How To Make Your Left Hand Better At The Piano

Students often ask me how to play better with my left hand. They say that their left hand feels a little bit sluggish or has less dexterity than the right hand. Can you relate?
The reason for this is that the left hand often gets the “boring” part of the song- acting as the rhythm section or the bass player. The right hand takes care of melody - and has a more complex role within the songs we play. What this can lead to is a left hand that simply doesn’t get as much attention or skill development as our right hand.
So to solve this problem I have a few tips for you! Watch the video to learn more. 😎
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Lisa Witt has been teaching piano for +20 years and in that time has helped hundreds of thousands of students learn to play the songs they love. Lisa received classical piano training through the Royal Conservatory of Music, but she has since embraced popular music and playing by ear in order to accompany herself and others. She is a songwriter and recording artist. Lisa’s contagious enthusiasm will have you excited to practice and return to the keys for your next lesson. Her teaching style focuses on you, making lessons encouraging and fun.
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[@iloveboule]

So 1- play a simple melody 2- octave scales 3- dexterity exercises 4- arpeggios 5- volume

[@Dylan715-]

Thanks you!

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Most useful piano channel on KZbin. And there's some excellent channels.

[@avem_gg]

N Olson your right bro

[@allenliu7519]

0:34-simple melody 1:26-octaves 2:07-dexterity 3:21-arpeggios 4:19-volume

[@oevieo4589]

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[@nikolasnainggolanku]

Waow, thanks for helping

[@poeticprincee9750]

I’ve been watching like ALLLLL OFFF YOIR VIDEOSSS and wonder how you can teach so much in little time! Which is more than most people pay for.

[@nrd1803able]

Hi Lisa, I came across your video channel on KZbin by chance this afternoon. How lucky I was this afternoon. Realising I was watching your chord hack No 3, I went back and watched Nos 1 thru 6, twice. You are truly amazing, and to me a very genuine teacher..... i.e., non-commercial like others For many reasons, i felt your approach to explaining is easygoing, fun, genuine and sincere. My difficulty is exactly what you teach: I play the piano by ear, as I cannot read notes and play! Your series is showing me how to augment my playing by letting my left hand play catch-up with my right hand. My left hand is weak as I rely on the right hand to pick up the tune, and quite easily for that matter. .So in following your 6-series chord hack, I felt finally there is someone who knows what it takes. Furthermore, you camera is superbly placed above your hands, so we can 'see' what you explain. Others never do and hence my frustration over the many other videos on KZbin I watched. I subscribed instantly and will follow you always. If I have a question or request an advice, would you oblige? Cordially, Nami

[@Carol120454]

These lessons are just what I need! I am practicing them every day! Thanks so much!

[@aarunachalam809]

Wonderful techniques. Thank you. I never thought my left hand would improve. Now It is improving.

[@TheMpganesh2009]

Excellent and very useful steps to practice... thank u madam

[@JohnHondo11997]

These are so great. I just started to really work on the left hand and realized how weak it is in comparison. As a rock/pop pianist (and I really have a hard time calling myself a pianist lol) I have also found that site reading chords and lyrics played with my left hand is doing great things. I usually only play bass notes or maybe octaves with my left hand and right hand does chords, so kind of reversing that. This way, I have to work in inversions and it challenges both the muscles and the brain together.

[@ajmal1965]

I am started to play left hand after watching "pianote " videos!!! With out you guys I am nothing .. Love you pianote

[@roberthalarcon5715]

It's very realistic & helpful tutorial that I watch.... thank you Pianote.

[@cottoncandy4u]

I didn’t think there would be any help for me. You were awesome. I’m going to keep practicing these. I struggle with the very things you taught. I’m excited because I feel like I can do it now. Thank you very much.

[@HemanGohil]

Wow.. Thank you for bringing this exercise as an answer to my Last question in Live video.. I'm practicing fast scales in left... Lil bit tough but it's working.

[@HemanGohil]

Pianote please to share tips of changing Scale in between the song... For example scale changes in song "My Heart will Go On" (Titanic), "Man in the Mirror" by MJ and Spiderman intro Theme..

[@anecitaestavilla-maullin3364]

you are absolutely adorable never bored watching you the way you deliver simple and thorough May God Bless you to keep going, thank you

[@desmondernest]

Very nice,god bless all your work

[@sax0073]

Omg, those are excercises that my teacher is teching me and more!!!, he focus a lot in the technique, In the 4 months as student I feel I am in the rigth path!!! Thanks and please load a video to play something as student, improvisación!.

[@MrArkadijus]

So?

[@bengunn99]

All good ideas. Thank you.

[@Caliber24]

I found this video to be very informative and wanted to give feed back as I tried them. The first exercise I used twinkle twinkle little star and Beethoven Ode to Joy. Simple right haha. They didn't feel odd at all in my left hand and fingering wasn't really difficult. The second exercise wasn't to bad as I play a lot of 5 chords in my left hand so octave plus note in the middle. The next one with skipping notes and moving up the scale pretty fun not to much difficulty. The apreggio one was a little difficult but I got it figured out once I got the chord progression in my head. I have better volume control in my left hand than right lol but I will work them out haha. I never really tested my left hand in such ways but I suppose my left hand is a bit developed than I thought but I shall continue to use your videos for help thank you

[@benjaminjennsen915]

You did it again, just the video I've needed for a long timee!! I love this channel, you are amazing

[@HarshitaEzil]

This is such a great video! Thank you for the great tips! :)

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Thanks for the great instruction and tips! I love that so many of you guys are doing this for free on the internet. You've helped so many people. Thank you.

[@MiguelJDC]

What a great tutor Lisa. God bless.

[@jjmagblood]

You're a great teacher! Thanks

[@redmine5568]

Love your personality, you are a great teacher. Im improving as a beginner with these exercises!

[@keike2941]

This video: *exists Me, a left handed pianist: *watches the whole video

[@ginotarabotto]

My favorite KZbin piano teacher :) Thank you! Trying to improve my chord progressions, a strong left hand will certainly help.

[@geoffmontgomery4838]

Thank you Lisa. I found it very rewarding working thru these exercises.

[@Omega0401]

Thanks Lisa! These are a great exercises! Much appreciated!

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Thank you for your great videos. Many options out there to choose from and I keep coming back to your channel. It is such a blessing to learn from the best and not leave my home to boot.

[@aurora.a6645]

Everystep you teach is wonderfully, clearly understandable and rendered simple at the extreme. THANKS a lot. You are SMART, dear lady!!!

[@katguillot5563]

This was excellent!!! I like your enthusiasm and I love your simplicity! Thank you! after practicing, I can hear and feel a difference already! I'm excited!

[@daisyramos9899]

Thank you for inspiring me

[@jelsonkeys1910]

Awesome teaching ....

[@gundelinadelcarmen9292]

Thank you for the information. Easy to follow.

[@cyrilbenora9839]

i really like your tutorial, that's where i usually went wrong using my left hand when playing piano.

[@crystaldawn3477]

I’m in the arpeggio rut! I really need to work on this!

[@FirstSonsMotif]

This was really helpful! thanks a bunch...

[@rajanvijayudu1337]

Great tips. I will work on. Thanks.

[@ed9709]

Thank you. You are a fantastic teacher.

[@makeitsimple1099]

Wow!! This really is coool. Left hand exercises..... 👌

[@BrandoPR]

amazing tips, thank you, added to my favorite list. Was difficult to concentrate at the first time I watched the video because the instructor is so gorgeous 😍😊

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Same here

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Brando PR iiù0

[@arp3246]

Thank You madam. For this good & valuable excercise.

[@premasru]

Very helpful practices. Thank you Lisa.

[@brianprue2548]

Thank you for all your help. Your channel is amazing and always very helpful.

[@Chriswoodworker]

Your videos are great. Very interesting and clear to understand. I've had a dislocated right shoulder for the past 12 years (a long time I know). I've always loved the sound of piano and keyboards and what you can do with them. I am a natural left-hander so playing with my left hand will be natural for me. I know it will be difficult learning the piano but I want to know if I stand a chance or should I not bother.

[@PianoteOfficial]

It's never too late! If it's something you want to do then I think you at least owe it to yourself to try. We have a series of 4 free lessons for beginners that might be useful - www.pianote.com/getting-started

[@vietdo1978]

Thank you!

[@flaviachauhan]

excellent exercises!!!

[@maanvfm]

very informative video.. thank you so much..

[@nikolasnainggolanku]

Thank you my lovely teacher

[@itsasecret6911]

I’m left hand dominant, but generally ambidextrous overall. Each hand has its role! That said, I have to see what my right hand is doing more than the left which comes more naturally , either because of my left preference or just because it’s usually an easier role than the right. These tutorials are great! Thank you for the help!

[@PianoteOfficial]

Oh that's interesting! I definitely find myself looking more at my left hand!

[@wilfredjoe]

Wooow Very Thank you sister. God bless you. Keep rocking. From India... JOE

[@charlottekatakuri1414]

This is a great plan she layed out! I love it.

[@kherryyimchunger1639]

It's really help me please continue updating new finger excersis thank you

[@walterkayira8224]

Thanks this video is so helpful continue good work. God bless

[@crankboost]

Nice and to the point

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Useful tutorial & cutest tutor :)

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ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਪਿਆਨੋ ਵਜਾਣ ਦਾ ਤਰੀਕਾ ਅਤੇ ਸਿਖਾਣ ਦਾ ਤਰੀਕਾ ਬਹੂਤ ਵਧੀਆ ਏ ਜੀ ਤਹਾਨੂੰ ਵੇਖ ਵੇਖਕੇ ਅਸੀ ਵੀ ਪਿਆਨੋ ਦੇ ਕੌਰਡ ਵਗੈੈਰਾ ਵਜੁਾਉਣ ਲੱਗ ਗਏ ਆਂ ਜੀ ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਬਹੂਤ ਬਹੁਤ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜੀ,

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ਅਸਾਨੂੰ ਇਗਲਿਸ ਬਹੂਤ ਘੱਟ ਅਊਂਦੀ ਹੈ ਜੀ ਮੁਆਫ ਕਰਨਾ ਜੀ

[@sujayanarula3913]

I need to do chords in right hand and arpeggios in left , which I haven’t tried, thank you 😊 I am trying out scales using both hands to get used to using both hands

[@PianoteOfficial]

Scales is a fantastic way to develop your left hand! Nice work!

[@sujayanarula3913]

Pianote Thank you 😊

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Great video & presentation!

[@joepdarrow]

Wow thank you

[@crankboost]

Very nicely explained. Keep it up.

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Good clip ! Thanks !

[@arunar5159]

super way of approach i like it very much...... i try to improve in left hand

[@davidd6218]

Awesome lessons. I should have had a teacher like you.

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Best channel to learn piano on KZbin.....Great...

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You reaaalllyyy helped me , i am still struggling playing both hands at the same time but i feel like i am approving real quick ,thanks!

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That was awesome! t Thank you.

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After 40 years of not playing this video is so Kool to get me started again......really gets the grey matter going lol

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Thank you. This is great information. 👍🏻

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Thank you very much! Great tips! :)

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This channel deserves more than a million subscribers ❤️❤️❤️

[@missionfieldtv8783]

Thanks for this lesson. Is very useful to me. I wanna learn more from you. I'm in Africa and I wanna learn

[@Singinsally]

Helpful video. I believe the “dexterity” exercise is actually Hanson #1.

[@PianoteOfficial]

I know that was a typo, but it was probably the best typo I've seen for a long time! But you are right! It is Hanon #1.

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Thank you!!!❤

[@AthihriiRex]

Thank you so much.. I am learning so much I am watching all of your videos. But just one question! Is it enough without going for music class.? Because yes I have not attended any music class but I am learning to play and lead my church fellowship and any program. Please reply if you care!

[@anoktoalim2003]

Thank you

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Thanks for video

[@anfranzS]

That’s Hanon Exercise!!!👌🏻👍👌🏻

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Thankyou so much 🥰🥰🥰

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Nice videos and helps !e learning them👊

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Oh, this video is very helpful! Thank you! :)

[@shiro_7530]

For dexterity, I recommend a book called "Le deliateur" , the 1st lesson is the one showed in this video. And the others are a little bit more difficult but it really helps a lot.

[@WolfmanWoody]

One of the problems with the ring and little fingers is that they both share the same tendon. It makes it difficult to control one without the other following, but practice does help.

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Great video thanks

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Thank you. I love your enthusiasm and the organized way you present your lessons.

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Thank you...

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Thank you madam .iam keyboard programming student. Very helpful Love you greetings with respect From South India

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thanks for that for tutorial.

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I am right handed but actually find my left hand dexterity slightly better than my right oddly ,I think this maybe due to playing guitar for 20 years or so before I took up the piano, great tips thank you.

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Excellent tips!

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Hello! Great tutorial It would be helpful if you make a tutorial on The Night We Met - 13 Reasons why. You will nail it👍

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thank you for doing this. subscribed

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You are my fav teacher

[@rickt7826]

I'm a leftie also but have the same problem. I regularly practice scales and sight reading (Czerny op 599 I found is excellent for me). I never practice arpeggios even though I see them in lots of pieces. That's bad isn't it?

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I love your teaching

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your teaching is awesome madam

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Hey could you make a lesson on extended harmony and tritone substitution.

[@syberyah]

Lisa: play simple melodies Me: hmm... Twinkle twinkle little star? Lisa: ^plays twinkle twinkle little star^

[@CDMESD]

This is great!