Piano Improvisation 101: How to Play for Hours (Easy!)

[@ericdno]

Finally someone who makes mistakes and is relatable rather than a teacher that never makes a mistake and frustrates you because they're "so good" and well your just learning

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi Eric, I'm not perfect, but I enjoy what I do. And music should be fun, not just perfect. ;) -Jacques

[@Brinotlikethecheese]

I know how you feel my piano teacher goes too fast and sometimes forgets to tell me things about the notes or the pics I’m playing 😂

[@CramcrumBrewbringer]

Which means you don’t have a good teacher. Like in chess. A grand master Doesn’t mean they will be a good teacher compared to a National master because the NM can relate with you better

[@ericdno]

@@CramcrumBrewbringer improv is very different to chess my friend

[@CramcrumBrewbringer]

@@ericdno I never said they were similar my friend. I was comparing teaching styles. So a pianist that is the one of the best players might not be the best teacher because it’s hard for them to relate to average players.

[@learningmusic8450]

This was a much needed Video for me as I was just playing in a very simpler way till now.. I would rather prefer your lessons than the boring sheet music.. You really do deserve more subscribers... Thank you and Please keep making more videos..!! ☺️

[@PianoIn21Days]

Thanks for your comment! I'm glad you're enjoying my videos - don't forget to share! :) -Jacques

[@michaelalcashe7942]

Just saying, you really need to learn sheet music. These kind of videos will only get you so far. Keep chugging along though!

[@dulaldas7650]

Chord inversions are very tough to remember, at the same time very cool... Hope I will learn quickly

[@kevinb8800]

Dulal Das Goodluck with that, Hopefully I can too

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi Dulal and Kevin, I hope you'll both check out my resources, since in my full 21-day course there will be a fairly easy breakdown of how to play inversions and use them. Check out the workbook link in the description to get on the waitlist! :) -Jacques

[@jiro4559]

It's actually not that hard once you understand the logic behind it, and you just need to use it only if you want to simplify the movement of your hand while playing and make the sound a bit more interesting.

[@mxryuu7550]

Both 1st and 2nd inversion will have a stretch between fingers 1 and 2. Remember that Play a chord with fingers 1-3-5 as usual. Move 1 to where 3 was and play 1-2-5. This is 1st inversion. Move 1 to where 2 was and play 1-3-5 (remember the stretch!). This is 2nd inversion. Once again, move 1 to where 3 was. Now you would be back at your original chord - no stretch this time, play 1-2-3. It’s a difficult pattern to master, but there is a rhythm that can be followed for any chord inversions. Hoped this helps :)

[@felicitagonzalez931]

Once you play with them for awhile it'll be super easy to play them without hesitation. Just be persistent and keep playing!

[@jiro4559]

This helped me quite a bit actually. It was hard for me to understand what is going through mind of someone who improvise but now I understand it a much better.

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi Jiro, That makes my day! Thanks for sharing your comment. Don't forget to check out my free 5-day workbook (link the description)! :) -Jacques

[@haroldcjennettiii]

Wow, you just sent my chord playing to another level in 15 minutes.

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi there, Awesome, glad I could help! Keep up the good work. ;) -Jacques

[@annastaravoitava2048]

3:35 Basic chord pattern 5:15 additional notes 7:13 multiple octaves 9:15 inversion 11:45 arpeggios

[@rlgames3436]

Thank you so much for doing this

[@hla9163]

Thanks!

[@foggyvhs8790]

Man every time you start playing and the green bars come down I can’t possibly know how to find my place that fast.. guess I have to memories individual chords first?

[@michawill6599]

Sometimes I find it helpful, sometimes I just have to pause the video first then do it

[@viperhyper5877]

Holy crap, you are so underrated. Best video on improv i’ve seen (and i’ve searched A LOT). Straight to the point and clearly outlines useful tools. I am having so much fun just messing around on the piano now. Thank you!

[@PianoIn21Days]

Wow, thank you! -Jacques

[@HappyJawdy]

The best thing about this video is how you progressively build complexity. This is the video that allows me to go from playing songs on a piano to knowing how to play piano. Thanks a lot!

[@realchristopher4334]

Bloody hell! This man has (all the) improv that I can only cry to learn and do with extreme impossibility! And he uses the curse of Pachebel as an example and then lifted the curse with improv! Most KZbinrs do talk about improvisations but extremely vaguely. Coincidentally I plan to re-learn piano once again as an old MOFO as I now am. But due to aging issue I do not need the traditional learning that 99.9999% of 'teachers' teach to squeeze more money out of learners. I now am seriously thinking of learning from this man.

[@babynutt6730]

YOURE AMAZING MAN. You've helped me a lot. Nice soul patch

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi there, Thanks! I'm glad to be of help. :) -Jacques

[@Snshine257]

I highly recommend the Piano in 21 days course. You will be amazed at how soon you will be able to play songs that you love. Jacques is very thorough at teaching and is there to answer any questions. This course has definitely made me a better player. A great course for beginners. Teaches you all you need to know to get playing quickly and confidently! Thank you Jacques!

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi Debbie, I'm so glad you're so happy with my course! Thanks for taking the time to share your kind words. :) -Jacques

[@tonelelone6185]

@@PianoIn21Days how do I buy the course? It seems the link might be broken.

[@PianoIn21Days]

@@tonelelone6185If you're having trouble with a link please email at [e-mail] so I can help. -Jacques

[@davidclavijo7880]

I like your way teaching thank you very much!

Are you able to read notes? Also, can you anything you hear even foreign music? Thank you and i enjoy your videos very much so.

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi there, I can read music but I choose to play chord notation because that's what I find enjoyable and effective. I'm not sure which foreign music you mean, but the chord-based approach can work for all sorts of songs across many genres. The best way to see if the songs you are interested in can be played this way is by Googling the song name plus "chords". Usually one of the top results will be good. :) -Jacques

[@banggeumsog9195]

Thank you Mr. Clark Kent

[@sugarbear1846]

ur so amazing this video was so helpful

[@PianoIn21Days]

Thank you :) -Jacques

[@jamestwine958]

For me… that’s the lesson I needed! Thank you 🙏 outstanding content, clean, informative, structured and just good good advice with demonstrations!

[@likitoto]

makes me want to dust off the keyboard

[@PianoIn21Days]

Great! I hope you'll check out my free 5-day workbook too: pianoin21days.com/free-5-day-workbook. -Jacques

[@michawill6599]

I dusted off mine

[@andreasbakewell6547]

Exactly what I needed - a simple and easy to understand explanation on how to get started with improvising.

[@JonHarris77]

Inversions are very underrated, glad you taught those. They make for smoother voice leading, which directly corresponds to smaller hand movements. Neat how the 2 go "hand in hand" pun intended!

[@PianoIn21Days]

Thanks Jon, glad you found the video helpful! -Jacques

[@johnvincent1867]

This is a great video. No one should ever dislike this.

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi John, Thanks for your kind words! I'm glad you liked the video, and I hope you'll subscribe to my channel! :) -Jacques

[@clarenceabel8149]

Good Morning. I cannot find anything on the course! I'm interested, however need the subscripton for the course etc. Thank You Klarence

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi Clarence, Thanks for your interest! You can get on my course waitlist here: pianoin21days.com/free-5-day-workbook. :) -Jacques

[@evedotcom]

I really like your style of teaching! I find it hard to focus with some videos, but I found this much more engaging and easy to understand. Thank you! 🙏

[@PianoIn21Days]

So glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Eve. :) -Jacques

[@margueritechippendale2245]

The way you impart the necessary knowledge is really clear ,conscientious and simple - I have learned a lot in this simple only one session of yours . Thank you so much !

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi Marguerite, I really appreciate your comment! It's always nice to hear that my videos are making an impact. :) Thanks! -Jacques

[@osmanbeatz1834]

This is great you deserve a million views for this

[@PianoIn21Days]

Thanks Osman! -Jacques

[@ksharma1234]

your videos are very helpfull please make more tutorials on advance rhythm techniques thanks

[@IAmTheAstralTraveler]

to make chord inversions easier, atleast 1st inversion look at your pinky for the c as long as u know the finger position for the inversion example E G C look at the position of fingers now hold that shape and move it down or up so your pinky lands on the next note in the progession.

[@drkn0]

Hol Lee Shet It's So Simple Thanks Fam

[@PianoIn21Days]

You're very welcome! Don't forget to subscribe! :) -Jacques

[@Xeno298]

Started playing a couple weeks ago. I must say, your videos are outstanding. Learnt alot from Andrew Whateverhisnameis and he was a good start, but this is just what I needed for the way I found myself heading. Thanks lots!

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi there, Thanks, I'm thrilled that you're finding this helpful! Don't forget to check out the link in the description to learn more. ;) -Jacques

[@michelle5331]

Is it ok that I play the chord with my left hand (and improvise the left hand) while playing a simple right hand melody? When I purchase sheet music with the lyrics, there are two right hand staves. The upper is simple notes that follow the words of the song. The middle staff if played is harder to sing along with. So I've been playing the upper right hand staff and improvising playing chords on the left hand. But I want it to sound more 'passionate'. Am I doing everything backwards? lol. Amazing video!

[@Adks007]

You look like tom holland!!

[@ANILWALVI4476]

Great lesson bro I want to ask you my fingers are short ..Power chord is difficult to play can I use basic chords like CEG with my left hand for improvisation

[@garyhughes1664]

Looked at many videos on different ways of how to play the piano, but none are as good as this guy. I came across his Learn Piano In 4 Minutes some years back and thought it was really useful. But this is even better as Jacques introduces 5 ways to improvise on the piano. All I need to do now is practice. Thanks a lot Jacques. I learned a great deal.

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi Gary, Thanks for commenting! I really appreciate your kind words. :) -Jacques

[@piano42]

Well, I expected something else from the title. This is more like how to accompany pop songs.

[@user-ru5sw3ss2u]

Extremely helpful, thanks.

[@renaissancetune3893]

Best piano teacher I know of

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi there, Thanks, I appreciate it! Don't forget to subscribe! -Jacques

[@Antonio-ti2he]

I am a new subscriber but I would have liked it if you had counted off the notes you were playing with the additional notes part so we could see how to count those extra notes

[@IAmTheAstralTraveler]

i can appreciate the fact you left the mistakes. so many teachers come off as robots same message same pre-rehearsed course that seems unobtainable to most people playing for fun. you did great thank you. subbed.

[@naturelist]

So underrated!

[@reddnorth5105]

If it wasn't for ppl like you I would have never learned the piano. Thank you sir

[@babup3674]

You really teach ,instead of wasting time. Straight forward. Thanks.

[@Robert-ts2ef]

Very wooden playing and no chord inversions used to give a professional sound.

[@roxroe6731]

Interesting. I would like to see how will you apply it in an actual song.

[@hashimanoos]

You are great teacher, simplified and well organised. I am impressed how easy you made it look!

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi Anoos, Thanks for your kind words! Don't forget to subscribe! -Jacques

[@RiingMsn]

Dammit if only i seen this video three days ago i just performed :(

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hey, you can still use this info for the next time you play! ;) -Jacques

[@fatherkarl9291]

Maxmus

[@ryusez3061]

Amazing!How easy you make it for us! You're really underrated.

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi Ryuse, Thanks, I really appreciate that. :) Don't forget to subscribe! -Jacques

[@monkeymike7557]

Man I'm so new but I've been watching a ton.. My question is how do I determine which C to play. Sometimes a c starts with a G with my pinky (I think) is that me needing to learn music theory? If so.. Does your course teach that? And like how do I know a C doesent start with my pinky on a c but starts with my pinky on a g a c and then an E. You know what i mean

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi there, Thanks for your question! It sounds like you're getting confused by inversions, which are alternate ways to play chords. I explain them here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/poLHfaOpjbJngbM. :) -Jacques

[@alexgomez1621]

Thank you so much for this. I'm having so much fun on the piano now.

[@datoubi]

Fantastic starting point! That's what I wanted

[@augus6119]

C, G Am, F

[@dmills7375]

Thank you. This. I’d do was well done. It was at an appropriate level for a beginner. Very clearly articulated. Can’t wait to try some of these tips out. 👍

[@dmills7375]

Meant to say “this video...”

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi D, Thanks for your comment! I'm glad you enjoyed my video. Don't forget to subscribe! ;) -Jacques

[@0877adri]

amazing thank you !

[@mc7685]

What Piano did you play this on? It sounded really good.

[@dd7aa]

What a brilliant video 👍🏻

[@PianoIn21Days]

Many thanks!

[@Talentnav]

Thank you sir. Your tutorials really helped me a lot and I have recently played and made a remix of Skyrim the DragonBorn theme it is much looks professional although I am not a professional in piano.

[@PianoIn21Days]

Glad to be of help! ;) -Jacques

[@Talentnav]

I am already making videos on songs on piano softwares and wish to learn as well as make videos too. Is your tutorial book is available in amazon.in ? wish to purchase it complete version rather than 5days trial.

[@justinmayo559]

It may seem simple, but the little rhythms you did with the chord patterns really blew my mind wide open. Thank you!

[@PianoIn21Days]

You're welcome Justin! Glad it helped. :) -Jacques

[@hla9163]

Thank you for the good lesson ✨

[@jayanthreddy4351]

awesome hacks. Very helpful to make the basic chord song sound like a pro.

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi Jayanth, Thanks for your comment! Glad to be of help. :) -Jacques

[@lindabillips8549]

I really love to learn the Piano with you.. Thank You so much.!!! linda B.

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi Linda, Thanks for commenting! So glad you're enjoying my videos. :) -Jacques

[@SongsbyCharleneApril]

Thanks for this lesson! 😀

[@jordyvandermeyde]

Yo, you fit my style of learning and understanding, made more progression in 3 days as I did in 6 months. Like what the heck. I did not know it could be so easy to just get started like this, if you have some basic understanding already. I be playing all kinds of crazy chords and music so much more easily. 🎉

[@abelhart5510]

4:28 o... m.. g... Let It Be by the Beatles is just the four chord song 😱😱😱

[@PianoIn21Days]

There are lots of them out there! ;) -Jacques

[@austinsaip7456]

This is really a helpful video ! Im just now exploring improvisation but I just wanted to know if this applies to major and minor 5ths 7ths and 9ths as well. Thanks!

[@rizzbod]

I just love the simiplicity of video, amazing to the point / Thank you very much for various improvision techniques

[@roggo_x]

Hi, very good video, too bad you ruined it with the explanation of the inversions, you shouldn't put one theme inside another, or you should clarify it in the title of the video, me and most of us who are looking for improvisation videos already know the chords and their inversions, I would have preferred you to use that time to better explain improvisation with arpeggios, in fact you did not explain how to improvise with arpeggios, but only showed how to use arpeggios, I hope you take my message as a constructive critique to improve your videos, thanks

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi Roggo, Thanks for your feedback. I gear all my videos towards relative beginners, and while some people obviously are beyond this stage I get a lot of happy emails from people who are learning this for the first time. That said, I always appreciate critique that's presented in a helpful way! -Jacques

[@MichelleEinsteinSongBirdsong]

I'm glad you taught inversions and chords. I didn't already know them. I'm new to piano playing. Thank you.

[@woodtool2882]

I'm bidding on a keyboard. Finding you is a confirmation that I really want it. You're like a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow!

[@stevehunt300661]

Man you are amazing I’ve just become twice as good as I was before watching your video.

[@MyFinancialRescue]

So glad I found you! I have forgotten how to play and this is just what I need to jog the memory and the fingers. 😄

[@grannypotproduction]

I don't have any piano training or still how can i get started to play

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi Dilla, A great way to get started is to go through the lessons in my free 5-day workbook: pianoin21days.com/free-5-day-workbook. Have fun getting started! -Jacques

[@Ashutoshmaniofficial]

I can bet a million that this is the best piano teaching video over entire internet, you're the best piano teacher I've ever seen anywhere. I'm from India and I just watched your most of videos and liked and subscribed too, thanks a lot you're great person

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi Ashutosh, Thanks for your kind comment! I'm happy to be of help and I appreciate the subscribe. :) -Jacques

[@jackbennett8870]

Another very useful video

[@jeannash5794]

Great info....thanks for sharing this knowledge

[@PianoIn21Days]

My pleasure Jean! Thanks for watching. -Jacques

[@adarshtodi1158]

When the video #3 is coming for learning piano???

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi Adarsh, Check your inbox. :) -Jacques

[@balalamagical]

thanku, i understand,finally！it's easy.

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi there, I'm so glad to hear that! Thanks for commenting. :) -Jacques

[@balalamagical]

@@PianoIn21Days and you so cute btw

[@LacedBacon]

this is sick!!

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi there, Thanks for commenting! :) -Jacques

[@AntoneLostInAsia]

Excellent lesson, I just got my Yamaha 373 in yesterday, using this lesson I'm impressed with the overall learning experience, I look far word to more of your simple yet effective lessons...

[@PianoIn21Days]

That's great to hear Antone, keep up the good work! -Jacques

[@spectre_x_customs6955]

this was SUPER helpful!!! thank you!!!!!!

[@PianoIn21Days]

So glad to hear that, thanks for watching! -Jacques

[@curtpiazza1688]

Cool ideas! Thanx! 😊

[@rubenkeller5543]

You are absolutely brilliant

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi Ruben, Thanks for your kind words! Don't forget to subscribe! :) -Jacques

[@babyvroh365]

That arppegio at 11:56 kinda sounds like the song "You'll Never Walk Alone".

[@PianoIn21Days]

Nice! -Jacques

[@kendeabunton2585]

Thanks for this video, every time I look a sheet music or seeing tutorials over welme me.

[@leilaazaisto2761]

I enjoy piano. wonderful. 💗

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi Leila, Me too! :) Thanks for your comment. -Jacques

[@BlynkyLand]

It's gr8, m8! :D

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi there, Thanks for commenting! I'm glad you liked the video. :) -Jacques

[@MrRp25]

Let it be already

[@ra1410]

I just got a piano recently but you helped me so much thank you

[@phk2000]

Brilliant stuff! Thank you!

[@PianoIn21Days]

Thank you! I’m really glad you enjoyed it. Your support means a lot-keep up the great work and happy playing! -Jacques

[@gerry498]

Just figured out why the four main chords on the white keys are C, G, F , A minor! Thanks for your video!

[@PianoIn21Days]

Thanks for watching Gerry! -Jacques

[@arleybrunning4846]

How do you end

[@bib_miiro1551]

Hello 👋 Hello 👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤😍

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi there! :) -Jacques

[@arieswaters]

hey could you help me out where the hell does it say okay this is lesson number one for beginners lesson number one here's lesson number two and number three and so forth

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi Aries, If you use the link in the description, you can download my free 5-day workbook, and that will take you through 5 consecutive lessons. :) -Jacques

[@eringriswold4837]

just found your channel and i love it!! very educational and easy to understand. THANK YOU!!

[@PianoIn21Days]

Awesome, thank you! -Jacques

[@11kwright]

Thank you. You are very inspirational and relatable at little more than beginner level. Thank Thank you Thank you.

[@PianoIn21Days]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching. :) -Jacques

[@vidarlunne5605]

Hi! This video was perfect for me, but can you do a video on what you do from 6:50 in your video? The level is suddenly a bit higher than before, and I neeeeeeeeed this! :)

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi Vidar, Please check out the link in the description to learn more about how I play/teach. ;) -Jacques

[@bhaiharpreetsinghbatalewal4651]

Realy nice work man

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi Harpreet, Thanks, I appreciate that! :) -Jacques

[@TandZAptLife]

Thanks for doing this.

[@levidavis136]

Thank you, this helped so much. You are great, never stop what you are doing. This is amazing!

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi Levi, You're very welcome! Thanks for your kind words. :) -Jacques

[@Chuu266]

😊😊

[@timothydurbin9597]

Thank you... awesome!

[@PianoIn21Days]

You're welcome Timothy, thanks for watching! -Jacques

[@tracanne1234]

I needed this lesson so much. Thanks!

[@ethancobley9525]

This really helped me with a progect for school I was at a Loss if what to do I had to make a composition for it and I really wasn't sure how to start but this really helped thanks so much!❤☺

[@PianoIn21Days]

Hi Ethan, I'm so glad! Good luck with your project. ;) -Jacques