How to play "Imagine" just like John Lennon [PIANO CHORDS TUTORIAL]

[@PianowithNate]

IMAGINE chords and lyrics chart! echocitymusic.activehosted.com/f/199 ⚠ IMPORTANT NOTE ⚠ The high D note that creates the Cadd9 is controversial. It is possible that it wasn't played and is a resonant overtone created by that particular piano. Others have pointed out it's likely on a 2nd overdubbed piano, and that he didn't play that note in other solo performances. I personally hear it very strongly in the recording and it sounds “right” to me, but to others, it will sound better without (you can play a middle C instead). Choose whichever you prefer! SUPPORT NATE'S CHANNEL 5-Level Piano Course: www.pianochordbreakthroughs.com/ Give Nate a Tip: www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YWK4H7C57P2VE

[@whitneycomplexyoga]

Woke up to my first earthquake Sunday night. I'd been dreaming I was running through Jerusalem and when I awoke to find my bed shaking--and I wondered if I was going nuts--I heard "Imagine" in some corner of my mind. And now here I am, almost finished learning to play and sing this song at a moment when it truly feels like a prayer. So happy I found your channel, I love the way you teach.

[@PianowithNate]

❤️

[@fotoalive]

he is the BEST ! teacher !😁

[@ArsenevK]

John believed song can save the world. I don't know about entire world, but interior one I guess it can.

[@liufandouan2197]

John Lennon was the prayer. You teach me something of this song

[@Phillyhillbilly]

Never get tired of seeing/hearing this lesson.

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

Why??

[@cugandi3221]

Ya...even his talking too fast❤😂

[@jameswhaley3287]

Nate,congrats. This is the best online tutorial I could find. Crystal clear, showing notes and chords,excellent songs masterfully taught. Keep up the great work !!!

[@PianowithNate]

Wow, thanks!

[@robertakerman3570]

@@PianowithNate ditto! some are ok. some are too advanced. TYSM

[@MrMungojim]

Absolutely THE tutorial to learn this song with, and I've seen a few. So "lennonesque" and clearly explained without extraneous sidetracking, backtracking, or skipping!

[@PianowithNate]

Thanks for the kind words!!

[@leonardorules7180]

Thanks, Nate. Thanks to you, now I can play "Imagine" of John Lennon! It is one of my favorite songs, and I really wanted to learn it. This is the first song that I have learned, and it makes me feel good. Now my family will be proud of me, and I am not anymore feeling sad about my illness... I will use the time that I have now, to learn more songs and become a good player of piano! ❤❤🎉🎉

[@PianowithNate]

Amazing, you are an inspiration!! Keep it up! 🙏🙏🙏

[@annecharlottebrox9781]

Tusen takk Nate!

[@PianowithNate]

Thank YOU!!

[@tensnv]

Thanks!

[@PianowithNate]

Thank YOU!

[@davidtee5417]

Nate, you have brought my playing on immeasurably. I remember listening to the album at school for hours on end over 50 years ago. This is one of my favourite songs, and now to be able to play it, and perform at open mic in a few weeks is just fantastic. I cannot thank you enough for your absolutely brilliant teaching videos. Take care, and I await more, although I have plenty of your previous ones to go on with.

[@PianowithNate]

This is so awesome to hear!! Let me know how the open mic goes!

[@hyonjeonganderson4563]

There is no word I can’t find how much I appreciate your lecturing!❤

[@PianowithNate]

Wow, thank you!

[@borisb.431]

The best Imagine lesson on the planet! ❤ and thanx with all my heart!

[@daveelliott7715]

Me (M67) have been trying to play this since when it came out. Nothing I ever found or bought worked. Your stuff is magic.

[@PianowithNate]

I'm so glad to hear it!

[@daveelliott7715]

@@PianowithNate Thanks for the 👍for me (M67). How about "You" from Ten Sharp. The chords are basic, the fingering repetitive. Easy.

[@fibbafox]

My friend, I'm 63 years old and have played guitar, mandolin and uke for years ( not that great!) but, despite my sons and wife playing piano, I've never even really tried. They are all at a music festival this weekend and I'm dog-sitting at home, so I thought- why not? Found your video, and here I am playing those famous opening bars! Thank you!!!

[@PianowithNate]

Awesome!! Enjoy :)

[@andreawaizenegger2024]

Danke!

[@PianowithNate]

Thank you!!

[@GRBenowitz]

I just got a keyboard, gonna slam my head against this until I learn it. Glad I stayed for the end, that was beautiful. I like to think that John would be proud. Subbed.

[@PianowithNate]

You got this! And thanks so much for the kind words

[@PianowithNate]

⚠ IMPORTANT NOTE ⚠ The high D note that creates the Cadd9 is controversial. It is possible that John didn't actually play it and it is a resonant overtone created by that particular piano. I hear it strongly in the recording and it sounds “right” to me, but to others, it will sound better without (you can play a middle C instead). Choose whichever you prefer! 🔷 IMAGINE chords and lyrics chart! echocitymusic.activehosted.com/f/199 🟡 SUPPORT NATE'S CHANNEL 🔷 5-Level Piano Course: www.pianochordbreakthroughs.com/ 🔷 Give Nate a Tip: www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YWK4H7C57P2VE

[@eddiet2]

Now, perhaps a lot more piano players will learn this iconic song. I already play this, and am glad that you, Nate, are giving others a chance to learn what every pianist should know. Nate, you NAILED that puppy at the end of the video! Well done!

[@donblue595]

I absolutely applaud all your very hard work.. you help so many people.. you are a gift from the gods… credit to your mum and dad.. keep up the fantastic work

[@PianowithNate]

Thanks for the kind words! Cheers!

[@michaelelder3945]

I've checked out a few tutorials on this song. This is the best one I've found so far. I like that you're going over the fingering. Piano will be my 5th instrument. (I already pay guitar, mandolin, bass and harmonica.) Regarding your vocal technique, when you go into head voice, (a.k.a. Falsetto), tilt your head down to open your throat. You have 2 sets of vocal chords, an upper set and a lower set. In head voice, you are using the upper set of vocal chords and you need to lower your chin to open the throat. It's counterintuitive, but that's how it works.

[@PianowithNate]

Thanks for the kind words! And I appreciate the vocal feedback, I am definitely trying to improve in that regard - I actually have a voice lesson scheduled for tomorrow. Cheers!

[@thespunkymunkylad]

Thank you for this amazing tutorial, along with all the rest. There is something really moving these are the exact notes that John Lennon once played, and to find my own voice and style singing it within that. Magical. Thanks so much! 🥰

[@PianowithNate]

Totally! Enjoy 💜

[@CanadianWatermelon-ff3pf]

Thank you nate i learned to play the entire imagine song by john lennon and you explain and teach very well love this tutorial, could you please do Bohemian Rhapsody next?

[@Shemyr]

Gracias amigo, aprenderé este tema. Fortalece tu voz. Felicidades desde Chile

[@steveayres5518]

Nate your tutorial of Imagine was great. Your playing and singing at the end was awesome. Thanks.

[@PianowithNate]

Thanks so much!

[@anthonycrouth4065]

You are a true treasure and a great teacher. Should have 1 million subscribers

[@PianowithNate]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@limetube1000]

Hi Nate, thank you for teaching this beautiful song just a John Lennon played it. It is easy for me to follow. I am just learning to play the piano and I'm super excited to learn this song. ❤

[@PianowithNate]

So glad to hear it - enjoy!

[@johnedwardpiano]

Wonderful, Nate. I'm excited for this one.

[@mlplac]

So well done, Nate! And your cover of the entire song at the end is amazing :) Thanks for all your hard work and what you GIVE us for free. I plan to enroll in your course after my busy tax filing season. See ya soon.

[@PianowithNate]

Thanks for the kind words Michael!!

[@RossenBial]

I find your tutorial being the immaculate of all, at least for ‘Imagine’. Thank you Nate❤🎹🎼

[@PianowithNate]

My pleasure!

[@heyjude505nm]

This is the best instruction I have found for this song. Think I got it. Thanks!

[@PianowithNate]

🙏🙏🙏

[@sermapandian8292]

Wonderful teaching. Sounds exactly like the original.

[@ashleighstute1265]

Thank you so much Nate! I found this instructional video really effective and comprehensible and within 3 hours had learnt the song complete because of your video, so easy to follow. Buy yourself a coffee and play your favorite song because you have earnt it :). I like your singing also. Keep up the great work!!

[@PianowithNate]

Thank you so much Ashleigh! I really appreciate it

[@queenbeauty6170]

Lovely, I must try hard to learn. Thank you so much for your tutorial.

[@PianowithNate]

Good luck and have fun!

[@JerryGoode-bk9vc]

Thank you for such a fine tutorial!

[@Thesupermuse04]

I NEEDED the EXACTLY way in which John plays it for a tribute! Ty❤

[@PianowithNate]

Cheers!

[@Thesupermuse04]

@@PianowithNate ❤️❤️❤️

[@ramboIII3]

Thank you so much Nate. I am a beginner and I love the way you teach piano. For me it’s easier to learn a lesson with the sheet music rather than the chords on top of the words. Keep up the good works 👍🎶

[@PianowithNate]

If you've already got the sheet music skill, that makes sense! Cheers!

[@petefrost1787]

This is an excellent video! Thanks so much. Plus, I like the way you play the song all the way through at the end. I find it a great learning tool as I try to play along with exactly what you are playing, keeping time etc.

[@PianowithNate]

This is awesome to hear, Pete! Cheers :)

[@brianruvalcava7492]

Your teaching for beginners is great! And singing and the rhythm helps as well. thanks

[@PianowithNate]

Glad you think so!

[@oswaldo66]

Great tutorials Nate! You're doing a great job showing the easy way to learn the piano

[@PianowithNate]

Glad to hear it!!!

[@liori3770]

Nate, seriously man, we LOVE you!!!

[@PianowithNate]

🥹

[@carolynm9638]

Best tutorial I could find for this song. Thanks!

[@PianowithNate]

I’m so glad!!

[@mrheem6732]

Thanks for the advice on this topic I will definitely look into this and try to make a more general rule about it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Adrian351]

You are a legend!! Thanks so much for the tutorial...and the reverb vocals at the end was on point!!

[@PianowithNate]

Thanks so much!

[@jimdowns1135]

Day two if learning piano at age 60. Saw a video showing the simple version with one base note played at the same time. I'm struggling with some muscle memory and hand placement. I love this song and prefer playing the same way recorded and this one is a good bit above but I will get it. I have played guitar for years and understand about chord prog, triads, scales circle of fifths and some of it has already helped. New subscriber and I appreciate this video and what you do.

[@PianowithNate]

Awesome! That's great that you are a guitar player, I definitely find that this chord-based approach to piano comes naturally to people who started on guitar. Thanks for the kind words!

[@fredsmith6324]

great job! sound just like mr lennon! thanks for the tutorial, it's a better way than the way i was learning it. very clear and concise.

[@PianowithNate]

Thanks so much!

[@IslanderJena]

Please keep making videos like this, you've got great teaching skills. Love this. 👏👏👏

[@PianowithNate]

Thank you so much, I will!

[@annalehman763]

Best video teaching how to play IMAGINE

[@PianowithNate]

Glad you think so!!

[@joemarz2264]

Agreed. Best online tutorial for that wonderful song!

[@PianowithNate]

Wow, thanks!

[@cesarparedesvalerajr7747]

Wow! This is the best tutorial of the song! Thank you very much !

[@PianowithNate]

Thanks so much! Enjoy!

[@brianrichards1178]

So much detail..You certainly do rock Nate..maybe one day do a tutorial on how you break a song down. Happy Christmas man

[@PianowithNate]

Thanks Brian!

[@gavinjones4498]

Another great tune in the bag. Thanks Nate for the super logical teaching method. Next challenge, could you do a tutorial for Elton's Rocket man please?

[@centrodestra]

i learned the song and i can play it with your tutorial.. really thanks!

[@PianowithNate]

Great!

[@Gianni591888]

Simply brilliant! Thank you

[@PianowithNate]

Cheers!

[@ingping83]

Awesome tutorial, Nate! A similar tutorial on Jealous Guy would be super cool...

[@PianowithNate]

Agreed!

[@sirdoug21]

Awesome tutorial and dude you sound Mr. Lennon. You have a new sub here 👏🏽

[@PianowithNate]

Thanks so much!

[@johnorbase8635]

Awesome Nate ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ricwurui]

I love it. Going to follow along!

[@tocando_em_frente]

Thank you Nate !!! Love it ! Greatings from Brazil !

[@PianowithNate]

Cheers!

[@АллаЩевелева-ы1д]

Cпасибо!!! Очень полезный урок и познавательно всё. Супер ❤❤❤❤Браво🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@liufandouan2197]

Nate you’re very talented and great at teaching!🎉

[@PianowithNate]

Thank you so much!

[@jaybefaulky4902]

*your theory is really good and helpful*

[@PianowithNate]

Awesome!

[@chrischausse2819]

thank you again. excellent brother.

[@bjornkinding6998]

Awesome, Nate! You're the best. John Lennon was the best, but now you're it. Thank you! Request to the piano man: Please, teach us how to play Billy Joel's "Piano Man"! Please, please, please! 🎹🎶🙏

[@PianowithNate]

Hahaha aww thanks Bjorn! Piano Man is a good idea, I've considered it in the past. I think i'd just have to simplify some parts so it's not too hard for the majority of my audience

[@charlieharpman2107]

Heyyy Nate!!! And there it is!!! Looking forward to watching this video tutorial!! 😁👍

[@PianowithNate]

Hey hey! Enjoy

[@janiceh.45]

Thank you so much! I tried other tutorials and no one got it exactly like this. Amazing to be able to play it i hope in a few days, or less if possible 😃

[@PianowithNate]

So great to hear this! Cheers!

[@michaelcox8702]

Thanks for the lesson. I love this song and it sounds just like the song.

[@PianowithNate]

Cheers!

[@9vickiSue9]

Thank you for this!

[@davethomas30]

brill..highly recommend this video ..cheery

[@RalphYoutubification]

I love your online tutorial! I would love to take your piano song’s teaching class! Please let me know if you have one,Nate!

[@PianowithNate]

Hi thank you! Check out www.pianowithnate.com/piano-chord-breakthroughs

[@jerickson725]

Thanks so much Nate! I learned this from another tutorial about a year ago and haven't played it much since. I'm going to adopt your version and re-learn. Pretty sure it's much better! -Joni

[@PianowithNate]

Have fun!

[@kimnguu832]

Thank you so much for your very detailed and dedicated instructions.

[@PianowithNate]

You are so welcome!

[@sawomirgugaa6282]

Really great tutorial👌Thank you very much! 🙏

[@PianowithNate]

You're very welcome!

[@RahulSharmaSingularity]

Man I simply love you ! Damn right on ! Appreciate your efforts here !!!

[@PianowithNate]

Cheers!

[@gencodethailand5007]

Thank you so much for putting up such a great tutorial. I always dream of playing accompaniment piano. Thank you again.

[@tjcint]

How is it possible to make something so astoundingly beautiful with only a few elementary chords ??? It isn't. It simply isn't. I must be dreaming.

[@PianowithNate]

Such a good question...

[@tjcint]

​@@PianowithNate Your answer ? I will give you mine : To be given the rarest gift that takes you into a world few ever enter, where you hear things few ever hear ... This is my answer. What is your answer ? Please may I add, I am so grateful you made this video. I do not like approximations of the work of great artists, I like the real thing. All the very best Nate, from Australia.

[@AlsBox]

Thanks Nate 🤗I thought I played this well, now enhanced my performance and had comments on how it sounds better. Just a thought but Live an let die would be good thanks

[@PianowithNate]

Hey that's really awesome to hear! Glad to have helped. Also great suggestion, I'll throw it on my list

[@panacheshahGamer]

Love your tutorials Nate can’t wait to see this one

[@PianowithNate]

Appreciate it!

[@panacheshahGamer]

You deserve it!

[@aliabdullahst8682]

Thanks for the tutorial, it's very usefull to train

[@soundinmind]

That was well taught. Subscribed

[@PianowithNate]

Cheers!

[@philippabertacco7919]

I've just started relearning piano after several decades of not playing, as my young daughters have started lessons. Your channel is really brilliant... thank you for all your dedication and excellent teaching approach ❤ Do you have the sheet music for this? I find reading notes easier than memorizing chords. 😊

[@PianowithNate]

This is awesome to hear! I dont have sheet music for it, as I put it together by ear. That said, my version is very accurate to what is played on the original recording, so if you search for accompaniment sheet music for that song, I bet you'll find something pretty similar!

[@martinward-doran7599]

Fantastic approach to learning. 👍 Do you highlight anything by Gilbert O’Sullivan ? Perhaps, Matrimony or Alone again?

[@PianowithNate]

You're in luck! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYjYZ5yjep2JaqMsi=0Eu2K3grTlHYgmqA

[@Godslostcoin]

Thank you Nate.

[@PianowithNate]

My pleasure!

[@joselevicanasenjo2171]

well done Nate, as usual! I like your voice by way!

[@PianowithNate]

Thanks so much!

[@marktinoco4904]

Nate, thanks for helping me clean up this tune. Side note, there is a second piano from a session man playing along.

[@PianowithNate]

Glad to hear it! And yes, I do realize that now and feel a little silly that I didn't at the time of making this video

[@David-Hope]

This is great, thank you. I don’t hear that high D in the original though.

[@PianowithNate]

Feel free to leave it out! It's quite subtle on the recording

[@morrisseyDAD]

Great teaching Nate, I’m almost there :)

[@PianowithNate]

You got this!

[@bobbysbackingtracks]

Perfection

[@asgerahn8883]

Very, very cool and precise!

[@PianowithNate]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kenlawdavis1742]

Thanks so much for this lesson. I have struggled with other tutorials for this great song, but finally got it with yours.

[@PianowithNate]

Great to hear!

[@jamesgilbert6363]

Thanks Nate. I get inspired! How bout Careless Whisper or Color My World.

[@johnedwardpiano]

Careless whisper would be incredible. Great song

[@lelaboratoiresocial7]

Thannks a lot Nate 🙏

[@trustnuffin9121]

Brilliant 👍💥💫💥

[@PianowithNate]

Thanks!

[@bensalvador6809]

Love your tutorial so much fun

[@PianowithNate]

So glad!

[@sunving]

Thank you very much.

[@PianowithNate]

You're so welcome!

[@obetrobillos231]

Thank you Nate for all the tutorial songs. May i request 2 tutorial songs from America: I Need You & All My Life. Thanks and God bless.😘

[@PianowithNate]

I'll check them out!

[@elianabessicolombo3984]

Muito bom! O som mais próximo de Imagine. Vou tentar! Parabéns!😍

[@Thesupermuse04]

How many times John does the cadd9 on the beginning of every verse? Fab video❤❤❤

[@PianowithNate]

On the studio recording, I hear it on every C chord in the verses, with the exception of the VERY first C in the song

[@Thesupermuse04]

@@PianowithNate so on every C? Not only at the beginning of every verse?

[@FinnBjerke]

Hypnotic melody -wonderfully explained. Funfact its possible to play it note by note on guitar - I do it sometimes and I still have freinds...... sort of.

[@PianowithNate]

ha! Thanks for the kind words

[@FinnBjerke]

@@PianowithNate Ive seen other videos and sheet music where the important left hand bass is left out.

[@sarahevans2442]

The best I’ve found yet

[@PianowithNate]

🙏

[@annettec1912]

Thank you Nate! What a great tutorial you teach! Plus...your voice is pretty good also! You make it look easy and enticing for beginners want to learn...

[@PianowithNate]

Thanks so much!!

[@bobbilarisa4286]

love it so much , thank you

[@JohnDoeJL]

Thanks 🎉

[@PianowithNate]

You're welcome 😊

[@leeclarke8993]

Great tutorial. Thanks

[@PianowithNate]

Cheers!