piano tutorial: This Christmas (Donny Hathaway)

[@Wildtch]

The best tutorial I've seen, thank you.

[@Naesman1167]

This is the most accurate chord and rhythm representation of this song out there bar none.. Almost like most other attempts haven't even tried to listen to the original recording.. So if you're seriously wanting to learn this song THIS IS THE PLACE!!!! Not to mention the author of the tutorial is a super nice guy.. Keep it up Bro!!!!

[@pianoworkout]

Thank you very much!

[@natashaa2269]

It really is fantastic!

[@MarshallCharloff]

Agreed!

[@jasonsan9517]

I’m a piano player with 25 years of experience. This is hands down the best tutorial of this song!! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@pianoworkout]

Welcome!

[@MrAlans123]

I love watching the top of his head groove to this snappy rendition!

[@markjohnson9485]

I have played this song for many years. It is finally a pleasure to learn how to play it correctly. You have put this guitar player on this path to enlightenment. Thank you so much.

[@markbra]

Donny H. knew the chords and progressions that touch our humanity. Not the CRAP the is produced today and sent out over the radio !

[@bobkoch8209]

That's because most songs are geared and sold to people that don't understand or know music.

[@victoriafernandezboron3359]

This is really the best video out there. I kept trying to find a good chord chart and everything sounded so off. Also, I loved the way you chunked these parts out, very easy to follow. Thank you!

[@pianoworkout]

You’re welcome! Thanks for the good feedback!

[@vernonhughes5953]

Good job

[@pianoworkout]

Thanks

[@nuancemusic]

Great tutorial and playing(and humming lol). Helped me a lot!

[@williamcorgile9823]

Thanx to you ! One of my faves for years. I don't have the best ear so this tutorial is a dream !

[@pianoworkout]

You are so welcome!

[@scottlynnrobinson426]

Thank you so much for sharing your gift with us. I was looking for a tutorial for this song and here you are. unfortunately I can't play this song at 90 bpm so I'll have to modify somehow due to arthritic hands. But I will not give up LOL

[@earlfitzsimmonds6795]

Excellent tutorial,thanks for this lesson bro.!Time to practice.

[@pianoworkout]

Any time!

[@jacksonrussellband]

Hey… I’m super excited that I’ve found your channel. Your type of tutorials are a perfect fit. Thank you so much!! 🙏🏽

[@pianoworkout]

Welcome!

[@modulusism]

I WANNA THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHOWING THE DETAILS OF THAT SONG YOU ARE SO BLESS THANK YOU

[@78nikoli]

Wonderful tutorial! Every year my family and I record a Christmas song and I’ve been attempting this for a while. Thanks to your video, I finally nailed it 😊

[@pianoworkout]

Welcome!

[@dmguk9931]

such warm chords DH was a real genius....great job.

[@ericheiberg3310]

Nice job ! I did not find that Ab maj9 Bb ma9 thing in the intro... glad to be able to lean on someone as good as you, Thanks !!

[@pianoworkout]

Welcome!

[@tyrisdenosa7967]

Awesome Tutorial. The best I've seen can't wait to learn for the holidays. Thank you so much. I am subscribing.

[@pianoworkout]

Happy to read this! Have fun practicing!

[@chicagosensei]

Fantastic. All your lessons are insanely good. Thank you. Your have talent as an instructor. Please make more.

[@theodorekorbos2804]

I realize this is an older post but I am so grateful I've been looking for this for a long time seriously thankyou so very much !!

[@cleopatrahenry6385]

Sir you are very talented. Thanks for this video.

[@WheresMyFlyingCar]

Excellent tutorial, thank you!

[@pianoworkout]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KevinPoskin]

this is an outstanding tutorial, thanks so much!

[@michaelhernandez5508]

You should more more videos! You're the best piano teacher of all KZbin!! The best!

[@pianoworkout]

Thank you for your kindness!

[@leehunt4902]

Ok thanks

[@georgewarren86]

Best tutorial. I wanted to get as close to original as possible for a stage play, this is the ONE.

[@pianoworkout]

Thank YOU!

[@88Musk]

Incredible. Great voicings

[@joewhitfield6316]

Very good job. I think there are so many variations of this song because few can really hear/play it. Thanks for this tutorial. Now I can correct some of the mistakes I've been making over the past 30 years.

[@pianoworkout]

You’re very welcome! Thanks so much for your comment, appreciate it!

[@earlfitzsimmonds6795]

Thank you for this lesson!Great song,always wanted to learn.Much appreciated!Time to practice.

[@pianoworkout]

Have fun!

[@clayblay]

Please, please, please post more tutorials by Donny. Please? :-)

[@czeckeredcat]

Always looking forward to that B9 #11! Thank you for the tutorial!

[@pianoworkout]

You’re welcome! I recognize that looking forward :-)

[@GeoTrioMusic]

Thanks for this! I think in beat 3 of the Bm7b5 it moves to B7#11 for 2 beats.

[@pianoworkout]

Yeah, you’re right. Just heard it. Very sneaky change. But not essential, in my view. Sure, a secondary dominant before Bb maj7, ok

[@GeoTrioMusic]

@@pianoworkout Sneaky is a good word. I used to play his version of whats goin on in a band and his version of the changes always caught me off guard. Thanks again for the video, saved me some serious time getting ready for a gig.

[@Batvolt]

Excellent tutorial sir!

[@pianoworkout]

Thanks

[@timjones9340]

This brought a tear to my eye, beautiful

[@pianoworkout]

+tim jones ...thank you for your comment, music comes from my heart

[@charlieboylol527]

Brilliant

[@Jazzcrime1]

great tutorial! + i like the extra part about the live recording from whats going on.

[@pianoworkout]

thank you!

[@nathanzorndorf8214]

Great tutorial (and transcription), thank you man.

[@pianoworkout]

My pleasure!

[@Ma1nguy]

Wow those chords are wild I love it

[@pianoworkout]

:-)

[@Ma1nguy]

+pianoworkout I've been a pianist since age six, while I read some music, most of what I play is by ear, much to the chagrin of my piano teacher. As a senior now, I'm learning more of the jazz chord licks from listening to others play and from CDs. Being retired now I can spend more time watching the tutorials.........Thanks.....That's how I learned to play "Hey Nineteen" by Steely Dan

[@phanuelyeboah8289]

Great tutorial! We need more tutorials like this please!!!

[@djnoy842]

Best tutorial for this song, thanks!

[@pianoworkout]

Welcome!

[@thatrandom112]

Thank you so much I have been trying to find a full tutorial for so long and you've done that. You are awesome

[@pianoworkout]

You're very welcome!

[@kjchicago1]

Sounds Good! Is that a Wurlitzer you're playing there?

[@pianoworkout]

kjchicago1 Thanks! I'm playing a Yamaha CP-4 Stage Piano

[@kjchicago1]

You sound just like the late Donny Hathaway himself

[@pianoworkout]

Thank you, that's a big compliment!

[@senycz]

Thanks... Most Excellent

[@pianoworkout]

So nice of you

[@donaldphillips2648]

You have the cool clear eyes of a seeker of wisdom and truth. Well your hands convey what we can not see of your eyes. What a talent you are!!! Your hands are chiseled from years of playing and practice which makes me feel guilty for not having practiced more. I have but 2 requests. 1) Play all things Donny Hathaway and 2) Add Steely Dan to your book. Especially the later stuff. Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@pianoworkout]

Ah, you write like a poet. Thanks! We share the love for Donny. And Steely Dan: good idea too!

[@donaldphillips2648]

Ah, well you play like a God. Might you have all of your lessons consolidated in one place or available at a single website perhaps.

[@pianoworkout]

+Donald Phillips Thanks! I might in the future, although the KZbin channel seems like the right place for now

[@jessale]

Oh, Steely would be nice...!

[@gregory9028]

Great lesson. let me know if decide to do private lessons online.

[@stephanobastiani4734]

Congrats for your excellent work about this song! Very accurate chords or at least the right color if you will. I subscribed. Thank you Sir for your good lessons.

[@pianoworkout]

You’re welcome!

[@donanonymous1]

Great tutorial! you teased a little bit of Hathaway's version of "What's Going On". Would love to see a tutorial on that one also.

[@pianoworkout]

I love that version, might do a tutorial on that in the future

[@daniellomeli]

OMG just what I was looking for! than you very much!!! 👐👐👐

[@pianoworkout]

Welcome!

[@lippyking7911]

A fantastic video, and a great way to teach. Keep up the good work!

[@pianoworkout]

Thank you, sir!!

[@pnojazz]

Brother, you've got a gift for teaching, and great keyboard skills. Thank you for sharing to those of us who desire to learn and get better!

[@pianoworkout]

You’re welcome and thank you!

[@TheEarthaholic]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@njatoandrianarison6433]

thank you

[@ernestenoch6436]

Love the way you break it down trying to do this tomorrow at church Lord willing!! 🙏🏿the interlude chords are bananas!!

[@pianoworkout]

Bless you! And good luck tomorrow :-)

[@josiahsavino]

this is an INCREDIBLE tutorial. Most valuable one i have seen as i am basic and this has challenged me so much on chords but i am glad cause i LOVE LEARNING

[@pianoworkout]

I appreciate your feedback and thank you for watching my videos

[@Cmarcellusboc]

this is fundamentally comprehensive and AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! i honestly don't think this video could have been any better.. especially with the "squirrel" moment when you go into the other song addressing Donny's chord phrasing!!! that's EXACTLY how my brain works too!!! LOL

[@pianoworkout]

Thanks! What is a squirrel moment...?

[@Cmarcellusboc]

@@pianoworkout it's from that animated movie "UP" where the dog in the movie looses his train of thought when he sees a squirrel ... so it's kinda like a slang term for when some gets off track and focuses on something else for a brief moment...

[@pianoworkout]

Haha, I’m gonna check that movie! :)

[@Turnip3]

This video is amazing...but what section are you talking about?

[@pianoworkout]

I’m not sure I understand your question…

[@mrandreanderson3000]

very good tutorial

[@amonika847]

Fabulous tutorial. Thank you. x

[@pianoworkout]

Welcome!

[@WELLofMUSIC]

This is an outstanding tutorial man! Thats the way to do it. I love it. Its cool you add a practice track at the end as well. You have another subscriber already :)

[@pianoworkout]

Thanks!

[@Elijah-yz9sh]

Indeed!🙏🏾💯✊🏾… Thank you much! Wow! 🎧🎬🎹🎼🎶🎵🔥

[@jacobfaulkner632]

This is one of my favorite christmas songs and I really hope to be able to play it one day from this tutorial. Thank you!

[@pianoworkout]

You're very welcome!

[@wadebayliss]

thanks ! moore please !!

[@carmenclinton7832]

I appreciate your tutorial, long awaited.....great instruction. I would really like if you would show a little more on "solo". Thanks so much

[@pianoworkout]

Do you mean solo playing in general, or soloing over a chord progression?

[@carmenclinton7832]

over chord progression, thanks again

[@ajax3825]

Thanks so much for this tutorial! Best and most helpful one I've seen!

[@pianoworkout]

+A Jax you're very welcome!

[@elanfrenkel8058]

wow incredibly accurate for a difficult song

[@nchristpeace]

Thank you. Beautiful!

[@pianoworkout]

Thank you!

[@breezykeyz624]

This was so helpful you are a tremendous keys player. Thanks!!!

[@pianoworkout]

Welcome!

[@lilianafriberg6567]

if this ain’t the best tutorial EVER bless up!!! thanks so much dude you’re beyond talented ✨

[@pianoworkout]

+Liliana Friberg aw, thank you, you’re too kind! ;-)

[@lilianafriberg6567]

pianoworkout i am definitely playing this the whole holdiay season, your arrangement is perfection

[@jessale]

I'm working on this one myself. I want to surprise/impress my mom...but I need more practice on this challenging little number.

[@pianoworkout]

The intro riff is the most challenging part for most

[@adriannettlefold9084]

pianoworkout Your video Tutorials are some of the best put together and easy to follow, that I have seen. I am definitely going to invest in an I-pad so I can start learning again. Thank you and hope you'll do more Classics like this. Doobie Brothers would be a good. Cheers Adrian, Australia.

[@pianoworkout]

Thanks Adrian!

[@carmenclinton7832]

Great, wonderful, beautiful, soulful!! Keep it up and Thank You!

[@pianoworkout]

You’re welcome!

[@jeffcurtis8089]

Thank you!! Great job!

[@pianoworkout]

Thank you too!

[@FuzzySoulTiger]

Excellent

[@dannyhughes2680]

My fav- artist and my fav- song, my goal is to learn how to play that song lol man you are the best lol.

[@lionelcampos9868]

Great 👍

[@djdavethoven7862]

SALUTE .YOUR A EXCELLENT TEACHER .I LOVE HOW YOU BREAK IT DOWN ..THIS IS HOW IT SHOULD ALWAYS BE DONE ...THANKS YOU SO MUCH .YOU SURELY EARNED MY SUBSCRIPTION ...THANKS AGAIN

[@TVLalah]

good job. XO

[@JohnStraussmusic]

Wow great video. You would happen to have the drum track available ?

[@pianoworkout]

Send me an email!

[@JohnStraussmusic]

@@pianoworkout I emailed you - thank you

[@ivypoisonne7457]

wonderful tutorial!

[@PetePeterkin]

I was looking for the solo / Probably why some of those idiots put thumbs down. It's still a great tutorial

[@michellemink6369]

Amazing ; never knew this. Looking forward to more 👏👏👏

[@SkammLykelee]

Great tutorial, but I'm not even a keyboard player. Your lesson just reminds me how beautiful Donny's music was. Thank You.

[@rodrigozanon8080]

Thank you! I've looking for some Donny's music. Thank you again. Do you know how to play "For all We Know" too? You rock man.

[@danberry5817]

Awesome

[@toddhamby]

Your lessons and song choices are awesome! Great playing :)

[@pianoworkout]

Aw, thanks, Todd :-)

[@samtuiletufuga1184]

pianoworkout can you a tutorial on 12 chords in all 12 keys please

[@pianoworkout]

+Sam Tuiletufuga which 12 chords would you like a tutorial on?

[@samtuiletufuga1184]

12 chords in all 12 keys. Thanks

[@samtuiletufuga1184]

I prefer in B and C

[@jeffpettit1]

No mention of his funky left hand bass Rhodes part? 😁 great tutorial

[@thecity42]

Thank you can you do Where is the Love?

[@pianoworkout]

You’re welcome!

[@ricktaira6723]

You're the best!

[@pianoworkout]

Thank you!

[@KristensKeys]

Amazing tutorial! Is the practice track available?

[@pianoworkout]

Check the website for tracks and sheet music!

[@KristensKeys]

@pianoworkout thanks! Unfortunately the site is showing as not available

[@pianoworkout]

It should be available right now, try again?

[@RaaUnder]

👍🏾☺ Thank you!

[@pianoworkout]

You’re welcome!

[@darrylwright3592]

Good job, my brother!!!

[@pianoworkout]

Thanks!!

[@geraldadams9528]

Very nice.

[@fatmoh7289]

w o n d e r f u l💥

[@lrevader388]

I suggest you do another earth ,wind,and fire.Song tutorial

[@darrenellis8525]

You Are Bad Dude on Keys I'm An Keyboardist and I love Your playing. please Do More🎹🎹🎹🎹

[@pianoworkout]

+Darren Ellis Thank you!

[@DNoelProductions]

Bless you!

[@robertjones2315]

Great Tutorial! Is there a chance I could get your practice track?

[@pianoworkout]

I’m working on setting up a website that offers tracks for a fee so please be patient

[@Naesman1167]

How do I get the backing track? This was awesome!

[@pianoworkout]

Thanks! I’m working on a site for the tracks. Some of them will be made available as a (payed) download, shortly

[@Naesman1167]

@@pianoworkout I so appreciated your teaching this classic. I’ve been working on it for several days now.. I know you’re working on a way to download the backing track for a fee.. I’d love to be able to play this with the backing track for my family this year.. Anyway I could Pay Pal a email address to and have you send it via email.. Not trying to press you. Just exited.. Always wanted to learn this song with the right chords and voicing! Thanks again!

[@pianoworkout]

You can DM me at: pianoworkout [at] gmail [dot] com

[@lincskeyz]

Thanks for sharing your gift with us. I appreciate it.

[@spicebaptiste5370]

Tysm my music teacher wants me to play this but i have no idea how to 😅

[@Josiah.Christian]

That extra chord is my favorite at 7:30

[@pianoworkout]

Happy accidents ;-)

[@carlissmith3182]

I like what you did very much. How much would charge me for a pdf download of the way you play This Christmas?

[@pianoworkout]

I’m glad you like this, appreciate your support! I normally charge 10 euros per pdf. Mail me at pianoworkout [at] gmail

[@JohnStraussmusic]

I emailed you thank you and Happy holiday

[@pianoworkout]

Happy holidays!

[@dbrapowell1306]

Thank You. This is one of my favorite songs. You made my day.

[@pianoworkout]

+D'bra Powell you’re welcome!

[@kjchicago1]

Sounds Like A Wurlitzer Electronic/Electric Piano-The Kind Donny Hathaway used in "This Christmas"