How to Play "What'd I Say" by Ray Charles | HDpiano (Part 1) Piano Tutorial

In this piano tutorial we'll learn how to play "What'd I Say" by Ray Charles!
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At the end of a concert in December of 1958, Charles and his orchestra had played their set list, but still had time remaining to fill. So, Charles improvised a song featuring a 12-bar blues and lively call & response sections. The audience’s reaction was so enthusiastic that Charles decided he would later record the song.
0:00 - Welcome!
0:12 - Demonstration
1:06 - Keyboard sound
1:52 - Left hand
4:23 - Blues form
5:32 - Intro (left hand)
6:48 - Main Riff
10:39 - Slow tempo
11:24 - Increasing tempo gradually
12:06 - Wrap-up
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Full lesson: hdpiano.com/lesson/whatd-i-say-by-ray-charles/

[@eshaanreza832]

A blind man, yet made a complicated piano song

[@coolcaden26]

Wow! A lot happening for someone that was blind!

[@HDpiano]

for sure!

[@eliehulin1]

You ain't kidding ! What a Talent

[@matts4025]

Similar to brail in my opinion, lots going on. Definitely a language for Ray.

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[@pectohector]

you better check out Stevie Wonder, still all happening there as well :)

[@coolcaden26]

So, Ray Charles is a great man. Being blind, he was just playing whatever was on his mind. It was amazing. If I was alive to see his concerts, I would have. Even if my parents said no (because of segregation).

[@HDpiano]

Indeed!

[@malcumx5933]

Segregation will not be the reason why your white parents would tell you you cannot go to a concert with Ray Charles is playing instead that would be because of the hatred that your parents have for black people.

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[@alejandroguerra68]

Playing on that Wurlitzer, sounds awesome

[@HDpiano]

yesss

[@j1zzay]

I'm a beginner but I'm going to push myself to learn this song! First day, already learned the left hand

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Good job!! Keep it up.

[@georgeelliot1493]

Iconic piano song thanks

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yw!

[@Crasher195]

Best thing I ever heard

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Thanks, Yvonne!

[@Crasher195]

Welcome

[@okiehhan9773]

i love that sound

[@latifamasrour4674]

You are AWESOME!!!!!! You explained it very well better than a teacher ; THANKS!!

[@HDpiano]

You're very welcome!

[@dancollinsandapiano]

Damn, Devon. 🎹😎

[@homegrownpa]

Thanks for your really good lesson. It's a great tune to inspire effort. Might be a bit advanced for me, but you make me believe I can do this.

[@robertstern5764]

Very well presented, thank you👍👍😃

[@nickn1316]

Oooohhhhhh so nice man - I'm only a beginner so this is going to push me to the limit but you have explained it so well and slowed it down for me so I am definitely going to give it all I got 😀 Thanks 🤗😎

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yayyyy!

[@Crasher195]

J

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Good

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[@charles___1914]

Esse é meu estilo😎 Dificuldade vamos lá 😎

[@kevinthegerbil2708]

Great teaching method, best clarity than the others. Binned them. Only one advise. When you play at a slow tempo can you please do so for several more bars. This will save me from having keep back editing to my beginner tempo. All the other stuff you teach brilliantly. Thanks a million. JULES HOLLAND. I wish !! Kevin. UK

[@delamerressac1067]

Superb approach thk U

[@malcumx5933]

I want to ask just how in the world did Ray Charles teach himself to be able to create something like this especially in blind but I remember reading that he went to school for this still it is absolutely amazing. And thank you so much for sharing with us what you have learned.

[@HDpiano]

Piano lends itself to tactile-learning. That, along with a great ear and one-of-a-kind musical vision (so to speak), all came into play for Ray, I'm sure!

[@ramilurazmanov]

Amazing lesson!

[@HDpiano]

Thanks! 😃

[@TheDonnie2]

Im learning by myself and was quite desperate to find clear videos that would describe step by step how the score is build up and give tips on how to practice ; thank you devon for taking the time to explain gradually how to progress ! PS: I also like it when you make some small mistakes haha it kinda gives me hope that one day I can be as good as you are

[@HDpiano]

Great to hear! Thanks for the kind words; happy practicing--keep it up!!

[@tatjanabozovic4041]

Great❤

[@TheBarzook]

Thats the best tutorial for this song thanks for the explanations and for slowing it down. Been playing for 1 month, ive got the intro down, but that right hand is something!

[@HDpiano]

Rock on!

[@truthtellerbelievethat1813]

Pretty nice playing

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thanks

[@ello9316]

I saw the Viva La Vida song on piano and mastered the chords easily. I'm trying to play it for my school talent show(in a few months but I'll practice early), since my teacher loves this song a lot. Can you upload a video of the melody and stuff? Thanks. :)

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Hmm!

[@yapchristophe9075]

Very easy to get you my dear. Thank you for this fantastic explanation. I need more pls. Can we together I am waiting for

[@Crasher195]

I like the chords in the song👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

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👍

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[@bluefemme163]

the way ray can do it while being blind but me who can see very clearly can't even figure out where to put my hand. brain go burrr

[@HDpiano]

Ray's amazing!

[@datboi_]

My dad loves ray Charles

[@HDpiano]

So good!!

[@timbrundage3745]

Thanks! I can't get past this main riff 6:57 with two hands. Can play one or the other just not at rhe same time.

[@mario198333]

Amazing, your videos made me play piano so fast

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Rock on!

[@Crasher195]

I play piano to your better than me

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🙃

[@bharper1816b]

If I buy a Yamaha P71 can I get Wurlitzer patch for that? If so, how does it work? This is the 1st song that I'm learning on piano.

[@ThePROFESS10NAL]

Seen a couple others play it differently although I think this way sounds more accurate

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We're all about accuracy!

[@stmstar333]

thanks man. The best video lesson out there for this song

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Rock on!

[@JohnSmith-cl2sq]

AMAZING playing!

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Thanks, John!

[@thomasgale96]

great song, ty

[@HDpiano]

yw

[@paulgriffiths9923]

Brilliant tutorial. Thanks

[@HDpiano]

You're welcome, Paul!

[@laurabrandenburg5518]

Thanks a lot!! 🎹

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You're welcome!

[@jaiceesparvier582]

do you know what setting this was played on?

[@barbrajacobs4560]

Hi I have been watching you play 12 Bar Blues with great interest but only part one Please can you tell me where I can find part Two I just love the way you explain every note So Please Please can you let me know Thank You so much just love it Sincerely Barbra

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Can you play thriller Michel Jaskon

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Post more devin best piano player I heard

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You got it!

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@@HDpiano nice

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Can you do one night only by Jennifer hudson please

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More RAY C.

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[@laurabrandenburg5518]

Thanks!!

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No problem!

[@hytekr1]

Yeah this is great

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Thanks!

[@shinadariel2277]

Awesome, I love it!!!! I'm ready for second part now aha! :') where is it plss

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[@Hannah-lh1ls]

4:24

[@Crasher195]

How did you get theses skills

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Practice!

[@austinwilliams1435]

0:12

[@b-ballstore8751]

Thats not exactly how he plays it but still VERY good

[@HDpiano]

Hard to imitate the master perfectly - thanks for the comment!

[@alegusp8791]

waw devon 😎

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:)0

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10:38

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:)

[@FunkyFrank5]

@@HDpiano thank you for the great video this was just my personal timestamp for the part i was stuck on lol

[@muchacho4718]

what voice is this on the piano?🙏

[@dancollinsandapiano]

Justin Aliveira - Wurlitzer! 1:06 for explanation.

[@Deernest]

I love a farty sound for sure! Great lesson

[@HDpiano]

Thanks

[@victorlandrau7746]

Plis the song : leave my woman alone ray charles

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"hold my beer" "okay, give it bacc"

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hahaha

[@Borgsell]

What keyboard did you use?

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MIDI controller!

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Oh man! Where is part two of Jar of Heards? I miss it! It would be nice if HD-Piano makes a tutorial about this

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can you please do said it all by take that🙏

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Can you do (Dont matter) by AKON !!!!

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part 1 is! the rest are on our site for a subscription

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6:58 time stamp

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:)

[@marcolosalxd8097]

Why does it sound like 'Break On Through (To The Other Side)'???

[@HDpiano]

Same key, similar repeated bass line / timbre. Good ear!

[@marcolosalxd8097]

Thank You, bro :D

[@pacisablo]

Too fast and hard for me

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0:27

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10:42

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0:27