Letter From Home - Pat Metheny - Piano Tutorial

“Letter From Home“ is a beautiful composition by Pat Metheny. Listen to the live version of the Pat Metheny Group on the album “The Road to You“, with Lyle Mays on piano: it's amazing!
I recorded a piano video of “Letter From Home“ several years ago and have been asked many times to do a tutorial.
I hope you like it. Thank you!
David Escher
Technical notes :
Piano controller : Kawai VPC1
Piano software : Keyscape Yamaha C7 by Spectrasonics

[@martynridley3671]

After so sadly losing Lyle this week, (Feb 10th, '20), this just brought a tear to my eye. Beautiful! RIP Lyle David Mays.

[@idaveit]

Thank you very much. Yes, the passing of Lyle Mays also moves me deeply.

[@maurofracca4131]

Grazie Mr. Escher 🙏

[@visualflight4869]

Lyle Mays. What a loss for music lovers. Thanks for all of it...

[@idaveit]

Yes, this is really very sad.

[@stevew5146]

I can't read music but will try my hardest to try to follow every finger to learn this. Lyle's masterpiece.

[@idaveit]

Thank you. I wish you much joy playing this tune.

[@maurizioferegalli6850]

Lyle Mays was one of the best pianists and keyboard players who most excited me ... :-) Have a good trip among all the stars of the firmament !!!

[@idaveit]

How true! I agree with your words. The passing of Lyle Mays also moves me deeply.

[@dogfood5510]

I can't stand it with regret when I listen to this song played by Lyle. I don't want to cry , but only Lyle can let me crying even now.

[@etpslick100]

One of my favorite Pat Metheny Compositions. Lyle Mays played it so beautifully. Love you Lyle. May you Rest In Peace.🎹🎶🙏🏾🙏🏾🕊🕊

[@gundolarry]

This is as close to "note-for-note" as you can find. Outstanding David, truly.

[@idaveit]

Thank you very much!

[@CamiloJamesGuitar]

This is amazing.. am looking forward to working it out, thank you so much! 🎶

[@inaNis_]

The one year anniversary of Mr. Lyle Mays has quickly approached, and just as quickly passed; therefore, I'm brought back to this beautiful rendition of this beautiful song. Thank you Mr. Escher, for the work you put into this rendition.

[@idaveit]

Thank you very much for your nice words. I am so sad that Lyle Mays passed away.

[@wilrockq1065]

What? Lyle passed away? Oh, man I’m speechless. He is a giant. This sound perfectly communicates everything he was and is.

[@chrisd6736]

Ya Lyle Mays is awesome.

[@maurizioferegalli6850]

Lyle Mays è stato uno dei migliori pianisti e tastieristi che più mi hanno emozionato... :-) Buon viaggio tra tutte le stelle del firmamento!!!

[@idaveit]

Quanto è vero! Sono d'accordo con le tue parole.

[@cinnascoutaka-stephaniehg9820]

I appreciate great musicianship which is why I’m a fan of Pat Metheney. You did a great performance, David, and you made it look so elegant and easy, a sign of a great musician. Thank you for sharing.

[@idaveit]

Thank you very much for your nice words. Best regards, Dave

[@anthonymcgann459]

A favourite Metheny tune of mine. Trying to get my 13 year old son to play it. He wanted to see the fingering. Says he can do it. I am so jealous. If he learns it, I will give him $50. This video will help him for sure. Beautifully done.

[@idaveit]

Hi Anthony, this is great, I'm sure your son will get the $ 50! Best regards, Dave

[@lugenehaynes7584]

Thank you for this, Lyle. I hope you rode this tune unto Heaven.

[@johnkaicher5987]

You played this so well...beautiful.

[@idaveit]

Thank you!

[@kman9979]

Been meaning to say thank you for this incredible tutorial, David. Always dreamed of learning this beautiful piece. Truly grateful. Kman

[@idaveit]

Thank you very much!

[@nikolettapapadopoulou-eq8gq]

Wonderfully played, bravo!

[@jean-francoisbergevin6981]

Amazing

[@idaveit]

Thank you!

[@CLONfb]

Just powerful and beutiful.

[@ericcopeman7882]

Beautiful!! This is a very elegant description of how to play it. One of my favourite pieces to date and still holding firm. Going to have find a way to start in and work on playing this piece in it's entirety.

[@idaveit]

Thank you very much! I wish you much joy to play this beautiful tune. Best regards, Dave

[@alehamilton1]

Beautiful, a wonderful composer. Thanks for sharing. From Caracas, Venezuela

[@idaveit]

Thank you very much!

[@FDouglasRandakCHt]

Thank you so much!! One of the most exquisite and archetypal little compositions ever...

[@idaveit]

Thank you!

[@user-lu2dc6yn9x]

Absolutely beautiful music

[@idaveit]

Thank you very much!

[@etiennedegaulle3817]

Beautiful!

[@ONESNZER0S]

Thank you for the opportunity to learn this song, your video was perfect in that I could see exactly what you were playing. The lighting was very helpful to see every key that was pressed. Brovo David and thanks again.

[@idaveit]

Thank you very much. I wish you much joy playing this tune! Best regards, Dave

[@shadowplay144]

Good job !

[@idaveit]

Thank you!

[@rodrigor2785]

Muy buena ejecución. Saludos desde Chile

[@idaveit]

Gracias!

[@thelantern9075]

Well done brother. 🤘. Fuckin love this song.

[@artnardone]

Thank you for doing this, it should inspire many to learn how tp play this beautiful melody , Lyle Mays that you also.

[@idaveit]

Thank you so much!

[@gundolarry]

Spot on. Just bought a Yamaha MX88 for the piano voicing....but to just play this song as David has shown us. Odd, I know, but fk it!

[@pwbeatsrecords7502]

Best tutorial on KZbin for this song ! Realy, I love this song, my dad plays it and I want to play it too ;) Would be even better with synthesia, but this is good aswell :)

[@idaveit]

Thank you very much!

[@pwbeatsrecords7502]

Hi David Escher ! I have finished this song now, with help from your tutorial and my dad ;) I play it a little bit diffrently, but I hope it's ok. I would be so happy if you could check it out ! 😃

[@giuseppebonetti142]

unforgetable Lyle Mays 😞great ! 🙂

[@Francisco63]

You've done a great job!.It's a great versión.Congrats!

[@idaveit]

Thank you so much!

[@harmonicsinger]

MAGNIFICO! Grazie!

[@idaveit]

Thank you!

[@kellyb.artistry]

Beautiful ❤

[@jamesschiano6668]

Thanks for sharing. During this time of house arrest I'm going to be dusting off the keyboard and this is the first song I want to play. Well done!

[@idaveit]

Thank you very much. I wish you much joy playing this tune! Best regards, Dave

[@wilsonyap2619]

That was so beautifully played. Thanks.

[@idaveit]

Thank you!

[@anthonylafargue4474]

Wonferfull❤

[@idaveit]

Thank you!

[@corradorocca7637]

Bravo!

[@joguart]

Hello David! Unfortunately this tutorial comes a little late for me, because I did my video of this song last November, but I have to say I saw your 2009 video countless times to prepare my cover. Now I found this video and I thought I should tell it you. Thanks for your inspiration. Regards!

[@idaveit]

Hi joguart, thank you very much. I am sorry to be too late. I saw your video, it's great! All the best, Dave

[@stochelo-k2y]

Magnifique, bravo 👏👏👏

[@idaveit]

Thank you!

[@DanielBeowulf]

The best on youtube

[@idaveit]

Thank you very much!

[@lazztunes2010]

So well done. Bravo!

[@idaveit]

Thank you!

[@Carolo3972]

Beautiful interpretation of one of my favourite composers. Metheny & Mays. Thank you for your generosity sharing this, unvaluable for those like me who are learning. I encourage you to publishing more. I have no doubt that you love music, only needs hearing a couple of bars to realize that. I would ask you many tunes, but I leave to your taste. Some suggestions, Monk's Bemsha Swing Evan's Peace Piece and of course anything from Jarret. Thanks agains . Beste Regards. Carlos

[@idaveit]

Dear Carlos, thank you so much for your nice words! Best regards, Dave

[@SherrisPlace]

Soooooooooo Lovely!

[@idaveit]

Thank you so much!

[@harmonicsinger]

EXCELLENT!😍

[@harmonicsinger]

I forgot to have already told you something great about this special work of yours. Anyway, BRAVISSIMO! 😁

[@anthonylafargue4474]

I was talking about the piano transcription you are playing. Thanks.

[@koral20m15]

perfect!

[@idaveit]

Thank you!

[@dlneto]

Wonderful!

[@idaveit]

Thank you!

[@kennyc7676]

Such a beautiful tutorial......

[@idaveit]

Thank you so much!

[@oceanmindnextsafe9161]

so great~

[@idaveit]

Thank you!

[@paultolmas4723]

Two and a half minutes of guided emotion. Rest in peace Lyle Mays.

[@idaveit]

Thank you so much!

[@anahimendez9932]

Me encantaría la partitura de esta pieza que es tan bella. ♡ Pero antes felicitarte, es hermoso lo que lograste.

[@idaveit]

Muchas gracias! Puedo enviarle las notas del piano, pero necesito saber su dirección de correo electrónico. Saludos cordiales, Dave

[@joconnor57]

Well done David and great song choice.

[@idaveit]

Thank you very much!

[@philiphorn-botha5502]

Oh well done !

[@idaveit]

Thank you!

[@dsamislib8894]

What amazing cover, congrats

[@idaveit]

Thank you very much!

[@doreenfawcett9717]

Very beautiful David Best wishes Dee

[@idaveit]

Hi Dee, thank you very much!

[@1stcircletube]

Makes me cry 엉엉 ㅠㅠ

[@idaveit]

Thank you!

[@nagelermusic8156]

Stunning! Just Beautiful :) Love your Tone. Subscribed.

[@idaveit]

Thank you very much!

[@idaveit]

Thank you very much!

[@damianzeni2023]

Hermoso!!! Genial!!!

[@idaveit]

Vielen Dank!

[@pwbeatsrecords7502]

Could you please do a tutorial of Danny boy Londonerry air ? Would be amazing ;)

[@pauloindaeosrickenbackers]

Bravíssimo!

[@idaveit]

Thank you!

[@alessandropoli1800]

sì

[@ralfir1643]

ur great!!

[@idaveit]

, ..... thank you!

[@OuTTaRelm]

BraV. . . Your version is the closest to the original that I have heard. Would it be possible for me to acquire a copy of your notation ? I would love to try and play it.

[@idaveit]

Thank you very much. I would like to send you the sheet music, but I need your email address. Kind regards, Dave

[@arpegia2s]

!! Bravo David !! Beautiful composition and a performance that enhances the beauty perfectly. Thanks so much for sharing this. How would it be possible to find the score and try to emulate ? Regards.

[@idaveit]

Thank you, dear arpegia2s! I have to know your e-mail to send you the sheet. Best regards, Dave

[@arpegia2s]

​@@idaveit Thank you very much for sharing. My e-mail is " [e-mail] ". Best regards

[@SirPrimal]

Excelente! Eres talentoso. Que opinas sobre Keyscape Yamaha C7, te parece que es el mejor VSTi para piano actualmente?

[@idaveit]

Thank you very much! The Keyscape piano is very good and I like it very much. But there are other pianos I also like: Pianoteq, Ivory II American, Alicia Keys ... Sincerely, Dave

[@odedfried-gaon2880]

Excellent! #OdedFriedGaon #OdedMusic #Audioded

[@idaveit]

Thank you!

[@kendalynmurray2946]

Would you consider doing a tutorial for Lyle Mays' improvisation "Let me count the ways", in dedication to Lyle?

[@idaveit]

Thank you for your suggestion. This is really a great tune. Best regards, Dave

[@MaxErasun]

Hola David! Es una hermosa pieza y le has dado una excelente interpretación. Felicidades! 👍🏻 Tienes la partitura 🎼? Un abrazo amigo!

[@idaveit]

Hola Max, déjame saber tu dirección de correo electrónico, te enviaré la hoja.

[@MaxErasun]

David Escher Muchas gracias! Mi correo es [e-mail].

[@MaxErasun]

Recibido David! Muchas gracias nuevamente!

[@oemadrid]

Hola Max me.compartes partitura, [e-mail] te lo agradezco!!! Excelente interpretación

[@joaquinsantiviago7544]

hola!!! yo también querría la partituro, me la podrían enviar. Hermosa versión! gracias!

[@sgsound12]

Still I miss Lyle Mays.............

[@idaveit]

Oh yes, of course, I feel the same way.

[@dddaxxe]

❤

[@ericcopeman7882]

David, is there a way of obtaining the sheet music for this piece. Just the way you are playing it here. Sounds wonderful. Pat and Lyle would approve your rendition.

[@idaveit]

Hi Eric, yes, I can send you the sheet, but I have to know your email address.

[@lisleilcn5773]

Hi, Devid, how are you? I found your interpretation of the song "Letter From Home" amazing, congratulations. Forgive me some mistake in the text, my native language is Portuguese, I'm Brazilian. I'd really like to play this song, could you kindly send me the score the way you played? I appreciate your attention. Thank you, Lis.

[@idaveit]

Hi Lis, yes I can send you the sheet, but I have to know your email address.

[@lisleilcn5773]

Hello, thank you very much for the return. My email: [e-mail]

[@gustavocarielloynoue630]

Hi David, i love this music and this tutorial is amazing, beatiful interpretation. Please, could you send me the sheet of this tutorial? Thank you!

[@idaveit]

Hi Gustavo, yes I can send the sheet, but I have to know your e-mail address.

[@gustavocarielloynoue630]

Thank you David, my email is [e-mail]

[@musicpassionate6000]

@@idaveit Hi David, could you share the sheet to me too? My email is: [e-mail]. Thank you very much :)

[@K9lover288]

@@idaveit Same here David, thanks much: [e-mail]

[@armelamiot]

yes me too ! so beautiful [e-mail]

[@anthonylafargue4474]

Is there a way to get the sheet of music please? It is my favorite ballad.

[@idaveit]

Let me know your email address to send the sheet. Best regards, Dave

[@corradorocca7637]

Wonderful, beautifully played! Could I get the music sheet somehow? Thanks!

[@idaveit]

Thank you. To send you the sheet, I should know your e-mail address.

[@corradorocca7637]

@@idaveit it looks there are difficulties to share the email address?

[@idaveit]

@@corradorocca7637 I did not receive your e-mail address yet.

[@corradorocca7637]

@@idaveit corradorocca66

[@corradorocca7637]

Gmail

[@faviolione9471]

Felicitaciones!. Tocas de una manera que me agrada!. Lamentablemente, nunca llegué a conseguir dicha partitura para poder intentarlo en mi piano. Podrías ayudarme a conseguir dicho material?. Te lo agradecería mucho!. Un abrazo!.

[@idaveit]

Gracias por las bellas palabras. Para enviarle las notas de la música, necesito su dirección de correo electrónico. Saludos, Dave

[@faviolione9471]

Con mucho gusto te dejo mi dirección de correo: [e-mail] Muchas gracias por tu ayuda!. Ya mismo me suscribo a tu canal. Eres muy amable!. Hasta pronto, amigo Dave!.

[@javierlogioia]

@@idaveit Hola genial genial esta versión!!! Me gustaría saber si podrías enviar alguna partitura con estos arreglos. [e-mail] gracias!!!

[@alfonsalcaraz1852]

Hola me ha encantado. Estaria muy agradecido si me enviaras la partitura mi mail es [e-mail]

[@19UpBeat85]

Hi David. Nice rendition! Any chance you could share the sheet music?

[@idaveit]

Thank you. I can send you the sheet, but I need your email address.

[@19UpBeat85]

Thanks! You can send it to [e-mail]. Highly appreciated!

[@youtubejhs5150]

Original piano player is lyle mays?

[@idaveit]

Yes, Lyle Mays played this tune with Pat Metheny.

[@youtubejhs5150]

@@idaveit thank you so much. have a good days.

[@satoruwaters4395]

pleaes dream of the return🙌

[@idaveit]

Oh yes, "dream of the return" would be great!

[@maurizioschiattarella9724]

Non di questa terra. Arte al massimo livello

[@idaveit]

Thank you!

[@elmanus9873]

can sombody give me the sheet music to this song please? ive been searching it everywhere , and I cant find it , I would like to play the way dave plays it

[@idaveit]

Hi, please let me know your e-mail address, I will send you a sheet. Best regards, Dave

[@frgreen4]

David Escher Likewise, I would be very appreciative if you would send me the sheet music. Beautiful transcription and performance. [e-mail]

[@boblee9232]

David, I'd appreciate a copy. One of PMG best songs. Trying to learn on piano. That is a great rendition. ane.boblee@gmail,com

[@boblee9232]

That's gmail.com

[@comentarios0016]

Hi David. Thank you very much for tour tutorial of this wonderful theme by Lyle Mays. But it's hard for me to follow your fingers... Do you have the sheet music?

[@grub729]

Not much of a tutorial now is it?

[@idaveit]

I played this tune in two versions. This one is recorded to see every key which is played. Therefore I name it tutorial view. Best regards, Dave

[@jamesschiano6668]

David, as I scrolled through the comments I saw that you may be willing to share the sheet music for reference. If you would be so kind my email is [e-mail]. Also is this from a Lyell Mays book? Or a Metheny book I would love to know so I can purchase it. Thanks again for your help. The Group is one of my favorite bands. Saw them as often as The were in my area, from the early 1980's. So sad that Lyell is no longer with us. Was always praying for another chance to see them together.

[@angelonucellese1411]

studio.. sarebbe meglio spartito ma ottimo tutorial..gracias

[@idaveit]

molte grazie

[@worwick]

bell'arrangiamento...mi piacerebbe provare a suonarla la mia mail è [e-mail] grazie

[@alfonsalcaraz1852]

Hola me ha encantado. Estaria muy agradecido si me enviaras la partitura mi mail es al [e-mail]

[@L77kim77l]

Bravo!

[@idaveit]

Thank you!