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

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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! 🙏🙏🙏

[@Thesupermuse04]

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

[@PianowithNate]

Cheers!

[@Thesupermuse04]

@@PianowithNate ❤️❤️❤️

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@sermapandian8292]

Wonderful teaching. Sounds exactly like the original.

[@carolynm9638]

Best tutorial I could find for this song. Thanks!

[@PianowithNate]

I’m so glad!!

[@Shemyr]

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

[@RossenBial]

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

[@PianowithNate]

My pleasure!

[@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?

[@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!

[@queenbeauty6170]

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

[@PianowithNate]

Good luck and have fun!

[@johnedwardpiano]

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

[@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 💜

[@heyjude505nm]

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

[@PianowithNate]

🙏🙏🙏

[@brianruvalcava7492]

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

[@PianowithNate]

Glad you think so!

[@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!

[@JerryGoode-bk9vc]

Thank you for such a fine tutorial!

[@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!!

[@annalehman763]

Best video teaching how to play IMAGINE

[@PianowithNate]

Glad you think so!!

[@anthonycrouth4065]

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

[@PianowithNate]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@oswaldo66]

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

[@PianowithNate]

Glad to hear it!!!

[@mrheem6732]

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

[@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!

[@gencodethailand5007]

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

[@ricwurui]

I love it. Going to follow along!

[@steveayres5518]

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

[@PianowithNate]

Thanks so much!

[@joemarz2264]

Agreed. Best online tutorial for that wonderful song!

[@PianowithNate]

Wow, thanks!

[@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 :)

[@IslanderJena]

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

[@PianowithNate]

Thank you so much, I will!

[@michaelcox8702]

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

[@PianowithNate]

Cheers!

[@centrodestra]

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

[@PianowithNate]

Great!

[@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!

[@kimnguu832]

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

[@PianowithNate]

You are so welcome!

[@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!

[@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.

[@sirdoug21]

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

[@PianowithNate]

Thanks so much!

[@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!

[@Noah-gq7pq]

onhh wow thats rite on ive been doin it wrong,,thankx you got a great ear,,im just lazy but that lennon he 's a cheeky one great job

[@PianowithNate]

A cheeky one indeed! Glad my video helped

[@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

[@liufandouan2197]

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

[@PianowithNate]

Thank you so much!

[@tocando_em_frente]

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

[@PianowithNate]

Cheers!

[@ingping83]

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

[@PianowithNate]

Agreed!

[@davethomas30]

brill..highly recommend this video ..cheery

[@aliabdullahst8682]

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

[@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!

[@panacheshahGamer]

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

[@PianowithNate]

Appreciate it!

[@panacheshahGamer]

You deserve it!

[@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!

[@RahulSharmaSingularity]

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

[@PianowithNate]

Cheers!

[@charlieharpman2107]

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

[@PianowithNate]

Hey hey! Enjoy

[@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!

[@chrischausse2819]

thank you again. excellent brother.

[@billthegreek]

thanks, tomorrow ill play this for our school choir ;)

[@PianowithNate]

Have fun!! Let me know how it goes

[@billthegreek]

@@PianowithNate it went great, thanks!

[@morrisseyDAD]

Great teaching Nate, I’m almost there :)

[@PianowithNate]

You got this!

[@sawomirgugaa6282]

Really great tutorial👌Thank you very much! 🙏

[@PianowithNate]

You're very welcome!

[@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!

[@johnorbase8635]

Awesome Nate ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@АллаЩевелева-ы1д]

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

[@sarahevans2442]

The best I’ve found yet

[@PianowithNate]

🙏

[@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

[@asgerahn8883]

Very, very cool and precise!

[@PianowithNate]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@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?

[@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!!

[@jamesgilbert6363]

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

[@johnedwardpiano]

Careless whisper would be incredible. Great song

[@Godslostcoin]

Thank you Nate.

[@PianowithNate]

My pleasure!

[@bobbilarisa4286]

love it so much , thank you

[@joselevicanasenjo2171]

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

[@PianowithNate]

Thanks so much!

[@simonq92]

Thank you for all content

[@PianowithNate]

My pleasure !

[@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

[@bensalvador6809]

Love your tutorial so much fun

[@PianowithNate]

So glad!

[@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

[@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

[@7recon1]

Nice play with the vocals at the end...

[@PianowithNate]

Thanks!!

[@leeclarke8993]

Great tutorial. Thanks

[@PianowithNate]

Cheers!

[@redrapskin1056]

I learned let it be and Fourth of July cause of this channel, much love. I’m kinda interested in this Beatles song called “ For No One” . Might be interesting to learn that song

[@PianowithNate]

Thats awesome to hear! And hmm, that's a really good suggestion. I used to play that on piano back in the day. Putting it on my list!

[@lelaboratoiresocial7]

Thannks a lot Nate 🙏

[@bobbysbackingtracks]

Perfection

[@MilesTrickShotX]

Well done! And great cover!

[@PianowithNate]

Thanks!

[@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!

[@ericneumann6772]

Thank you.

[@elianabessicolombo3984]

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

[@liamcox7968]

Thank you one of the better tutorials I have watch - teach the left and right hand separately then together is perfect - I would love it if you taught Elton Johns Sorry Seems the Hardest Word

[@PianowithNate]

Thanks so much for the kind words! Glad you like my approach. That's a cool suggestion as well

[@lotharjakel1516]

Thesis a good skill for Musik thank you

[@daniellubiano2025]

Thanks so much, Nate. The best piano tutor so far. I hope you could teach the male piano version (lower key) of 'Easy on Me' of Adele by Boyce Ave. Kudos!

[@tinobarrosobatera3539]

Obrigado!! Suas informações são excelente, parabéns.

[@tensnv]

Thanks!

[@PianowithNate]

Thank YOU!

[@sunving]

Thank you very much.

[@PianowithNate]

You're so welcome!

[@jessecasulla9547]

Very nice nate

[@PianowithNate]

Thanks!

[@miguelmartin9802]

me gustan tus vidios eres genial para el piano me gustaria un dia tocar piano como tu congratulaciones nate . 🎉

[@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

[@johnedwardpiano]

Hello. Nate. Maybe you would consider doing "Knocking on Heavens door." I know it is a relatively simple song, but it would be nice if you were to make it accessible. I can't find a good version of it online that really explain the timing, the rhythm, or a melody line to go with it. Thanks for all the great songs you have done so far.

[@PianowithNate]

Good thought! I do have it on my list and your comment is a good reminder...it is indeed super simple and I need to think of a cool angle for it...

[@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!