13 Levels of Piano Technique (Arpeggios) | Easy to Impossible

[@Ermude10]

Ugh, as a pianist and after watching Nahre play her arpeggios so well, I think I'm gonna spend some time on them again... XD

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She’s an amazing pianist!

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Me too !

[@jayswizzle57]

I was about to say the same thing lol. I love scales but never practice arpeggios. I think I will start practicing them after watching this.

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@@phutureproof it's... just a word

[@DarkForcesStudio]

"Difficulty level does not correlate to how good the music sounds." You have no idea how much I needed to hear that. 🤣 Great tutorial. Thanks.

[@helenspiano]

All I have to say: You are a genius!

[@arunthebuffoon4554]

As someone who grew frustrated with piano because it was hard, I wish I stuck with it. Nahre makes piano sound absolutely beautiful.

[@nickk8416]

Take 1870 was priceless! I have trouble with the double hand arpeggios up and down the keyboard. Love your videos and your delightful personality. Your love of music always shines through. Best.

[@NahreSol]

Godowsky’s birth-year (1870) 😂 and thank you…!! 🙏🏻

[@leocarey4550]

@@NahreSolOoh, nice Easter egg! Impressed if you’ve gone very far down the Chopin/Godowsky trail…

[@olumideakingbade982]

The Level 10 piece - Triple Layer Arpeggios - really melted me. So beautiful.

[@jaredstrottmann5298]

I love the fluttering sound that level 5 gives. I remember when you first showed it in one of your previous videos, I couldn’t stop listening to it. It puts me in a entranced mood that no other piece or patter has ever done

[@helenspiano]

I love the idea of Level 13. That’s another universe 😂

[@johnb6723]

The universe of Liszt and Rachmaninoff.

[@SallyGreenaway]

Such an awesome video

[@nezkeys79]

6:00 I do believe Liszt's Un Sospiro uses this (although there is a melody being played in the LH at the same time) Incidentally that section of Un Sospiro is probably the single most beautiful piece of music that has ever been created in the history of the human race imo

[@KingstonCzajkowski]

I love that piece so much

[@blackmage1276]

He also does it in a section of Spanish Fantasy

[@fushifushi9441]

Also in Grande etudes de Paganini no 6!!!! 😊

[@asirus]

Pianist’s Day Off!! 😂😂 You’re awesome! 💜

[@randallharp7010]

Beautiful playing. Educational video. I have 30+ years using keyboard instruments and I struggle with Level 2. 🙂

[@emreozdemir3164]

because level 2is in fact harder than some of what is on higher levels here, not exactly accurate levels ı'd say, but each to their own

[@ashwild4992]

Level 2 ain't that hard

[@paulsimon6544]

Level 14 is easy!

[@Jimmy.Williams]

Fantastic video, would love to see more 13 Level videos from you. The thing that's great is you're explaining specifically what's going on at each level, referencing classical pieces, but applying it to a more simplified chord progression which makes the learning aspect of it much easier to digest. Bravo!!!

[@carlosduran5640]

Muy buemnissimno gracias and chile ,Carlos ❤

[@eydiguttason1961]

Thank you Nahre here from Aalborg Danmark it helps a lot God bless I'm pianist in Aalborg privilegium churches and institution

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7:02 I WAS WAITING FOR THIS 😭omg i love these

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[@phm8462]

I have small hands so the maximum i can stretch is to the 9th key. As a result arpeggio practice used to irk me. Now I'm motivated to keep practicing until I'm fluid. Hopefully like you one day ❤

[@knowledgeapplied]

0:27 To become as fluent as Nahre in any *sce-Nahre-o* ... what a thrilling prospect! 😅 😊

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

Thank You, Nahre....Superb, btw....

[@mariapap8962]

Hello, i'm a pianist and piano-teacher, big fan of your channel and i ESPECIALLY enjoy anything you post on piano- playing and - technique. Thank you! 🙂

[@emregeylani]

I'm a guitar player but big fan of your videos Nahre, keep up the great work!

[@admortor]

Level 10 reminded me of Ravel's Une barque sur l'ocean ❤ arpeggios with different rhythmic patterns that need to sound consistent while emulating sea waves 🌊

[@androidkenobi]

Wow, today I sought out Nahre's channel bc i was perplexed by the "too low" note in the score of Une barque. Google tells me the first bosendorfer with extra bass notes was built 1909, but that's 3-4 yrs after miroirs.

[@AashwinPatki]

Thanks Nahre! This is just so awesome!! While playing arpeggios with long stretches, it is best to bring the hand to a relaxed position after the notes are played. Something I think is helpful while playing the difficult variations. Examples 0:53 Level 1 1:09 Level 2 1:35 Level 3 1:47 Level 4 2:44 Level 5 3:06 Level 6 4:19 Level 7a 4:28 Level 7b 5:47 Level 8a 6:00 Level 8b 6:19 Level 9 6:46 Level 10 (My favorite!) 7:18 Level 11 8:16 Level 12 9:25 Level 13 - This reminds me of Amédée Méreaux Etudes.

[@FedericoGPena]

You do a great job. It helps that you have a nice voice and the kind of diction that never tires the ear, on the contrary. Keep up the great work. Your calm and inviting demeanor is also great, and you don't come off fake and extra-friendly - which is annoying; you just keep it normal with an overall good vibe. I love it.

[@Jestunes]

You'll probably never read this but I just wanted to say you are INCREDIBLE. To say the least. Thanks for the awesome tips and lessons. A most grateful fan...

[@jayswizzle57]

You’re fingers are so graceful. It’s really beautiful to watch.

[@alexanderbayramov2626]

Level 10 being a mix of Liszt's texture and chords which have more 'contemporary' and less 'romanticism' colour sounds absolutely fantastic, seems like almost no one explores this sort of thing, although it sounds like a mix of everything that's great about classical and more contemporary style! Bravo Nahre ❤

[@SerpongeDash]

Reminds me of lubomyr melnyk (illirion, beyond romance) or ravel

[@bach5369]

I find that level 4 and 6 are my favorite and most achievable techniques, now that I know what they're actually called, I can learn them much easier Thanks Nahre :D

[@denise2169]

Nahre, you creativity and musicality know no bounds! I love listening to even your exercises! My favourite channel of all time and I’m still smiling after the video has stopped! 🙂

[@raulblancomusic]

At level 13 now your just playing Cuban Timba 🎹😂. Awesome video!

[@igo.spekkyjarvonvreich]

that sound when you change levels was so beautiful also good composing

[@anonymous.29]

Always love your videos ❤️🔥

[@costasyiannourakos6963]

The last step, though humanly impossible to perform, did add musical value finally!!

[@smitlag]

I have studied (listened lol) the Godowski Etudes as well as the Alkan Etudes, and they seem impossible. But after hearing Hamelin nail them, I am convinced he is an extraterrestrial. I think the Chopin Etudes hit the sweet spot of perfecting a technical challenge while reachable to aspiring concert pianists. And they remain beautiful to listen to as well. Liszt took it even further well into the realm of the technical demands a modern concert pianist needs to overcome.

[@purepuresound4671]

This tutorial is just pure gold. Grazie maestra!

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It was slightly counterintuitive to hear such a large space while seeing a manifestly small one. The great thing about the pro version of the BBC piano is that you can dial in exactly how much room you want. Watch Paul Thomason’s walkthrough to see how many shades of gold that mine is capable of producing.

[@zechordlord]

Working on that Chopin op 10 no.1 seriously these days. I found that it is the best piece for exploring relaxation of the hand, which is imperative to performing it at high speed. Any unnecessary tension and you'll wave goodbye to your wrists/tendons after a few runs.

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As ever, a marvellous combination of sound sense/advice and brilliant creative originality.

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I’ve only watched 2 or 3 videos. I love you already. Subscribed (doesn’t happen often)

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8m40s: “So, if you made it this far, I’m glad you stuck around.” Me: WHO doesn’t watch Nahre’s videos in their entirety ?!

[@MFJMD564]

Sometimes, I manage to convince myself my piano technic is not so crappy, and then I watch your video and feel again I play so badly! I always hesitate before watching your video to preserve my motivation. But at the same time, you are like a guide to show me, maybe not what is atteinable for me, but what path I should take to go on improving. You present her very beautiful patterns. I'll try to integrate some of them in my playing style. Thank you so much!

[@douglaso6428]

Be kind to self - the fact that you are making music this way is beautiful and is contributing something in your own life and the lives of the people around you.

[@SpencerMusicSchool]

Fun explanation. I make all my piano students practice arpeggios daily. I also love the Godowsky madness (I have the same birthday as him. Aquarius genius power!)

[@viv2199]

Bravo, Nahre!! Wonderful and so beautiful, as always!

[@paulgibby6932]

Enjoyed all the middle ones -- they either were music or sounded like music. And so well and smoothly played. Great tips also. Thanks.

[@marcobega5152]

You have inspired me to seek help from people who understand music software for composing, arranging, studio audio,...and as you very humbly do, so have I...and am finding kind and helpful people, who are willing to teach what they know I was abroad and I returned to Italy for a short time .... I take the scores of Bach's Urtext with me ... and I take them with me. Start over. Thanks!!!!!!!!

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I just love how effortless you make this appear.

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You are an absolute genius 😮

[@eligarf]

Oh, and I was surprised that 25/1 wasn’t included but then again you covered all the bases. Thanks again, from Japan.

[@jojobeanz2981]

I love this channel so much. You are part of what redeems the internet. 🙏❤️

[@johnjohannes5954]

Very clean play ! congrants! Level 14 arpegios Liszt's Transcendetal study No2 (2nd edition) and Level 15 Liszt's Transcendetal study No2 (Douze etudes 1st edition)

[@Zorgcho]

Scriabin op.17 no. 5 comes to mind. I thought it would be part of the list.

[@OzouneSundalyah]

Hi Lady Nahre. Thank you very much for sharing your wealth of knowledge and breaking it down in soluble portions that even a beginner can understand. You are truly amazing and awe inspiring indeed and in deed!

[@waltergiz]

Nahre, you are fantastic! It's a pleasure to watch your videos, all inspiring and challenging! Brava! Thank you!

[@DorothyOzmaLover]

So awesome of a demo and influential for all, so a big bless for Nahre Sol!

[@kerawelt2008]

Nahre Sol, you are the deal ! Your art is just amazing !

[@shadowjuan2]

I’m currently studying Op 10 no. 1, it really takes a lot of practice to play those cascading up and down arpeggios really well at quick tempo. Patience, patience, patience is all I can say!

[@LawrenceSolon]

I'm so inspired to write my own arpeggio exercises after watching this, thank you so much, you're amazing.

[@piggly-wiggly]

That was fascinating for making sense of classical compositions, which I, as a non-musician, always thought of as a semi-arbitrary collection of notes. At least now I can recognize some of the patterns of arpeggios if I see sheet music. As for playing, I'm afraid I'll need a level before level 1.

[@fortissimoX]

I guess that level of difficulty also depends a lot on the size of one's hands. It seems to me that's quite important for arpeggios. Thank you for the video and I wish you all the best!

[@shanemcknight1583]

Appreciate the tips and instruction!!!

[@JonahLim19]

I just watched your WIRED video on the 16 levels of complexity for playing the Happy birthday song. Wow! The adding of beats and changing its style really inspired me!

[@fuzzball4918]

Thank you so much! I could kiss you!! You are the best teacher that I've had. You are a genius Nahre! ;)

[@DARKLYLIT]

As always.....AMAZING! And beautiful to actually see it played. Thank you Nahre!😁👌😸

[@funwithmadness]

I'm not a piano player, but I still enjoy watching this type of video to give me ideas on how to practice harmonica. There are some interesting bits in here that I think would transfer over.

[@davidrichards1295]

Excellent Pianist & Musicianship. God bless you.

[@randyzaucha4049]

WOW!! I have ALWAYS wanted learn this but have not had must success....gonna hit the practice field hard now Nahre!!

[@rd-um4sp]

So awesome. Could listen to you the whole day (even if I never had the discipline to practice it myself)

[@Cluless02]

Ok, I had to drop it at level 10 - when you I'm seeing 7-lits, I'm done!! Love her videos - she is a virtuoso and she is so cool!!

[@brandonmacey964]

The most important part of this video was in the final moments "how good arpeggios sound doesn't necessarily correlate to their difficulty level" sage words

[@chanhnguyen2215]

Ms. Sol , you are a good pianist also a good piano instructor . Thank you.

[@DanielAlvarezVeizaga]

This is a really complete compendium for piano-arpeggi. Really useful, Thank you Nahre!

[@rickmorales2113]

Wow, excellent! Every example clear and sounding great. Thank you!!

[@sfmmmo7599]

Thank u for the video 💖💖

[@ericleiter6179]

Great Video!!!... Level 13 could be called the Conlon Nancarrow Nightmare

[@whspore9534]

Just enjoy listening (to the sound of the piano) and watching (the choreography of your handsome fingers) !

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I can't believe this is free! Peak quality content!!!!!!!

[@rsaettone]

Your "Pianist's Day Off" would make an incredible piece for two pianos!!!

[@xyzyzx1253]

YES this is the plateau buster I’ve been waiting for!

[@topturretgunner]

I can only say……WOW! As a non pianist but a lover of classical piano I appreciate the difficulty of that which Nahre has just shared. Thank you Nahre.

[@juanferestrada]

Such a good and entertaining video Nahre! you are amazing.

[@craigdouglas9979]

Your technique is a joy to see.

[@Anonymous-lw1zy]

Tremendous overview of arpeggios and their use.

[@Alex_Gordon]

2:44 (level 5) another great and very well known example of that techniqaue would be the beginning of the 3rd movement (the reunion) of Beethoven's sonata nr. 26, Les Adieux

[@Gbdevaux]

Thank you for the advice! I think I want to try and learn Beethoven’s piece mentioned in the fourth level. Arpeggios continue to be quite difficult for me, and I think this would be an excellent way to improve, even if only slowly :)

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Legend has it that Nahre Sol has a secret left foot arpeggio too.

[@Niloctronic]

Nice video and awesome technique!

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Waiting for your webinar today : Practice Like a Pro with Randall Faber and Nahre Sol. Sooooo excited!!!

[@christophermitchum6829]

Excellent masteries of the keys!!!

[@pauljonesesquire]

Level 1, I can play Moonlight through from memory which is a move in the right direction for me. The rest of it I get but trying to build up the speed is what slows me down. Err. yeah! Paradoxical. Great Technique you have, spot on.

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Harikasınız. Çok teşekkür ederiz. Türkiye'den sevgiler ❤

[@marcoscodogno9225]

Muito obrigado. Muitas etapas desafiadoras... Parabéns. Estou nível 3

[@mattb1763]

Thank you Nahre ! I’m starting piano and I’m level 1 😂 but I work everyday since july 😊 I visualize différences better now 🙏

[@ALACGltd]

So lovely just to watch you play. You’re amazing and I send my warmest wishes your way chica. Have a lovely year. ❤

[@BubbleGumYum-x6v]

Thank you for the advice you provide for practicing arpeggios, I really struggle with them so I am very appreciative

[@bongimus]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much for this fantastic video!

[@shanenapoleon6725]

An amazing and beautiful musician

[@vaniasetti7753]

outstanding content, advice , accuracy, delivery... fabulous. thank you Nahre!

[@williamhenning4320]

Awesome. Really like these technique videos

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Fantastic content, your knowledge and explanations are amazing.