Learn how to play a very easy boogie woogie on piano keyboard

If you love boogie woogie and want to start playing it, this is probably the easiest starting point you're going to get. This is actually 'Boogie No. 1' from a great book - 'The Joy of Boogie and Blues'. You can grab a copy on Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/escapethe... (or Amazon UK: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/escapet...)
Even very easy boogie woogie has got some complexity to it so if you're a complete beginner on piano or keyboard, it might be a good idea to put in the hours on some other exercises and music to get your chops up.
NB you can listen to a play-through at 11:48 on this video.
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[@FoxRoo]

It is much better to play the actual music piece in the beginning of video so viewers know what are they going to learn. Good lesson though.

[@detlefbetzel8169]

Being age 70, thank you for this very good tutorial , it's never to late if you have the right educate.

[@bennethos]

I was very lucky to have been thought Boogie by my grandfather at a very young age who told me it was being played during the war and post-war in bars. I always use it to warm up, a good rock & roll. Classical pianists always seem to be impressed :-D

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I finally found someone that take time to teach people like me that want to play music so bad, since I was 7 yrs old. My parents couldn't afford it. Now I am 71 yrs old and can follow you so easy. Even your voice is so gentle and I see your fingers perfectly. I must now order your book. I will follow you because you are a good instructor.

[@eddted2876]

Never met this guy , let me tell you I went to college and one only could make sense ! The other 3 teachers had NO gift to teach! This guy in the video is remarkable as the ONE only in college! I learned so much from this VIDEO! He does have a God 🙏 blessed gift to help dummies like me and I can play this song painless!! 🎧🎧🎺🎺

[@scudsters]

My first complete song I have learned. Being age 61, it took longer to learn than most. Thank you for your lesson. You have given me a new accomplishment in life.

[@gabediaz1373]

How long Sheryl?

[@scudsters]

@@gabediaz1373 Maybe about 5 days. Now I am learning the Ukulele. It transports better. Although piano is my favorite instrument.

[@redhotphoenixgamer6009]

Wow 61 I’m 16

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[@juancamusic]

Thank you for being so patient.

[@anthonymonks5216]

I am a beginner 76 years young and can't leave the piano alone since trying this. Thank you for posting

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Thanks Anthony! Glad you enjoyed my tutorial :)

[@flxdcatbruce9416]

For us older (68) beginners this is a great starting point. Your efforts are appreciated.

[@stephenryder1995]

I like your style of teaching - us old guys don't absorb stuff as quickly as we used to. Good job!

[@zebedeezimminy]

I imagined the hundreds of people inspired to play this! Boogie woogie was what my grandfather played, Pinetops was his favourite. You may have started a revival. I'll boogie along today. Thanks much

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Thanks for your kind words, David. I hope you enjoy learning this!

[@pinecone280]

I learned this song in 2 days, very easy and I am 81

[@Jutubowiec1]

You are very talented , congratulations.Does Boogie woogie was still very popular when You was a kid/teenager?

[@markzucc4480]

@@Jutubowiec1 maybe bro

[@nataliatch5976]

It looks like i am in the right place among right people learning from the right teacher. Hello from Russia

[@scottmccampbell72]

Nice! Keep up the good work! You inspired me, I just started and I'm 56, so I'm gonna keep playing this stuff until I figure it all out.

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[@liliiy-BATTs]

I'm of senior age, and I enjoyed your tutorial SO much. I came across it month's ago and picked it up straightaway. Unfortunately, I stopped practising and forgot everything. I had so much trouble finding your channel again. Luckily, after searching high & low, I found a page where I had written it down. Thank so for your clear and proficient teaching. I wish you every good wish 🍀

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lindapleyer6721]

i am 65 years old and i always wanted to play the boogie woogie i will try now after i ve heard your easy lesson thanks so much

[@alanaustin6103]

Keep at it Linda. I am in my 80's and still enjoy playing boogie.These tutorials will help you enormously.Dont give up.

[@robertz1962]

And I was thinking that I am old...thank you for your comments. You made my day, more than a day actually. Thank you, and good luck with whatever else you plan to do.

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aww

[@mhollis1231]

Sup linda

[@carlsoyk3319]

I am also 65 and want to lear6

[@margeball6909]

I am 77 thanks for the simple lesson that older people can understand.

[@getdusty1]

Exceptional. You make it look so easy. This 67 year old has finally masters the right hand/left hand down pat, so that I can now tie up my shoes. Maybe now, I'll hafta try to master this!!!

[@coxjimi]

This 79 yr dude love this!!!!! Thanks...

[@kenjohns32]

Thanks I am just starting at age 64 Easiest boogie I have found. So excited

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Good luck with your learning!

[@devakikaren]

Best lesson EVER for beginning students. The thrill of being able to do this is a rush!

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Thanks, Karen! Glad to hear you enjoyed it.

[@johnmitchell8868]

Great job. You're the only one that plays it's slow enough for us to grasp it. I haven't been able to follow anyone else except you. Many thanks.

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Glad it has helped you!

[@devakikaren]

LOVE how slowly and repeating this lesson is. GOT IT. Too many teachers go too fast for me to see what's going on.

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Thanks, Karen!

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Great stuff Terry. I stopped playing piano many moons ago, but I have always dreamed of playing again. Your tutorial created a new feverish desire to get back in the game. I am now 77 years old and have to get there sooner than later. Thanks much .Philip Cambra

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Do it

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[@nataliatch5976]

I am 60. Hope to play it soon. Self learning

[@jeffhall2006]

Finally a beginners boogie woogie. Great job.

[@eddted2876]

No one ever did Little Richard s - " Lucille" or Good Golly Miss Molly " - NOT a step.by step as this guy doing here! Very good teacher he is with out rushing it all! No one ever did Impossible Dream by Tom Jones or You LL NEVER Walk Alone by the Righteous Brothers! Hope this guy does all the requests above! 🎵🎵🎷🎷

[@elizabethcrowley9189]

Thanks for taking the lesson so slowly. It’s very important when starting out.

[@maxfitch4864]

He's got the boogie-woogie in him, and he's got to get it out!

[@TheBraxtonBlues]

Boogie chillen.

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Man your the best, I'M 60 years old and i can play now. Thanks you made my day.

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I'm glad it worked!

[@william6353]

This is just perfect for beginners. I learned this in a couple of hours. Just got my keyboard this Christmas, so it’s great to already be able to play something!

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Glad you've enjoyed it, William!

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Got my First Piano yesterday, and I've spent all day trying to learn this piece - slowly getting the hang of it!

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hi! Which kind of piano did you get. I also want to get one so i can start practicing. i'm wondering between a digital piano and a keyborad, which one do you think i should get. and are they similar to a real accoustic piano. i really want to be able to play some good songs in public pianos. do you think once i master the digital piano the real accoustic ones becomes easy or i have to get used to them. Thank you

[@Lolwutfordawin]

@@ayoubmouzoun5758 a good digital piano will sound and play almost exactly like an acoustic. I'd stay away from keyboards. I got an ancient Technics, found it used for a good price. In your case, I'd recommend getting a Yamaha.

[@martinroberts4733]

It was worth the time having watched the whole thing. Thank you.

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Thanks Martin - I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@jennywren8937]

Excellent tutorial. Correct speed giving time for explanation for beginners. Those who are already accomplished at this are ready for the next tutorial. Just give me time!

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Thanks Jenny, and good luck!

[@carolcynova3805]

This is wonderful. I am classically trained- and this stuff is challenging me to get out of the box- it isn't easy at all . Thank you!!

[@carolcynova3805]

Addition: I am 70.

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Glad my tutorial has helped you, Carol!

[@frankieblake4065]

Brilliant. Easy to play. Wish all tutors taught like this.

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Thank you, Frankie!

[@michaelbyrne4727]

Absolutely brilliant. I can't believe I have learned that song in 6 days.Ive never played before.i need to speed it up but that will come in time.Tjank you.😁😁😁

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Glad it helped!

[@mslafay7]

I have watched a few videos over the past few days on how to play this... You made it so simple and I like your version better. I will be practicing your way tomorrow. Thank you. AWESOME tutorial for us beginners!

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Really glad to hear my tutorial works for you! Enjoy!

[@tosshi545]

Love it. learned it in an hour.

[@mailie6403]

I go back to this again and again. I enjoy your videos as you take the time to go slowly and show the keys up close. Thank you.

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Happy to know you're still finding my tutorial valuable!

[@eleece123]

I am studying the blues and i have no idea how i ended up here, but I am so happy i did ❤ the boogie woogie is a must for any blues player and you excel at teaching it. Thank you for your efforts and dedication.

[@katiejenny1525]

Fantastic tutorial! I now know how to play basic boogie-woogie thanks to your tutelage. You're a charm!

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Thanks Katie, glad it helped you!

[@tejasb1239]

Thanks a lot sir. I finally learned it at and even could play it at the typical boogie woogie speed.

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Good work!

[@jimmystrait5745]

Great simple lesson, You are a great teacher. My mother was a piano teacher where I learned the basics and all the chords, but I never learned the boogie boogie.

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[@bill-2018]

I like it. I'm going to attempt this. I'm 62 and only started to attempt playing properly last year after cleaning, sandpapering, staining and varnishing this old piano. Got three tunes going, at least I know what they are and my cat hasn't complained yet. I first learnt La Donna e Mobile (easy version) one hand then the other and surprisingly they both came together fairly easily, slowly at first then a bit faster. Can't teach old dogs new tricks? Don't believe it.

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Up for having a go, alone with my new free piano. in lock down so thanks for the great practical inspiration.

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Sounds like a great use of lock down time!

[@carolynjohnson7348]

I've just stumbled across this by mistake after watching about 6 other boogie videos. This is definitely a keeper. You were so thorough and precise. I'm going down to practice it now . Thank you for sharing

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Sounds like a happy mistake! I’m glad my teaching style worked for you here 🙂

[@victoregorov3892]

Super lesson.thank you

[@bettysmith5549]

Love playing this

[@mikegreen573]

Easy to follow, thank you for posting it.

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

You're welcome, Mike!

[@eddted2876]

Wonderful ! Yes, easy to master cause he is a good teacher teaching EACH step with out rushing it !

[@sergiobustamante2163]

You are a good teacher an you explain very clearly and easily to understand. Thank you.

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Thanks, Sergio!

[@MagicFGH]

I am 11 years old and I love this song thx so much👌👌👌👆🎶🎶🎉🎉

[@donhenderson8019]

thank you for the note-to-note, and slowly enough

[@stefanwaelti5451]

absolut crazy. I never thought that I manage to play this bw-pattern in 3 days. Still very slow but - the time comes where it will sound like a real boogie... Many thanks.

[@dominoesbestt]

I don't have keyboard or piano and I am watching this lol

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Get a keyboard dude...theres a reason your watching this...means your interested, but are you keen to learn?

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Im just kidding i have it sry. I play the piano for 7 years

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[@johncabot6476]

thanks for showing slowly and clearly enough for me to be able to follow.

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you have no idea how this video helped me!! thanks man!

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Glad it helped!

[@stunninglego]

Love it! Really well taught on how to do it! Well done, keep it up!

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Thank you 😀

[@yudipitre5720]

I got the left hand finally. Thank you 😊 slowly but it s happening. Thank you

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Great work! Keep at it :)

[@mama2cool55]

You are the GREATEST...!!! I am 62 and have an old upright. She needs tuning but has that beautiful deep sound. I took piano lessons like a hundred yrs. ago...Well not quite, but seems so. But I never really learned to read music. Yea, a little bit, like the songs she was teaching me, but that was it. The thing I loved the most was the boogie woogies. I only remember just a little lick. but today you showed me SOO MUCH in just a short time.You have a way of explaining so as not to intimidate a person. And that's SUPER DUPER.. !! Plus you have a sense of humor and a playfulness like personality, that makes it a pleasure to learn from you. My beauty secret is fun and playful like in everything I do. If you can't have fun while working, or in this case learning than I feel you aren't living life to its fullest. Don't get me wrong, not to confuse fun, and playful with ( as my mother would have called it ) monkey-shining, but enjoying what you're doing. So I once again Thank-You from the bottom of my heart for sharing your knowledge with me. And I look forward to more of your videos........Norma....P.S. Yes you can teach an ole' dog new tricks Uhh..Err....An ole' Cougar that is....LOL...

[@francesriddiough8818]

I'm 66 and about to get my electric piano to boogie on down to having been taught classical as a kid.....and I CANT WAIT!

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THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! Just excellent from beginning to end.

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Thank you for this excellent video. As a raw beginner I appreciate the nice step by step way you go through it. Subscription done also !

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the sub 😀

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Really appreciate reading out the RH keystrokes so beginners can note & repeat. Helps in hand independence - was tearing my hair out!!

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Very good explained. Thank you.

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This was excellent! I’m having a bit of a challenge coordinating both hands and this simple piece is so helpful.

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Me too with both hands

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wow, what a fantastic start. I can't do well yet but such fun trying. Thanks.

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Really helpful to start learning this - thank you.

[@defons1234]

Thank you for a great tutorial you have inspired me to start playing boogie-woogie again

[@damodaraomalley3974]

First full song that I have been able to learn and play. A great feeling. This was set out really well. 8/10. Thank you. P.s. I am 32 and owned a keyboard for about one month now. First musical instrument. Love boogie woogie for piano style

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Thanks Damodara, really pleased you got to grips with it in a good amount of time and are enjoying it! Happy playing :)

[@wartyfrog5749]

Thank you so much! Love the way you taught it🙂

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I like learning-- thankyou for posting

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

You're welcome!

[@steve660917]

Brilliant tuition brother!! Many thanks.

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Appreciate that, Steve, thanks!

[@bontonsf]

Thank you for the lesson, very clear and I really want to try. This boogie woogie make me happy.

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Thanks for your comment... I hope you get on well with the tutorial!

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A great help with my early playing Thanks

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thank you for sharing your knowledge God bless. greetings from Okhy Channel from Indonesia 🙏🙏🙏

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

You are very welcome

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I keep going back to this. Just love it.

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Glad you enjoy it!

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One of the best channels for teaching on KZbin . Thanks very much

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Thank you 🙏

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That was an excellent tutorial! You are a patient and gifted teacher. I have a piano that is a player and can also be played like a regular piano. I played the trumpet a bit in HS and learned to read music to a degree. I’m not able to read pianomusic, but l can memorize right hand, left hand, together, very slowly at first-similar to how you do it. Unfortunately, my piano has fallen into disrepair. Perhaps this is the push l need to get it fixed. Soon as l find a person/place that can restore the player mechanism, l’m going to take the leap. I love ragtime, boogie and stride. Stride, in particular, seems quite difficult. I would love to learn how to play it. It would be wonderful if you could simplify a stride piece the same way you simplified the boogie piece. Many of your viewers are very happy and appreciative of this lesson. With your gift of teaching, l have no doubt you will be successful and experience many more positive replies as you have with this exceptional tutorial! Keep up the excellent work!

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This is like a Jonny May 1950"s rock lesson on KZbin. Play the left hand parts fast and watch it fly. This is a great lesson that beginners can pick up on quickly.

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Great...nice and slow and not too tough...keep doing these...!

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So gonna learn this!!

[@toppertruthio]

What a great lesson,at a nice slow pace.Thanks

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

You're welcome!

[@markfarrell7015]

Beautiful Done My Friend ! Thankyou !

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Thankyou! so VERY WELL explained! Just right!

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Very clear. Well done. Subscription earned!

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Thank you!

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Fabulous, you're a natural teacher. Thanks so much

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

You're too kind - thank you!

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great tutorial- well explained and would suit someone who has not been playing piano for long. thanks!

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joeballard3027]

Been playing music a long time. Guitar mostly. This is some good stuff for beginners.

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Cheers Joe!

[@Zxcbr267]

Thank you 🙏🏻 always wanted to learn Boogie.👍 You really explain it great.

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

You're welcome, Anthony! Hope you enjoy learning it :)

[@mailie6403]

Love this one. So easy to follow. Thank you. 👍

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Fantastic! You are the best teacher! Thank you!

[@EscapeTheBoxPiano]

Thanks!

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Thanks for the great video. very well done. need more like this.

[@grego43895]

Loved the tutorial - was very easy to follow. I slowed the video down and was able to capture all the notes at my own pace. Thanks for an outstanding tutorial and I plan on ordering the music book you suggested.

[@mikeboyd21]

This I like! My wife has both acoustic & electric 88 keys. I have 4 guitars, both acoustic & electric. I NOW have a Hohner marine Band in C. Too cool sound! However, my wife will not play Boogie...so I will do it., with your help please!

[@frankyjay1810]

thank you so much for this! i've never been able to play this kind of music before!

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This is absolutely amazing . I have always wished I could play a piano . And I have watched the tutorial after tutorial so many times . But they have never really made it so clear and understanding . Perhaps it is just me . But thank my good Lord watching you and the way you go about your instructions . If I had a piano or keyboard . I know with out any doubt . I could practice and learn to play . I'm in my 60's on a lower than poverty income and disabled and have more than my share of arthritis . But I'm not stingy I'm willing to give it to anybody that wants it lol . I plan on figuring out how to get a keyboard ,continue watching and learning from you . Even if I have to make one out of cardboard to practice , which actually fits my budget . Thank you so much .

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Great lesson,I won't be beaten! Well done ,jh

[@timothylynch4961]

Thanks ever so much your lesson is nice to follow and learn. Cheers