Piano Lessons for Beginners: Part 1 - Getting Started! Learn some simple chords

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Did you just buy your first keyboard and have no idea how to get started? Then you've come to the right place! In this mini-series I'm going to cover all of the basic concepts and teach you how to jumpstart your piano or keyboard playing career. Emphasis is on practical lessons with real-life applicability, aimed at pop/rock musicians.
In this video I'll be covering how to name notes, and then present some essential chords which will get you started: C major, F major, G major and A minor.
Next lesson we'll work on your accompaniment skills, so stay tuned! I plan on releasing a new video about once a month.

[@MangoldProject]

For those of you who wonder about C major being "G C E" and not "C E G": they're both C major chords. "C E G" is the root position, "G C E" is an inversion. One is not "simpler" or "better" than the other, and I chose to teach the "G C E" form because it fits in better with the other chords. If you want to learn more about chords, inversions and basic theory, check out my Piano Quickie series: kzbin.info/aero/PLP9cbwDiLzdKY0kV1hPE4zNosvz_Ur7wD

[@shirleygilchrist8892]

Complicated

[@plantsandspreadsheets]

I have no idea what this means. Not for beginners for sure. ☹️

[@ronaldking9170]

When playing chords do you play each beat IE ,4/4 timing do you play the 4 beat's Great lesson thanks

[@user-uu9vl2qx9r]

Does this guide still apply on digital pianos?

[@muradfatima1231]

Yeah yeah, *i understood*.

[@Anima_cy]

I need a beginner version of this beginner version

[@Haydawg111]

Me too lol

[@muktaroy2595]

I to

[@vincenzoalbanese6021]

I know, right?

[@ArunKumar-kj3mu]

Exactly!

[@sylviaboafo3282]

Hahahha...well said.

[@kaiylasab9767]

C major = G C E F major = A C F G major= G B D A minor= A C E

[@iLavaRF]

I have learned that a major is 4 semitones then 3 semitones, and minor 3 then 4. So why is this C major 5/4 semitones and the F major 3/5?

[@stanisluveye-zick4408]

@@iLavaRF @iLavaRF Yeah it's simple... C Major is actually C E G (which is 3/2) and F Major is also F A C (3/2) ... It's just a different arrange of the same notes,... It's like saying 1+3+5 and 5+1+3... You see, it's the same thing... In the C Major case, you just played the G note in a higher octave... You get it???

[@iLavaRF]

@@stanisluveye-zick4408 Now I understand! Thank you :)

[@katiegilpatrick1445]

This comment helped me more than the video lol

[@dragonmaster0301]

@iLavaRF they’re called inversions and it’s the same notes that make the chord, just in a different arrangement to make the chord sound a little different, maybe that will help you understand more too :)

[@wurffy7392]

Hey, might want to throw some tips here when I start playing piano with my teacher long time ago... Here's how to easily place your hands on the board for any chords... For Major Chords: Example for C Major (C, E, G) - You will realize that the distance between C and E notes is 3 tiles and between the E notes and G notes is 2 tiles. Basically every basic major chords they have a distance of 3 tiles between the first two notes and 2 tiles between for the last two notes. For Minor Chords: Example for C Minor (C, D#, G) Basically almost the same like major chords but this time the spaces between the tiles just get inverted... 2 tiles between the first two notes and 3 tiles for the last two notes. Hope this helps. Cheers.

[@wurffy7392]

Sorry if some of it might be mistakenly translated since English is not my first language

[@jacobblack6912]

Thanks wurffy, it really helps

[@noname-ub5xn]

Thanks wurffy, this will help by alot

[@davidwanjohi831]

❤

[@lombardi4]

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[@xlaythe]

I have this as a response to another comment, thought I would put it as its own comment: For those of you who are total beginners, and possibly confused or overloaded (no need to reat the whole thing, but the concepts work off of eachother as you read on), some basic theory is super useful: -SCALES (often used interchangeably with "key" even though they are slightly different things): -Before looking at chords, we should be looking at what a "scale" is. Scales will have 7 notes in them (with some rare exceptions). The first note (lowest pitch, furthest left on the keyboard), is referred to as the "tonic" or "root" and it will determine the name of the scale (e.g. C Major). The 8th note is referred to as the "ocave." The octave is the same note as the first, but an "octave" higher. -Ex: The key of C major are the notes C,D,E,F,G,A,B. It repeats on upward, starting at the next C. Each time it starts again at C, it is in the next "octave." It works the same way going downward (to the left) -You can also think of these 7 notes as numbers, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 (with 8 being the octave) Place your right thumb (for this beginner lesson, we're using ONLY the right hand) on the white key immediately to the left of two black keys. It doesn't matter which set of two black keys. This note is always a C. Now put each of your other fingers in order on the white keys following. Your fingers are now on C,D,E,F, and G (1,2,3,4,5) -- thumb, index, middle, ring, pinky Practice Exercise:s 1). Place your right hand as above, 1,2,3,4,5. Play up and down from thumb to pinky, then pinky and back: -1,2,3,4,5...5,4,3,2,1 (aka C,D,E,F,G...G,F,E,D,C). -This works best if you play with a metronome, starting at a slow tempo (60 bpm) and increasing it in increments of 5 or 10 each time you are 100% comfortable. 2). Now, with your hands starting in the same spot, we will play all 7 notes in the C Major scale (and the octave). You will play with your thumb, index, middle first (C,D,E, -- 1,2,3), but instead of using your ring to play the 4th note (F), you will cross your thumb underneath and use it instead. Your hand will now be shifted with your thumb on the 4th note (F), and your index, middle, ring, pinky fingers will now play the 4th,5th,6th, 7th, and 8th (octave), notes - aka F,G,A,B,C(octave). 3). Once you have the above down (practicing to a metronome as above will help you to advance in skill more quickly), you will be able to descend in reverse in a similar fashion You will start in the position you have ended on in the previous exercise. Pinky on C, descending C,B,A,G,F (8,7,6,5,4) -- pinky, ring, middle, index, thumb. Play all those notes in that order. To play the last 3 following notes, descending, you will now cross your middle finger over the top and play the next note down (E, 3rd note of the scale), followed with your index and thumb on D,C (2,1). -Now practice going back an forth between exercise 2). and 3). -Now onto CHORDS, Yay!! (in this case, triads, the most basic chord that consist of 3 notes): -Now with all the fingers on your right hand on 5 adjacents notes, starting with the C (immediately to the left of two black keys), Press down the key with your THUMB, MIDDLE, and PINKY. You are now playing a C chord (in this case, C Major or CM. We'll get to minor later). The name of the chord is based off of the lowest note (aka, the "root." The term "tonic" is not used for chords, only scales) -The notes you are pressing are also referred to as "1," "3," and "5," - you leave out the 2nd and 4th notes when playing a basic chord (also called a triad, because there are 3 notes) -This shape, [1,3,5,], [thumb, middle, pinky] works as a chord (triad), no matter where you start on the white keys. Wherever your thumb is determines what the chord is called (e.g. C Major). Again, we'll get to major/minor later. -In the video he plays a C chord, an F chord, and a G chord. (as he said, if you don't say major or minor, just the letter, it will be a major chord by default). -He is playing them in a more advanced way, called inversions (not important yet) -The simple way to play them would be to place your thumb on C, and use your thumb, middle, pinky on C,E,G (1,3,5). -Now for F, thumb on F (immediately left of the 3 black keys), and use thumb, middle, and pinky on F,A,C (1,3,5) -G: thumb on G, middle, and pinky on B,D (3,5) When he plays multiple chords in order like this, it often repeats, and is referred to as a CHORD PROGRESSION. Often times chords are referred to as numbers, written in roman numerals. In the case of the above progression, C,F,G, it would be referred to as a: I, IV, V progression, because C is the 1st note of the key, F is the 4th, and G is the 5th. No matter what octave you play each chord in, it would still be called a "I, IV, V" progression. -(a more advanced concept: in any major scale/key the chords go in order as: I,ii,iii,IV,V,vi,viio, with lower case being minor, and the "o" (which is supposed to be small superscript) meaning it is a diminished chord. This pattern is referred to as CHORD ORDER. -Now for INTERVALS! yay!: -Now we are going to add black keys into the mix. -if you play every key (including the black keys) you will end up with a pattern of 12 notes repeating the 13th being the octave. Moving one adjacent key up or down (right or left), INCLUDING black keys, you are creating a HALF STEP (aka semi-tone). If you move two keys adjacent (including black keys) it is a WHOLE STEP (aka whole tone). -All twelve notes, including the black keys, is referred to as "chromatic." Using C as a starting point, the chromatic scale looks like: -C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G# ,A , A#, B, and C (octave). The "#" symbol is referred to as "sharp" (not hashtag, ha). Which means one half-step or semi-tone higher (to the right on the keyboard). The sharps are the black keys. This can also be written as: -C, Db, D, Eb, E, F, Gb, G,Ab, A, Bb,B and C (octave). The "b" symbol is referred to as "flat" which means one half-step (aka semi-tone) lower (leftward). -Also can be thought of in numbers, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12, and 13(octave) -The notes B to C, and E to F, do not have a sharp (#) aka flat (b) because there is no black key between each pair. TBC!!!!

[@catherinenicole3534]

Great explanation. Thank you. Waiting for the continuation.

[@bobm3477]

Thank You very much this is fun!

[@TheAKReaper]

Thanks ^^ i can work with this.. when i finally have a piano tho xDD

[@almas5713]

Oh my gosh, thank you for all this info!!

[@rahul.a2557]

Nice info man !! Thanks :)

[@akiani]

any guitarists here that wanna learn piano to expand their music theory knowledge?

[@MangoldProject]

Try my Piano Quickie series (here on KZbin).

[@sagartimalsina]

I am here

[@victoriawilliams8570]

🙋🏽‍♀️

[@eline3225]

Yessss me

[@user-pf8hw7uh9z]

I just wanna learn other instruments to express myself more

[@ashnator7249]

I don't play the piano and don't owe one. But I'm attracted to the sound. Was born in a poor family where money was spend on survival needs. Your lessons are truly helping me to learn about piano. One day I wish to owe one and eventually play it. Thanks.

[@FranksPianoscape]

You can consider getting a digital piano instead. They are a lot less expensive than the acoustic pianos and you have many options to choose from depending on features and your budget. The nice thing is there don't need to be tuned and they never go out of tune. I would also consider buying second hand. Good luck! 😊

[@moshi_yoshi5482]

May god bless you❤

[@FranksPianoscape]

@@moshi_yoshi5482 ☺️❤️

[@Scarletsky138]

People are always giving away pianos. The trick is to get a couple of guys to move it for you. Eventually you can save up to have it tuned properly. Thats what I did and I am pushing 78 years. I would not trade my experience with this piano for gold!

[@flexxwilliamz514]

Dude! Nobody cares! Learn English first!

[@lynnejones8354]

I took lessons for ten years as a kid/teen and remember notes but I don’t remember how to play. Your course is great. I’m so glad I found it. Thanks so much. Lynne😊

[@jorgeguberte]

I have a deep appreciation for people who take their time to teach something and even more for those who do so for the love of spreading knowledge without any secondary interests. Thank you very much for these lessons, they will be very useful!

[@ScarletVersoza]

Same here!

[@aminmkyt4191]

He made some cash tho

[@nneibeam6922]

Thanks for this lesson. Now I know the some piano chords. You made it more clearer to identify the right one to press

[@aminmkyt4191]

@@nneibeam6922 he didn't make the tutorial he just commented :/

[@Piranauv]

@@aminmkyt4191 😂

[@oraora5647]

Notes: Chords: C major - G C E F major - A C F G major - G B D A minor - A C E Left hand : base note : name of chord

[@tristandondada]

Thank you

[@crunchykevtg5155]

Why isn’t F the first note in F Major, same as C major? I’m a beginner and I am kind of confused.

[@hardishah3442]

What is major? I didn't understand

[@mthafke7103]

Underrated comment

[@blimolhm2790]

@@crunchykevtg5155 I think he's doing what is called an inversion. It means that you play the notes of the chord, but instead of playing the high G, you play the G lower than C. So instead of C E G he plays G C E. and for F instead of F A C he plays A C F

[@johnomega8426]

2:42 C Major ( G C E ) 3:25 F Major ( A C F ) 3:43 G Major ( G B D ) 3:52 A Minor ( A C E ) 4:11 Bass Note

[@busybanker935]

Thanks bro😊

[@jyothiaravindan]

Thanks pa 💖💖

[@riverstackle]

Thanks. He went a little fast for me! 🙂

[@joliemadame-mg6qq]

Thank you❤

[@tucker022002]

Thank you

[@noelwilde]

Thank you. I'm a guitarist who has had an accident and can no longer play that instrument and this video has been a great help. Thanks.

[@josefita1567]

Oh man, I just looked at one of youe guitar videos and it was beautiful, hopefully you get to play again someday! Good luck on your piano journey ❤

[@sunselai5254]

noo im so sorry :( ❤

[@godwinameya5519]

I’m about to turn 21. I’ve wanted to play piano since I was a little kid. I wanna buy a keyboard asap and start learning. Wish me luck :)

[@MangoldProject]

Good luck! ;)

[@zabazaba6227]

how's it going mate?

[@godwinameya5519]

Gab bbb I’m getting better and better by the day🔥

[@zabazaba6227]

Godwin Ameya that's awesome. Wish you luck! : )

[@MusicLover-bd5hj]

Goodluck!

[@rayanekessia674]

here I am watching a piano tutorial without actually owning one

[@konstantinee]

omg same lmfao

[@dedeadam9698]

Im practicing on a paper piano I drew because I cant afford one lol

[@exol-bx7xh]

@@dedeadam9698 I hope that you can get one on the future ♥️

[@apotext2311]

Thanks!

[@goldenpowerranger3709]

same lol

[@Lethyl_]

I like the way you teach calmly, others talks too fast to the point that I can't keep up with them. Thank a lot for this.

[@jlittle025]

Thank you Mangold Project. I'm 37 and just decided to learn my first instrument. Use the pause button and chew a bit for everyone saying that they need a beginner lesson for the beginner lesson, LOL. He said he's going to release a lesson every couple of months so that's time to get skilled at transition between notes, and look up songs with these cords.

[@giraffe2973]

I am 77 yrs old and I have decided to play again. I say again because I started way back when I was 36 and the worse thing I did was to stop. Used to play really good but like any ecercise. "you don't use it you lose it.

[@tobsstone]

I had to google 'What is a chord' Thats how beginner I am

[@laviyashinee_1639]

Well me too

[@Aditya-tm6mz]

Lmfaooooo

[@money.making.mitchell]

I had to Google what is Google that's how beginner I am

[@theera-thek10unlimited77]

Precisely

[@ashketchup6549]

@@money.making.mitchell I was baffled after seeing that box-like instrument, I immediately called my mom and asked what is a piano. I came here to learn cavemen music by banging rocks with sticks.

[@arsean6474]

View count Part 1: 5,1M Part 2: 800k Part 3: 400k *Looks like most people lost their faith in the beginning* 👀

[@Glibgork]

Im struggling because I cant find out what the difference/pattern is from switching from G Major to A Minor. This within itself is disheartening, but I want to learn, so I shall suffer.

[@jeez123]

@@Glibgork haha. its simple. g major you lay you thumb on the G key middle finger on the C key and pinky on the E key. but for A minor you dont put your thumb on the G key you put it on the A key.

[@jeez123]

@@Glibgork And if you look closely G key is 2 keys away from the C key and the A key is only 1 key away from the C key this is because [A][B][C] they have 1 key inbetween but compared to G key [G][A][B][C]. im not a professional also just started learning goodluck!

[@stateofgrace03]

lmao

[@samy8897]

Or couldn’t find the next video

[@Flamingo123e]

Thanks so much! On my brother’s side of the family, his grandma bought him a keyboard many years ago. He left a couple years ago, and now I fully had the keyboard to myself. As he stayed home, he never played the keyboard, I never saw him do it. (Never) He said that I could play the keyboard any time I liked because he hasn’t played it in years. I wanted to learn the basics of keyboarding, since I had an interest, but now that he’s been gone for about a year, I am practicing now! This was very helpful, thank you! 🤗

[@MangoldProject]

Great, happy to hear that. This isn't the first time I heard of a brother/sister/husband/wife who start playing after someone in their family bought an instrument and gave up.

[@wanda7592]

thank you so much, im 24 this year and being able to play a piano has became my dream since I was 6. we were too poor back then and now, I'm so excited to learn!

[@avelovesfrogs5402]

I'm 13 and I never really had interest in piano when I was young. But recently I've been wanting to know how to play the piano cause it's so calming and helps with personal problems. So thank you for making this vid! I still need to learn certain notes but I'll keep watching your videos. Thank you!

[@avelovesfrogs5402]

@@Reality_Gamer_2 That's cool! I wish you luck :3

[@adiana7773]

omg same here and i’m 13 too!

[@Josuh]

Good luck bro, i quit when i was 13 but now I'm trying to get back in again

[@unknownburrito6224]

sameeee

[@yasamanhoorfar5205]

Good luck. So cute haha "when I was young". You're 13! Still a kid! Enjoy it while you can 🥰

[@Janetsfaithtable]

I really appreciate this lesson my mom was a musician she played multiple instruments. I’ve been told she was born gifted and I’ve always wanted to play like her. She’s gone now but I’m practicing everyday now that I’m not working and your simple instructions have been so helpful. I look forward to all your lessons Thank you.

[@pincgator]

I hope it works out for you. My dad was a musician and he just passed away. I’m attempting to learn the piano now. This video is helping me.

[@danielyilma8802]

😊😊

[@cyborgXcsun]

@@pincgatorsorry about that

[@xchino0427]

Sorry about that. Have you tried picking up new instruments?

[@amokeolayiwola2770]

am just learning it is it helpful?

[@lauraluey]

Yay! Thank you so much for this! 🙏🏻🙂 I've wanted to play keys for a long time, and have felt overwhelmed as to where to begin. I'm so excited to continue following your lessons 🥰

[@nadyayarista8933]

A couple of years ago I gave up learning piano and I sold my piano. And I'm thinking to learn it again. Your explanation is awesome

[@jamespstratton2547]

I am a drummer of 50 years, I have always wanted to learn piano,. For decades I thought it was too complicated and never took the time. You explain it so well,? Thank you. I’m getting something to start on tomorrow. My body will not allow the drums anymore, but I can still learn something. Thank you again.

[@bestOfPiano]

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[@jerrynotgerry7095]

That's great! I hope you're making good progress

[@Resilientlyblessed]

Blessings to you on your journey

[@tose5566]

How’d it going?

[@sarahkhalifa]

I think drums are the most difficult instrument, didn’t expect a drummer to consider piano hard. I hope you see its more simple than you thought. I hope you love it as deeply as all piano players. Welcome to the gang ❤

[@jayjulian4119]

I went through the comments and was shocked that some people find it difficult! It is by far the greatest beginner piano lesson that I have came across while browsing on KZbin for Piano lessons! I just bought my piano and was following along, and the explanations are so simple and straight to the point that I'm filled up with joy bc I'm able to do what he was teaching without any prior piano lessons! Thank u sir! I already subscribed and want to follow just you for my piano lessons! I'm still on lesson one, started yesterday!

[@MangoldProject]

FINALLY, someone who gets it ;) Thank you.

[@ahaahaha935]

@@MangoldProjectnope too hard

[@whydidtheballooneatthefox282]

@@MangoldProjectyes i understand it perfectly thank you 💪

[@bilgecukur6668]

You probably have some experience and like to flex on them to feel superior

[@A.ntares]

I started piano in 2019, and made some progress but gave up quickly, now I'm back and hopefully this time I'll make it. Thanks for the video!

[@MangoldProject]

Don't give up! Make sure you stick to a routine, and if possible find a real-world teacher, not just KZbin videos.

[@bendovercrabbeyroadstudio613]

recently turned 67 and bought some keyboards online to finally learn and scratch off my bucket list...your video was excellent and you are a great teacher...i learned a lot and hope I can find your subsequent ones..thanks

[@butair1]

Am 10yrs behind you am just starting. Was always fascinated by pianos. My son just bought a piano. Dint kniw what brand. Just know it is big..like 4ft long. LoL..

[@bendovercrabbeyroadstudio613]

@@butair1 .. must be the 88 key... I have that size in a rollup model due to lack of space.. keep at it and looking forward to more videis

[@butair1]

@@bendovercrabbeyroadstudio613 Just counted. It us a 88-key.

[@butair1]

@@bendovercrabbeyroadstudio613 I have subscribed.

[@bendovercrabbeyroadstudio613]

@@butair1 .. the 61 key pianos are good bcuz the 1 and 7 octaves are pretty useless.. my channel was started for me to send goofy videos to my little grandson.. he thinks I am a big youtube star.. until he gets a bit older and exposes my deceit...

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I lost you at “Hi”

[@MangoldProject]

Here I am!

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Jelly Bean 😂😂

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Same here 😀😀😀😀

[@zdubbs7609]

Lmfaoo wtf 🤣🤣

[@SnowAngelfish]

What is so ingenious about this first lesson is that hes immediately teaching the fingerings for the major and minor chord inversions right from the start!

[@MangoldProject]

This seems to have confused a few of the viewers. If I could go back in time I might first teach the root positions.

[@katrinaharata]

Great tutorial. Very good pacing. I’m only watching it and not playing the piano but it feels like I did. I can’t wait to get on a piano and do this. Thank you! Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@thebatfilms5792]

Me beginner: Super excited Piano teacher: These are the notes Me: 😴

[@todoriyaxify3054]

Same

[@vidhaansharma1615]

Alexander Abrail ugh. There’s nothing on the damn link

[@vidhaansharma1615]

Hated Disc 82

[@foreverapianist2020]

You can always look for tutorials :)

[@foreverapianist2020]

I am going to be posting one every week:)

[@isabellekim1014]

Me: Watching a piano tutorial while holding a ukulele Ukulele: Am I a joke to you?

[@kennethpascua2329]

Isabelle Kim hahahahaha

[@alphazero2005]

😂😂😂

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Same

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[@neeyasworld]

I finally understand how to put my left fingers to the right chord. I have this confusion for years how to explain my problem with chords. Problem solved now. Thank you, Sir!

[@hxanytr5665]

I remember 3 years ago i watched this vid i was awkward like idk what to do now im playin piano everywhere and makin my own songs big thanks to you and you too guys if you love it you will do it just believe in ur capabilities

[@mehreenahmad8601]

how did you learn how to play? did you watch this channels videos or somebody elses?

[@hxanytr5665]

@@mehreenahmad8601 yea i bought a piano got ytb lessons at home and its done all alone

[@humanoidkarasu1146]

how will these chords help us? plz, tell.

[@nyenetuetitusnyankoon8688]

U’re a brilliant teacher; never played or read music before, but u just simplified it all in a less boring way. Thanks! 👍🏾

[@PianoMatronNeeNee]

Great info. I started playing 3 years and now I’ve started performing. Thanks for sharing.

[@animelover230]

Whoever this man is i just want to say that I'm very grateful to you for making this video. THANK YOU

[@uzairahmad8072]

I found it a bit difficult as a beginner

[@christopheryuquilima7292]

uzair ahmad same

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[@lindawinn2568]

I have just got my first keyboard for my birthday and I’m so lucky that this is the first video lesson that I clicked on. It’s excellent. Really informative, great visionary and a great pace. Perfect for getting me started. Thanks for taking the time to teach people like me. I’m looking forward to trying this and finding more of your lessons too. Great stuff.

[@JohnsonkeyzMusicAcademy]

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[@zharmainemunchua2021]

I definitely miss playing the piano, but I've forgotten the major and minor chords all I know are the basic chords. I'm very grateful to this video for helping me remember the chords because, after 7 years I have completely forgotten how to play the piano.

[@Hello_Artists]

I honestly could not figure out chords and piano before this. This video is a lifesaver!

[@shivi5314]

Anybody else used to play piano but quit and wanna restart again 🙋‍♀️

[@soapyguy6483]

Me 😁

[@soapyguy6483]

I wanna play chamber of reflections on the piano (It's a Mac DeMarco song)

[@thyrionokada1880]

MEE

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That would be me!

[@londynhart5378]

i played for 6 years but my stupid ass decided to quit cus none of the “popular kids” played piano😭

[@got7jjai]

I have been wanting to learn to play the piano for as long as I can remember and today I finally got a keyboard and stumbling across your tutorials have been the best. thank you so much!!

[@andrewwy1680]

6 years ago and this is still one of the best tutorial series I’ve found

[@michaelrivera4299]

Wow thank you so much, it makes so much sense. The resting of our pals and the natural form of the fingers make up the chords, and to mirror is with your left had with the lead note as the base. O completely understand and comprehend. I and never had any education in musics. This will help me craft my piano voices now. I can fidle to find things but I feel like you gave me a sharpening to become a tool. Thank you

[@mithyplant100]

I just can't believe lockdown and quarantine got me to realize that I'm not a guitarist but I'm a pianist

[@shivenmehru1571]

Glad to know that you found your instrument, happy learning!

[@jessicapolinag5253]

lol🤣

[@maaf9601]

Same sir same😭☝️

[@nadiaboutabba9808]

A very talented lesson, I am a professor of physics, and here I do understand how this professor can make a beguinner sound like a real pianist, I loved this lesson, If you follow him and write down in a paper, you just learn a lot in one single step. these informations are clear and just need to be written then to practice them. thank you and please send us more!!!!!lovely

[@alexsande4804]

I completely agree with you! This tutorial is really good in my honest opinion.

[@foreverapianist2020]

Keep the good work

[@lycoris1286]

Thank youuuu!!!!! made my heart feel better. I recently am going through a break up and it is extremely devastating to the point that I almost took my life. Gladly I survived and I dont want to go through the thing AGAIN so I bought a piano and this actually works!!!.

[@chinliereed7844]

Omg. I got a keyboard yesterday. And I just watched your tutorial now. Even though I am not really good with keyboard. I am learning the 4 basic chords now. My hands are still hard to move if I am gonna transfer to other chord. I won't forget my first day of tutorial. Thank you so much sir!

[@Jeff-hg2yq]

Just want to tell you from the bottom of my heart that I really appreciate this and your other videos!!!! I have always wanted to learn piano ever since but did not find the time back then, but now during pandemic, I have decided to study. THANK YOU SENPAI!

[@abusahbismarksnetwork7132]

I just started my piano lessons today. I pray for strength to finish well cos it’s some I really love to do

[@Prashanthestics]

I appreciate all them musicians who have invested their time in learning music and teaching others❤

[@godslove6829]

If you skip this guy's lessons you are doom forever. Keenly follow his lessons and you will call him a savior of beginner Piano lessons. I play Piano much better now, after several years of struggling to find lessons like this. Thanks bro.

[@danagray9709]

Thanks! This is exactly what I needed: Some chords to practice and a lesson on hand position to practice so that playing can begin to feel more natural over time.

[@MangoldProject]

Welcome aboard the piano train.

[@brendanburress2696]

This was AMAZING. I took a few piano lessons as a child but never did chord study. I hope you have videos for all the other chords!

[@MangoldProject]

It's impossible to go over each and every chord and variation, but I do teach how to construct them. Try my "Piano Quickie" series, which is eight parts long (each part is just a few minutes in length). It covers basic music theory and building chords.

[@fromarianiewithlove]

​@MangoldProject this comment just saved me!!!! I will be over there learning those before I try this tutorial again. I watched the first video and it made me so happy. Thank you so much for your incredible work!

[@sweetasmaria]

First time I got here I didn’t have piano yet. Now that I finally have one (just bought yesterday) I am so ready to learn. Wish me luck 😍

[@DorioOfficial]

how'd it went?!

[@dieketsengbolofo5120]

This is fantastic. Haven't played piano in years and recapping on my music theory, fingering and following you is amazing... nice and clear... and easy to follow and apply practically. THANK YOU!

[@iambeloved496]

How in the world does this guy get 4.4k dislikes? He has good thumbnails telling which lesson for ease of access, his lessons are simple and clear, and last but not least unlike many other teachers he's doing it for free.

[@MangoldProject]

Whatever you teach and however you teach it, you will always get people who want you to move slower or faster, and some of those will get frustrated and resent you for this mismatch. So you will always get dislikes, even if you do everything "right". Don't overthink it, I get plenty of ad revenue from this video to make up for the dislikes ;)

[@iambeloved496]

@@MangoldProject Good to hear. Keep up the great work. What you do and who you are makes a difference in this world. God made you as well as I for a reason and He did so by no mistake but made us on purpose. Thank you for the great content and continue on your way to being a blessing to others.

[@alexmarchettispag]

😭

[@jack_3.5mm]

Because lots of people don't even know where to find middle C, he tries to teach combination from lesson one, dislike from me and going to find lessons for beginners

[@ike_dakid5455]

No hate but he did expect to move at the same pace as him when it is a lesson for beginners

[@ananiheaveninc.7032]

thank you so much. This helped me go from confusion to playing a simple rhythm. Hallelujah!

[@scratcher7544]

Thank you so much! I've always wanted to play better at the piano, and I was a bit afraid I was gonna give up until I saw this video. Pretty interesting lesson, it helps a ton! 😄

[@MangoldProject]

Glad I could help!

[@fabi.e8151]

Ever since I was a little girl I’ve always wanted to learn how to play the piano, but back then piano lessons were too expensive so my parents couldn’t pay them.. later on in middle school I learned how to play the trumpet, then the violin but I never learn how to play the piano… I’ll be trying to learn how to play the piano by my own with your lessons :)

[@MangoldProject]

Good luck!

[@nerfwalid9568]

The violin is insanely hard tho

[@xelllll]

who else in here keep watching event don't have a piano?

[@byedon2023]

Me at church

[@tumeloUrijah]

Me

[@patriciaochon7816]

yow HAHAHAHAHA😭 that would be me

[@wicomms]

You can use a fake one on the ipad

[@User-us4uu6cn8y]

Me also 😢

[@ratedELY]

Just bought my very first keyboards last night and today is my first day of lesson!

[@jacobdavid]

Simple, clean and fun to learn. Thank you for sharing this video. :)

[@chowboonil6975]

this is the fastest way to getting started. I myself had started off learning guitar by directly getting into the chords and i have to tell you i learnt more quickly than my counterparts who started with me but it took them around three years to be able to play the guitar properly because they wasted much of their time learning notes and notations and other stuffs.

[@Kimock7Autism]

very well said - I've been saying the same thing for years regarding learning the guitar - I had the absolute worst guitar teacher back in the 80s. If he would have just showed me top 10 used chords in rock n' roll, it would have saved me 15 years of frustration long before the internet arrived

[@pyro2430]

Some of the best musicians couldn’t read or write music It comes from the soul and chords is all you need to express that

[@andyabuel4359]

Beginner here (no background or haven't played keyboard before) and I got the chords right away! Thanks!😊

[@jean-paulkirk2491]

I just find an old piano in a garage sale yesterday and now I'm here. It's never too late to learn

[@Thisismyname12384]

Thank you so much! I have always wanted to play a instrument like my dad but I never tried and knew how I'm liking the video, nice work!

[@janetespada3816]

Whoaaaa!!! This is my very first piano lesson and I really, really enjoyed it!!! I feel so blessed to have found this channel. Thank you, Teacher!! My deepest respect for your generosity in sharing your wisdom. Lots of love and see you again💕

[@fumoke3705]

very impressive I have to try it

[@pororopenguin1526]

Why i am watching this, I dont even have a piano☹️

[@MangoldProject]

For the same reason I watch drumming videos.

[@RohitGulati309]

Hahaha

[@D_K007]

@@MangoldProject can I learn piano on Android If yes which app Better for it

[@shanchar]

@@D_K007 you can use perfect piano.

[@fatimaamiruddin5953]

Pororo Penguin oh me too

[@Jamescreaney]

Brutal tutorial for a beginner. Makes me want to give up without trying.

[@UshkaOfficial]

You have been THE BEST I’ve found here in KZbin yet! Thank you 🙏🏽 I am learning thanks to you ❤

[@jeremiahjohn6619]

First 10seconds into watching this video and am loving it already,,, thank you for this free tutorial piano lesson. God bless you sir.

[@Auriooo]

I'm a complete beginner and I loved this lesson. Thank you so much for it. I was feeling completely lost as I didn't know where to start from but now I have a way. Thanks again!❤️

[@MangoldProject]

You're very welcome!

[@gauridalmia7309]

Simply toooo good, I just wanna show my gratitude to the person who made this video 🙏

[@MickBrownFolksinger]

.......... -Brilliant lesson, thanks so much, I'm a total beginner on piano and I understood this very well

[@jvmesthegeek9279]

Learning your finger positioning is like learning how to hold chopsticks for the first time.

[@MangoldProject]

Good analogy!

[@emperor___palpatine]

It rlly is tho lmao

[@cawan9537]

you're watching this in quarantine right

[@Indywood]

No I’m not actually 😂

[@rwb5749]

Volenteered to play for the youth choir at my church. What did I get myself into?

[@caddilac6657]

Yes

[@kaiylasab9767]

No. what's quarantine?

[@user-dn2dl6fm4f]

Yep, after watching your lie in April XD

[@carolinaventura6325]

I just started playing piano and at first I was like are you saying about the mani or chords but I like that explain why you do it makes sense thank you

[@dickyrorson8907]

Hi I found found you yesterday, I thank you for teaching me the right way to play the piano , only just started ,, and playing with two hands Thank you

[@siketoni]

i’m a drummer and guitarist, and im trying to expand my musical knowledge in piano :) recently got a casio keyboard and i’m trying to learn for the first time. thank you so much!!

[@emmanuelechia7421]

Then please I also want you to teach me the base guitar

[@emmanuelechia7421]

Please can you do me a favour of your WhatsApp number

[@allanmacuser]

I just want to say thank you for the lesson l have not been playing for over 30 years and now just bought a new keyboard and hope to hear more from you regards Allan UK

[@scooby4267]

For all who are confused about the C major and F major chords: What he is playing is called an Inversion of a chord, which should come later. Not sure why this is the way it's being taught here A C major chord consists of three notes : C E G A C major chord in its root position is: C E G. (Starting with root note C. So if you start with the middle C, both E & G would be to the right of middle C) An Inversion to this would be the same notes but in different order ie G C E (If this Inversion is for a C chord at middle C, then E would be the right of middle C and G would be at the left of middle C), which is being played in this video

[@scott22v]

Probably did it for the economy of movement. A little easier shifting from one chord to the next.

[@stonks693]

Thanks mate. You are really great for sharing your knowledge to others. And to those who are complaining in the comments about the inversion chords, just stf up. So what if a beginner starts something which is not very basic. It will help him/her in the future.

[@yasuo7481]

Thank you so much my online teacher and this is what I have understanded: ------------------------------------------------ "C" always in begins at 2 black key notes. and note on the keyboard from begin side is ab cd efg abc and ahead ------------------------------------------------ 1)chord is c major, f major, g major amd a major and each letter called note. 2) C major: (thumb)G, (Index)C, (ring)F F major: (thumb)A, (index)C, (nickle) F G major: (thumb)G, (index)B, (ring)D A minor: (thumb) A, (index)C, (ring) E p/s: keep practice those and you will be in fluent in it ------------------------------------------------ this is left hand: F:pinkle G: ring A: middle C: thumb pedal: just press longer to make sound ringing!

[@arsonistjae]

Wow this comment has helped me as well!

[@mad6391]

I just started playing today and I already feel like I know way more than I thought I would. this was the first video I watched.thank you so much for sharing your talent ! I can't wait to watch more.. and so excited to learn more ..

[@bestOfPiano]

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[@thejanettor3095]

You taught me more than I've be able to just from playing around on the piano it may help me to watch your videos I can be greater

[@user-ms6yx2kq9c]

I would like to thank this guy for doing this❤❤ much Appreciated bro. God bless!!! I am learning to play my favourite instrument 🎉🎉❤

[@xiuminseyebrows6450]

I don’t know if I’m considered a beginner (I learned basic notes and fingering, I learned what a triad is as well, over 5 years ago) but this really helped me learn the chords that I wasn’t taught. I don’t see why it is difficult.

[@jackcatherall6317]

Same

[@MogwaiSaurus]

Same

[@bestOfPiano]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/maerlYx6mq2AhMU (Hi, hope you like my Piano Lesson ,too Bye:-) Please give me a feedback.

[@kui2499]

Thankyou so much for your help. My mom said " if you learned the piano chords i'll buy you your own piano soon". Im so excited

[@teedtad2534]

He is not a bad teacher. He covers EACH step pretty well being very detailed. Best part he is NOT rushing the lessons. . He does drills at a SLOW pace!! 🍧🫑🍧🫑🍧

[@tiresomesimba7369]

You have my utmost thanks for this video. I've been wanting to learn piano for a while. I first started from Simply Piano, but I didn't want to have to pay for it, so I found alternatives, aka this channel. Once again, thanks for helping 👍🎩. Edit: I just realised that editing your comment removes your earned heart 😭, but no problem 😄👍.

[@Scarletsky138]

Thank you so much! Cant wait to work with you more!

[@liankarl6976]

Finally! Someone who understands how to teach basics! Haha. I've seen a lot of videos saying for beginners but already teaching chords. No sense of at least introducing what those keys are and how to determine which note is which. Thank you sir! Subscribed!

[@Gospelmusiciantv]

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[@PaintersPlace]

Amazing. I was able to follow through with the video and can't wait to start the next lesson. Best online tutorial I have found so far.

[@Mr170190]

I just started playing piano, i appreciate you for sharing your teaching, helped soo much

[@dahliahardiee8129]

This is easiest piano lesson I could find on KZbin. Thank you so much sir!

[@danielacastanedaelias9471]

That was a very interesting post, here are a few more tips on how to play the piano… Try practicing about an hour each day, or 30 minutes if you have a busy schedule. Do extra practice whenever you have more time. For example, on weekends you can do more than 1 hour, like two or 3, or even more. This is very helpful because it pulls you out of the routine of piano playing, and lets you practice more and perfect the pieces you play. Listen to the song or piano piece you are playing. For example, if you are taking piano lessons and are about to play a new piece, you could try searching on the internet for videos or songs and hear how it sounds. This can be very helpful because it teaches you how a song is played and lets you recognize the 'emotion,' the piece is giving off. Try not to look at the dynamics in a piece, as rules you cannot break. For example, if the piece starts with an 'mp' (mezzo-piano) it only means 'moderately soft' these dynamics don't have specific volume levels. If you are practicing, you don't need to play accordingly and then have a difficulty hearing yourself, you should only play as it tells you when you are actually trying to play it properly. Practice sight-reading and don't worry about making mistakes. This can be very helpful, because it's almost like scanning a paragraph and looking at the picture. It helps you to understand what the passage is trying to convey before you actually read it and lets you know what comes next. This is the same with music, and it can help you stop making mistakes. Pay close attention to your mistakes. Don't look at them as a burden, but instead as a pat on the back informing you what to avoid next time. (I read about these and more on Denelle piano lesson site )

[@ministryinsong]

Thank you good clear explanation. I’ve been around the piano for a while but I can’t get away from The key of C and I know I’m doing a lot of wrong technique. I’m looking forward to your videos because this is exactly how I want to play. As an aside I personally feel it’s sad that in our greedy culture you can’t actually demonstrate a song you mention or you lose your revenue from KZbin for your hard work, even though you are not stealing anything. The world we live in I guess.