My Greatest 🎹 Tip For Beginners! 🔥

[@DeyquanBowens]

Check out my helpful tips for beginners playlist! kzbin.info/aero/PLKJRmx3gWM3rtQd-nkOHY6d7B188FDVlt

[@hocongdanh0]

well this is why i played the up is down so good but i cant play it anymore just few days later

[@irwinwilson990]

Thanks

[@tracyhill6166]

I am SO EXCITED to have found you! Just like you, I was impatient and learned Beethoven's Fur Elise without knowing any music theory. I had to dissect it one note at a time and it took me months. I would like to learn the why behind it instead of learning each thing individually. You're teaching people to fish vs feeding them (with their piano), and I appreciate that.❤

[@Thefabulous1257]

Okay. I'm 41 and starting today and now I feel so encouraged!!!!!

[@malcolmplaneandtrains]

This ate!!

[@Lordofbeings]

Finally, somebody actually telling beginners to actually learn music theory instead on selling them some dead midi pack. Well done bro, keep grinding 🔥🙏

[@coltonshanley1921]

Midi packs are dope but only if you either already understand them and just looking for better workflow, or use them to study and learn the theory.

[@jadenakal5176]

@@coltonshanley1921 way too expensive, especially that midi chord library one (forgot what it's called) such bs just a compilation of existing chords Edit: Unison that's the one

[@DeyquanBowens]

😂

[@powerowl2120]

@@jadenakal5176 theres a free open source pack I forget what it's called but it's way bigger than unison's. I learned about it on a tantacrul video he's another great source for learning theory

[@jumbroni6014]

Theory will come to you. Not everyone learns the same. If you keep playing, you have no choice to understand theory.

[@josephlandman1402]

I've been a pianist for 13 years, a composer for four years, and this is one of the best tips I've ever heard

[@DeyquanBowens]

Wow thanks! ✊🏾

[@marznamx]

The internet is a blessing bro

[@clamchowder5635]

@@marznamx sometimes it is, like this. Other times... not so much lol

[@kevinjeffreys967]

​@@clamchowder5635 honestly bro

[@wilkyrangslang1714]

Hahaha😢😮😅😅😊

[@siletamus2016]

"Theory just makes sense of what you are doing but it's always the music first..."

[@DeyquanBowens]

🙏🏾

[@InesNezzy]

I read that as he was saying it

[@insideoutbeats3999]

Yeah that was something that hit me.

[@yodasgaming4058]

@@InesNezzysame here 😭

[@Luigilr]

If i did theory first I would think I didn't even like the instrument but I do think it's indispensable for evolution in playing

[@Omjfvanmagnofonda]

"🎶A scrub is a guy who thinks he's fly...🎶"

[@dirtychewbrocca]

And is also known as a buster 😫

[@dreamcometrue6708]

‘Always talkin bout what he wants’…😒 lol

[@DeyquanBowens]

And just sits on his broke ass 😂

[@SK-le4lj]

Literally all I could think of after that 😂

[@Way2City]

So no, I don’t want your number no

[@senpaisatan3441]

Absolutely a king for saying “always the music first” instead of putting his tag for the music course he’s selling. What a homie 💯

[@BeatsByGemsmiff]

😂😂…fuckin tiring wit content creators always tryna sell us something…i respect it tho tbh.

[@michaelladarkangelsparkle9908]

Well said! As a pianist i love learning new songs and it used to take forever when i was starting but now i can just hear and remember it for good🎹🎶💖💁‍♀️

[@DeyquanBowens]

Process! 💯

[@graceallovermae]

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for and to get it from a brotha who seems like he knows what he’s talking about AND CAN ACTUALLY PLAY means that much more❤️‍🔥

[@johnnywalker4857]

Very helpful video. I remember Paul McCartney saying one time how he would get on the piano, break up chords, and create songs out of it when he was with The Beatles.

[@DeyquanBowens]

Just explore, the understanding will come later! 🙌🏾

[@steelkeez7700]

@@DeyquanBowens That's Right

[@junethanoschurchill6750]

All those people who say “music theory limits your creativity” need to watch this video

[@DeyquanBowens]

💯

[@jonathanquick2574]

This 💯 💯💯💯 I used to play the piano as a kid from age 5 until 7 and then stopped. 30 years later I decided to pick it back up and got a piano. Decided to learn moonlight sonata knowing it was way too hard for me. It was tough but I spend 4 months just learning that 1 song everyday and can play it well now. Last week I started to tackle Interstellar. Again this piece is way much harder than my ability but that is the way you actually learn and grow. 💪🏽💪🏽💙💙

[@redblue2743]

Totally agree. Like we sing a song and later we know oh this song is in C ,for example

[@coltonshanley1921]

💯 I need to get back to that, I been so lost in the theory sauce lately and just noodling with chords and scales but you can learn so much with a single song, that’s how I started too definitely the best way to learn . Theory is more for understanding , but it won’t teach you how to write tunes. Thanks for the reminder !

[@ceed3d396]

Can’t play back any songs yet, but I started learning scales and chords, and now I label all my melodies loops in a key for future reference. Sound ideas come together waayyy quicker now.

[@sebastianduran17]

First song I learned was Light My Fire with both hands, 5 years later I realized what I did. I was 9 years old. Very useful tips!

[@mystery._.m34t]

I’ve been playing viola since fourth grade and just kinda followed along not really understanding why I did anything. Now that I’m learning music theory I’ve had so many “ohhhh, that’s why we did that!” Moments

[@NissiHalunajan]

One thing I do which helps me with learning songs fast and being able to be flexible with keys and learning different chords and patterns is I literally just scroll on reels or tiktoks and try to play along with any song that I hear.

[@damousx6860]

Yes I agree! It's great to have theory under your belt and learn it, but its better if you have a song for motivation

[@JohnathanBalls]

Sucks that all i listen to is math rock and prog metal lol

[@Replyingg]

@@JohnathanBalls lol me too 🥲

[@fyradur]

Honestly as a mathematician and programmer this concept seem to generalize really well to all learning: do first then after try to understand. Because in school we are used to theory and then practice but honestly in my experience that's not effective, theory only makes sense when you have soemthing to reference to.

[@mohamadsalari84]

how can i use this tip to learn math and programing?

[@networkerfox]

Yes, cant do anything without context!

[@Avexer]

So true! This is a spot on for every musician. The first thing I teach my students is literally what you've said here. Can't be expressed better - music first, theory just makes sense of it. Great to hear this truth once again and remind myself that it should be always like that.

[@brothaNblue]

Theory not only makes sense of what you're doing, but it allows you expand on it. Knowing all those chords and stuff just makes experimentation a little easier.

[@DeyquanBowens]

I agree!

[@crollwtide9452]

I like this tip a lot. I do try to decode some random things that pop into my head and will attempt to play them on keys. Arpeggios are basically sound loops, so if you can identify some chords, break 'em up until you get what you hear.

[@DeyquanBowens]

💯

[@leonnalu]

Yes!!!

[@JennyAmigo31]

So good! Reminds me of Drumline when the opposite team band leader said- “Just because you can’t read the sign to the men’s room, doesn’t mean you don’t know how to use it”

[@DeyquanBowens]

💯

[@jayedevan567]

Indubitably!!! I worked on nothing but theory the first year I played guitar and piano...didn't try to learn a song until I understood the theory behind most (common) chord progressions 🎼🎹🎸

[@jacobalalremruata5383]

I started learning piano with Canon Pachelbel without even knowing its chord and the note because I was having much fun with the piano ,later when I become more advanced I realized that it was played in D chord and I started to become more confident with other classical songs, I started to learn how to find a note by myself and boom I go step ahead to my level

[@ZH2Y]

Immediately knew it was scrubs 😭

[@sperez3275]

This is actually true, and great for, learning in general. In all different, various areas. It’s actually a concept used to learn much more, way faster; and to master concepts in entirety as well - of course, its use is purposeful in achieving that mastery at a faster rate.

[@frankkelleyjr9146]

The third chord is Eb7.🙂

[@DeyquanBowens]

It was corrected in the video caption!

[@Zain-dc4fc]

And 1st is actually Db minor, since if you're in the key of Ab minor you can't have sharps (only a natural G if it's a harmonic scale)

[@DeyquanBowens]

All this stuff applies when you’re reading music guys 😂! That restricting mentality is the reason you guys are watching these videos in the first place 😂!

[@Zain-dc4fc]

@@DeyquanBowens I'm not being negative, I understand it's technically the same thing, I'm only speaking from a theoretical stance. No need to take it badly.

[@LarryOnKeys]

@@Zain-dc4fc exactly...theory, not a fact, not proven. My theory says its a Pink Diamond Curved with a Twinkie #5 in the bass. If sounds good, and you understand why, the rest becomes semantics

[@Ambidextroid]

I agree, I started by learning licks and chord voicings that I couldn't even use in a song because I didn't understand how, I just liked the way they sounded on their own so I learned them. Then over the years I build up a foundation of theory knowledge and I finally understand those things that I learned but never understood. So it's never a waste of time to learn things even if you don't understand what you're doing, because eventually it will make sense and just knowing this stuff lets you connect the dots easier

[@newchangeunlisted_viewer5594]

You make it seem so casual and its easier for me to understand (And that song is so recognizable lol)

[@Yornek1]

Bro this is sooo true.. thanks for this…. Your channel is fire

[@My3Sunzs]

Thank you 🙏 for sharing.🙏✨☮️💕

[@ilikemuttonchops]

Yup! EXACTLY how I learned.

[@OkMarionPark]

The way you broke that down just revealed everything I needed to know. In 30secs! Like how to play the piano lol. Arpeggiating the chords creating the melody. I just didn’t understand how it worked but that just told me a lot about HOW to use the theory and why it works the way it does. This is useful! These “learn how” KZbinrs teach in circles! You got a new SUBSCRIBER

[@DeyquanBowens]

I appreciate your comment! I’m glad I was able to help in such short time 😂! Welcome! ✊🏾

[@lovelymalae3242]

I am slowing learning this as well in my journey as a pianist

[@CrossxFir3]

Learning theory kickstarted my learning way better. I knew a little from when I was young. I could read notes, but I was always so shit at memorizing chords. Now I don’t have to, I’m still slow, but improving and I know how to find a chord no problem if I don’t know it immediately.

[@jeremyg1833]

Man, this is some of the best doggone advice. I remember the day I sat down and learned the circle of fifths, it made all kinds of stuff start firing.

[@BoyTheBlack]

oh wow, that was so informative...GREAT JOB, SIR....thats why it's so important to learn your major & minor scales and major & minor arpeggios...GREAT JOB!...

[@kmichaelgarvey99]

As a later beginner, almost intermediate I've come across the importance of this tip, they're alot of things I could hear when I started earlier and then now I nod my head like aaaagh I now see Awesome tip God bless you

[@DeyquanBowens]

✊🏾 God bless you as well!

[@jonathanwilson9679]

Appreciate this advice !!

[@DeyquanBowens]

🙏🏾

[@crazyjoce]

I started taking piano lessons years ago and of course they teach you theory and reading sight music and one hand at a time. Then I started taking gospel keyboard lesson where I had to learn by watching his hands, no sheet music or comprehension of music theory and it frustrated me. I learned at least 3 gospel songs fully but no theory understanding. Looking back now. It did make sense because the point was to learn common gospel patterns and chords so I could play other songs. I wish I remembered them now. 😒

[@juedaniels406]

great tip! thats where i am .... Im learning theory of my favorite songs I play. Its not easy but rewarding one chord at a time

[@DeyquanBowens]

Yup! Don’t be in a rush to understand it 💯! One day it’ll just make sense!

[@bigkeezo]

@@DeyquanBowens 💯

[@jkpianovedios8891]

❤true..​@@DeyquanBowens

[@byronjones280]

I’ve been a drummer for like 8 years but didn’t learn a bit of theory. I started getting into guitar and I was learning theory faster than learning the actual guitar. I definitely don’t regret it because as I was going I understood how things work and why. So definitely incorporate theory into your play.

[@josephajibodu2377]

This is a great tip, thanks. It could come in handy even with other skills set.

[@brcey]

Facts. I’m a drummer all my life. Did some minor xylophone when I was a kid so I was somewhat familiar with notes on the piano. But drumming and the xylophone was the same. Learn songs first, then get to practicing developing your most comfortable technique to perform flawlessly. Everyone is different and can’t all be taught by some technique guru or music teacher. I started playing piano recently as I became visually impaired and needed a new hobby. Learned a song I really like within the first couple weeks to get somewhat comfortable.

[@LSturdy]

I wasted 20 years trying to Wing it , I knew the Notes and what Sounded Good but it was something Missing, So during Covid I learned Music Theory and When You Get that Ah Moment and it Motivates You to Keep Going ! Yep Learn Song and You Will Suddenly Understand but it takes Focus , Circle of Fifths burn it in your brain and Master Your Scales.💪🏾

[@Glassandcandy]

Actually some really good advice. The thing to keep in mind no matter what you do or try should always be “but does it sound good?” That’s what it always comes down to. You could spend years writing the most technical and harmonically intricate piece ever crafted but if it doesn’t sound good… what’s the point? Conversely there are songs by legendary artists like Lennon and Mcartney and BB King and Johnny Cash which, theoretically, are stupidly simple, but we still play them because they sound THAT GOOD. Always ask “does this sound good?”

[@headsman2023]

I appreciate you as someone who understands that the new generation needs music theory... A lot of KZbinrs just sell some midi pack nonsense to the beginners Thanks

[@user-xg4td3gg7e]

Learning c major scale and c blues scale first thing I learned on keyboard piano.

[@thksharko6418]

I’m 22 and been wanting to learn so many different instruments since I was a kid… I could easily have 10 years experience but 10-15 years later I’m still wishing I knew how to play and you just gave the motivation I needed💯

[@DeyquanBowens]

It’s never too late! 🙏🏾 ✊🏾

[@thksharko6418]

You made me borrow my sisters keyboard that used to be mine😂

[@DeyquanBowens]

Hahaha nice! Honestly I suggest learning your major and minor triads in both hands. Most songs use those chords! Now you won’t be the world’s greatest pianist (yet) but you’ll have the tools to play most songs! ✊🏾

[@syd3124]

Same, I’m 27, I have 15years of wasted potential under my belt, I don’t feel good about it at all

[@DeyquanBowens]

It’s ok, keep pushing! It’s a journey!

[@mbizzle05]

Great tips. I’ve always wanted to understand the math behind chords. What book or books would you recommend for music theory?

[@EvanG.]

Thank you man. I thought I needed to understand everything I was playing before I play it. Now Im going to learn to play a song and understand how it works afterwards. God bless 😁

[@jonnsmith4902]

Great advice mate. I am self taught. Year in I have learned many songs and wrote about 15. The weird thing is I have only recently started to learn the chord names. Major minor diminished ect . Without learning the chord names I have had to literally memorise individual keys, even chord in every song. I did it the hard way . This guy is spot on with what he says.

[@DeyquanBowens]

Thanks for your comment! 🙏🏾 Keep striving for greatness! ✊🏾

[@godsonurio42]

Appreciate it Bro, I Love the tip melody,, ☺️🎹🙋💫😍

[@lordbeow1450]

i have this thing for learning a new instrument that worked with me very well with guitar, Its my third day playing piano and i’m loving it, I started on the guitar by playing note by note, and learning the hardest songs I could, like hotel California and its solo, took me a while but finally got it, and at some point I did so many notes over and over that I automatically learned name of chords, and now I can use Gtabs for example to learn new songs easily hut always started harder than I should with the piano I’m on my third day learning today, i’m about half way learning Clair de Lune (Slower but getting there) and I know at some point I will bottleneck and will need theory, but every time I started with theory I drop it and get bored, and again nobody is helping me but I really enjoy it!

[@kevindiakimuntu1380]

Thank you Sir for your advise. God bless you

[@dtreeman]

So true man!! People always asked me how i got so decent at guitar. I learned songs. Theory to them after made it make sense. Once you are experienced, then you learn theory more and songs 2nd so they make more sense

[@Jacomelo2935]

Thanks man I did the same thing that you did. The first song I learned was Bohemian Rhapsody and that helped me a lot

[@jefflwadfordjr.1128]

That to me is really good information. I’ve tried playing the songs I really like no matter how hard it seemed. Come to find out it is actually easy. Example for me “change” by the band deftones. Your tip works

[@DeyquanBowens]

Yes! I believe trying to understand theory so much before it’s in your hands make the learning process more difficult! ✊🏾

[@amishhackerlul3731]

Such great advice!!!!!

[@hibye7378]

This is absolutely so true. Thank you for spreading the word💪

[@handfulloscotts807]

Thank you for the insight, Sir!😊

[@EM-bk5dq]

Fire short bro!!!

[@clementpalmer9114]

My Choir master thought me how to play drums. His main focus was just to teach how to play rhythms of songs. I eventually adapted to that reality until I came across the music theory for drums. Introduced myself to rudiments and everything I had learned from my choir master began to make sense I was just apply stuffs to what I already knew and it was like damn sheeesh this sounds great! How come I didn’t know all this all this while. #like my man said, its always the music first ❤

[@Bshanehart]

Tomorrow I’m getting keyboard So thank you for giving me some tips

[@mongrel2920]

I’ve been a musician for 12 years and 100% agree with this. Well said.

[@PrinceCharmingNY]

lol i didn't even think of it that way and i play the guitar !! it's just single chords played individually. Question .. i have an MPK, do you think that's enough to start on a piano ? i think its like 24 keys

[@hipwardx]

I have learn some songs while i was beginner(a classical song) and all i know was it sound great. It look pretty impressive. But now i have understand something like “chord progression I-V-VI-III-IV” and pretty much everything else. This is a very nice tips

[@CMane]

Yup. One thing I learned as an early player is challenging myself to learn a whole song…step by step. The chord structure especially. As long as it took…. Then I’d learn the same song in a half step up & a half step lower in key. You learn a whole lot of how theory all ties together.

[@DeyquanBowens]

See you understand the process!

[@StormRaid417]

Thank you for your advice. I always try to do a song that is harder than what I'm used to just to push my limits further. I'm still a beginner and only know basic chords, but what I like to do is mess around with the cords and try to put something of my own together.

[@ajotech]

Perfectly said thank you Deyquan.

[@Raequan_Veganthighs]

This hard, Bro🔥💪🏾🥶

[@Andre97SV]

Super accurate, the first thing i learned was truce by twenty one pilots... But had no idea wth i was doing, then learned lot of chords and scales and notice the theory. Love it!

[@jbobdavis1984]

I've always said learning major and minor chords is step one then progression. If one can get comfortable with chords and how progression works, you can play anything

[@brian91145]

Learning songs in general is the best way to practice

[@DeyquanBowens]

Yup! It gives you a realtime example of how the theory works musically!

[@erzas556]

That’s a very good advice. I play violin and I started playing hard pieces even though they were hard and it leveled up my skills faster than I thought

[@DeyquanBowens]

💯

[@teedee1170]

I like this approach 🙌

[@tr3xbaybay724]

Wish u all the success because this is true. Been making music for 7 years for the love of it and learning theory made it hella fun and way more clear !

[@dholmlund]

Nice stuff!! :)

[@Sohan-pb4dy]

I loved the advice

[@mikederleth3442]

Thanks man, I’m getting my first piano tomorrow, it’s a kawai es120 can’t wait to start learning

[@DeyquanBowens]

Best of luck!

[@daeone1514]

I learned that way. It was way later on in life with many songs where I figured out the theory. I play by ear tho so you know how that go

[@nekorb1010]

This is exactly how i learned acoustic guitar! except right now im stuck in only cowboy chords and barre chords, still trying to perfect it before moving on to flat picking

[@itdepends5906]

Thank you for the tip! Was much needed at this time, for me!

[@DeyquanBowens]

Keep pushing!

[@AyodeleFelix-k4p]

Thanks for the breakdown

[@biinerfiiner]

It's the Niel DeGrasse Tyson of music!

[@DeyquanBowens]

😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@goldilocks913]

Excellent advice

[@bretti12]

Awesome!!! Thank you🥰

[@socba2085]

Thank you for this!

[@dmuzik3740]

Big facts g, great clip

[@kaylothekingofvibes]

This has made so much sense to me thanks

[@Beatbandit210]

Genius 😎

[@alaunawhite5568]

I learned to play piano for the first time in elementary school. I played then clarinet. I loved the fact that I was placed into a piano class as my elective for H.S requirements. I really wanna get back into music. I am 19.

[@DeyquanBowens]

It’s not too late. START! ✊🏾

[@kevincosmicomusic]

That's what I did learning guitar! Now I'm learning piano and this is definitely showing I'm already a step ahead knowing how chords work

[@jdc_2000]

I’ve got about 90% of “Echoes” Pink Floyd learned and down on keyboard. The verses are C#min, G#min, F#min, and G#maj. but the C# is inverted. Never knew about chord inversions and it literally blew my mind.

[@samanthachandler8765]

I am just getting back in to learning piano with my daughter and this was so helpful! ❤

[@dabidibup]

Yes, force yourself to learn something until you can’t focus anymore. Leave it for 2 months, when you come back to it, it’s all still there and it makes sense now (learn other things in between, there’s only so many patterns you need to learn before you start really muscle training)

[@indamaking]

Facts this is with anything, find the fun in it if you’re finding trouble learning it. Worry about the tedious stuff later on

[@DeyquanBowens]

💯

[@orrinskywalker5724]

Right on brother!

[@heatwavejohnny1]

Facts that such a great way to see it