My Subscribers Sent Me Their Piano Playing! | Pianist Reacts

[@pianopressofficial]

OMG No way! Thank you so much Matthew, I love your videos and to be included in one means so much to me. Thank you, thank you and thank you. I am taking your feedback on baord and practicing Moonlight Sonata right now hahaha. Thank you!!!

[@matticawood]

No problem! I'm glad you you liked it and I could help out! You play very well! 😀

[@tanmaymarkan3827]

Man I've never seen anyone who can explain the feel of the music with words and can demonstrate it. Bravo..

[@DarylHoward-po1yy]

Been playing for several years as a hobby mostly (primarily by ear) I struggled a lot with learning to read as anytime I recognized something the attention span for the sheets just vanished and my ear took over. That's an issue for another day, however, the way you described the expansion of the chords into emotions/feelings was really well done, I'm going to experiment some and implement these into my playing more, thanks!

[@kelvindominick8184]

Just take a moment to admire how good this guy's playing is. Beautiful

[@hariom1404]

I m an absolute beginner, I feel so connected to your videos

[@notna8310]

About 6 years ago, I decided (as a 31-year-old) to pick up piano. I never had the opportunity to learn any kind of instrument growing up, but the piano has always interested me, and I really enjoy listening to piano music. After 2 years of lessons, life got in the way and I took a pause from playing for the past 4 years. I have been watching many YT pianists in the meantime however and it always remained something that I wanted to pick up. Finding your channel about 3 weeks ago was the final push I needed to use that most holy of traditions: New Years resolutions. As such, I have picked up my old books again and started from scratch, using the tips in your various videos to do it properly this time around. No 'run before you walk' learning of pieces just by memorizing the sequence of keys (which I did before): proper sight reading, understanding notes and music theory to a certain degree and just practise. Have a great 2024!

[@matticawood]

That's great to hear Anton, Im glad I could be a catalyst to you getting back into playing! Remember to enjoy the small wins as you go and before you know it...you will have made loads of progress! 😀

[@RyanBentz]

Thank you so much! My composition Blossom starts off very simple. That's why I didn't bother adding inversions to the beginning. I wanted the melody to build as the song progressed. If you ever have time to listen to the rest off camera, you might see what I mean. I do think I am sitting too low. So, I will buy a new piano seat. I really appreciate your advice :)

[@matticawood]

Thanks for the Super Ryan, I appreciate it! I did listen through the whole piece in full but I had to edit down quite a lot of filming to get through as many recordings without the video being incredibly long 🙂 Its a really nice piece and I do like how you arpeggiate the chords in the second half to make it feel more flowing 🎹

[@RyanBentz]

​@@matticawood I understand! I was just really glad you even got to my video. It's really cool seeing myself on your channel. Especially after watching and supporting you for years.

[@daniloapostolov-dacatv1536]

No offense title isn't much creative.

[@Yesalter]

@@daniloapostolov-dacatv1536this is part when someone says A. Offense taken B. K C. … D. Don’t care E. “E!”

[@Kennamsc]

@@daniloapostolov-dacatv1536 doesnt need to be creative if you feel like it fits your song

[@Katalysaattori]

Great idea to show other principiantes and tell to us how we can do it better! This is useful video for me ! Thanks 🙏

[@cristicristi9016]

Thanks alot for the review, really helpful ! Even i was thinking sometimes i am sitting too close , i will keep that in mind. Thanks !

[@matticawood]

No problem! You play really nicely and I love Clair De Lune...its a great choice of piece 😀

[@katiemay925]

That’s so interesting what you said about understanding why certain chords are being used and how that can help you emote in your playing!

[@m0n5t3rm4d]

You’ve become one of my favorite piano channels to watch. The editing is very smooth and you’re definitely underrated compared to what’s out there. Been playing for a month but will definitely send in a video a year from now if you’re still doing these critiques!

[@EusebiusAT]

I'm always astounded by just how difficult the 1st movement of the "moonlight" sonata is. I don't think this is a beginner piece, like it's usually characterized. Walid did a really good job, especially in front of a camera recording for youtube (!!), I'm not sure if I'd actually play any better than him in that scenario, but you can definetly feel that there is room to improve the interpretation. Keep at it friend, you're awesome

[@eecorr]

Great idea to do this… gave me inspiration! Thanks 🎉

[@crosskeys3403]

Your improvisation is amazing! Wish I can do that one day! And thanks for the feedback back man! I did definitely listen to you

[@katttttt]

Thanks for being in your video!! So interesting

[@matticawood]

Thats no problem! Really great playing! 🎹

[@repetitivescrag3439]

Ive been having online piano lessons since September 2022 and its going great. Im really enjoying them. I can sight read quite well now as i sight read everytime i play the piano. I've recently started the grade 1 music book as i done the pre grades. Never thought piano would be this much fun but it turns out it is once you get into it

[@katttttt]

Yes, can relate lol!!

[@x-ninjakillbot-x]

I play 4 instruments and I compose for handpan and my handpan teacher gave me a precious lesson When I was composing my first piece I wanted to ask him for help but he gave me no help You may ask why though? It's because he told me it's your own piece if I give you any advice it wouldn't be your piece anymore cause I'd be having a part in it and after that I fixed the problem myself and the piece came out beautiful I love my handpan teacher the best one around

[@nezkeys79]

I love in Clair De Lune when the Bb is played over the top of the Ebm octaves in the bass. Not even sure why I love that so much lol

[@Cactly]

It is absolutely incredible how far a little knowledge of music theory and technique goes.

[@lyndasoar4345]

Om ... really enjoyed this-loved the interaction with the players & your comments on how to play/hand placement/seating position... Im such a novice, whilst learning (on centre keys) one tends to sit over these few keys.. no thought for being able to reach peripheral keys ! Thanks v much!

[@Eezen-L]

Thanks for reacting to my video, I'll use your advice to practice and perfect the notes 👍

[@faiteh9700]

i've only seen 3 minutes of the video and i already liked and subscribed, thanks for the good content mate

[@Davidescilio3]

Really loved this video! I hope you will do more of these. Also I really liked the tips you gave , completely appropriate to each video and performance!

[@abunchofemos-kn4sm]

this is beautiful

[@StrongBowGaming]

Congrats on 40k well deserved dude!

[@TwstedTV]

19:50 When Kathy said she was a late beginner, I believe she meant that she didn't start young. Because usually it starts from the age of 5 when someone learns an instrument. And by the time you are an adult, you wind up being good, because children tend to absorb things much faster than adults. I know people that started playing at the age of 60. And 7 years later they still don't understand because their mind are not as young and absorbent as young children. Some young adults in their 20s are likely to get away with absorbing things quickly, but as you get older that tends to dissipate very rapidly and makes it harder to learn piano.

[@matticawood]

I made a video about the studies on learning as an adult very early on my KZbin channel (the video is a pretty terrible video). It is definitely more difficult to learn as an adult in some ways, however this tends to be far outweighed by the advantages of learning as an adult. Such as the speed of understanding, emotional intelligence, hand span etc.. There is also examples of people starting in their 80s and playing well above grade 8 level at the age of 90. So I think it depends on how you are learning and the time you are willing to put into it more than the age at which you start. It might take more deliberate work for it to become a natural skill like it would starting at the age of 4, but it’s definitely not impossible. 😊

[@katttttt]

Kathi here👋 I kinda meant that this wasn't my first months of playing piano. For instance, now I would say that I am at the early intermediate stage if that makes sense. But I started at 17, so you're kinda right about that (even though I didn't intend to mean "late beginner" because of my age). Honestly, I don't feel like starting playing piano as a teenager (or adult) is a disadvantage. You are more critical than a child is regarding your playing (a child just doesn't care). But otherwise you can make a lot more progress than a child does, among other things due to the advantages Matthew mentioned. I got to know some of the children's playing in my music school and even though they partly had been playing longer than I had, they all weren't that good. Child prodigies you can see on KZbin are in my experience just a veeery small percentage.

[@tomkaulitzswife941]

I have the exact same piano in the first one, this kind is really rare nowadays unfortunately, it’s pretty old though since it came out in 2000 😂🎹👏

[@bruhnatorb]

That was good timing just as I was wondering when you were going to upload

[@matticawood]

Here I am, video at the ready! 😂

[@bruhnatorb]

​@@matticawood Congrats for hitting 40k

[@PianoPaladin]

Matt this was very good! Thank you!

[@zorac91]

Great video, I would love to see more. Love it!

[@matticawood]

Thank you! Im glad you like it..il be doing more similar videos soon 😀

[@020555555]

I learnt more from you explaining how others play and what they can do to improve than a 30 minute long video of music theory

[@jwoodrff]

This is really helpful

[@cisco9027]

This guy is good!

[@hellopsp180]

I like the way you dissect the techniques and provide feedback on what could be added. I don't know if its just me but it looks like you painted your nails pink :D or have a gloss on it hahah

[@alexgoriatchenkov]

Thank you for kindness and great feelings all level beginners players. I should also send to you my 10 month playing for "school estimate". ( Btw Im 67) Subbed for sure>

[@INnOUT17]

Love your vids!

[@matticawood]

Thank you! I appreciate that 🙂

[@nikred280]

Love your channel coz I'm pretty new on piano

[@emilioyared]

Very underrated channel

[@matticawood]

Thank you, I really appreciate that 🫢

[@ethanbrowncomposer]

Awesome idea!

[@DarkestLite]

We need another one of these

[@matticawood]

Im glad you liked it, Il do another one soon 😀

[@eddieandmaxie]

Whoa! When will you be doing another one of these? I’m planning on playing either Rach if i practice hard enough, or just make something up on the spot for a recording lol

[@ChillDude123]

Great tips! It would be nice if you would review more of Frank Tedesco's playing. I don't understand how he plays classical music by ear.

[@mobsiesixsixsix9785]

That first players tune sounds like the start of my immortal by evanescence.

[@trevorsmith9220]

The first piece sounds like Evanescence My Immortal

[@FrailSerenity]

So.. if one wanted to send you a video of themselves playing, but *didn't* want the whole world to see it, is that a possibility? Lol I picked up the piano 2 years ago. First I tried to learn on KZbin and a different piano app I found on a KZbin channel, but it just wasn't clicking. I tried an in person teacher but they didn't feel right either. I have a different in person teacher that I see weekly, while also following your channel and a couple other pianists. I'm trying to be patient and not expect my playing to advance faster than it should, especially when kids and life keep getting in the way. Even after 2 years, I still feel a little lost without a real practice routine, and like I'm not as far as I should be given how long I've been playing. I just try and focus on learning the scales, and sight reading/theory while trying to learn songs that pique my interest. I guess I'm just asking for advice? I try to implement the techniques from your videos, but I feel like I don't have a clear direction. I love all your videos and I'm so grateful for all the advice you give! Please keep it up!

[@googologoog]

He's also an educator. He sells private lessons through his website just minor fyi. And if you already have a teacher, you may want to be more vocal about your desires and concerns of lack of clear practice routine (assuming you haven't done so already)

[@matticawood]

Hey, I feel your pain! I lot of people struggle finding the right path and knowing what to do! It sounds like you maybe need a goal that aligns with what you actually want to get out of playing the piano...learning scales, sight reading and theory are all super important, but they should all be a part of the puzzle that helps you get to where you want to be. So, I have some questions for you: If you had the ability to do/play anything on the piano, what would it be? What do you struggle with the most that's stopping you from being able to do that? What can you work on that is going to help you get better at those things? 🙂

[@FrailSerenity]

@matticawood thank you so much for taking the time to respond!! I guess I'm not sure if I have a goal? I've always loved music, and I've always wanted to play the piano, it's such an inspiring instrument. I started by jumping into playing songs I listen to and could sing along to, but felt I was doing myself a disservice by not reading sheet music and just following KZbin videos and using basic chord patterns. I want to be able to not just play the songs I want, but to understand what I'm playing also. So I went back to basics for a bit and this was when I thought doing in person lessons would maybe help with some more guidance and direction, but maybe I just haven't found the right teacher? I've been bumped around a bit so I've had to "start over" with teachers a few times. If I could just sit down and do anything at the piano, I'd want to be able to sit down at the piano and play how I'm feeling by also understanding what I'm playing and why. My vision is probably holding me back a bit, as I find all the sheet music and music books are usually in a large font, and if I blow it up then there's large pauses where I'm switching pages. My back is another, tldr I was in a car accident and have had spinal surgery so I can't sit and practice for super long, which is where I'm trying to practice some patience with myself. Outside of those, and just trying to practice more, I'm not really sure what else is holding me back. I find dynamics a bit hard because my keyboard has semi-weighted keys so I'm hoping I can get my hands on a full weighted one soon. I noticed such a difference compared to the piano and the music studio, so I'm focusing on how my fingers are hitting the keys more than I should. I also don't have a solid practice routine down for when I sit down at the piano. I usually run through scales a couple times before I dive into whatever piece I'm trying to learn, but I feel like there should be more to it. I've asked a few times, but maybe I just need to be more vocal with my teacher and what I'm looking for. Again, I really really appreciate you taking the time to answer. Hope you have an awesome day!

[@Oakeybloke]

It's funny how playing a more impressive piece, when it's too much of a stretch, can sound less impressive compared to a simple piece played well. Says me, the super beginner, no 'late' about it 😂 Really enjoy these videos, and isn't Matt good! 🎹

[@katttttt]

Haha I was the person who wrote "late beginner", I just didn't know how to say that I didn't start last month, but am also not an "intermediate" player lol But yeah you're right!! And when you do these easier pieces well, the chance is higher that when you progress it will sound good in the future as well

[@Oakeybloke]

@@katttttt give yourself more credit 😃 I find with the simple pieces my teacher gives me, I can make it sound musical and they're pretty easy to pick up. Something that I'm learning as more of a stretch goal is Zanarkand, which is what made me actually start learning piano - my brain is at 200% just getting the notes right never mind anything else 😂

[@Yesalter]

Other than me severely not knowing how to read because I had incomplete education I use a real piano but it is so hard to play a key very fast like D, E and theme C D I can sometimes do it but not all the time and I do play my fingers fast it just doesn’t always sound This issue is alleviated when I play higher pitches so maybe it is not sensitive enough for me to play at lower pitches My second issue is don’t know why I have this weird obsession in playing as fast as I can it is really fun for me until I realize that I have to jump to certain keys very fast Another issue is when I start playing my right hand fast my left hand goes a little faster but sometimes this is not what you are supposed to do :/ I think I’ll improve but how I’ve been learning songs is by memorizing someone else play it and I try to play it this keeps happening until I learn it and if I have the sheet I try to understand it but I may not sometimes There has been times where I have to play a chord that is one key out of reach which sucks since that means I technically can’t play that part of a song :(

[@LilJbm1]

Advise is to double check your fingering that may be the issue with certain chords. If possible to reach notes using both L and R hand do that. For playing fast, try to remember basics and play slow but steady/accurate. Learning by sheets is useful at least for practicing blocks over and over. Do a segment slow, repeatedly, accurately, and you'll develop very strong GOOD muscle memory that will translate to quicker playing.

[@jarnodoes4713]

Hey man, ive got a question, i started playing piano a month ago, but playing diff things with 2 hands i find very difficult, any tips to make it easier?

[@eccentricbubbles3322]

I am an advanced pianist. I am at the end of learning Rondo Alla Turca by Mozart, which is grade 7 I believe. I'm ready to take my next step into grade 8 pieces. Do you think if I can play Rondo Alla Turca very well, do I have the ability to play Animenz's arrangement of Unravel? I know it's an incredibly difficult piece, but I love how it sounds and it would be my dream to play it.

[@pedrovilasboas9494]

I play rondo alla turca and I believe Unravel by Animenz is on a completely different level. The techniques and complexity is much higher in my opinion.

[@GugleversMusic]

pretty good video

[@OsakaJoe01]

As for the first player, I thought the his wrists were rather dropped and it might help if he lifted them. That might be just me; Matthew didn't say anything. As for Claire de Lune, I'm always sad when I hear the piece played in a different key than intended... rhythm also seems off... might be one of those running before walking moments... Good catch on Ryan! It hurt my hands just watching him play. 😅 Yes, if you play like that for a long time, you could give yourself carpal tunnel syndrome. I can't quite tell for sure but some of the players seemed to be using plain keyboards? I highly suggest you invest in a weighted keyboard that mimics a piano more closely. It helps to have that when working with things like dynamics and articulation. Not at Matthew's level by any means! I mean I wish I could compose on the spot like that! Wow. 😅 Nice channel. Subscribing.

[@stellicpiano]

Very nice video! back in a older video, you mentionend an app that holds a note when you press pause in a song. Do you remember? If yes, what is the app called?

[@excellentdavis4119]

Sent from heaven teacher Mathew watching from Kenya

[@jerbomaister]

I have been playing for 8 years now and I just finished the la Campanella and Moonlight sonata 3rd movement. I would like to know what keyboard / piano you're playing on?

[@flordeliza.02]

Ryan sent me 😊

[@Guitar_Wolf]

Christian (DeBussy) is your brother from another mother, damn! 😅

[@ACSMusicSounds]

nice 🎉❤

[@danritchie2544]

The final song sounds similar to "They wont go when I go" by Stevie Wonder.

[@AZALGAMIE]

i diddn't saw the submission ;((( i could have submitted my recording i've been playing for about 4 years on a 61 key piano which was like 30 dollars and its so bad it dosen't have weighted keys and the black keys are just falling off i can take them out of the piano with ease and idk how but i learned mvt 3 on a 61 key by making arrangements to the piece and currently im working on la capenella im not done yet but i know more than half the piece and i can play many more pieces some which are easy pieces i can play by ear but now i can't play these pieces now cause the black keys are destroyed and i can't play anything. i don't know what to do cause my family is in a bit of a dilema and they can't buy me a new piano like theres no chance that i can spend like 500dollars when i've been playing on a trashy 61 key for about 4 years now ;(((. one more thing is that i'm self taught/

[@katttttt]

You can still send a video!! Look his channel up, below community there is a link

[@AZALGAMIE]

yea i did@@katttttt

[@cibianthellama]

im in this videooo???? also cool feedback it was actually just the chord used in goodbye stranger by supertramp.

[@katttttt]

Who are you?

[@katttttt]

In this video

[@algalgod159]

The first one is very similar to a famous pop song i forgot the name but the female singer comes in with a soft soothing voice. Maybe it’s this gothic group and i forgot its name too. My alzheimers might have started.

[@katttttt]

Maybe Adele? Haha

[@algalgod159]

​@@katttttt😊thank you! It might be Adele's Rolling in the Deep, or i was thinking about Evanescence too!>

[@SethRadu-pm9gc]

Can you react to la la land from epilogue

[@RyanSherman-k7r]

Hi Matthew, I’ve recently discovered your channel, and you have some great advice; however, I don’t know if this is just for the video so that you can see yourself and the piano in frame, but your keyboard is definitely positioned too high. You can definitely see the strain on your wrists. Lowering the keyboard to a height around and maybe slightly lower than your elbows when sitting up straight may reduce some of the tension in your playing and make you sound more fluid.

[@matticawood]

I think you might be onto something! 😂 I’m sat too high for these videos so that you can see me and the keys…I normally sit so that my arms are just over a right angle 📐 However…even playing backwards…I was tensionless 😉

[@alikalekberov6316]

Please speak in about Tony Ann

[@matticawood]

Tony Ann? 🙂

[@alikalekberov6316]

Yes. do you know? The youngest and most modern composer today.

[@wigglypfff]

Quite the encounter this is

[@charvikmanyupalati2117]

If I recorded myself I would have played “River Flows In You”

[@zanoryxx4353]

can you announce it in a video when you do this again (if you do decide to do that)

[@matticawood]

You are welcome to submit a recording using the link in the description and I will likely do another one of these types of videos again soon 🙂

[@broadwayy2364]

Me And walid both have the Casio s110

[@UFClovers.Official]

Hello I'm 16 years old pianist. Started playing piano 1 and half year ago and I have 1 song that I can play and send video so you can react and give me some tips what I can work for. I started first playing piano on mobile and I got obsessed with it after that few weeks later my school started and I asked my teacher if I can play in 1 hour break piano. And I did. I learned in 1 hour 1 song called "sunsetz-cigarettes after sx" after that I was always playing piano in school( I have no piano or keyboard in house because my family can't afford piano because we have financial problems) I started learning experience by ludvico einaudi and some pieces by ludvico einaud also learned ala by Joseph beving. After all of this I've had enough and started learning beethoven piece 3rd movement but I know only half . I started performing front of school with 600+ the pieces I learned and I'm proud of myself for how I succeed with just starting on phone. Thank you. If you want me to send video of me playing my piece and 1 random piece u can comment me that would be really nice from you. I'm fan of you since I started playing piano ❤

[@katttttt]

You can just send him the link below community post, you doesn't have to wait that he comments you ;)

[@miguelalonso7154]

Can you react to Lang Lang’s performance at the Oscar’s?

[@nezkeys79]

Keith Jarret never cared about posture XD

[@maulik95]

Not sure why that guy played Clair De Lune in a different key

[@matticawood]

I imagine he transposed his piano so he could effectively play a version in C major but it still sound like Db major 😊

[@h0ckeyd]

100% Evanescence on the first one.

[@MaggyMGouveia]

😀

[@mustafajilanipiano]

Please do a breakdown of Yanni

[@matticawood]

Do you have a link to something specific, and il check it out 🤔

[@mustafajilanipiano]

@@matticawood kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnupXpasqrxsf8kfeature=shared

[@mustafajilanipiano]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnaUoJKrir2HrNEfeature=shared

[@bridgingnoob7335]

Hello

[@matticawood]

Hi! 😀

[@pumpkinpatch44]

Is revolutionary etude too much for eight months of self-taught experience?

[@TheRealChopin]

God yes

[@pumpkinpatch44]

@@TheRealChopin I can play it fairly well though.

[@AhmadGhabra]

@@pumpkinpatch44same but ive been playing for a year and a half and im not self taught

[@Practicalmusicministryskil4906]

This is awesome- thanks! I share a free, step-by-step music literacy course on my KZbin channel in the hopes of making the skill of reading music accessible to all.

[@Journeygaming113]

Can you do a react video to animenz Unravel please?

[@charvikmanyupalati2117]

6:50 you see another hand on the right side😂😂

[@nezkeys79]

I disagree that appeggiated chords alone are not interesting enough to listen to on their own, although a melody is great of course

[@malummors3089]

Great video! :) Too bad everyone sucked but have to start somewhere i guess haha

[@katttttt]

What do you mean by "everybody sucked"?

[@icic6936]

What???