I Bet You Didn't Know Piano Scales Could Sound Like This!

Scales are like vegetables... if you don't do them you'll DIE!! Okay, that's a bit dramatic. But scales are super important for your development as a pianist. If you want to develop a better understanding of the piano and be able to play faster, scales are a must.
But ... they can be boring to practice (I hope I haven't upset all the traditionalists!)
Playing endless scales up and down the piano is no fun. So I have a way to practice scales that will help improve your technique while sounding beautiful at the same time.
We're in the key of G today, but you should try this in any key you practice scales in.
Here are the timecodes:
- Intro - 0:00
- Key of G - 0:41
- We can make this more fun - 1:16
- Choosing your chords - 2:26
- Exploring with rhythm patterns - 2:56
So have some fun! And make sure you practice your scales...
So you don't die ;)
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Lisa Witt has been teaching piano for +20 years and in that time has helped hundreds of thousands of students learn to play the songs they love. Lisa received classical piano training through the Royal Conservatory of Music, but she has since embraced popular music and playing by ear in order to accompany herself and others. She is a songwriter and recording artist. Lisa’s contagious enthusiasm will have you excited to practice and return to the keys for your next lesson. Her teaching style focuses on you, making lessons encouraging and fun.
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[@DennisKwasnycia]

Her: "I don't know about you, but I have a really short attention span." Me: Skips ahead 2 minutes.

[@YoshiBlue]

I literally just did that

[@fraserwing8744]

I laughed! 😆

[@mrangles3402]

Exactly I did that... Then went back a little

[@PassengerInMortality]

LOL

[@PassengerInMortality]

Judge Dredd How is it "rude?" Really, why are so many people these days so over sensitive about things and lack a healthy sense of humor?

[@AnnaKhomichkoPianist]

I actually always liked practicing scales - it was somehow always exciting to see how my fingers start running faster and faster 😂 love your exercises as well!!

[@PianoteOfficial]

Thanks for watching! Happy you are able to take something away from our content! :)

[@alejandrom.4680]

Anna Khomichko Pianist That’s because guess what; you’re a concert pianist

[@Subhabrata]

Anna, your Rachmaninov Op 39 took my breath away.

[@georgedavidson5789]

I am a beginner and I enjoy playing scales as well, I feel they help my finger dexterity, and I am finding that as I learn written music having practiced scales make it easier to play, imho!

[@randomanton]

Same... I just like figuring out the puzzles and patterns

[@dr.deanbard3839]

This is the most amazing little exercise I’ve ever performed on the piano. I’ve been playing scales and arpeggios for years such a drudgery. This opens up the door to improvisation. The ability to write and create music as well as increasing your ability to play at the piano without music. You can write your own music. I can’t thank you enough . Amazing! Dr. Dean Bard

[@proptosis2682]

Doc I’m not feeling so hot

[@Mrfailstandstil]

How can you play piano for years and not know this stuff? Sus.

[@MiGTenshi]

@@Mrfailstandstil lets take myself as example. I Started 2 years ago, I have practiced scales quite alot, but I also because of drama and lack of discipline have gaps of half a year twice, so i actually have been playing for 2 years, but I only have + - 1 year experience. maybe something like this? But I agree with you, I'd say this comes natural with the learning path and improv/enthousiasm?

[@bryanherward4679]

this is the most practically brilliant way of both learning scales and supporting chords that actually make music.

[@brianiwatkins3347]

I agree!

[@jsteele07189]

just stick a seventh on top of those chords and suddenly you're doing 𝓙 𝓐 𝓩 𝓩

[@PianoteOfficial]

BAM! :)

[@cdeezphotoz]

I LOVE THIS COMMENT MORE THAN A SINGLE LIKE CAN EXPRESS

[@11kwright]

That's cos you are crap at the piano!

[@michaelb8133]

I kept reading this as “FALL” and I did not get it for the longest time. :)

[@11kwright]

@@cdeezphotoz Jazz is obviously too complex for you. Stick to classical where you rely on memory whilst jazz comes from the soul plexus at lightening speed, no time to think just feel!

[@CafeSnoopy]

Lisa is the quintessential gift that keeps on giving. I learn something new every time. Ty😘

[@PianoteOfficial]

@@AndredaGr8t These lessons are free because our mission is to help people LOVE the piano. The best gift you can give us is to just keep enjoying them :)

[@oursecretlord9008]

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[@oneeyemonster3262]

It's EASY to play DIFFERENT scales on the piano. it's COLOR CODED.lol In C MAJOR/A min....at first The other 5 BLACK KEYS... The trick is to learn how to play it pushing DOWN from C MAJOR towards C min AND from A min UP towards A MAJOR when you push down use b ( flat) when you push UP use # ( sharp) It'll be the same 5 black keys.lol C Harmonic MAJOR ( Ab) C Melodic min ( Eb) C Harmonic min ( Eb, Ab) C NATRUAL min ( Eb, Ab, Bb) ( they're just the SECOND arpeggio of the 1, 4, 5 chords) In a nutshell you can practice altering the 1, 4, 5 chord from MAJOR to min visa..versa C Maj....F min.....G7 ( harmonic MAJOR) or A min D min E7 ( A Harmonic min...and Harmonic MAJOR) or get used to playing G7 into C MAJOR or C min E7 into A min or A MAJOR C Melodic min b2 ( Db, Eb) C Harmonic min b2 ( Db, Eb, Ab) C Melodic min b5 ( Eb, Gb) C Harmonic min b5 ( Eb, Gb, Ab) C Melodic min #4 ( Eb, F#) C Harmonic min #4 ( Eb, F#, Ab) Dont get hung up,...Im going to use NASHVILLE 2, 4, b6, 7 chord degree are all possible FULL diminished) Whether you count from A or C...lmao Harmonic MAJOR or Harmonic min Now im going to PUSH UP from A min towards A MAJOR A Harmonic min......G# A melodic min F#, G# A melodic min #4 D#, F#, G# ( A lydian b3 or E Harmonic MAJOR) A Harmonic MAJOR C#, G# A MAJOR/F#min C#, F#, G# A Harmonic min b2 Bb, G# A melodic min b2 Bb, F#, G# A melodic min b5 Eb, F#, G# A Harmonic min b5 Eb, G# It;s when you transfer it to different KEYS..that can be a challenge on the KEY. It's EASIER on the GUITAR to SHIFT to different KEYS..becuase you can use the fret board like a SLIDE RULER. KEYS are JUST PITCH....All the circle of 5th dose is help keybaord play the MAJOR scale in 12 different PITCH....NOT OTHER SCALES.lol Harmonic min b2 or melodic min b2... DONT OVER THINK it.. Just practice inserting the Bb Maj chord...for cadence..ect Its in MILLIONS of SONGS. A min....Bb Maj...C maj F Maj...G Maj...ect DONT over think it....just practice inserting the Ab Major chord ( at first) The Ab Maj chord...( #6) it's just C Double harmonic min vamp over C MAJOR Ab Lydian #2, #6... A min...Ab7 G7 into C MAJOR C min F min Abmaj7 G7 into C MAJOR or G Maj Abmaj7 E7 into A min....ect or E7 into A min AbMaj G7 into C MAJOR...ect if you play Ab Maj7...it's just the 5th of Ab ( Eb/D#) into E ( dont ever think it) If you play Ab #4..it's just D into Eb...it'll be lydian isnh ( Ab lydian #2) or Mix #4...ect to C min , Harmonic min or C melodic min...etc Eb MAJOR/Cmin instead of playing G7 into C min.....you're going to TRICK the listener's ear..lmao G7 into C MAJOR...or visa versa.. play G7 into C min...then D7 into G7 into C MAJOR...lol get creative...trick them some more.... play F min after C Maj chord.. or Bb maj, A min...F min Ab Maj G7 into C MAJOR or D dim G7 into C Major...ect or Ab Maj.....Bb maj C MAJ... The Abmaj and BbMaj is just from C PARALELLE min

[@alanwander7277]

@@oneeyemonster3262 my eyes glassed over and my brain switched off by your 3rd paragraph .. but I know you meant well. You must have to have typed all of that ..

[@oneeyemonster3262]

@@alanwander7277 it's just harder to shift to multiple keys and back on the piano...but EASY on the guitar because the guitar's lower strings are tuned to perfect 4th or inverted 5th. Basic triads are just EVERY OTHER NOTE ( NO MATTER the scale) G7 = G, B, D, F or B dim/G... Rookies might be taught to avoid diminished chords..but that's WRONG. Diminished or augmented chord are links to shifting to other KEYS or scales....( Full diminished and Augmented chords are SYMMETRICAL) D, F, Ab, B = C Harmonic MAJOR or C Harmonic min B, D, F, G# = A Harmonic min or A Harmonic MAJOR once you get used to the sounds or KNOW the vii or 7th chords degree to all HARMONICs scales are diminished scales.. you can use that as TOOLS to shift to other KEYS.. D into Eb....................F into F#.....G# into A....B into C. Eb MAJOR or min.....F# MAJOR or min Augmented chords works in the same way C, E, G#......C into C#......E into F......G# into A The (n6 or N6) A Harmonic min b2 ( Bb lydian #6) A Melodic min b2 ( Bb lydian #5, #6) D double harmonic min ( Bb lydian #2, #6) The Basic...learn how to INSERT the Bb Major chord. You can use it to help you CYCLE DOWN to the 4th. Bb lydian to D min/F MAJOR Bb ion to G min/Bb MAJOR Bb mix to C min /Eb MAJOR You can also play Bb as Bb7, Bb dim, BbAug. Bb min7 Bb min/maj7 such as Bb dim into B min/D MAJOR C Maj....Bb7 A7 into D MAJOR ( Notice the movement from #6 lesson) A min C maj7 Bb7 A7 into D MAJOR...or D min/F MAJOR you can also extended it. A min Bb maj C7...into F MAJOR or F min Amin Bb7 C7 Amin Bb dim C7 Amin Bb dim C dim into C# melodic min or ( C# min/E MAJOR) Notice A lydian b3.....I wrote that for REASONS ( E HARMONIC MAJOR) it's also G# phry b4 A lydian b3 B mix b2 A min....B7 into E MAJOR.........or you can play into E min/G MAJOR A min G#7 into C# min/E MAJOR A dim C dim into C#min or C #MAJOR once in C# min......use the n6 or N6 to CYCLE BACK DOWN. Notice..... C# min D maj7 E7 F# min/A MAJOR C# min D dim E7 A Harmonic min or A Harmonic MAJOR C# min D7 E7 A Melodic min C# min D dim E dim F Melodic min or C# min....D dim into A min...... ( D #4 into 5) ( Dorian #4 ( G# into A) or D dim....F dim into F# min or....G# dim into A MAJOR...if you want. It's UNLIMITED...but if you COMPREHEND it in C MAJOR/Amin at first....you 'll get LESS lost/confuse when playing in other keys. I can simply play A min D7 into G min/Ab MAJOR... Im used to altering the TONIC to dim chords as well... G min A dim Bb MAJOR.lol it's wicked looking on PAPER can be tricky on the KEYBOARD to finger..but all I have to do on the guitar is slide everthing down 2 frets....(EASY) it's make the key shifting smoother or with interesting SOUNDS...such as C Maj D7 into G min or A min B7 E min F# dim into G min.lol once in G min/Ab MAJOR... I can easily play Ab/G# dim ( n6) or full dim Ab , B dim into C MAJOR/Amin CIRCLE BACK UP again. (EASY).... or this A min B dim C#7 into F # Min ( F# harmonic min) F# min/A MAJOR once in F# min or just playing the F# min chord ( you dont have to change keys) descending to E7 into A min Or play F# min G7 into C MAJOR... ( F# harmonic min b2 or the n6) Or F# min A Maj7 G7 into C MAJOR or F# min G# dim B dim into C MAJOR

[@InvertedPopesMusic]

Self taught and been playing for years but always ready to learn more or sometimes for the first time. Love the change in approach to scales. Will be watching more.

[@felixsafire]

1:25 play a chord progression underneath your scales: Em, C, G, D (vi, IV, I, V) underneath the Gmaj scale 3:00 different rhythm and note patterns 4:00 what scales teach us: What notes sound good together What chords sound good together (diatonic chords)

[@aadityabhardwaj4036]

I use to practice scales for hours and hours. Just out of curiosity I watched this video and it blown my mind away. I never even guessed that scales can sound this good. Thank u for sharing this with us.

[@staceyknapp]

You are an amazing teacher! I love your approach. I was taught in such a traditional “boring” way that didn’t encourage creativity. Practicing piano the way you teach it is more relaxed and fun. I feel less confined and nervous about making mistakes. I don’t ever plan to be a concert pianist, but I would like to feel comfortable playing for my friends and family. Love your videos!

[@Thisisstz]

Your video simplicity is very helping! I love the way you teach, script, and edit your videos! Definitely one of the Top pianists on KZbin! Thanks for the help and ideas!

[@patriciaingraldi4719]

I needed this. It’s a more creative way to practice chords and I think it will build on good chord combos. Thank you so much.

[@roma540]

Step 1: Play scales with chords in your left hand Step 2: Try some rhytmic variations Step 3: Now you plaing polymeter 7/8 (scale) against 4/4 (chords)... How did you end up here anyway? Geez!

[@johanvargas9009]

Out of every piano tutorial I’ve seen you are hands down the best, you make things so simple. With that being said I would love if you were to make a series to teach us how to play the piano (piano lessons from step 1). That would be great, God bless you

[@stewartmacy4859]

This is exactly what I was hoping to find; creativity while nailing now the basics. Wonderful.

[@pw6002]

Great video! But I would like to add this advice to the practicing pianists: Don’t forget one thing: switch your hands to train your less fitter one to be as agile as the « good one ». And to get rid of the « left hand for chords/ right hand for melody » trope.

[@ScreamingManiac]

Yeah i started of practicing something similar to like this and I've been playing for about 2 years now. I've been starting to notice recently how much my left hand is underdeveloped compared to my right. Also just in case anyone was wondering the way I've been practicing is I pick a scale, choose a set of four chords or three or whatever you want really in the left hand as long as you can repeat it and just practice by playing any note in that scale. Eventually you gain a better understanding of how to form a melody intuitively, and your hands do all the work. Doesn't matter where it is relative to the previous note just play a tune. I find its better practice than regular scales since you practice jumping up more than one note at a time. Its really helped me with improvising.

[@m2c_tave689]

Pierre-Antoine Winter-Samary Great point to help train your left hand. I got loads of left hand practice learning Stevie Wonder songs. He's always bouncing on the left hand 5th's or arpeggiating the left hand chords. So that forced my left hand to get stronger.

[@joyce_rx]

Just play the piano upside-down

[@frederickweeksjr.3287]

What's the thought process of your last sentence? Just curious.

[@pw6002]

@@frederickweeksjr.3287 Ok I will try to explain! I hope I will be clear because english is not my native language! :) Of course, there is a lot of piano music that is written according to the following scheme (roughly): melody for the right hand and harmonization (chords) for the left hand. This fact leads a lot of pianists to train their virtuosity mainly on the right hand. This in turn may be tricky on the long term for various reasons. First of all, in written music, some demanding piano pieces require an equal virtuosity of both hands. But a lot of issues reveal themselves essentially when trying to step out from reading written music into improvisation ! Those pianists will find themselves stuck in this left hand/right hand scheme. Some things will become difficult to them, like building a convincing bassline or a melody that can easily « flow » from one hand to the other. And one last thing. As it is important to develop an equal virtuosity of both hands, it is also important for pianists to train their right hand in building chords the same way they do with the left hand, and then training themselves to build chords with the notes divided between the two hands. This will help them to get an « harmonic overview » of the whole keyboard, which will in turn allow them to build rich chord progressions.

[@premasru]

Although i have been doing this, sort of, you have given the necessary structure by showing the chords to play in a progression in the left hand. So this is an enormous help.🌅🎈😍

[@dmmurray9422]

I love this teacher! She makes it easy to learn, and challenging. So glad I found her. She is a gem!

[@michaelengland7228]

This is the best explanation of a key and practice I have ever seen. Now I have found you I will go through all your stuff. The main goodness is you are so musical thanks.

[@Methoes123]

She is a great teacher! I've learned so much, so fast, and she makes it fun. Fan for life! God Bless...

[@flaviusmakgabo9846]

Thank you sooooo much!! 🤗 this is wonderful, actually also helps one work on sounding musical aswell since more than just being an exercise it sounds so good

[@TediumGenius]

OMG I love you so much!!! I've been doing this on my own for a very long time, but a bit differently. How you explained it here exposed a shortcoming that I totally SHOULD have seen on my own, but for some reason, didn't, for YEARS! Can't wait to try this! I'm through with most major cords and have been working on the rest, but rather randomly. Thanks for another great lesson!❤

[@krispywallaby3960]

this is really fun! I've been doing this for 1 hour and I really feel refreshed and enjoy this

[@mimmkey]

Hands down the best lesson yet!! Also I really wish, when you started playing the more advanced verses, that you would've kept that first little blip before you went and started with the scales again. I love those "river flows in you" style melodies and runs. Very well done as always!!! Thank you for doing all that you do for the creative community, and thanks for being you:)

[@mikedawes6185]

Thanks for this lesson, I’m a “senior beginner” and really hate practising scales - until now!

[@PianoteOfficial]

SWEET!!!!!!!

[@katewalker9158]

Like some here, I am also a ‘senior beginner’ who finds you funny, easy to understand your breakdowns and motivates me to practice! Thank you!

[@robertdublowski5544]

Also senior (47) beginner but i love practice scales ;)

[@Ronno4691]

I'm a late beginner... Sob!

[@michaelkennedy5126]

What that guy said...this makes eating the brussel sprouts fun, thanks Pianote Girl!

[@martinneltner5813]

Thank you. I signed up for your course yesterday and I am enjoying everything you are teaching. Thank you again. I could play all day now and not be bored.

[@sglen310]

Finally something that makes sense of scale practice. I had gotten so tired of scales. None of the many instructors I've had ever explained this technique. Looking forward to getting past this roadblock.

[@Mopark25]

Lisa you just opened my mind to the piano, thank you so much. This is literally life-changing for me.

[@PianoteOfficial]

I am so glad!!! :) I hope your musical journey brings you as much joy as music brings me! :)

[@michaelmurtha6146]

This is practically all that I ever do when on the piano and I love it! Scales aren’t boring if you play them like you are a song writer, and not a student ingesting a lesson.

[@wokeil]

same. Improvisation is a skill

[@leerv.]

What a fantastically warm and encouraging attitude you have! I'm so happy KZbin recommended this! I REALLY like this idea of immediately trying to create musical ideas when learning scales. It helps showcase why we should want to learn them in the first place. I'm a guitarist myself, and taught myself music theory with the internet, but it never struck me to try to make it about the music first, to de-"abstractualize" the theory. I wish I had approached it with that attitude right from the beginning! I'm definitely going to incorporate this the next time I teach someone guitar! Yay!!! :)

[@PianoteOfficial]

So glad you can use this to share music! :) I hope your students enjoy!

[@marissamatsuzaki3140]

So much fun! Yes I got bored with scale practice when I was younger but it did help me memorize keys and chords. I got stuck when I didn’t know what to do with the chords other than a couple simple techniques (playing one root note in the left hand and the chord to the beat in the right hand). I became proficient in that but didn’t know where to go from there so these tutorials help me so much.

[@Desteny6]

This is the first time I'm actually thinking "this is fun" when thinking about practicing scales! Thanks a lot, I just found your videos and I really enjoy them!

[@diafenix]

That sounded amazing for being a scale exercise. Great tip!

[@starros1]

Lisa, how helpful and inspiring you are. Your joy is contagious. Your style of teaching is so delightful to hear. May all your dreams come true.

[@zzjchildren2816]

i never liked practicing scales and i tried to find songs on line so i came here and now that i think about it scales seem extra fun i love the melody and now i going to do this every day! LOVE IT

[@itsglby]

“Scales are like veggies! If you dont play them *YOU’LL DIE* “

[@VisisVis]

These exercises sound very similar to a lot of Ludovico Einaudi's music. Wonderfully simple, yet remarkably beautiful.

[@tannerhartl5175]

I thought the same exact thing

[@guillermolangle]

@@tannerhartl5175 #MeToo

[@RDMNC]

But mixolydian

[@GymCritical]

Thought the same thing. He's hated and loved for his simplicity.

[@ispanyolgazeteci]

Thought the same

[@melissaarandela-collins9135]

Thank you so much Lisa! You're such a great teacher! I'm learning a lot and enjoying your KZbin lessons, bless you! 🌟

[@jasonbrackstone]

I found this channel by chance, being a guitarist normally i was looking for lessons in music, now im playing a keyboard and learning loads, great channel love it

[@kathym.5676]

Thanks so much for this video! I've been getting bored with the scales practice - this is very helpful and fun incorporating chords! Bonus is I am learning chords and scales together. It's all starting to make sense now!

[@sanderoid81]

Wow, looking forward to playing scales today

[@EsthersEden]

Oh my gosh. Thank u! Play sax in school... didnt like scales then... teaching myself piano now... and still don't like scales. This helps so much!!! Thank u! Thank u!

[@johnkrogstad5717]

What a wonderful & creative way to make something that can be boring into something fun. I’ve done that with other endeavors, making a fun game out of it & enjoying it more!

[@aaanoob1148]

Just started playing piano and your teaching techniques somehow speak to me. And i ve a huge crush on you 💟 there is something about how you talk which i love. Keep up the good work i really appreciate what you are doing.😊😊

[@kovoempire4093]

ahhh... young love it truly is quite the best show to watch

[@aaanoob1148]

@@kovoempire4093 so true

[@darrylfranks6976]

No chance.... But nice try! 😁

[@ChristFan868]

This is excellent. Very useful. Thank you so much.

[@olusegunisrael3364]

I love following up on your updates. It's has really helped me understand and play the keyboard better. Thanks so much

[@quigleyzee4033]

Such awesome advice, thank you! I've been 'practicing' piano for years, but have been stuck with having a very small repertoire to practice. This widens things up a lot for me!

[@iluvyunie]

This is a cool idea :) Was getting into scales before and started going a bit loopy after my hands quit before my mind did

[@brianiwatkins3347]

Lol

[@brianiwatkins3347]

Right!

[@LuukSwinkels]

Play scales and find chords and think about the scale degree to not only practice scales. You also learn your music theory, you learn to develop your improvisation skills and you learn how music works. These kinds of exercises are really important to do. For everyone who is reading this comment. Do not only use 1-4-5-6 but try to figure out how to use the 2 and 3. After that just explore the minor scale and beyond. A musical world awaits to get explored.

[@ericthered2963]

I barely even know what you mean with 1-4-5-6 =_= But I have barely started to learn Piano. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@LuukSwinkels]

@@ericthered2963 1-4-5-6 are scale degrees. I think on her channel you can find some videos that explain that. It has to do with diatonic chords and how you can use it to create melodies.

[@PianoteOfficial]

You bet! Here is the link! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp-afaade8t5eZY

[@andrewfreke3710]

This lady rocks ! Too old I thought to learn music at mid 50's ....never been able to sell epistemology of music but you have it ....many thanks 🤗

[@varungodbole7835]

This tip is so helpful , and will make my scale practice more interesting from today. Thanks !

[@truthxp]

Im develop much from this channel.... Without going to pianoclass.👍👍👍

[@Alethra-zin666]

I'm a guitarist. I sometimes practice them with a jam track recording.

[@stephaniekim2086]

You are the best!! I have such short attention span..but your videos hooked me as I just got my first piano..Im watching your begginer's tutorial and I love how I put them into practice. Thank you for being such a great teacher! Im learning fast this week. 🙏🙏

[@mythrilsilver]

Just might be the most available teacher on the net, really find your teaching style accessible... thx... ;-)

[@r.a.domingsil7583]

Just tried watching this while waiting for a friend. I wish I have my keyboard in front of mine.. :'( Thank you Lisa!

[@timjohnson2186]

Great lesson. thank you

[@niek4data]

I've watched several videos and this woman is really amazing. She can present the subject matter in a great way. After years of practicing on my own, I know that by following the lessons I can go a long way. Thank you very much Lisa for making these lessons and exercises available. I did check your website as well and will consider to take the next step.

[@marianmusic7221]

@Pianote Your videos are perfect! Not too long, not too short. The perfect length. And you know how to take a concept and to make the people understand it - starting at the right point and explaining every step (not assuming that the people know things that you did not explained yet). There is no video of yours from which I did not learned something. And your playing ... when I hear how the human fingers can make the piano sound so gooooood , it makes go to my keyboard right away, open my DAW, load a VSTi (virtual instrument) and start practicing. Thanks!

[@gregkline2379]

deceptively simple yet valuable idea - thank you!

[@PianoteOfficial]

You're welcome! :)

[@damienleigh9943]

3:39 Normal people: Twoset fans: A M A Z I N G But seriously thank you for the help

[@johnmccarthy5245]

This is the most awesome piano video i have ever seen and i am serious about that. You take a practical burden and make it a creative experiment. Thank you so much!! Brilliant!!

[@Shimusic23]

What a great idea!!! This will really make playing scales fun! Can't wait to practice!

[@wallace_nelson]

That sounds awesome. Thanks for sharing!🎹👍🏿

[@PianoteOfficial]

You're welcome!

[@carlosrobbins9178]

I've always liked doing scales. But this method adds color to them. Fantastic.

[@RobertLeva]

GREAT vid, I absolutely LOVE these time waster exercises you show. More more more please I can't get enough!

[@AndyE775]

Your amazing at 3:39 after the f sharp is really just amazing😂 The world deserves more people like you, that enjoy the little things

[@oscema4973]

Love when you explain

[@kenowens9021]

Two friends of mine, a brother and a sister, learned their scales from a Russian teacher when they were children. They would practice for at least one hour before learning their selected pieces. They did this every day without fail. They would start slowly, then pick up the tempo and end very fast, their finger flying over the keys. They both went on to the championships in Russia, with the brother taking first place, at the age of twelve.

[@sibbyeskie]

I know that sounds like a triumph but to me it sounds kind of sad. Music isn’t an olympic sport, and the great joy is I finding the sound that represents you as a unique individual. Piano is a wonderful instrument, but too often taught like an instrument of combat.

[@williamwatson2423]

@@sibbyeskie What makes you think first place didn't go to the competitor who had "found the sound that most represented them as a unique individual"? What makes you think the judges weren't finding great joy in finding "great joy within the competitors" who had "found the sound that most represented them as a unique individual"? You've created a metric. As soon as you create a metric, that metric can be compared and competed. And your metrics of "great joy" and "represents you as a unique individual" are sufficiently non-specific to make the judging more of an art form than a science. And that's exactly what music is, isn't it?! It's an art, not a science. So isn't it wonderful that even the judging should be arty, and joyous and representative of the judges unique individuality too?!

[@anthonyscott16]

Great lesson. I think a lot of us will benefit from it. Thanks Lisa!

[@billc1055]

I've come back to this video 3 times just to listen to it, it's so nice. I'm completely new to piano, but now I'm encouraged to run out and buy a keyboard. I might be able to do this too! . . . . You're the best.

[@martinirecords9471]

Luv it and you look gorgeous when you playing ☺️

[@marksgameoflife8446]

Love your sprit love your jokes love your lessons :

[@alanwander7277]

You Rock! Im always inspired to find time to actually sit down at my Hammond and practice after I watch your Videos. Im finally getting back after a 40+ year .. nap? Thanks for what you do!

[@lachlanj7759]

thank the lord for youtube and Pianote...I'm so excited about learning more from this channel. Piano made easy and fun!

[@j.brandon7402]

This is literally the best and most simply piano video I've ever seen.

[@anshroow]

I honestly just stopped doing scales after a few years as I just could not be inspired to do it even though I knew it was good for me. This is such a refreshing look at scales that I've never seen before. 😃 I'm definitely use this as my warm up now!

[@BobWebbImages]

Hi, I just started playing the piano. Your lessons and ideas are great. They are a great change from the usual scale practice. Thank you for your upload.

[@cynthiarinehart3003]

You are amazing! I have taught piano for over 25 years and I am learning so many wonderful things from you to do with my students (and have fun myself!) When I taught full time, I always learning new things to bring into the studio, but since down sizing due to another full-time job, I relied on my 25+ years experience to carry me. Although I was still a good teacher, I wasn’t great. Hoping to bring the magic back with your wonderful tips! Thank you!

[@mariagheorghe7139]

Adding chords and harmonic progression to the scalee shoul be in the daily routine exercise

[@kaidoChess]

This woman is literally amazing

[@sgorneau]

Didn't need to say literally.

[@fallenembers2518]

She reminds me of an uplifting math tutor I had in high school.

[@kaidoChess]

Francisco Delucas yes! 😭🤣

[@joey-pace]

sgorno literally whats ur prob lmao

[@debdebwwjd]

I agree

[@aznrudegrl]

You are seriously my favorite piano teacher. Thank you for your melodic exercises... You make playing music fun and beautiful, teaching us how to practice with innovation... And that's what making music is all about! Thx for the ear candy! You are the best!

[@fourcotssearchvideosdeekay7214]

I just keep smiling while you do the explanation. Makes things simply effortless. 👍🏼

[@squeaky2384]

3:35 when she switched from the F# to the G I died a little inside, the maj7 sounded so spicy and then it went womp

[@brianiwatkins3347]

😂

[@rangeofmotion5993]

A MUCH better way to practice scales without boring yourself to death. Great video!

[@jeanthomas7523]

I love y'all's channel! I love how your videos teach me how to THINK in music!

[@elmaross4746]

amaaaaaazing! Thanks a million times - from an elderly beginner in Cape Town. Love you!

[@lenbosley6510]

I am going to show this to my granddaughter, who is having piano lessons, the conventional way, to make here scales more fun. Keep up the good work 🎼🎹

[@PianoteOfficial]

Thats awesome! I hope it inspires her :)

[@gesh92]

While sounding better, playing only chords in one hand is too easy. When playing the scale with both hands at the same time, it really helps to master synchronization between the hands.

[@sjoerdmeijer3116]

Yes I agree, but I think it's best if you play chords with one hand and with the other two hands you play the scales

[@sjoerdmeijer3116]

@Joseph Bison hmm you are quite right. in this case only hand is unused as opposed to two

[@frederickweeksjr.3287]

Hmmmm. I hear you

[@gerardjones7881]

Master the intro to clocks by coldplay. Its played with both hands.

[@erist8730]

Wait, so it's easy to do and it sounds good... That IS the goal after all.

[@Ltmoney839]

I just started playing about a month ago. This lesson really helped me connect the dots. Thank you.

[@SansPeur451]

Can't wait to get home and try. Thank you!

[@ahmedzaoui9130]

I don't usually comment on youtube but really what you're doing in this channel is helping us A LOT !! Keep up the good work !!

[@PianoteOfficial]

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment :)

[@mr4putt]

this is great. I wanna play like Burt Bacharach!

[@PianoteOfficial]

That's awesome! I know that you can get there! Happy practicing! :)

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Why am I watching this for a second time? Cuz you are an amazing teacher and repetition helps the learning process. Merci encore une fois.

[@thorified7904]

i love your approach, energy, and insights

[@Dominique632]

You hear that everyone? EAT👏🏼YOUR👏🏼VEGGIES👏🏼 or else....

[@dani-jomorris8673]

Or else what? 😂

[@frederickweeksjr.3287]

EXACTLY.

[@improvementTime10.3.17]

1:15 can make scale practice more fun and “applied” by playing chords with left hand while doing scale on right hand And in creative ways up, down, up and down, etc 2:50 once you get comfortable doing this you can explore more with diff rhymthm patterns, random order of scale instead of just ascending and descending , etc 4:25 diatonic chords are guaranteed to sound good together , you can play them in any order I V VI IV

[@EvaluateAssimilate]

I like the ingredients reference. It is how I teach the concept as in a good recipe starts with a set of basic ingredients. If done right, you won't see the bay leave, basil, salt and pepper, but use them incorrectly or leave them out, you will notice in the tasting. Great lesson. I play the guitar mainly and a little keys but you bring it to life. All the best.

[@GVvoltaire]

I liked the scales rythm progression method. I can do that.... And, getting used to the movement of each finger and hand are, to me, a major step towards me actually learning to play and create something on the piano. You are the ONLY piano teacher that helped me make sense of the intricacies of playing the piano. Thank you