Nujabes - Flowers Piano Tutorial

Here's the long awaited Nujabes - Flowers Piano Tutorial, off of his modal soul album!
Big thanks to Patrick McNally for shooting and editing, especially the on-screen annotations with the notes.
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[@sinpack]

Ok i gotta be honest here... i simply loved the analysis of the chords....even a novice player could easily grasp to them by simply paying attention to your analysis. I absolutely adore how this so simply analysis can bring so easy teaching potential. My grats on the method and the presentation as well!

[@dariano56]

Your breakdown of everything you do in the song is amazing. This is easily one of the best and most comprehensive tutorials that I have seen on KZbin.

[@sclare317]

8:50 is the melody

[@ryanpizza619]

One of the most clear and articulate tutorials I've seen. Thanks.

[@mmeronek]

You could use a C7 altered or b9, which would be: Left Hand - C G Bb Right Hand - E Ab Eb Or the RH can play E Ab Bb Eb Another you can use for the RH is: E G Bb Eb All of those should go back to the F Major 9th chord

[@JetuneJapan]

Please keep these tutorials up, they're absolutely brilliant. I love your own twist on things, makes it sound even better! You make learning these songs easy and fun, keep em coming man!

[@mmeronek]

Thanks! Yes, I've been getting some requests for that song so unless other people ask for another, that'll be next on my list

[@mmeronek]

I've been getting a LOT of requests for tutorials lately, so I'm going to release the next video with a message asking for what tutorials people want the most, and let them upvote the ones they like. I'll probably pick 1 from the top three, so make sure another reflection is on there! Hopefully it ends up being one that you want to learn.

[@dankdwarf751]

I hope you can please do a Nujabes Mystline Piano tutorial

[@swish8-832]

Found this while looking for an After The Morning tutorial... but this will do. Cool place to start

[@flymusicguy]

I've been waiting for a Flowers tutorial forever! Thank you so much! When I first heard this song, I tried learning it by ear like I usually do, but it's so tricky. I can't thank you enough! :)

[@fiftyfivedaggers]

No problem Mark! It was done really well and I hope it stays in your future videos! It makes it a lot more convenient for us avid musicians who can just read the chords while we play along.

[@xAiiRPLANES]

I learned it in 30 minutes THANK YOU. Listening to good music is great but being able to play it is even better.

[@p3nsuk3]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS since I saw your other flowers video on youtube 2 years ago keep it up!

[@GOoD1RicE]

I was going to study for my semester exams, but now i'm just going to focus on this....Thanks man.-_-

[@Jyphlosion]

Thanks again mmeronek for the tutorial. I've been meaning to learn this song for a while now. Ever since you uploaded this one I wanted to learn right away. Unfortunately life takes its toll and gives you no time at all. But today, today I had all the time in the world to sit through the whole video. It feels great to be learning and playing again. Thanks again for your efforts!

[@mmeronek]

Hey I thought I responded to this, what the heck? Here are the main characteristics I would look for (in general) - -Full 88 Keys -Make sure it has 'weighted' keys -Make sure it's fairly portable (the keyboard in the video is huge and very difficult to transport, I don't recommend really heavy keyboards) -Pedal -Great Default Piano sound that you LOVE. You must love it, because you will probably be playing on it a lot. -Record and playback functionality

[@mmeronek]

haha thanks, yeah now I'm making it a point to reply because I realized it seriously only takes like 15 seconds, and yet some of my comments can really make a difference for other people, even if they are just quick pointers or answering a small question. I think I just never thought it mattered for some reason, but it really does!

[@mmeronek]

Hey thanks, that's great to hear, and for mystline, if I get more requests for it I'll do it, but for now I'll definitely add it onto my list! Right now I will probably do Another Reflection as my next tutorial. Sakamichi no Apollon is great, I've been listening to the soundtrack on repeat in my car for the past weeks, haha. It has so many jazz standards I love, and they got a GREAT pianist and drummer to play those tracks, it's freaking amazing.

[@mmeronek]

You're welcome, and it IS tricky, it actually took me awhile to tackle it, because I was scared of all the chords and thought I couldn't do it. Once I did it though it wasn't hard at all, and I felt stupid for waiting so long to play it, haha, it was progressions I had already played. Goes to show to TRY things before I scare myself away from them!

[@dbfuru]

Some crazy voicings in this song! I think I might try this song once I get better!

[@DJNadeam]

HEY! Thank you sooo much I've looking all over for this song!

[@fiftyfivedaggers]

I dig your Nujabes tutorials but I love your video editing in general. Great job displaying the chords on top of the screen, I haven't seen that yet. Best wishes to you!

[@flymusicguy]

I can play it now!! It took quite a few repetitions to have this memorized but you were right. It's really not hard! Thank you so much! My life is complete ;)

[@mmeronek]

I don't have that much experience with buying keyboards, but Yamahas have been pretty reliable for me, and I really like the sound. I've heard good things about Korg and Rolands too. Good luck man!

[@mmeronek]

Wow I'm honored! This is a Yamaha PF-500, it has served me well through these years, though it has some battle scars, lol. And no problem man, thanks!

[@mmeronek]

You're welcome, and that's awesome man! Being able to play it IS a very different experience than listening

[@mmeronek]

Hey I just listened to it, and it does have some really beautiful chords. I'll add it to my list of potential lessons if more people request him.

[@PhilipWarda]

Hey man! fantastic video, enjoyed it and had it under my fingers in about an hour. I slightly giggled when yo said 'this might take a while, its a hard piece' as I have grade8, learning jazz piano and I'm doing a music degree. Very well presented and good to understand and take in

[@E-Man5805]

Hope you do more Nujabes. Like Reflection Eternal or...Eternal Reflection. Either, or, both.

[@SushiLUVA101]

Thank you so much, this is just so awesome! I've watched your 14 second video so many times and honestly, ive grown to like your rendition a bit more than the original.. But overall the song will always be amazing. I can't wait to hear some more of your Nujabes tutorials! :D

[@williamburson4469]

Absolutely fantastic tutorials. Keep up the great work! I've really learned a lot from your vids. Thank you.

[@TheBetterSalad]

Dude that's seriously an honor coming from you. I'm humbled. :o

[@yannickpape8101]

great tutorial man! one of the best that I've seen on youtube

[@mmeronek]

Thank you!!! That means a lot!!! :D

[@TheDudeWhoCommented]

Beautiful tutorial for a beautiful song. I'm learning it right now and thank you kind sir for your teaching this song.

[@BRazor92]

Nice video! The differences between our versions are very subtle but I enjoyed your take. Very well done tutorial.

[@oreoxcookies]

omg this was posted on my birthday! :D totally late on watching this lol.. been wanting to learn this for a while now.

[@mmeronek]

haha I'm doing some 'remodeling' after getting a lot of requests for selling individual packs, so it won't be a membership anymore, just a straight $20 per pack of 15 lessons. None of that 'pay per month' stuff, I think it just complicates things. I'm working on it a lot right now and should have it up in the next week or two!

[@mmeronek]

THANKS!! I could not remember that term for the life of me, and thank you for the comment! If you caught that I'm guessing you're experienced in music, and I don't know how much these lessons can help you since they're for beginners... BUT, if you want to learn more, definitely check out the pdf I made because it has a lot of things experienced players can practice too.

[@alejandroliceaga5974]

Thanks, I've been looking for something like this for a very long time!

[@mmeronek]

on a sheet with the melody notes, but most people I think are looking for straight up classical sheet music with every note written out.

[@TheBetterSalad]

Hey bro remember me? I really wanted to learn this song and you made it possible. Expect a video response within the next week.

[@MrTOOdeadly]

Super Sick! Nice tutorial Mark! If only I could play piano...

[@mmeronek]

haha thanks, and you're welcome! Are there any tutorials on your wishlist right now?

[@toiletgodd3669]

Mmeronek please do summer gypsy!! i got the melody but couldnt figure out the chords

[@reggie4694]

If you listen to it on 1.25 speed it's pretty much the one on nujabes

[@Pjweakly]

FINALLY! Now I gotta watch all your other stuff too lol Made my day

[@tommyhstrand]

will donate for that song if its up by the weekend !

[@mmeronek]

Hey man nah I don't have sheet music, I mostly play by ear and usually make these kinds of tutorials to teach what I know. Maybe in the future I might make some, but for some reason I have always stayed away from making sheet music. I used to use Sibelius a long time ago and it was pretty tedious and a little boring for me. I can't sightread music very fast without chord symbols either so it doesn't help me much to make it. That's mostly why I don't, but maybe I could write out the chords

[@mmeronek]

Thanks a lot man, you just made my video editor/piano student/good friend Patrick very happy :).

[@mmeronek]

You're welcome man, that's great to hear.

[@mmeronek]

Haha awesome, well happy birthday a month later! This is definitely one of my favorites.

[@benwinstanleymusic]

brilliant tutorial, thank you

[@ILikePlayingMelee]

Believe it or not, but I want to buy a keyboard because of you. What kind of Yamaha keyboard you've got there? Thanks alot for all those amazing Nujabes tutorials :)

[@maxmerchant8546]

Do you have sheet music with just the chords? I find it easier to play by reading.

[@mmeronek]

Haha awesome, let me know how it goes, and feel free to message me if you ever feel stuck too!

[@PureS0u1]

Holy crap haven't heard this song for ages.

[@mmeronek]

Thanks!!

[@windninja123]

Could you do a piano tutorial for Another Reflection? I would love to learn that also!

[@BRazor92]

Sorry it's taken years for me to respond to your video, but it's a great tutorial. Much better than the one I posted!

[@l3izzare]

that was amazing haha nice tutorial easy to follow too

[@arinandagilang8847]

Subscribed my man! Hail Nujabes!

[@mmeronek]

Hey maybe this will help --- - Don't Even Try it - The first 2 chords are: A minor 7 Left Hand - A E G ----- Right Hand - C E G B minor 7 - Left Hand - B F# A ----- Right Hand - D F# A Melody goes like - B E F# G, G F# G A Then the next part of the song has the same chords, but one extra chord at the end - E minor 7 - LH - E G B D Melody goes - B, B A G F#, G

[@mmeronek]

Thank You!!!

[@jumbowolf91]

Thank you so much for posting this man. Could you please do on for Sky is Tumbling please? :D

[@mmeronek]

When you do that second part, play that B melody note with the full chord, so in your right hand you should be playing C E G B

[@xJT94x]

this looks so fun. I really need to save up and buy a keyboard.

[@lildumplingming]

Do you have the piano sheet music for this? It be great if u could make/post it.

[@mmeronek]

Sounds awesome, link it and I'll check it out.

[@tommyhstrand]

PLEASE, I NEED IT !

[@mmeronek]

You're welcome!!!

[@Kontarek]

Absolutely love your Nujabes tutorials, they're a huge help. Would be amazing if you could do a tutorial of the Mystline solo, as I can't find the sheet music or any videos of it. Also, was curious if you'd heard of a show called Sakamichi no Apollon? If not, you might want to look up the Medley scene from episode 7, as it kicks all kinds of ass.

[@ViveLeQuebecLibreTabarnak]

Mystline tutorial would be amazing, I love the bluesy keyboard in it

[@chicksilog904]

Lol seriously i wanna sign up!! If i start within the next few days will my payment count for February as well or do i have to wait till the beginning of the month? also IP man is DOPE!!!

[@mmeronek]

Thanks!! Were you able to learn it?

[@Jyphlosion]

This will be challenge... Lol great tutorial though. I still need to catch up on a couple of your lessons :)

[@mmeronek]

Btw that FF7 beat you made is sick

[@ricezzyh8883]

nice! you just so talent!

[@mmeronek]

Duly noted! :)

[@mmeronek]

No problem, you're welcome!

[@berkan99999]

I miss your tutorials man

[@Tsaips]

I don't suppose you could do an Another Reflection or Sky Is Tumbling tutorial.

[@xJT94x]

I actually am. Any recommendation for a good cheap keyboard? I subbed by the way.

[@Actraiser1]

Thank you SO much, man!

[@Jyphlosion]

What Chord do you play if you're trying to loop the song? Like after the Eb-G-Bb-D, what chord can you use to transition to the beginning again? Lol

[@shoeboxx93]

Learned this bad boy in bout 2 hrs while playing with my dog lol that man great tutorial

[@mmeronek]

You're welcome!! Heh, well after you learn this, listen to the 'study music project,' it's another piano player who likes Nujabes/jazzy hip hop, it's great stuff for exams!

[@ReepsXIV]

OMGGGGG :D Im so stoked to learn this!~ :D

[@andieeeeeee]

FINALLLLYYYY!!!!

[@MannyGodinez95]

You're my favorite human being right now.

[@SushiLUVA101]

Hmm, tsurugi no mai would be pretty awesome!

[@mmeronek]

Thanks!!!!!!! ^_^

[@user-yu9ry1vn2p]

❤😢bravo, grazie

[@KingReyes90]

i love how you talk with your hands! hahah!

[@NaveNosredna]

12:41 full bars

[@jebslept8515]

12:40

[@DiscombobulateU]

Hero :) Sounds amazing

[@TheXrythmicXtongue]

haha maaan. I honestly don't even care about learning. Just hearing you play bruh is like Cloud 9 for me.

[@Kayvinh93]

WORTH IT BRO WORTH IT, hey remember the time i scammed u into making horizon tutorial? :DDDDDD

[@chicksilog904]

Beast!! SIFU!! Accept me as your student!! *BOWS*

[@slugmaster665]

yeees nice