Jordan Rudess Teaches Arpeggios (How to Play FAST)💨

Jordan Rudess is going to teach you how to play arpeggios - fast. The Dream Theater keyboardist is sharing the secrets he learned at Juilliard that will let you move around the keyboard faster.
You'll learn the importance of good posture, elbow positioning, and why everything you've been told about the "thumb tuck" is wrong.
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⚡️Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:17 Jordan's Personal Experience
0:54 Playing Piano is About the Motion
1:28 "C Major" Arpeggio
1:46 Horizontal Movement
2:39 Returning Arpeggio
3:24 Elbow Posture
3:58 Practice Tool
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[@PianoteOfficial]

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[@MarianoGianni1]

"There was a time when I wasn't able to do the Arpeggios" Yeah, when he was like 2 years old

[@christianlarson4201]

I feel like the impulse to mythologize every exceptional player as a natural talent from birth really undermines the work they put in. He was receiving professional training in piano in the second grade. He had to work for it.

[@arthouston7361]

@@christianlarson4201 I agree. A couple of years ago, I realized that the difference between people like Rick Wakeman and Keith Emerson, and novice players like me is that they not only started at a young age, but they have put years into playing before they even imagined themselves playing with a top level rock group. It makes me wish that I had gone to a music camp when I was eight years old.

[@sliverhandsonbasses]

*2 months

[@michelbabatunde8820]

​@christianlarson4201 I feel they are lucky. So lucky to be inlove with something enough to keep grinding and practicing that samething without losing interest. Thats the difference in others. Some of us cannot stay doing a routine for too long, for me personally, i cant cuz its going to start messing with my mental health. I have to do something different otherwise it may lead to depression.

[@johnforcamerica]

Hahahaha

[@yetkangwong1077]

Jordan Rudess finally getting the recognition that he deserves

[@abohsukampret]

Yeah, if he keeps it up I'm sure he can land a gig in some great progressive metal band or something

[@nentihaiudittu]

about time that the world got to know him

[@metalshoes]

After 30 years of being in one of the most successful metal bands of all time, finally people on youtube will know his name.

[@WinItReigns]

Jordan who?

[@gbenselum]

So rudess of you

[@AdrianMark]

Massive Dream Theatre fan here, and adult learner pianist. Can't believe Jordan Rudess is teaching us arpeggios! ❤

[@satriadibasuki]

Same here, it feels unreal coz he is this reachable like a normal human not just a myth or legend

[@i_rock_49]

Genau das habe ich auch gerade gedacht!

[@miguelangelriccione4950]

Jordan has some really nice tutorials that he did years ago about arpeggios and some more, definitely go check them out! They have helped me a lot with some technical things over the years

[@DoppeD]

Then you should spell their name correctly ;) Just kidding!

[@MacTaipan]

I'm not a pianist, but he is such a joy to observe.

[@richardgrier8968]

Yeah, me too (I noodle a little, but I'm not a player).

[@clivechandler8817]

An amazingly talented musician.👌

[@greenrobot5]

if you have the admiration you should give it a try, start with a small controller of two octaves, you'll fall in love and will want to learn more and more songs, the piano is the most versatile instrument

[@Deluded_Penguin]

@@greenrobot5This. I learned on an old rickety upright when I was growing up, but fell back in love as an adult with a 31-key microKorg and the GarageBand piano sample 😂

[@thelastjuiceblender5915]

Sheesh how about you learn how to paint then?

[@JasinskiMusic]

Amazing how Jordan can understand our "human" problems :) Great material.

[@Roy_Godiksen]

Few people through out history comes close to Mr. Rudess. As a Long time Dream Theater fan (mid 90's), i've had the pleasure of being "along for the ride". I recommend anyone who listens to this to listen to some Dream Theater, if they haven't already. All the guys are incredibly talented, and the music is master class.

[@AdrianMark]

I second this. Discovered Dream Theatre in my mid teens in the early 2000's. Some of the best music and musicality in the history of rock and rock bands. Each of the individual players is legendary at their instrument. I used to marvel at Portnoy's drums when I first started playing drums. Now I'm learning arpeggios on the piano from Rudess. Life is so, so good. ❤

[@russellszabadosaka5-pindin849]

The world needs bands like Dream Theater. If it wasn't them, someone else would've brought progressive metal to the masses the way DT did. Prog will never die because curiosity & fascination about who is the most virtuosic at something is shared by almost every person alive. Before prog it was bebop and classical music. And on and on...

[@sucersdungeon]

Rudess has the skill of making piano technique and theory seem fascinating. I've studied piano at a conservatory and based on my partial experience he is one of a kind inspirational musician and a teacher.

[@glitchtulsa3429]

Wow, this was a breakthrough. Instead of worrying about the motion to get there--just go there, and once you're there, it's natural. Like a years worth effort just clicked into place near instantly.

[@RenatoVargas]

This was such a great video. He described perfectly my problem with the tuck under, which I was doing from the first chord position instead of doing it while transitioning already to the second position. I just tried it and man, oh man, what a difference. Thank you Jordan and Pianote!

[@m.moonsie]

Right??! I needed this example of Jordan, incredibly helped my technique!!

[@ericclayton9080]

right!!! I watched the video and im like no fuggin way no fuggin way let me try this. I did and im like no fugging way this is brilliant!!!

[@lumpichu]

Yeah. Others explain this more or less too, so I was already getting this a bit, but he explained it clearer and I'd say better leading to faster speed.

[@babs_babs]

if you like what he’s saying, you might want to check out the taubman technique. there’s free videos you can find on youtube. the basic concept behind it has really changed my technique for the better

[@organist1982]

@@babs_babs Yes, I was going to mention this! The old Edna Golandsky tapes (on DVD) are amazing!

[@JeremyKnight]

that ending with those Arpeggios was absolutely magic to the ears !!

[@supermahmoud]

As a keyboard player/composer I was always fascinated by arpeggios and never got them right, I'm still learning to perfect them and use them more and more in my solos.

[@phutureproof]

you compose keyboards? Thats impressive!

[@supermahmoud]

@@phutureproof not exclusively keyboards, I do entire tracks with multiple instruments, from Progressive Rock to Classic Symphonic

[@snookerthedog9935]

This is actually a great video for explaining how to make big jumps in your playing (if you understand it). The movement aspect of playing is not taught enough, and here Jordan teaches that. I remember playing 'downtown' once and I couldn't get it ... until I realised I had to move my arm about an inch forward on a certain phrase...It's all about discovering other people's techniques, and then if you get good enough, the other way around!!!

[@jeffvair62]

What really helped me is to figure out that the rhythm and the proper arm movement is more important than hitting the right notes 100% of the time when beginning to learn this. The note accuracy will improve with repetition, but at the beginning of this process it’s important to go faster than your personal comfort zone mandates. I know this is confusing to newbies, because tutorials always talk about playing slow with accuracy to learn to play fast, but that isn’t the same thing as what I’m describing above. When playing slow you are working on proper striking technique, but when doing what’s described in this video you are mastering the arm movement up and down the keyboard and pushing yourself to play at a faster rhythm. That’s why the “bursts” he talks about are important.

[@alanhaynes418]

Yes - break down the arpeggios into four note groupings, then when you are comfortable with that, extend it to five and so on.... Small bites are better than one big mouthful.

[@terrygeraci1533]

All robot, no soul

[@demosongsheetmusic]

Great advice! "..it’s important to go faster than your personal comfort zone mandates" Jordan said it himself in the video - his teacher was pulling his hand up the keyboard "a little bit faster than he was comfortable with" ( at 00:58 ). Thank you! :))

[@julessimon7665]

Great teacher

[@PianoteOfficial]

He definitely is!

[@aln-]

So this is what Hogwarts students feel like

[@russellszabadosaka5-pindin849]

This is how I was taught to play arpeggios. They're difficult to play well, it takes a lot of practice and patience. I've never mastered them because I start making up excuses to practice something else or just get lazy. The key to great arpeggios is making every note sound even and in time, they should sound the same as a simple melody. Much respect to all who put in the practice and get them down.

[@PianoteOfficial]

Learn more about arpeggios and arpeggio patterns on our blog>> www.pianote.com/blog/what-is-an-arpeggio-piano/

[@Piano.Musikk]

Many thanks for sharing 🌺 Have a great day

[@gadymarcus2362]

Magnifico.💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@roykwelepeta6560]

I understand what you're saying, but my hand just can't do that lol My new practice video for the next few months. Thank you for sharing

[@MrDanieloneill]

So much skill, so little taste.

[@danaeverhart6487]

Why is everyone so obsessed with fast playing??? Feeling ! It’s all about feelings. NOT SPEED!

[@aurumnebulus]

Is Jordan going to be an official teacher for Pianote?

[@ericfirkey9860]

I think Jordan already has a day job

[@nettynette8697]

Oh this is GREAT!! First, my husband is a HUGE fan of Dream Theater and I became a fan after hearing Hollow Years for the first time. ❤️❤️ Second, I play the piano and have been looking to improve my technique and of ALL the people to teach arpeggios, you managed to get THE best keyboardist out there! Thank you!

[@safelyanonymous5717]

same here; pianist as well and have been a DT fan ever since a roommate at college got me into them and that was mid 90's with awake and Images and Words.

[@smthdifferent243]

really joy to see Rudess there again. Big fan of him!

[@marcomarco2482]

The best video I've ever seen in My entire life! Thank you!!

[@pianowithpri9123]

Wow that chord progression at the end was epic! Good stuff. Very different from the traditional way we were taught arpeggios. Chord progression at the end: C- Em- F - Db - Eb - Ab - Db - G (descending wheedle-ee wheedle-ees on G major triad) - C - G - C

[@hungryformusik]

The 'wheedle' in G is like at the beginning of Beethoven's piano concerto no. 1 in C.

[@sgt.shaggy5065]

Dreaming to be like you one day. Liquid tension is my favorite band lol.

[@CaptainJeoy]

Many years ago, Jordan Rudess was one of the few keyboardists that inspired me to learn how to play.

[@greenrobot5]

I do need to work on my speed, thanks for the tips

[@erikroutson9306]

Incredible, and extremely useful techniques! I can't wait to get another keyboard and start brushing off the cobwebs. I've been a bassist for 32 years! Music is the gift that keeps on giving. Cheers!

[@nyla3979]

One & Only Mr Rudess!

[@ilhamfiles]

Jordan Rudess take this practice to another level.

[@topremix0]

Amazing lesson❤

[@johnong2655]

Really make sense even for a guitarist

[@davidk5921]

This was an extremely helpful video and by the keyboard Wizard himself! Thank you so much! 🎹

[@abohsukampret]

Jordan: "Wanna see me do this super fast arpeggio?" ... Jordan: "Wanna see me do it again?"

[@brianlarter6576]

Thank you so much for this excellent video on arpeggios - I have just found, and subscribed to, your channel. This is exactly the same technique I was taught by my teachers at the 2 universities that I studied at, and which I pass on to my students. As you say, it's all about the motion, horizontal movement, the flow, and of course the position of the elbows. I make a big deal about a relaxed, tension-free, minimum movement, and fluid technique with my students. Most of them do work for that goal, but I do find these days that there are many young pupils who want the instant gratification, without the work! :) The say "how do I play so easily and fast (if necessary), but they want it to "just happen" for them!! Despite that I still love what I do. Going to definitely check out some more of your videos - one never stops learning!

[@AlexCJava]

Thank you so much!

[@knowledgeiseverything7621]

Superb playing! Thank you very much!

[@SimpsonSound]

Jordan is awesome. It’s really amazing how precise he play these arpeggio’s in the key of C. In my opinion, it’s the hardest key to play these & scales in properly. He’s a master.👊🏾👊🏾🎵🎶

[@i_rock_49]

Ich bin auch Pianist und ich muss sagen, wenn man die Läufe einfach immer und immer wieder spielt ist das echt nicht schwer!

[@pentagramrecords3834]

This is gold!

[@cateyaboytes.]

Well well, the best of piano note. Monster engagement.

[@frankp6567]

Watched this and practiced for ten minutes. I think this will help me immensely. Thanks!

[@AtomizedSound]

Yes! More Jordan tips please!

[@johntheboy6555]

MORE FROM RUDESS PLEASEEEEE

[@deldridg]

Very grateful and happy to take advice from Mr Rudess. Many thanks indeed - I will be making a few minor mods (and some diminished ones) to my arp practice routing! Cheers from Sydney - Dave

[@JohnTussey]

Jordan is fabulous!

[@johns4946]

Thank you Jordan, now i understand how to sweep through the notes

[@michaelanthony9068]

Great lesson ! Thank you. What a player !

[@djorlando57]

Wow, what a great tutorial! Yeah, I remember when I couldn’t play arpeggios, and I learned the same way, although I can’t hold the candle to Jordan‘s playing, looking forward to seeing him again tomorrow at NAMM, glad to be one of his Patreon members

[@carloscodling5084]

Amazing!

[@ivanivan7942]

Cool ! Thanks

[@michaelbeeministries2020]

Beautiful!! Thank you! 🌞👍

[@glynnp42]

Musical genius. Keyboard master. Amazing. Thanks Jordan!

[@chasebethersonton5169]

Amazing! Thx

[@amalsliem6504]

Thank you 👍

[@user-ll6se8kv9i]

Great teaching about arm movement and finger speeds and go with the flow. 🙏🙏🙏

[@theadventuretravelchannel]

Awesome example at the end. Thumbs up.

[@nutella_drifter]

This is a refreshing take on how to play arpeggios! Kinda like how to efficiently operate a machine, taking your anatomy into account. Thank you, Jordan!

[@ricardocadilha5804]

How can someone play so efortlessly well 🤯

[@forkless]

Relentless practice.

[@pesto12601]

50 years of focusing solely on playing an instrument... 12hrs+ a day for 5-6 days a week... professionally, in your spare time, etc. Do that with ANYTHING and you too will look effortless. He is amazing for sure!

[@RT365]

This videos are opening a new love for music in general. Thx guys.

[@IfNedWereHere]

Thanks for the lesson!

[@WDXash]

Incredible stuff! 👍

[@TheRaytarded]

I really NEEDED this tutorial. THANK YOU!!

[@PianoteOfficial]

We're so glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching🙌🏼

[@jmslangevin]

Thank you

[@joseluisranchero4375]

Thanks, excellet lesson

[@jeanmetzger9359]

OMG My exact thoughts. You read my mind.

[@leadmetopeacejeanie]

Yes!! Thank you!

[@jansleyreal]

Yes, more from Rudess!

[@hyprmetlfan123]

Jordan is really one of a kind, his playstyle gave me a lot of motivation to clean up and play some Dream Theater songs on my dusty old keyboard

[@helenflundermusic]

Thank you Jordan, this really refreshed my rusty arpeggio playing. Ive been playing for over 50 years but it's never too late to pick up tips that help. This video was a useful reminder thank you. Plus, clear, non woffly presentation! 😊🎶

[@akimaralte]

"There was a time when I was not able to do the arpeggio". Proof that Jordan Rudess is a human being!

[@OddVenture7]

Great great great video.... Thanks for this lesson pianote❤

[@dominiquebrice3876]

This is really good !!! Teaching

[@hafizjumat]

One of the greatest pianist ever!!!!

[@D-8-Tone2]

I could listen to this man 24/7

[@cliveagoodwill2553]

Excellent Video

[@kenbagwell8551]

Awesome! He seems like such a great guy.

[@lorybari]

Very very thanks mr Jordan!!!❤❤❤

[@Not_Even_Wrong]

This was a great hint. These kind of key insights are what I really love. Thanks.

[@joegoris4168]

Reminds me of some things a teacher named Bernhard use to write on a forum many years ago.

[@marvinzimmermann_]

One of the greatest piano players alive! Massive DT fan here :)

[@rtrooperw8115]

Possibly, the greatest musician of our time.

[@meganeko]

This video unlocked it for me! How fun! My neighbours are about to hear some sweeping arps in the coming weeks.

[@prontera09]

THAT was a breakthrough advice for sure.

[@U2WB]

Jordan makes it look so easy. Then I sit at my piano and my fingers go "uh uh, we're not doing that !" Hahaha Seriously, he's amazing. For me it isn't really that I can't move that fast; it's about time and devotion. I can move like that on the guitar, but I've invested a lifetime on that.

[@1THETUFFGUY]

beautiful

[@Piano.Musikk]

Many thanks for sharing

[@BoSong]

majestic.

[@franprodigy]

He shared how to place the fingers while playing arpeggios, guitar tipsters should do that too. Very nice lesson tips Jordan Rudess, thanks a lot 😁😎

[@RicardoOedietram]

After longtime I see the Master again showing good tips . Good to see. I am a very big fan of you, after decades still stuck on the first series of keyboard wizard, then u was fast! Amazing video was that! and I now still doing the harmonic progression excerice...wish you all the best.

[@PriscaPiano]

Huge! never thought about arpeggios this way. Thank you!! 🔥

[@bickydas4471]

I asked this question to many teachers in my city. None could explain me. Thank you 👍 I got what I was searching.

[@thefog7067]

This guy is completely on another level

[@willieervinjr2764]

Great lesson. Thank you! I already saw progress!

[@FlyingPhilUK]

Lovely! Great! 😁🎹

[@SpacedOutDoonie]

Amazing

[@mackjigger6030]

Got it sir!

[@drvinculum]

This is super cool stuff to hear him explain! I’m just a novice but I get his points. 👍 I hope he hangs out with you guys in front of the camera for awhile!

[@MrGenijus]

thank you.

[@victoryfire4750]

Amazing ❤❤❤

[@timbutlerwinnipeg]

Awesome and you explain it great

[@AaronBowley]

him showing me exactly how to do it better and easier just made it seem more impossible and magical lol , jordan is insane