How To Play Piano for Beginners, Lesson 2 || Starting to Read Music

[@TheKrabcake]

this was made 6 years ago and he is still answering people. what a chad

[@BillHilton]

You're welcome 🤣

[@peggyherbachuk5746]

I just found his channel and I could learn soo much but I only have a mini keyboard that I bought for my son 20 years ago and there is no middle C. 😂. I've wanted always wanted to learn😂

[@TheKrabcake]

I'm still alive:D

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[@witz1330]

if i see one more piano ad im going to loose my mind

[@elemayelemay4229]

for real

[@fz8376]

Haha i sometimes think if i hate piano ads would i be able to play piano for long

[@MrEastsidejamie]

You guys gotta just pay for youtube. Its like netflixs

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Means?

[@jacobychamberlin2865]

Facts 😂

[@Eloho-Inibi]

Am blown away by your generosity. The content of your free work here is THE most detailed work ever. Thank you SO much for such investment into people.

[@BillHilton]

You're welcome, Eloho - glad you've found it useful!

[@pakkagewa4591]

words like this are priceless and I believe many of us feel the same. Believe it or not one day God will help you along the way Bill. Please keep doing great things for mankind.

[@rajinisrinivasan2559]

Simply incredible , Bill . The efforts you have put into and the gracious sharing of knowledge is indeed praiseworthy ! Amazing .. God bless you ! I am enjoying learning

[@Ashleyamaranthine]

I was just thinking that we getting this for FREE!!!

[@ekellotpatrick6315]

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[@7Butter7fly]

Hi Bill, I’m a Senior, on a budget....I play by ear, as well have had 2 years of lessons.._no can afford those.... 😢. I’ve been looking for a on line Tutorial that’s worth getting involved. I just found it....you are an excellent Instructor....clear and direct, and understandable....I’m nearing 80 and love my piano, and simply can’t stop learning! Thank yu so much for continued inspiration....🎶🦋

[@BillHilton]

No problem at all, Martha - I'm really glad to have been of help. If you run into any specific problems or have any questions, just give me a shout. I sometimes take a little while to reply (I get a lot of messages...) but I always will in the end!

[@RichardFriendartist]

that is really cool. I hope you are still playing Martha!!

[@planetofthegapes]

I hope your learning is going well. I'm just starting! Amazing videos.

[@DiegoBarreto1997]

I'm an airplane pilot and I'm grounded due to covid19, so instead of watching netflix during all day long, I've decided to learn something new. And moreover, I'm brazilian, so my first language is portuguese, then I'm using my time to learn about piano and to improve my english as well. Thanks Bill for the lessons! I have to admit that it's a little bit hard; I had tried Simply Piano before your channel, but I didn't feel that I was actually learning something. Here I am! So thanks again and stay home!!

[@BillHilton]

You're very welcome, Diego - I hope you keep making progress. Don't hesitate to give me a shout if you have any questions!

[@idkwhatimdoing3471]

I'm actually doing this, starting today. I have finished lesson one and now starting level three on lesson two. This is exactly what I was looking for, and now I will finally start actually learning piano instead of playing songs on mechanical muscle memory. Thank you for making this, I will be studying it each day. (I might even comment on my progress)

[@BillHilton]

You're welcome - let me know how you get on, and shout if you run into any problems or have questions. Good luck!

[@ericopige1657]

Wow! the greatest teacher of them all 👏👏👏

[@BillHilton]

Thanks very much for the kind words! I really hope you find the course useful!

[@nononono3421]

One thing I have noticed that helped me is how each note will alter from being on a line and then on a space in the next octave. The middle c is on a line under the staff, the next C is on a space in the staff, the next one is back on a line. The same is true for all notes. It's another hint to make it easier to remember where each note is. I recommend hitting the keys and imagining in your mind where it is on the staff. Keep doing this for every note again and again and eventually it will start to really settle in your head. I'm still a beginner but this has helped!

[@Michaelydian]

im bouta spend 2 weeks on lesson 2.

[@BillHilton]

That is very definitely the right spirit, Mike - people who really drill down the basics in the early lessons tend to do much better later on. Good luck, and let me know if you run into any problems!

[@pericologan]

“the message with piano practice: embrace the difficulty”, great Bill! Kind regards.

[@BillHilton]

You're welcome, Pedro! And to you!

[@hilaryknight934]

Ive just started piano lessons and Im 68. I still want an actual lesson fortnightly but this is so helpful, especially to watch and learn the theory since I need to learn to read music as well. You have a lovely voice and so easy to listen to .

[@BillHilton]

Glad you like the tutorials, Hilary! You're actually quite young by the standards of some of my learners (!) so stick with it, and don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions!

[@aishaaaaa_222]

thank you so much. the gratitude i feel is beyond the words. i’m a songwriter but i only ever written songs on guitar. i think i’m ready for piano now. thank you from the bottom of my heart for these lessons!❤️

[@jonathonsmith8871]

We live in an amazing time where you can go on the internet and learn whatever skill you want for free from people who know what they’re doing, I remember when that wasn’t possible. Thanks bill

[@BillHilton]

Me too Jonathon - imagine if we'd had this when we were kids! You're welcome!

[@skyyyr6921]

Loving the lessons so far! It's been 3 days with a total of 3-5hrs of total time since I started learning and I'm impressed! I thought reading music was going to be difficult but you were able to make it easy. TY Sir!

[@BillHilton]

You're welcome! Let me know how you get on with the rest of the course, and don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions/problems!

[@pentguin372]

These tutorials have been way more helpful than anything else I have seen

[@BillHilton]

Thanks Pentguin - glad to hear it! If you ever have any questions about any of the stuff in them, give me a yell!

[@АлмазШагиев-ш8н]

Thank you very much for your effort. I'm 21 years old and always wanted to learn to play piano. Your videos come in handy, they are very helpful!

[@BillHilton]

You're very welcome! Let me know if you run into any problems/need any specific help!

[@nataneeel]

Thank you very much Bill Hilton! I am a beginner and it's only you who is helping me right now :) you deserve way more likes and subs

[@BillHilton]

Thank you - glad to hear you're finding my stuff useful! :)

[@slowfans1365]

After playing the piano for years without learning to read music this tutorial has helped me so much. Deffo worth giving a sub.

[@BillHilton]

Thank you - really glad you like it! :)

[@jazzyboy4569]

This lesson is bursting my mind with knowledge! Oh my God! With this lessons I can definitely work on my piano skills now. Thankyou for this lessons ❤❤❤

[@BillHilton]

You’re really welcome! Let me know how you get on!

[@GeneralBogRoll]

I've always wanted to learn to play my keyboard since asking for one for my birthday when I was like 15 and never really got round to it. Found this channel recently and it's been a complete godsend. Everything is very clearly explained thus far and is easy to understand for beginners like myself! 10/10 for content!

[@BillHilton]

Thanks Brandon - really glad to have helped!

[@BillHilton]

If you're finding this course useful, remember to check out my Patreon page at *www.patreon.com/billhilton* - supporting me on Patreon doesn't cost very much (from as little as $2 USD per tutorial I post on KZbin, which means no more than $6 per month). In return you get *priority support* from me personally, access to my very popular *Piano Packs* (great if you're learning improv) and *previews* of upcoming projects. Plus my Patreon community is really *friendly, supportive and fun*. Please do check it out when you've finished watching the tutorial! ~Bill

[@chrisj8979]

Bill; For a very long time I’ve wanted to learn how to play the piano. I finally pulled the trigger on it and I am using ur videos for me to learn how. Thanks for the videos man 🤙🏽

[@BillHilton]

No problem Chris - glad they're helping!

[@achillewilfriedneubatchie]

IT'S SO EASY TO LEARN WITH YOU, THX A LOT FOR YOUR VIDEO. I'M LEARNING MORE WITH YOUR VIDEO

[@ShowUsTruth]

"challenging your mind is the way of learning"

[@justshiamo]

almost gave up ,but then remembered you saying "Little is often best"so im here again taking one step a time

[@joshuasamson7476]

You are absolutely awesome as a teacher and a professional mentor for the keyboard lessons.

[@rohanmurali1679]

Thank you Bill. Your tutorials are amazing. I am using your videos to learn for myself and for my 1st grader. Thank you for you Nobel service.

[@BillHilton]

You're welcome - shout if you have any questions!

[@albert-stefanstancu4634]

I play guitar from aathe age of 15 but I walyas wanted to get into music production, so I started with learning the piano...as a beginner...this series is a genius implementation! VERY WELL DONE!

[@BillHilton]

Thank you very much! Yes, a lot of people who follow my tutorials are actually focussed on production but need to improve their piano/keyboard/reading/theory skills. Let me know how you get on with the rest of the course!

[@gurjeetgill873]

What a generous contribution Bill… your content and teaching style is first class… my granddaughter and I love learning together 🙏

[@BillHilton]

Thank you, Gurjeet - both of you are very welcome!

[@jyothishetty8852]

You're a wonderful wonderful teacher! Thanks so much Bill!!!

[@BillHilton]

You're very welcome, Jyothi!

[@BillHilton]

*UPDATES, DECEMBER 2022:* If you have any trouble accessing the PDFs, make sure you're using the links at www.billspianopages.com/beginners - they're all live and working. If you enjoy the series, you might also like my new book, How To Be A Better Musician: it's jammed with ideas, advice, practice strategies and exercises for every kind of musician, from beginner to pro. Right now it's available as an ebook (PDF and/or EPUB) with a print edition coming in 2023. Learn more and buy and download your copy at www.bettermusicianbook.com

[@omaraftab2216]

I just got a new keyboard I have been wanting for years...and no disrespect to other creators, but your videos are the most helpful I have ever seen so far.

[@BillHilton]

Thanks Omar - glad you like them. Good luck, and give me a shout if you have any questions!

[@a2zpiano]

thanks for those lessons. Very clever way of explaining those. I hope many beginners are able to get started watching these lessons

[@evelynmidgley7620]

Thank you so much! I played the violin when I was much younger and could read music perfectly but I sat down the other day to look at some sheet music and it was all completely gone! I'm trying to learn some piano and this was a great reminder! Thank you!

[@Realisticgram7]

Hi Bill, I hope you are still viewing your comments. I am 65 years old and my entire life have wanted to learn the piano. I remembered sitting on the front step of my best friends home listening to her take piano lessons and wishing we had a piano so that I could take lessons. I bought myself a keyboard in my 30's and tried to learn with a book but raising children made this impossible so I gave up. I have been struggling over the last 10 years with illness and sadly all my attention has been focused on trying to make it through a day relatively pain free. I finally decided I need something else to focus on that would bring me joy and so I said to myself, "What about piano lessons?". The blessings of HaShem fell upon me immediately when I found your youtube and I want you to know that this gift that you have given to so many is so valuable. I went out and bought myself a keyboard yesterday and started this morning! May you be blessed for being such a blessing! Shalom from Jerusalem!

[@BillHilton]

I certainly am still viewing them - shalom from North Yorkshire! It always absolutely makes my day to hear that my videos are helping people, so thanks very much for letting me know. Good luck with the rest of the course, and please do let me know if you have any questions or run into difficulties. Long experience of seeing people going through this course suggests that those who do best are the ones who really nail down the basics and do lots of reinforcement practice of the first few lessons - that means you have a strong foundation for when things start to get a bit trickier, around lesson 9. So try to practise every day if you can, and really work hard at memorising stuff like note names on the keyboard and in treble and bass staves - it makes things way easier later on. Behatzlacha!

[@Jason80001]

Im starting this series now on my plastic keyboard. Buying a Roland LX705 in a couple of weeks, so im prepping to be as good as possible until then. I plan to finish the whole course. Thanks Bill:)

[@BillHilton]

You’re welcome, and good luck. Let me know how you get on!

[@vizzan007]

You're the best teacher I've seen. Doing Little boring things again and again make huge difference while learning something new.

[@BillHilton]

You're very welcome - thanks for the kind words!

[@lifesavid]

Having another go at learning piano with your tutorials. Have had my keyboard for two years and made the mistake of trying to copy tutorials for specific songs I liked without really learning or practising basics. Had limited success but failed when songs became a little more difficult. This time I’m going to take my time and practise basics every day before moving to next lesson. I have a love of music and a ear for music but my 65 year old fingers couldn’t care less. Wish me luck.

[@BillHilton]

Good luck! Yes, you've got the right idea: racing through the early lessons is one of the most common problems I see learners have. If you take the time to really master each lesson, you'll find that progress is much steadier. And don't worry about your age - you're a teenager compared to some of the people I hear from who use my tutorials!

[@prashanshak.8589]

Hi Bill, thank you so much for this series. It has been almost 7 years since you uploaded this and I can't imagine the number of people you have taught and helped and from multiple geographies too! What I loved the most is how you made me associate "oh it's so hard and frustrating" feeling to something positive - my brain creating new circuitry and being familiar with the subject. I embrace that feeling not only with piano but with whatever I am learning and it helps me to keep pushing through and not drop things out of frustration.

[@BillHilton]

Thank you! Yes, I like to think it’s helped a few people. I tried doing some rough maths on this the other day, based on how many people have watched the final few videos in the series, and making allowance for random watches/curiosity/revisits etc. Anyway, I think the number of people who have actually completed is into the thousands - around five thousand, perhaps, which I’m pretty happy about. I hope you make good progress yourself - let me know how you get on!

[@aditya.khapre]

The tutorial series I was looking for! Thanks

[@amirnoorani5017]

I just watched the first two lessons and I learned all the theory! before that, I watched a lot of beginners guide but didn't learn anything. You are great Bill and you deserve more likes and subscriptions

[@BillHilton]

Thanks Amir - glad you found them useful. I hope you keep watching! Give me a shout if you have any questions :)

[@mariao1912]

Thank you so much for such wonderful lessons! May God bless you❤️

[@purrminaj9727]

not me regretting not listening to my elementary music teacher

[@Decton]

This comment might be old but Realllll

[@mamamo5790]

I recently praticed piano again and the two problems I had was reading sheet music and technique. I dont know if my technique is ok but sheet music, man even though I know the notes in each line and space, I can’t read straight! Good thing I found this lesson and I’m watching every video in case rhere is something important. Thank you for the lessons!! :)

[@BillHilton]

You're welcome! Keep practising with the sheet music: everyone finds it tough, but if you hang in there you'll master it eventually!

[@Angel-zr9fn]

Had piano lessons as a kid but stopped cos I lacked discipline. With the Lockdown now, my goal is to be able to play again. Been looking for several tutorial videos online and came across this one. This is honestly the best! It's the most comprehensive one & more than that, you provide us with actual notes to download per session. I look forward to playing the piano again. My goal is to finish two of your videos and practice everyday, like taking actual piano lessons. Really can't thank you enough for this!

[@BillHilton]

Thanks very much indeed, Angel! Let me know if you run into any problems or have any questions, and I'll do my best to help!

[@joshuamejia7098]

Thank you for the free classes. I will alway remember this and tell everyone where and who taught me.

[@observantbuddy]

F-A-C-E, the thing on the front of your head 😂

[@davidborger1808]

I know. I laughed out loud at that just a few minutes ago.

[@nelsonberm3910]

Been following you every single day for a while now, still on lesson 2, but I love your effort thank you boss

[@BillHilton]

You're welcome! Good luck with the rest of the course, let me know how you get on, and give me a shout if you run into any problems!

[@syedkareem7103]

During Covid19 isolation I thought of using the time productively hence decided to learn piano and I started following Bill's lessons. And appreciate your teaching methods. Thank you.

[@BillHilton]

Thank you, Syed, and I'm glad you like it. I think a lot of people are using the time to learn piano. Give me a shout if you have any questions!

[@johndevonport358]

😂😂 me too , good luck with it Syed

[@amandadumont1270]

@@johndevonport358 me too haha

[@e.walker]

Doing the same myself, thank you Bill for making this free for everyone!

[@grizzly5.016]

Me too

[@pharshalsirsat1513]

I dont even have a piano, but from your videos i learnt a lot ...... Thanks 😆.

[@paulineburke3174]

I have aways wanted to play the piano, now l am 70 years old and just starting

[@BillHilton]

Good luck, Pauline! If it helps, you're on the young side compared to quite a few beginners I've come across (and who have gone on to do well) so stick at it, and let me know how you get on!

[@rebeccabauer7036]

Good Luck!

[@batteredup]

Every Good Boy Deserves Favour!

[@BettyVan]

Quarantine got me back on my piano again.

[@BillHilton]

Glad to hear it, Betty - keep practising!

[@rb8058]

Really love the sound of that Nord. One day I’ll have one!

[@lori-annscarlett7872]

😪i wish i could pay you. this was so kind of you

[@AlabamaSoundsGood]

best youtube lessons ever! just started to follow but can alreadye see the quality and the rythm of lessons.

[@BillHilton]

Glad you like them - thanks very much for the kind words!

[@nknorton3397]

These lessons are honestly heaven sent. I can't thank you enough.

[@BillHilton]

No problem at all - really glad you like them!

[@kingofsouth2723]

the entire playlist is perfect but sorry to say this particular video is really confusing considering this is made for beginners. you shouldve told the types of clef and how the lines and spaces differ and how the ledger lines also differ!! ex: Ledger Lines Above: starting just above the top line of the TREBLE staff (G). >A>B>C>D>E vs Ledger Lines Below: starting just below the bottom line of the TREBLE staff (E), >C>B>A>G>F. for bass clef ; Ledger Lines Above: starting just above the top line of the BASS staff (B). >C>D>E>F>G vs Ledger Lines Below: starting just below (G), >F>E>D>C>B . also the order of line and spaces differ in bass and treble clef! But overall a great video! Thankyou!

[@Xileyy]

Will you do a series dedicated to sheet music and understanding it?

[@BillHilton]

That's going to be pretty much covered in this series, Grump - treble and bass clef, so a lot of it will apply beyond the piano and to other instruments, too :)

[@philiplangat5639]

thank you and God be with you.

[@Kewickviper]

I'm picking up piano again in my mid 30s after having has lessons when I was 5-7 years old. I learned how to read sheet music back then and couldn't play very complicated stuff but I had music books for the first couple of grades and I could play all the songs in there from the sheet music relatively easily. Your explanation of EGBDF brought back so many memories and as soon as I saw it I said the phrase "Every Good Boy Deserves Food" and had a wave of nostalgia since that must have been the phase my piano teacher taught me back in the day to learn the treble clef. Amazing what your mind can remember and I'm finding myself picking things up that I haven't done in almost 30 years! Can't wait to follow along with the whole course and I hope I can get to be as good as I was when I was 7 years old again haha.

[@BillHilton]

Good to hear! That's the amazing thing about stuff you learn at that age: it sticks at a very deep level. You'll probably find that you actually have a small advantage in terms of physical playing over an absolute beginner at the same age as you, purely because you did that early work. Good luck, let me know how you get on and don't hesitate to shout if you have any problems/questions!

[@They.justlove.Amariah]

i have been watching for a while,i ve always wanted to play the piano so far this is helping🥰🥰🥰

[@JuridahMauti]

Wonderful watching from Kenya proud of you the way you explain

[@BillHilton]

Thank you - I hope you find it helpful!

[@LamiaaElmorsy]

Thank you so much! this is my first time to learn how to read music tone. Your content is really helpful!

[@superfly9487]

Thank you so much for these vids. 47 yrs old and just started learning to play, because a friend gifted our family an extra piano they had.

[@sirjoaquin]

Thanks a lot! I'm hyped for the next vids. I'll be suggesting these, just finished the first video on this series.

[@anpanJ]

I started with Lesson 1 exactly one week ago and I'm really digging these lessons. I'm motivated to the fullest. Eventually being able to play the songs I love in a year or two down the line feels doable to me at last. Thanks for your work.

[@smv1532]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge Sir. It is of great help to me right now.

[@idontevenknow7337]

I have been learning piano for over a year, there are lots of information I never knew about, yet used in so many events, these videos really help me, since in my country, music teaching isn't that good, Wouter Van Wijhe showed me your channel when I was having struggles practicing and trying to learn one of his covers. This really helped me and your breaking chords tutorials help me quite alot with my speed! I really am grateful for your videos, you've earned a new sub! Thank you so much, you really helped me quite alot!

[@BillHilton]

Thanks very much indeed for the kind words and the sub - I'm glad to hear my stuff has been helpful. Stick at it, and I'm sure you'll continue to make great progress! :)

[@idontevenknow7337]

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[@maudannglownia6849]

Your content is awesome, I'm practicing! Thank you!

[@Myhandle59]

im 46 and started to learn with no experience in music at all. thank you for your hard work xx

[@BillHilton]

You're welcome! Good luck with the course and let me know how you get on!

[@NinjaYt-i4s]

Hi im just starting to learn and this is useful thank you

[@BillHilton]

You’re welcome!

[@michellestocker5968]

I just started learning a few days ago, I am on only the second lesson! I have always been the most frustrated piano player! Always wanted to learn but was always intimidated by reading music, it might as well be chinese to me. I pray I don't loose heart and can make it through! Been wanting to play since childhood, now closer to 60! I will learn....I want to play just that much...thank you for these lessons!!!

[@BillHilton]

You're welcome Michelle - I hope you continue to make good progress! And if you're close to 60, then you're still young compared to many of the learners I hear from, so stick at it!

[@danishannie]

This is a gold mine of info!! I'm just starting and so glad I found you. Thank you!

[@jessicamarie6448]

When I first tried the exercise I found it so difficult and I was going to just stop trying, but I really want to learn how to play so I continued trying and now it’s not too difficult at all and I’m glad I stuck with it!

[@BillHilton]

Glad to hear it, Jessica - that's often the way things go in the early days of learning: you work and work and work at something and it seems impossible, then *ping* you just get it. If you need any help or have any questions at any stage, just give me a shout.

[@jessicamarie6448]

@@BillHilton Thanks Bill! I’m currently on lesson 6 but I always go back to previous lessons too. One thing I’m struggling on is reading the sheet music while playing at the same time, I usually just end up memorising what’s on the sheet and the fingering and then playing it, how do I improve on that? Thanks 🙏🏾

[@BillHilton]

@@jessicamarie6448 You’re welcome! The short and boring answer to the sheet music thing is “just keep doing what you’re doing”. Everyone except the very best sightreaders (and I’m not one of those...) uses partial memorisation to some extent, so it’s not something to worry about. As you work on an increasing variety of music you’ll find that the amount you have to memorise gradually lessens. At this stage, though, it’s all about gritting your teeth, digging deep and pushing through stuff that (for now) seems tough. If you want some practice tips, you might find this tutorial useful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpycoK2IZ9eDhbM

[@foyzo3673]

You Sir, are amazing! Thank you

[@TheCarrotBush]

Dude I love your voice

[@issac4553]

Gay

[@davidborger1808]

@@issac4553 Be nice.

[@hussainlali4630]

I love YOUR voice

[@CABInspirational]

brilliant second lesson

[@ladimm62]

Was a player 15 years ago and then I just stopped playing. Bought a new instrument recently to restart the old hobby but OMG I did not remember a thing! Your video is super good , just to revive those knowledge except that I actually learned the notes not by alphabets but as do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti , therefore abit challenging now but i am sure i catch up with a little practice. Just wanted to say Good Job! Very nice tutorial :)

[@BillHilton]

Thanks Ladan - you'll probably find that quite a lot of knowledge gradually comes back. Keep working away, and good luck! :)

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

Ladan Mansouri one of the the things the brain does is usually work things out.. it is starting over but after a while things may come fairly quickly...

[@raeleserve701]

Many thanks will look at it!

[@mercrn1995]

Hi, just found you yesterday and I am so glad. Thank you for your efforts and being a wonderful teacher. You made it easier and more fun :) I am excited to start learning the piano. Thanks again :)

[@JOSHOCEANS]

Thank you again for the lesson Bill. Much gratitude!!!

[@JOSHOCEANS]

I would love to buy your book. What is the link?

[@BillHilton]

You're really welcome, thank you!

[@BillHilton]

Thanks Josh! You have a few options - my bundle of piano ebooks is available at www.billspianopages.com/bundle though you do need to be able to read score in treble and bass clef to get the most out of them. Right now, the most useful book for you might be my recent How To Be A Better Musician, which has loads of stuff on practice approaches, learning efficiency etc. You can find that at www.bettermusicianbook.com (ebook only at the moment: print edition coming in a couple of months!)

[@kelsiebell1710]

I played clarinet for 4 years and ukulele for 2 years so i am trained in reading sheet music lol but this still helped a lot

[@BillHilton]

Glad you like it, Kelsie - those other instrumental skills will really help!

[@hannahpatel7197]

Total legend - thank you for gifting us all your knowledge :)

[@BillHilton]

No problem, Hannah - glad to be of help!

[@hannahpatel7197]

Bill Hilton. Sadly I don’t have my own piano at home but can’t wait to download the pdf for this lesson and put all this into practice during the week :) I feel like I’m gaining such a rich education from viewing your videos. I would really like to contribute towards your work via the crowd funding you mentioned. Do you have a direct link to the page?

[@mariodemarco6739]

Soon as I got to the "secret" Alphabet tune I actually laughed prompting my wife to ask what I was laughing at. Day 2 of me trying to learn the basics and so far its been a challenge but I cant believe how quickly it's coming. Great guide! Thanks a bunch!

[@BillHilton]

No problem, Mario - really glad it's helping!

[@Ariel_is_a_dreamer]

I'm an 18 y/o, recently started singing lessons but I feel like I know ✨nothing✨ about music so here I am. I'm literally using a piano app in my tablet, pray for my soul, but this is fun still.

[@BillHilton]

Excellent - well done, and keep working away at this stuff (and at the singing lessons). Piano apps can work well; another option that some people have used successfully in the past is to draw a keyboard on a big piece of paper and practise on that until they have access to a real piano/keyboard. Like I say, keep going, good luck, and let me know if you run into any problems or have any questions!

[@RX-8GT]

I just wanted to say, I have subscribed to your channel for a while. Practiced octaves, major scales, hand independence, etc.., But dreaded learning reading music sheets, and I must say that it isn't half as boring as I thought. Also the way you show takes the boringness out. I want to thank you for the time you put in this. I went to just wanting to play by eye to wanting to learn music from scratch in general, all because of you. You inspired me to go further into the music area alot more. Thank you again sir

[@BillHilton]

That's marvellous to hear - thanks very much indeed!

[@RX-8GT]

Bill Hilton You're welcome., your time is very much appreciated. I was just watching your videos again

[@ManjuNath-vc1of]

Hi Bill, I am from 🇮🇳.. I just can't thank you enough for what you are doing... I cannot afford a professional class due to my financial situation but here I feel like I can learn the basics without a doubt whether this is a professional way to learn or not! APPRECIATE you for doing this!!! I am so happy that I found your channel :) Just have one doubt, I am learning my piano on a 61 key piano ( Yamaha e373). . Would it be sufficient to learn all your basic lesson? Thanks!

[@ericadilone8298]

I am just learning and realized that this was made so long ago and he is still answering god bless him and he is so sweet 😊❤❤ and he has a great sense of humor

[@starandpaper6066]

Bill, thank you very much, i can do this!

[@BillHilton]

No problem - glad it was useful!

[@JasonGodwin-b4l]

I’m very excited to start My journey learning piano , thank you very much for guiding me in this journey it’s been a 20 years since I first wanted to learn but have been to busy .

[@BillHilton]

Good luck, let me know how you get on, and shout if you run into problems/have any questions!

[@Caaiio102]

This is marvelous, thank you so much!

[@Jaco-zr8vm]

you are so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so helpful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks

[@Ace-ww1qu]

Thank you kind sir!

[@HisKidd1]

Bill, I have followed you for years! Best presentations on the web. Thank you for posting this new series for us "play by ear" folks. The quality is top notch! Bill do you mind sharing your recording set up? What specific camera, mic, sound processing do you use? You always strike a perfect balance between the sound of your piano and your voice! Great production! 😊

[@BillHilton]

Thanks very much for the kind words - I'm really glad you like my stuff. It's taken quite a bit of trial and error to get to where I am - as you can probably tell if you've seen any of my earliest tutorials. Re: my setup, I actually have a full tutorial explaining it. I keep it unlisted, as I think it's kind of long and technical and not of interest to most people who view my channel (I may change my mind on this one of these days...). But you're very welcome to take a look. Hopefully you'll find it useful :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp-7doyDqqehqq8

[@Danielifeanyi-g8p]

Thanks for your good work 🎹

[@BillHilton]

You're really welcome!

[@jjzz829]

Hi Bill, I’m using the lockdown time to learn piano too. Love your tutorial. Where can I find the link to practice sheet? Thank you.

[@BillHilton]

Hi JJ! Glad it's useful for you! You'll find all the PDFs linked from www.billspianopages.com/beginners

[@jjzz829]

Bill Hilton thank you so much Bill.

[@valentinsuiu2396]

you find it on www.billspianopages.com/Begginer

[@chrissysonicutdrloz]

lol, i was playing along while he was writing the notes, and... 5:21, that's the first 3 notes of the Song of Healing

[@tonycritchley1948]

With all the tutorials available on the Internet I have just come across this by Bill Hilton. In my opinion it is by far the best I have seen. I am very much a "mature" beginner but am thoroughly enjoying the Lessons. Thank you so much, it is very much appreciated.