I'm enjoying your channel and you certainly are not bad on the eyes 👀

[@billhasty5197]

Another fantastic lesson. I always wait with great anticipation every week for your new video. Thanks Adam. That old Rod Stewart song is a wonderful old classic. How about teaching that to us someday. Glad Rags.

[@thekeyscoach]

Thanks so much Bill! So glad you're getting lots of value from these videos!

[@jimmybreslin7015]

😊

[@geralynpalacol3764]

🎹oh wow, you just uploaded this!!! THANK YOU ADAM!!!🎹🎉🎉🎉

[@thekeyscoach]

My pleasure!!

[@larrydupre1545]

Amazing video! Best on KZbin imo 🙏🏼

[@thekeyscoach]

Wow, thanks Larry! 🙌

[@keysforchrist4264]

Great lesson! Thanks for sharing!

[@TedBuffington390]

YAY! Kudos! This is an excellent lesson and production! THANKS Adam!!

[@thekeyscoach]

My pleasure Ted!

[@afhoj]

Really good stuff Adam, enjoyed that one!

[@thekeyscoach]

Glad to hear it! Thanks!

[@werhobbies]

Wow! That was a great video!

[@thekeyscoach]

Thank you! 🙏

[@EuripidesChimbidis]

Excellent lesson, Adam. Thanks!!

[@thekeyscoach]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks!

[@bienvenus.n4072]

Gospel Triads, Sus2 and Sus4 may be the best discoveries in piano. Great work, i have learned today.

[@thekeyscoach]

That's awesome! Thanks!

[@bleuShoErn]

Never noticed it before you breaking it down, but I do believe there is a styling of Floyd Cramer slip note in this. My mom loved Cramer, herself being a pianist and influenced me to play. Last Date was one of the first songs I learned to play. Thx for reintroducing me to this song. It’s been along time since I’ve played Hornsby music.

[@thekeyscoach]

Interesting! Thanks for checking the video out - so glad it's reintroduced you to this amazing track.

[@kevspencermusic2]

Great video ! Thanks Adam

[@thekeyscoach]

Thanks! So glad you enjoyed - it was a lot of fun to make! Such a great tune.

[@felixdada2044]

Very Good teaching , Thank you so much

[@michaelkeithson]

Great lesson Adam! Bruce Hornsby was my biggest inspiration when I first started playing. Still love listening to him. 🎹

[@thekeyscoach]

Thanks Michael! Yeah he's awesome isn't he! Thanks for checking out the video!

[@nickmorley1159]

Just when I thought it couldn't get any better ... Boom! Itching to get to the piano as I'm away for the weekend so I can't wait to get to this.

[@thekeyscoach]

Thanks so much Nick! Glad you enjoyed - let me know how you get on trying it out! 🚀

[@DieBirte]

Danke!

[@Nightshft42]

I'm (not yet) a piano player, that's just an awesome analysis of this fantastic song, love it. And 12:10 reminds me of Floyd Cramers Last Date.

[@geralynpalacol3764]

Thanks!

[@DieBirte]

Oh, wow, Adam… You‘re the greatest… Speechless. ❤

[@thekeyscoach]

🙏 So glad you found the video useful!

[@Gray-Wolf-Media]

I started learning this on HDPiano. And this kind of brings it all home. Yeah I started on it yesterday and started with the beginning of the song.

[@thekeyscoach]

Awesome!

[@marcmcconnell]

Really enjoyed you taking the techniques and applying them to another chord progress. That clicked in my brain in a way that will let me use them in other contexts. Well done!

[@thekeyscoach]

Thanks so much Marcus! So glad it’s useful for you!

[@marshac1479]

That's a song. I keep meaning to play the solo...

[@thekeyscoach]

The solo later on in the track is awesome! Too much to cover in one video 😅

[@julianho7672]

amazing Adams.............. many thanks!

[@thekeyscoach]

My pleasure!

[@chaotictherory]

My 3 favorite piano/keys players are Billy Joel, Elton John, and Bruce Hornsby. You've done 2 of 3 and am stoked! This song was always one of my inspirations to learn. You're awesome Adam and keep up the outstanding blessings you share with all who tune in to your channel. Mad respect coming to you from Oregon, USA.✊️

[@thekeyscoach]

Ah that’s so great to hear! So glad you’re finding these videos useful! What Billy Joel song do you reckon has the best piano intro? 🤔

[@chaotictherory]

@@thekeyscoach In my opinion, Allentown. There's something about that intro that every time I hear it, I want to play it.

[@thekeyscoach]

👍 great shout!

[@howtodoitdude1662]

@@thekeyscoachNew York State of mind, Summer Highland falls, Prelude, Vienna.

[@toskaninimissebukpo8410]

Sooo whoa🎉

[@thekeyscoach]

🙌

[@Ozgurs_piano_journey]

Now this is my all time best of and I've been trying to learn it since ages and always failing...Needless to say I'm so excited to start this today immediately! Hope I get it this time!

[@thekeyscoach]

You got this! Let me know how you get on!

[@patriciaann6380]

Yet another great video Adam , thank you so much 🤗

[@thekeyscoach]

My pleasure!

[@paulstone9755]

So good!! Thank you

[@werhobbies]

I’ve been working on this for several weeks. I have much of the intro down pretty well, but not near to the pace Bruce plays. Hope to learn more here.

[@thekeyscoach]

Awesome! Let me know how you get on!

[@erykadubois4555]

AMAZING...........Adam, when I grow up, I wanna be like you. The way you break it down, even a relative beginner like me could play the rythmn in a few minutes.

[@kadiummusic]

Either that or Rockin' All Over The World. 😎

[@thekeyscoach]

So good! Status Quo were the first band I ever saw live 🚀

[@richardandruthcollins5217]

Nice Stuff here!!!!

[@thekeyscoach]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@javiera.4120]

Hello Adam, I love your classes, how can I get the accompaniment to this intro " mp3"? Greetings from Spain

[@thekeyscoach]

Hi! Shoot me an email [e-mail] Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

This was way too cool.

[@jknorratl]

Where were you 40 years ago when I was learning this 🤣... love the little "tricks" rather than just running through the chords. Nicely done

[@kbstabs5982]

Great video and lesson but not able to download the PDF from this and your previous video.

[@thekeyscoach]

Hi - glad you enjoyed the lesson! Shoot me an email [e-mail] and I’ll make sure you get them. 👍

[@gittakarlewski7367]

Like yourvideos a lot! This was the first one which was not too advanced and quick for me! Really enjoyed it and learned it! But cannot find your video about Gospel triads which is interesting. ????

[@thekeyscoach]

Awesome! Here is the link - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r52cdXuZdrikg8Usi=Qg8rXjOTpq74004Z

[@gittakarlewski7367]

@@thekeyscoach thanks!😀will have a try!

[@Sha.lom123]

Hi how do seperate the track into different instruments

[@Sha.lom123]

May be backing tracks

[@josephsarto2763]

Great question

[@thekeyscoach]

Hi! I create my own backing tracks for all these videos. So I make the drums and then record the bass and any other parts. I haven’t experimented too much with AI stem generators - I quite enjoy making the tracks though!

[@Minot855]

Play with song Mr adam

[@airpac1873]

Your PDF Link dose not seem to work...

[@thekeyscoach]

Hmm that’s strange. Shoot us an email [e-mail] and we’ll make sure you get it!

[@TonyMusicArts]

You

[@kingsecho3351]

Does anyone else think he sounds like Simon Cowell?

[@ufly4fun]

Now that you mention it 😂. These are great videos though 🎹✅

[@orangecoolius]

where's the gospel triads deep dive? link doesn't go to it

[@MPLSrep612xx]

Why does it feel like it’s going “home” to C major if the key of the song is G major? Having trouble understanding the harmony of this song

[@AtomizedSound]

It’s how the chords are arranged. I love songs that are almost like a deceptive part of thinking you are in one key or landing in one key but you go somewhere else entirely because of the choice of chords and or melody notes interacting with one another. Temporary tonicization’s are like that when songs do it but usually resolved rather quickly to the intended key the piece is in.

[@TrossOfTheAlba]

Oh my god your thumbnails.

[@timolig7054]

I know, they are hilarious... lot's of joy here.

[@Faithful_Watchman]

The Keys Coach: The D is 2nd inversion add G, not Am over D.

[@TWGreen-br7eo]

It would be so much more effective if you would reduce the amount of face shots and stay on the keyboard views.

[@maxmainzer9978]

Danke!

[@thekeyscoach]

Thanks Max! Glad you enjoyed the video!