The SECRET to become FAST & STEADY on the PIANO

[@PedroHenrique-sv7um]

The way you make this kind of videos for free is not usual... Without doubts you´re the best piano teacher on this platform!!!!

[@shaunbooval9223]

Agreed

[@donartyone3258]

I love this guy

[@patrickshaw4509]

Pedro you earned him a new sub. I hadn't thought about it and would have taken this for granted without you.

[@yudhi435]

yup, i agree.....

[@ymaysernameuay1113]

Don't give him any ideas!

[@trahulytube]

Even the sound made by his tapping is musical.

[@solomonbaah3707]

I know right omg i love this

[@jackcardenas]

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[@linux_b1969]

The commitment on the editing of this video. Every tap shows the finger he used!

[@GalantGoStudio]

Yes it is too hard to do that 🤪

[@kristinasterling815]

Somehow that tapping sounds like someone tapping with their feet. Was it?

[@kristinasterling815]

The hands look younger than the voice. Is that you? Regardless...like the demo!

[@MattSoverns]

I noticed that too. I wonder if there's software for that. I know i had a yamaha keyboard once that did a similar thing on the built in screen.

[@JoelIsaacMills]

I imagine he just did it a Few times Then copied and pasted it into oblivion, working smarter rather than harder, nice one Oliver. I'm definitely stealing this technique

[@hamet1234]

Been doing this for around a week and my piano playing has already gotten significantly better and smoother. Thanks a lot for sharing this secret🙏👍

[@BoredOfBills]

I've been a "lazy" blues and jazz player for years never really progressing much and this single lesson has fundamentally changed me as a player. Thank you so much.

[@jvdb0001]

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[@themoonbubble]

An expert is only a person who can perform The fundamentals at an extremely high level...Your channel is awesome

[@mallkeese3190]

wow brilliant

[@PhotoMakers]

This video should have millions of views! You kept my attention 100% of the time. Your voice has a nice character on it. Learning should be always like this: Funny entertainment. Congrats and thanks a ton!!

[@NewJazz]

Thank you so much!!! Many warm regards from Oliver

[@svenhakonyreskleiv6603]

@@NewJazz aa

[@4nedjo22]

Sound Danish :-) Well done I like it very much as well

[@NewJazz]

@@4nedjo22 Thanks, and yes, I must admit, it sounds a little Danish...

[@alokgowdalokesh7077]

Just a joke but he sounded like dr Phil other than that it was very good

[@javimar61]

There isn't a silly method at all. The agility and the strength in the fingers we can get is enormous and very useful to play and improvise in the piano. Thank you very much Oliver for your great lessons and your generosity.

[@craigadam]

I have played the piano for years mainly classical, I tap all the time. Currently doing double trill with fingers 1-2 4-5. It’s true your fingers get quicker and stronger, yet lighter and more relaxed. Great advice, I’m newly subscribed. Love the channel.

[@stevenbeer6005]

That was fun! Cheers!

[@Precieux_nk]

A aaaah

[@etpk3299]

This man is like the Bob Ross for pianos!

[@gregfam6250]

A truly good teacher is someone who can convey ideas simply and in a great manner with a good pace and you sir, have a real gift. I bet none of your students feel intimidated or inadequate.

[@spartan456]

I started learning how to play the piano around a month ago. I've been self-teaching. Most of the stuff I've done so far are just finger exercises. Stuff to help get my fingers working together and develop strength in them. I know how to play a few parts to songs as well, but I have mostly shyed away from playing entire songs. Instead I've been picking out portions that look like they will challenge me in some specific aspect, but in a way that is realistically achievable. A few days after I started, I actually did these types of finger exercises. I was sitting down at my workbench at work, waiting for an iPad to warm up on my heating mat so I could take the glass off. I started tapping my fingers in boredom, and I realized I could tap the fingers in both of my hands to a random tempo and try to keep it in rhythm. From that moment on, any time I ran into a situation where I would tap my fingers, I would try to turn it into some kind of fun exercise to just waste a few minutes. Over the course of a month, I would say my playing has significantly improved because of these exercises. Now, I should clarify, I have nothing else better to do with my time, so when I'm not at work, I'm pretty much always screwing around on my digital piano. Either trying to slowly learn bits of a new song, or just doing random exercises to develop my finger strength and get them to cooperate. But I still think these kinds of tapping exercises helped me. For a long time my playing was very hard and "spikey", and I often found it very difficult to stay in rhythm even when practicing using a metronome. Over time, I could feel my playing improve. Every day I'd begin and end practice with portions of songs I've been trying to learn, and with each session I could tell it was getting better and better. Gradually, my fingers and hands became much more relaxed. The way I started touching the keys gave me way more expressive control over the kind of sound I wanted to get from each note. Additionally, I found it much easier to play in time, or at least, if I ever fell out of time, how to gracefully bring it back in. I think these exercises also gave me another benefit, which is the ability to pick up bits of songs a lot more easily. What used to take me 2 or 3 hours of brute force muscle memory now happens in maybe 30 or 40 minutes. I of course can't learn an entire song and play it to complete perfection in that 30 or 40 minutes of learning, but I can play a small passage of one and learn how to play it to sound very pleasing to the ear. I still struggle to play very quickly, generally anything above ~100BPM is still quite a brain teaser for me. But I can string together some very beautiful and pleasing sounds at slower tempos now, which was something I just could not do before. I actually took some videos of myself playing to show some friends some songs I've been trying to learn. One of my friends showed a video to a friend of theirs who has been playing piano for 14 years. They saw the way I was playing and assumed I had been taking lessons for at least a year. That's how good these exercises are, and I intend to keep doing them to gradually build up my ability to play at faster tempos. These exercises work, and if you've ever been interested in playing the piano, I think there is definitely no better way to develop finger strength, dexterity, and a sense of rhythm. Not only do these exercises make you test every single finger, they will develop a lot of muscles and tendons and condition them into trying to be as relaxed as possible when you play the piano. Which is EXTREMELY important. Tension can quite literally make playing physically uncomfortable, in addition to making many things sound harsh and spikey when you really need the notes to be soft and pleasant.

[@mjd3160]

Long sweet message

[@tubegake2585]

Well that was short

[@HyperSatoru]

very useful...thanks

[@btschangedmeot7323]

thank you for sharing your story

[@Astrothunder_]

Lol I’ve self taught myself piano for 6 years now and I wish I had made the same thought out approach as you. I was young when I started so I guess it can’t be helped but I’m confident you will progress great with the effort you are putting in!

[@ryanlyle9201]

One of the best piano lessons I’ve ever seen. Your tapping is hypnotic, I want it as my ringtone.

[@my_artysytd9776]

XD me too

[@MM-rz7ll]

You’re finally making me feel less crazy… I started some years ago this “stupid” tapping nearly everywhere, exactly the way you are describing… and YES I confirm the great benefit I had and the surprise when finally being in front of the piano and checking the progress… thanks for sharing, thanks the way you share 👍

[@ragtimerevival1735]

Honestly, Ive tried this half a year ago, along with practising scales at an increasing rate, and i have become so much faster. My ring and little finger rarely pose a problem now. I tap everywhere. While in my lectures, while watching Movies, even when working. Its a superb method!

[@wolfgangmarkusgstrein8522]

Probably the best instructor on YT. Extremely important in this video: the mentioning of taking breaks between practicing, to avoid tendonitis. A video on the right finger and wrist movement while playing is no where to be found here on YT. If you want, you can make a video on it, how we relax our wrists during playing (wrist cradling). Most of non trained pianists sooner or later get problems with their wrists because of stiffness. For most of them their piano career is over before it even has begun.

[@robinvanroyen103]

I have this problem as an (amateur) intermediate student and currently looking for solutions!

[@ballistix9275]

One of the most useful and practical ideas ive ever seen and it truly does work. Its all about creating those strong, isolated neuronal connections between each finger and brain and this does exactly that. Im constantly stressed about not practicing enough even though I do 1-2 hours each day religiously and this will help a lot.

[@anttt7993]

Man, you are incredible. I'm only around 300 hours into learning piano, so many of your videos are above my skill level, but something about your presentation, voice, attitude, and your playing keeps me coming back! And I have certainly learned valuable things from your videos. Thank you so much for your work.

[@Awillaway]

Please, if you are reading before watching this guy I would say to be very careful, find a safe haven first because you will forget your surroundings! This dude is a highly professional!!! He stops everyone on his/her way, he retains our attention 100%. You didn't even realize you are late until he finished!

[@karlmccreight876]

It is almost like a spiritual path: I have been very close to what you have discovered without even realizing what's right infront of my nose. I've been doodling around with pentatonic scales and scratched the surface of what you are revealing to us. I've been tapping rhythms as a school boy but it never occured to me that it could be used to improve my soloing. Your way to combine things is pretty damb creative. Thanks again!

[@CoinOpMilitia]

As a struggling self taught piano learner, I find your videos very inspiring and your demeanour and attitude lift my spirits and give me positivity to carry on trying to better my playing and understanding. Many thanks!

[@SilentAttackTV]

Man the sound of that perfect tapping sounded so satisfying

[@didgeridoo5]

Well, Oliver, I want to thank you very much for the effort you have put into this lesson. I have spent two years trying to get a hand and mind connection to the keyboard and this lesson is excellent for me. I have been practising 3 hours a day for the past year and can't believe how this exercise shows up my weakness in the fingers and wrist. I would really like to see more of your teachings if that was possible.

[@marcobat52]

Oh dear Lord! Why did I not think of that myself?! I took the habit of tapping to train myself, but I never got the bit of practicing different rhythms with the hands, not keep a steady rhythm, and have always been aiming for max speed! Oh my! I think you gave a new purpose to my entire life! Thank you very much!

[@davidringo4672]

Now I know why I picked up so fast on the piano without any formal training. I am a programmer by trade. Those long hours tapping a keyboard earlier in my career have now paid off!

[@Superhero0405]

I watched your old videos repeatedly. It can inspire me every time. Thx so much

[@pawezwarycz2152]

Thanks for a lesson, for years I'm doing fingers tapping on the couch while watching movies because I thought it might be beneficial, your lesson gives me more confidence to keep doing this! 👍🙂

[@danielirilarry]

You're the best teacher, and one of the best musicians. I would like to be pianist to get all the benefits of your teaching. Kind regards to my friend!

[@eenrose7539]

Some of these exercises showed me just how much tension I had and wasn't remotely aware of. Super valuable stuff!

[@Smitty704]

We know that the piano is a percussion instrument. You’re the first person I’ve seen teach it as a true percussion instrument. Thank you. I’ve never really been into jazz, but I appreciate it much more now.

[@sanjaydhoblepiano]

You are one best performer and a pianist as well. You are awesome. The way u hv explained hv never been come across such a wonderful exercise. I am and will always fan of you

[@enriquemartinez6509]

This is probably the best piano lesson I’ve been in, really! your style, your tone of voice, the pacing at speaking, the knowledge and obviously your piano playing. Not a silly guy at all! Bravo! 👏

[@adonismelencion]

Your voice is like the narrator of a Disney Fairytale. Beautiful technique by the way! I've been playing piano very bad for a long time.

[@kalilavalezina]

I started doing the tapping right away - doesn't seem silly. I love your playing with the Pentatonic scale.

[@cvdheyden]

Excellent exercise. I was doing this as a child without havin a piano and was asked alsways: why are you doing this? I could not tell anybody, bacause I did not know either. Now I am playing piano and I will start doing this again! Many thanks. By the way. Playing piano has greatly made my typing on a letter keyboard better. No I can type as fast as I speak. So tapping is the key. You deserved a special drink.

[@bartgelin]

I'm a bass guitar player and have been tapping for decades. I realised it was a great exercise and it has allowed me to both progress on bass but, crucially, now that I come to learn piano (very late) my fingers already know this exact set of techniques that's being shown, making piano so, so much easier to play. Thank you so much for doing this and making me realise I was right all along and not as mad as others sometimes made me feel ! :)

[@SamuelNasta]

In a nutshell: to be a awesome pianist, you should be a drummer

[@joelsparkowich]

I am a drummer and I can say this is spot on

[@strangersun7721]

Which is why I'm a guitar player and suck at piano.

[@gonzalocor1530]

Im a drummer into piano!!

[@Xxe1287]

I'm a lucky man then

[@acepherman6866]

Reminds me of garry husband 😀

[@glenngaasis7719]

Everyone needs a teacher like you in all subjects. In all aspects. I just subscribed today.

[@jacobatencio6951]

This is an amazing video. I’m not a pianist, but I have been playing guitar for over a decade, and I can say without a shadow of a doubt in my mind that this will help any string instrumentalists, as well as any pianist, immensely by building strength, speed, and flexibility in both hands. Again, such a great video. Thank you for sharing!

[@davidmesmacque8759]

Beaucoup de gens sont admiratifs du piano comme instrument, certains en font un rêve possible, d'autres le réalisent. Pour ma part et à mon âge, il me paraît impératif de rappeler à tous ces novices que bien que nous puissions découvrir les tonalités, les gammes, les rythmes, les accords, le traditionnel comme l’improvisation, il n’en demeure pas moins impératif d’acquérir des bases solides quant à la maitrise parfaite des deux mains et de la synchronisation en rythme. Votre vidéo est quasi parfaite pour cela et votre voix un enchantement même pour le francophone que je suis, j’ai tout de suite mis en pratique tout ce que je m’étais imposé auparavant mais que vous résumez bien plus efficacement en 15 minutes. Bravo et merci from France 😉 Many people admire the piano as an instrument, some make it a possible dream, the others realize it. For my part and at my age, it seems imperative to remind all these novices that although we can discover the tones, scales, rhythms, chords, the traditional as well as the improvisation, it is nevertheless imperative to acquire solid foundations as to the perfect mastery of both hands and synchronization in rhythm. Your video is almost perfect for this and your voice an enchantment even for the French speaker that I am, I immediately put into practice everything that I had imposed on myself before but that you summarize much more effectively in 15 minutes. Bravo and thank you from France😉

[@tonisiret5557]

I'm a middle - aged man, teaching myself piano & have just found your channel. I'm going to start with this video, because it is hilarious! 😆 Thank you so much 👍

[@11kwright]

I do all this intuitively, as I just knew I had to loosen my fingers and move each finger without others twitching to begin to play freely and effectively. I also intuitively play all major scales in opposite ways and coming together, separately and simultaneously. I also tap the fingers in various patterns and if I can't go to sleep I do it and the frustration one feels (I like) is good to take it out on your partner ordolo work, works well for that too!! I love the impro work and this guy with his smooth piano playing and smooth teaching.

[@PhongNguyen-uf8ls]

You can now expand step-by-step into Ballad style, Blues, Jazz, Ragtime, Improvisation and creating your own melodies. You will even learn how to read music AS you learn how to ‘play-by-ear’ and eventually you will be able to play some amazing Classical pieces. visit here 4LearnPianoEasy.blogspot.com

[@glorysihotang4346]

I watch until end...extraordinary method,from easy to hard level...wow the best teacher lesson..👍👍👍

[@toomiscalbi4412]

Wow I loved it!! I'll be doing this at night when i can't sleep. Also now I can warm up before lessons when its cold and I can't move my fingers. Thanks a lot for your hard work on your videos it really shows, all your lessons are invaluable!

[@Jolbulka]

just so you know, I watched first 2 minutes of your video, saved it to my piano playlist, came back, and now I'm tapping my fingers on my desk halfway through. Very good video dude :)

[@donobeats5173]

The Voice. The Lesson. The Video. Fantastic.

[@leftygeezer]

Super helpful! Now I can strengthen my tapping! This consistency is what we all need.

[@claudevieaul1465]

I've already done this tapping for many years (decades at least) and it really does help. Often I imagine playing songs or phrases, so they become part of muscle memory and it takes less effort when you really need to play those parts (The Doors 'Riders On The Storm' is great for this, both left and right hand coordination!) I would suggest tapping on a flat surface, and for fun add a drawing of your keyboard to it! Just one octave will do. Then imagine playing scales and arpeggios, tap them first without looking, and then see if you get the intervals correct. This way you build speed ánd accuracy.

[@thesoundsmith]

I have done this since I was 18. riding a bus to school and back, then heading to a piano to play some real music. Still do 73 years later. Keeps the flex.

[@philipp849]

Definetly trying this out starting right now.

[@josedomingogutierrez3137]

Hi my dear Teacher. I am an admirer of your art. I don't speak English but I try to do. All you teach us, is a Big Gift for the rest of our lifes. THANK YOU. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS. I don't have money, but my prayers are with you always. José Domingo Gutiérrez. Bogotá Colombia. Jazz, has been my dream.

[@markgriskey]

This is really great! As a classically trained percussionist, I apply coordination exercises like this to other instruments I want to teach myself... Right now its Bass and Piano. I love making up creative fun exercises that aren't just boring Etudes and scales.

[@DeadShot618]

I love this guy. Something about him just makes me happy. Man’s is hilarious and very smart

[@meenakshiverma_]

This is superb. Even i feel like doing meditation or some stress relieving exercise. Marvelous.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Very important video and concept about gaining control of the hand. I had started doing a version of this while fretting my ukulele. I had started developing a dystonia in my left 4th finger, so I practiced my shoulder and forearm massage treatments, and then did the spiderwalk until the movements were still. I didn't use a metronome but I was well under 10 bpm. My exercises can be found under "Oh My Aching Bach".

[@chrisw3439]

By far, one of the most interesting hits from my YT algorithm

[@Ernestasish]

Very good that you adress to take a break when tension in the arms occurs. Going to try this method.

[@sunbeam_piano]

I was already tapping before watching this. I called it "Playing an Invisible Piano" . I didn't realize it actually helped

[@gtao22]

Simply put, most amazingly genius and best ever piano exercise lesson I've ever seen!

[@alakans216]

Oliver is right, i tap on any surface i can get my hands on, my speed at the keyboard has improved drastically. Iam working on my left hand now. appreciate the lessons. thank you Oliver 🙏🙏

[@sam50005]

A video without a single dislike wows me.. that's his patience of teaching.👍🏻

[@robydaniello]

Great lesson!!! No matter what kind of music you play, but these exercises are really useful

[@batatanna]

It works even for other instruments

[@MUSTAFK]

Bro your the freaking GOAT fam, its been a while that i completely watched youtube video from beginning to end, you are not only gifted with your fingers, but also great voice and friendly personality. Keep it up brother! Much love

[@benilaecraig6681]

The best way to show your appreciation for this great video is not to skip the ads that come up. He deserves the ad revenue. Show some patience people.

[@jokerland2988]

Real free teaching how to play on the piano right way.Thank you for creating and your time for this video.

[@danielkinney6325]

This guy is a GENIUS Great speaking voice. Really loved it.

[@nokkreload]

I think your proposed exercises are phenomenal! I intend to put them into practice before starting to study piano. My ring finger is completely locked.

[@nigelrogers8690]

Amazing 🤯 Inspirational 👏🏾 thanks for sharing 👍🏾

[@CACingenuity]

This guys is a pedagogical genius.

[@candoraudio3159]

have being Binging on your videos all night. ... now i'm your patrion. this is simply amazing material

[@NewJazz]

Thank you so much!!! Best regards from Oliver

[@frangiew9076]

Oliver perfect sense…I was attempting to do that on my dashboard of my car… I didn’t know quite sure how to go about it…you have brought it all home…now I gotta practice practice practice

[@HybridMusicians]

I stayed for the entire video and thoroughly enjoyed it! I love how satisfying the sound of the tapping was!! This is awesome! Definitely adapting and implementing!

[@worrellrobinson1467]

Love what your doing on the grid keep up the GOOD WORK!...

[@malikhome1]

Absolutely enjoyed your tapping lesson, amazing teaching, watched full, surely will donate.

[@NewJazz]

Thank you so much. But you don’t have to donate anything. A really nice comment like yours is all the support I need :) Warm regards from Oliver

[@craigdouglas9979]

I suspect this video will take from NOT being able to play professionally to be able to play professionally. You a have real talent for being able to offer these concepts in a useful easy to understand way.

[@eddted2876]

As.long.as.this person does NOT rush it all.. at an EASY.SLOW pace this will help beginners!

[@FilipeNunesOficial]

Never seen anyone teaching like this Ty so much!

[@updawg0345]

Loved it! This video was really informative and straight to the point. Not to mention it was edited like a pro! You've earned yourself a sub thats for sure. Keep it up!

[@david_broz]

This is some top quality stuff. The way you got ad in was just 10/10.

[@spry100]

As a percussionist starting to learn piano....sir, you are a genius. Thank you!

[@MrPhillipBroyles]

the best piano teacher in youtube. your videos should have millions of views.

[@zoesilk2306]

This is amazing !! Just got back into the piano again and loved the tapping. I used to play Jazz. Thank you so much :)

[@greysonwagner]

Like the Bob Ross of piano. Love it!

[@ЛюдмилаЛосева-с2ы]

Восхитительные уроки! Смотрю с большим интересом и восторгом. Спасибо за Ваш труд!

[@PanchoPantera-r6i]

Awesome best lesson I ever had...great teacher easy to understand and very effective.This lesson is going to make me a better musician.Thak you very very much

[@platinum1x1x17]

This method of tapping really does work. It feels like I am rewiring my brain and fingers to reestablish the connections and muscle coordination that I had lost a long time ago without realising it. Now it looks as if I am going to get it all back again. And then I am going to try to play a piano one day. Just to see if I can. But first I need to activate my hands with these tapping exercises. I know they work, because, I see a marked improvement over the weeks and months I have been doing them. Thank you for the lessons. Tap, tap.

[@zahidsalwanisofficial4958]

WaOoo, God bless you sir , I was waiting your video for long time , you are my inspiration and teacher for poor pealple, warm regards,

[@PianoNotion]

Realy Nice tips! Love to see the fingers turning red! it is almost addictive. Thanks!

[@NewJazz]

HAHA - in this context addictiveness is great ;)

[@Watzline]

As a long time guitarist. and beginner pianist. I found this lesson very helpful. I just ran with it for about 3 hours of exploring the keyboard. My playing just jumped up a notch, Thank You. I hope to be able to make gains, playing wise like this, every time I sit down to practice.

[@micahrice5338]

His voice is amazing and relaxing to hear.

[@hayleycomet8029]

This is brilliant, I would've never though of this and it instantly shows you where you are and how you need to improve. Thanks!

[@musicinmyheart9618]

The first English-speaking person in this world who I understand ...

[@nsimba_777]

That's because he speaks slow and clear

[@musicinmyheart9618]

@@nsimba_777 yeah

[@destror25at]

Omg, the explanation and the video is so supportive, i don't know that we can actually play like this, this video deserve people who needs to learn more about being better on piano.

[@LadyLaBliss]

I absolutely LOVE YOU! Oh my goodness! Everything about you is golden. Thank you so much for blessing us with these lessons. ❤

[@Risuaita5886]

It makes very much sense, that tapping ''strenghtens'' the neural pathways (''muscle memory'') used in playing piano, in that way the loss of ''information'' when nerve impulse is traveling from brain, to your muscle, will get smaller and smaller with different tapping combinations, making you more comfortable with speed and rhytm. Think of it as a highway, less used highway is usually rough, bit poor in quality and has no safety rails on the edge making some cars drive off of the road, also speed limit is usually low. Whereas busy highways are maintenanced, often has extra lanes on it and has railing to prevent drive-offs, and often speed limit is higher. Our nervous system kind of works the same. I will definetely try this method, starting now. Thank you for eye-opening lesson Oliver!

[@bossanovaboy]

Great! This is a good idea that could be transferred to other instruments too.

[@12Keys]

Very efficient method, Oliver! I'll also practice It while I am in the bathroom.

[@NewJazz]

Haha - great!!!

[@attiliobastosguarnieri5416]

Muito criativo em sua apresentação. Parece conhecer bem as manhas do jazz. Obrigado. Essa linguagem sua arejou o ambiente. Um abraço daqui do Brasil.

[@aliaxinfreee4541]

I will try this and I will do this for 2 months straight and will update for 1 month everyday starting tomorrow!! If I see improvements I will keep doing this! Thank youuu

[@davidsosa538]

Your lessons are so simple yet mindblowing useful. Thank you.

[@andreastenti9887]

...so many nice human beings out there... hypnotic voice, magical touch... ;D