How to Play The Snake Dance | Funny Songs | Easy & Slow Piano Tutorial

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This is a tutorial of a song I learned as a young boy called The Snake Dance. This is really an easy song that you can learn and use as a finger warm up exercise. It's a funny song that I think you will enjoy. Here are the actual words to the song, but you need to watch to hear the words my mom taught me.
In a place I know a magician has a show
In his basket deep is a cobra fast asleep
When the master pipes a haunting sound
It rises up and looks around
It bends and sways as the master's music plays
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Equipment used:
Roland RD2000 Stage Piano
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Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 Interface
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Studio Lights (Pair - Cold/Warm/Bright White)
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XLR Lavalier Microphone MAONO AU-XLR10
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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (secondary shot)
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Google Pixel 2XL (secondary shot)
Hitch Phone Tripod
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Ring light & tripod
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Computer:
Apple iMac 2020
Software:
Logic Pro X Digital Audio Workstation
Final Cut Pro X Video Editing Software
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[@leerontaimusic]

Great work in sharing your ideas on how to play this. I'm pretty sure a lot of people who are at beginner level in learning the piano would greatly benefit from this. You've also broke this tune down into small sections so that your audience could learn how to play this tune easily. You're indeed a blessing to many piano learners worldwide!

[@BenBennett10]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@PianoBeaShar]

The lyrics I knew were "In the land of Oz, where the ladies wear no bras. But the men don't care, cause they wear no underwear." 🤣🤣 LOL great & fun tutorial. -Sharona 💃

[@GEUcompositions]

Fun and entertaining :))))) Good job :)))

[@BenBennett10]

Thank you!!

[@rosebrunais1314]

Ben, great tutorial, as they all are, but you have to stop distracting me!!! I come over here to work on a specific piece and you keep putting up such great things that I have a little of a whole lot! Whatever my problem is...keep them coming!!!

[@BenBennett10]

Deal! thanks for being here!!

[@captainraypaul4919]

Great job Ben! Isn't it funny how we never forget those songs our piano teachers made us play that we hated, lol. Good to see ya!

[@kaygardner5522]

I really, really enjoyed just closing my eyes and listening to you play.

[@BenBennett10]

ha! You're funny! I'm glad you closed your eyes and just listened to me play!! Did it bring back good memories of mom?

[@colinhall9616]

Great Fun Ben, and the words your mum helped you with are stuck in my head now 🤣🤣🎹🎹 this will be great to play to my Grandkids, thanks for your time Ben, keep em coming 🎶🎵👩‍🎨👯‍♀️🎉

[@BenBennett10]

Hey Colin!! Yes!!!!! That is a super great idea to play this one for your grandchildren! You can give them the same memories that my mom has left with me!! What a treasure!!

[@PianoAngelicus]

This is just a perfect fun piece for youngsters learning! I’ll definitely remember that. 😂nice shout out for your mum but omg the words!!! You’re so funny Ben! 💜

[@BenBennett10]

Hi there!!! Sorry it has taken me SO LONG to reply back to you!!! This week has just been crazy busy for me!! I think I am going to have to slow down and not upload every single week during the summer..... I hope it won't ruin my channel!!!

[@piano-music-for-all]

A great tutorial, Ben👍! It's another example how you can create a fantastic improvisation of a simple tune 🎹🎶.

[@BenBennett10]

Thanks Rainer!! I'm glad you liked it! It is true - you can take anything and make it fun, and make it your OWN!!!

[@stringriffer8529]

Great upload my friend superb tutorial 👍

[@AugustoJParma]

Tony Banks used to play this melody in the live instrumental medleys with Genesis

[@BenBennett10]

Hey Augusto!! I did not know that little fact about Tony Banks! Thanks for sharing! You and I have a very similar love for music and the types of music we like!!!

[@fernandokifferoficial]

Very good my friend 👏👏👏 a 🎼🎶🎵🎹🎹🎹🎹

[@JessieBlack]

I really did not know this piece was called the snake dance 😆 The lyrics I knew are the same as Sharona Clarke! Haha! Fun to now know this is an actual piece!

[@BenBennett10]

Hey Jessie!! Yeah - it really IS an actual piece. If you google it, you can find the sheet music to it even!! I had never heard the words that Sharona had mentioned. But, it sure brings back fun memories of me and my mom!!

[@LeeroysMusicalJourney]

That was great fun Ben. I must say I like Sharonas lyrics. All the best mate 😀👍

[@SharonaClarkeOfficial]

😂

[@BenBennett10]

You and me both!

[@kaygardner5522]

Fetch!!! I forgot it was Sunday!! Good job, bro. Happy birthday!!!😉

[@BenBennett10]

That's ok that you forgot it was Sunday - - - probably from all the fun we had at my birthday party!!!

[@musicbyasher5680]

Real catchy tune Ben!!! Thanks for introducing me to this piece :)

[@BenBennett10]

Thanks for listening

[@ColourfulEnergy]

Excellent tutorial, Ben!🌟🌟🌟 Great video and a nice tie for sure.😍👍😄

[@BenBennett10]

Hi CE!!! Thank you for the nice compliment on my tie!! It is a collector's item now - one cannot purchase them any longer - so I need to be careful with it so that I don't ruin it!!!

[@mrsraypaul9168]

This was such a fun vid Ben. 😆 Thank you. 👍👍👍

[@BenBennett10]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@LauriesMishmosh]

Hahah!!! That song!!! Great job!! Stuck in my head now though! Happy Sunday Ben!!

[@BenBennett10]

You too!!

[@LauriesMishmosh]

@@BenBennett10 Oh my God I just looked you up the other day to see where you’ve been! I hope everything is well. Happy new year!

[@BenBennett10]

Hi Laurie! I'm so happy to know that you haven't forgotten me. I've been doing ok.... Had a long, hard bout with COVID. That was no fun at all. I actually have a new video coming out today!!!! I've been keeping up on your channel as well.... I just rarely comment these days. Did you make it through the snow storms?

[@LauriesMishmosh]

@@BenBennett10 oh how awful! I couldn’t forget you! I’m glad you made it through! Believe it or not here on the ocean I haven’t got a drop of snow yet! Looking forward to seeing you post more!

[@OneHandPianoMan]

Hey Ben! Hope all is well, brother. Of course the tie was recognized, you stud. I don’t know this song, but really appreciated the breakdown and introduction. Great energy and Instruction. Hope you have an awesome week ahead 🤗❤️🙌🎹💯💥

[@pianoqueen9621]

Awesome video as always! 🎹👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼

[@BenBennett10]

Hi Nadia!!! How are you doing? Thank you so very much for your kind comment!! I am so happy to read comments from you as I go through all of them on my channel!! Thank you!! You are a gem!!

[@DidarAnwar]

This is just so amazing 🧡😍

[@BenBennett10]

Thanks Didar!! I am so glad that you liked it!! How are things going for you!!! I sure do appreciate all your comments here at the channel!!!

[@brendamartin2737]

Your mom’s lyrics are so nice! The words I knew are similar to Sharona Clarke’s, except the place was France where the naked ladies dance. As a kid I thought they were so risqué!! 😂 very fun Ben!!

[@BenBennett10]

Glad you liked them!

[@reneepianocovers]

Hi Ben what a awesome video absolutely enjoyed 🥰👍💖

[@BenBennett10]

Hi Renee!!! Oh - thank you so much for your sweet comment!! I am so glad that you enjoyed the video!!! Thanks for being here each and every week!! It means so much to me!!!!

[@moo12ful]

Are you able to do New Years Day by U2 or another U2 song?!

[@BenBennett10]

Hi Michael! Thanks for the comment. I am not familiar with much of U2's music..... sorry!!!

[@asfiasings]

Knowing many information from your videos...even songs

[@BenBennett10]

Hello Asfia!! I am glad that I can help you learn!! Thanks for being one of my most faithful and loyal subscribers!!!

[@asfiasings]

@@BenBennett10 you're welcome

[@weifrommusiclah7597]

Hahahaha, been awhile since I last heard this tune. Loving your version of the Snake Dance! I didn't notice about your tie though HAHA (me being unobservant 🤣)

[@BenBennett10]

Hey Wei!!! Thanks for stopping by and I'm so happy that you enjoyed this one! I find myself whistling it around the house now that I did this video!!! Yes, the tie has been in LOTS of videos now!! I learned that I cannot buy a new one though - so this is now a collectors item, and I need to now wear it as often!

[@lbennett9412]

I remember that song! You made it sounds so nice! Can't wait to try it ... In a whole new way! I have noticed your tie and like it a lot... Especially with a solid color shirt. 😃

[@kalynnscompositions]

Wait, that's what this song is called!? (: I've known the tune forever but not the name of the song. Super cool! 😊

[@BenBennett10]

Thanks Kaylynn!! I'm so glad that you had fun with me on this one!! It was fun to learn back then - and still fun to play today!!! It's kind of where my piano lessons started!! ha ha!!

[@kaygardner5522]

I've noticed the tie, not my favorite. I loved your piano keyboard tie, though.

[@BenBennett10]

Not your favorite tie??? What?? A Van Halen tie?? It is a collectors item now - you can't find them anywhere to buy them. Yes I remember my piano keyboard tie - that was a cool tie!!