HOW TO PRACTICE major scales on piano

[@jjaus]

Taking up piano after 28 years, might try for 7th grade, but getting old. Very useful channel. When I was young I learned major and minor keys by transposing Sounds of Silence. Starting in Am.

[@lisahansen6014]

I'm a piano teacher and I really enjoiyed your fresh look on scales. iIt has given me a new idea to teach with-- thanks!

[@pianofluency]

Amazing!

[@clockfixer5049]

I took up piano a year ago immediately feeling drawn to classical music. Now I’m at a stage where understanding the chord ‘skeleton’ of a piece is particularly beneficial. Yet there was not much I could find on how to approach ‘becoming fluent with chords and inversions’. Today I’ve stumbled on your content, and am so unspeakably glad I have.

[@Avishek_Dahal1]

You are my master from now on ✨🙇✨

[@TheNocturna001]

You are a really good teacher. Unlike the other videos I've watched on KZbin, you've actually taught me something useful and you seem to know a lot about piano students which I didn't see in other youtubers. I like how calm and interesting you explain things. I typically get bored from these videos, in fact I was already bored researching the topic when I came across your video, but you managed to make it interesting and I stayed until the end of it. Thank you!

[@roberteverett709]

🎉Wow🎉 ! Thank you, Ted, for this very strategic lesson on learning how to play in each of the 12 keys. You are just phenomenal in your techniques. Thank you for the encouragement. 🙏🏼

[@tessplease]

am i the only one who thinks he's the Bob Ross of piano education?

[@pianofluency]

😂

[@chrisholland3552]

He's like a less fuzzy Bob Ross. I'd like to go to a Chinese buffet with Bob and Ted. I think the sour mushroom soup would be a wonderful thing to discuss.

[@patrickpaolicelli8808]

I agree!!

[@ebenezerwellingtonyamoahdu8882]

❤

[@elaineporter182]

@@patrickpaolicelli8808but his voice is better

[@pastorfrancisco7727]

Good job teacher

[@nickclement6274]

Such an awesome video, man! Really helpful!!!

[@Sn00ze]

Great content, very helpful! The way you presented the information and the exercises finally made some things click in my head. +1 subscriber, keep it up!

[@jzhen001]

hi love the lesson, i've always avoided learning scales cuz i have no idea how to design a fixed fingering system for each hand and key, can you elaborate on the best way to decide fingerings for left hand and right hand ?

[@pianofluency]

dedicated video on fingerings linked in the video description!

[@els1f]

Regarding the "why?"-It's easier to break the rules too!😋 Plus, it makes music appreciation deeper IMO Edit: you seem to have great posture and ergonomics of playing. Could you maybe explain that one day as a simple video idea? I have never been able to be playing relaxed or comfortable✌️

[@RalphBrooker-gn9iv]

Do you rate Hanon exercises. I’ve been at the keyboard since 2005. But I was in my 40s by then . So stiff fingers (play sax before that, no real crossover skills where fingering is concerned. I’m also left-handed: chord strong, melody weak. Just wondering if you had ideas on that. Thanks. I play jazz

[@pianofluency]

In my opinion, things like Hanon are mostly important if you're working towards virtuosity (ie intermediate / advanced classical music.) If you play jazz, I'd suggest focusing on playing melodies to standards and transcribing solos as a way to develop your right hand technique. It's more common that students come to me with injuries from diving into Hanon too early than students come to me having benefitted from doing those kind of drills.

[@caden7462]

You've become my new favourite music theory channel. It's so impressive how you make everything easy to follow and understand. Please continue your great work!

[@kennethfelarca1347]

I couldn't agree more❤️❤️❤️

[@miamia2418]

The transposition drill for ear training is worth its weight in gold

[@reeveswongpiano]

Hey Ted, I’m a piano teacher and I really like how you explain these music theories. It gives me another prospective. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@pianofluency]

My pleasure!

[@RyanShawtech]

Wait...I'm going to die? 🤨

[@regisfouque6237]

Bonjours Ted, depuis que je consulte des videos sur la pratique du piano,c'est la première fois que je rencontre un professeur ausisi cool et autant pèdagogue!!! Merci beaucoup

[@CarnivalBen]

Of all the hundreds of piano learning videos on youtube, I think by far I get the most out of yours. I'm teaching myself how to play, from apps and books and videos, which I know will probably cause me to pick up loads of bad habits, but I feel your videos really help. For example, I'm comfortable with playing most intermediate level pop music in C major, but I really struggle with any other key, and I find playing scales a bit boring. But now you've just shown me in this video a much more fun way to learn how to play new keys using simple melody nursery rhymes that everyone knows... its genius and I can't wait to give this a go next time I get some piano time. Thanks!

[@pianofluency]

This is so awesome. You are EXACTLY who I'm trying to help with these videos. Thanks for the comment, let me know how it goes!

[@tomasspuler]

I feel the same way its such an awesome way to learn. Your videos are awesome and the quality you put in is definitely gonna pay out biig please keep doing more videos long term id love to si you grow.

[@joenlivingston7050]

You have a style and very comprehensive way of teaching that is very easy to understand.. Please continue to post more videos

[@affrimation1]

Please make more video about jazz lesion for beginners

[@ameer6168]

But how to practice chords in context of scales?

[@erikgyllang294]

Thank you Ted! What a terrific contribution to the world of piano learners. All the best and please keep making videos.

[@MsCuriosityForever]

Hi Ted, just wanted to say how much I appreciated your video s. They are easy to understand and follow and are exactly what I am looking for as a path to my own music development. Thank you very much! Keep posting!

[@MissyTCA]

Thank you for the lesson; but how about the left hand?

[@tntwashpro3863]

Do you contact info. I would like to take your course but before I do, I have some questions for you?

[@pianofluency]

You can email me [e-mail]

[@pleabargain]

3:10 by far the toughest exercise I have had with circle of fifths. Playing TTLS in another key. Totally failed. :(

[@tub8r]

What is "tone based classical piano technique"? 14:44 Any specific links?

[@pianofluency]

Ah, they're called "tonebase"! A real authority for classical music instruction online.

[@DeyRadiance]

Have you heard of Phil Best’s Piano Fluency method? It is a radically different approach to learning piano.

[@acgim2011]

Thankys very helpful videos for suure! How about the fingering of the left hand for scales?:)

[@ASDPOWER]

This is awesome just solved my biggest headache. I am a moron because of course the 4 th degree OMG its been staring me in the face for 30 years DOH!!!!!

[@jimredner2649]

Thank you so much for your videos! I just discovered your channel. I am an adult learner (70) without the benefit of private lessons. Any tips on how to play scales faster? I see people who can play scales in a blur, including yourself. It’s like it needs to be played subconsciously instead of deliberately.

[@Kats-g5j]

Ted, I have been practicing scales for the past three months, not really understanding why. Your video explains why. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are the best.

[@AdrumaVictoria16]

Your casual excellence is such gift to any who’s fortunate to discover you ❤

[@extramile734]

running to the piano right now, thanks. 3:05

[@ianroman5333]

Can you improve the mic EQ tho 😂 too much treble 😅 you legit sound like a Kardashian

[@Fr_Daniel]

Ted: remember to subscribe... Me: too late, already did. Great video man!

[@musicmantra71]

Hey Ted , the way you explain is very impressive, really love it ... And i m also a music instructor, nic to see you here

[@imnothat2185]

How to sing the same melody in other keys? For example, F key, it also do re mi fa sol la si? Or is it fa sol la si（b） do re mi fa .

[@denaro572]

Just discovered your channel!! I think you'll be big soon! Thanks for this great content!! 😇

[@snsshorts]

Why is it called circle of fifth? And what's the difference by doing the scale in sequence like cdefgab?

[@jorgeparr3002]

Awesome stuff Ted!!! Please upload more fantastic music lessons 🙏 🙌

[@imnothat2185]

If i want to play twinkle in Eb flat major? Do I recite the melody as mi flat mi flat si flat si flat do do si flat? Or the same as do do sol sol la la so?

[@keepareal3704]

I was going to take vocal lessons for ear training but now Ima definitely going to try this

[@MrScotts321]

In the video you asked us to go to the fourth note of the scale to play in the next key to the left in the circle of fifths then play TTLStar in that key. I did it all the way around back to the C then I wondered how to go the other way and found to go clockwise around the circle of fifths, just go to the fifth note and “REVELATION” -> That’s why it’s called the circle of fifths! I’m sure millions of people know this but it sure would be helpful if people told you this when you’re first learning about the C of Fs. Anyway, thanks I learned something today.

[@pianofluency]

Love it! The circle of fifths often leads to fun discoveries like that. Perhaps I'll do a dedicated video on it soon.

[@lisahansen6014]

Along with "mushing" - teach the pentascale- works with the circle of 5ths- four notes of the tonic, 4-notes of the dominant

[@pianofluency]

This is a really cool idea, I will explore with students!

[@lisahansen6014]

@@pianofluency really easy to learn a four note pattern rather than 8 note pattern!

[@arturk1658]

Another great lesson, thank You and greetings from Poland

[@tonymoroc]

Possibly one of the best tutorial videos I have watched.

[@violetatio3224]

A great teacher! make learning piano and ear training sound so simple and easy .

[@elaineporter182]

Thanks! This really helps

[@briank7260]

So much wonderful help, thank you.

[@carolhill7038]

thank you for these lessons

[@anuraexe]

i just blew the dust off my keyboard and your lessons are really resonating with me. keep it up and thank you!

[@jayadams10001]

Awesome!

[@lisahansen6014]

Are you having the students transpose with both hands?

[@pianofluency]

Typically just one!

[@tfking10]

The best explanation for learning scales. It is the way.

[@vivianaandreacaicedo2736]

Great video.

[@ScarletteFiesci]

Hi Ted. Just wanted to say how much I really enjoy your videos. I have been a student of piano for many years now with a significant hiatus over the years. You really are not only a fantastic teacher, you have a way of explaining and getting to the essence of what you want to teach succinctly and efficiently; keeping my attention throughout even when you're discussing something that I have known for a long time. It's as if I haven't heard the information before and that I know I am going learn and get a lot out of what you're saying because you give a totally different perspective. You really are my new go-to teacher for reference. Just want to say thank you so much.

[@patrickpaolicelli8808]

His approach is very logical, practical and relatable. He doesn’t make you feel like an idiot but makes you wanna learn again!

[@ScarletteFiesci]

@@patrickpaolicelli8808 couldn't agree more or put it any better. He really is an excellent educator. I think he is more than a teacher.

[@sushilpatil637]

गॉड ब्लेस यु

[@planetxsurveillance.dinkwi5766]

This is one of the most easiest lesson iv seen on KZbin for a beginner. Thanks

[@robertmarier5987]

I learned my scales the old fashioned way 60 years ago

[@vitor2557]

that's the way to go! The rest is BS honestly.

[@MrJohnnykhoo88]

Thank you Ms Kaithlyn 🙏🏻❤️

[@hanankhalifa2589]

Omg thank you

[@sushilpatil637]

लय भारी

[@Mango56902]

TYSM

[@bobcarroll6390]

Happily I just found your channel and am really glad I did! I’m a perpetual beginner. Took lessons for 4 years decades ago and am just starting again. Coincidentally, I also attended USC…but in the mid 1970’s.

[@lrvfb]

This is gold..

[@adebayooluwatosinvictor2667]

Thanks Ted. Do you mind if i can get your number? Perferably WhatsApp so i can ask some questions, please.

[@maestro2033]

Thank you for this nugget of wisdom starting tomorrow I will break Down and learn all the little bits of music in my brain like the chorus to: “Love Is A Battlefield” or “Old McDonald” Assignment understood 👍🏼

[@sushilpatil637]

तुम्ही खूप चांगल्या पद्धतीने शिकवता थँक्यू

[@LynneKenney]

Ted, so appreciate your lessons. You are an excellent, succinct, and motivating teacher. Your lessons are advanced yet, a beginner like me, can think about the theory as it is applied in practice. Thank you warmly.

[@deltacomatso173]

Scales are fun, I just learned all 12 major in a week, I see them as shapes, left and right seperately, but I plan to master them both hand togerher. Your advice to play easy melodies in all keys sounds like a great idea, I'll try that

[@RobertoCorralTV]

Hey Ted, very useful and inspirational video (as always... 😊). BIG BIG THANKS !! I really like your style. I come from classical piano put enjoying a lot the modern piano as you teach.

[@allenwalker-nd7ps]

Subscribed! I have watched lots of tutorials like lots even longer videos, but your approach is definitely way easier to understand and very beginner-friendly. Thank youuuu 😭😭😭

[@dianebuckle5093]

Hi Ted , thank you so much . I am 51 trying to learn . I made some great connections to theory because you explained so well! I have a classical teacher who is great but I’m not interested in playing classical music 😂. Going to keep watching you 😊

[@marcelvdberg4140]

thank you sooo much❤❤❤❤

[@jkj1459]

GREAT

[@roguebulletz]

Hey Ted, great video, loving your style of teaching, I have just binged most of your vids and would just like to say Thank You. I have been self learning piano for about two years and I have only recently started to understand how the circle of fifths work. Your explanation of practicing simple melodies and thinking in numbers when listening for the progression as well as your vampire video has been one of those eureka moments for what to listen for when trying to play by ear and using all this theory I've been learning on this musical journey. Thank you and keep up the great work. 🫡

[@oberdan2857]

👏🏻👏🏻

[@katosborne-z2s]

Thank you for posting these videos and links. I only just found your channel. I have a piano and am learning to play so these videos are an absolute treasure as I can't really afford piano lessons just yet. I love how you explain things. You make it really easy to understand. Thank you again for so kindly sharing your knowlegde and experience.

[@ArySauda]

Toda mi vida sentí que me estancaba en este punto porque nunca entendía las explicaciones tan complicadas que me daban los profesores acerca de este tema y aquí lo aprendí inmediatamente y de una manera fácil y fluida. Realmente me encantó tu canal y la manera como enseñas. Muchísimas gracias

[@lineeknolle]

I love your videos, thanks, I've got so much better in a short amount of time.! But is it possible to lighten the keys up which you're playing? That could be heplfull :)!

[@josephramone5805]

❗️SUPER VIDEO❗️ You're an EXCELLENT instructor 💯

[@tradingwithwill7214]

Super valuable lesson to show the best fingers for scales and the patterns as a newbie pianist going right into jazz as a long time guitarist.

[@yoyoiziah]

I really want to understand this video, but I think there's too many things mentioned that i need more info on first. Circle of 5ths, lower the 4th note, etc.. those just flew over my head. btw I'm a super beginner..

[@pianofluency]

I hope to do a dedicated video on the circle of 5ths in the near future! In the meantime, some of my other videos might be easier to grasp as a super beginner :)

[@yoyoiziah]

@@pianofluency Thank you for your reply. I found you from your arpeggio video which helped a lot. I saved this one to a playlist and def will come back to it as I learn more. Love your teaching style :)

[@patrickpaolicelli8808]

Thank you Ted! I felt really good after watching this video. I am going to take these tips and give ‘em a whirl. I wish I could take lessons with you. I like your approach which is very relatable.

[@fishzebra]

Great lesson, I really like the understanding and importance of improv approach you take over learning how to read music. Would you recommend starting with the pentatonic major and perhaps the blues style first before going to the full major? At least on guitar playing roots it makes sense to learn that simpler scale first and then expand it to major or mixolydian? Could you also speak to modes practically? the more common aeolian and mixolydian or please give your perspective for the piano.

[@tomasspuler]

Hey Ted I think it would be great for the channel if you you do some basic music theory videos since its a broader audience, but im not gonna lie id also love to watch them myself & learn from you since im just starting, thanks anyway you’re awesome & again thanks for your videos ❤

[@jorgeparr3002]

Awesome stuff Sir and THANK YOU SO MUCH 👌 🙏 😊

[@dorcasquintana755]

Very interesting lesson esp am using sometimes chords for my left hand. Tnx for sharing👍

[@kyleethekelt]

Kia ora, Ted. Very interesting. Um ... silly question. Why are you calling it fifths when by the eear it's actually fourths? Sure, when you invert the fourth it's a fifth (in theory) but you're actually travelling in fourths when you're walking the flat path and fifths when you're walking the sharp one (at least that's what my Royal School of Music theory tells me): c, f, b-flat etc. Isn't that going to confuse people?

[@pianofluency]

Up a fourth = down a fifth 😊

[@Learn_Listen_Love]

Bro you’re a great teacher

[@rhea-musik]

from Indonesia here, thanks for the knowledge!

[@keepareal3704]

I probably confused myself but how would I know what number do I start with for a melody like why does the muffin man start on 5 and it's on C but twinkle twinkle little star starts on 1 But on C as well?

[@keepareal3704]

oh never-mind i wasn't paying attention and I just realized it's because it starts on G which is a 5th away from C

[@crownmenovember700]

I appreciate the WAY you teach ….

[@meg1120]

I love this video, Ted! You are an awesome teacher. With the muffin man activity, would you suggest playing in unison with both hands when you do this?

[@pianofluency]

I’d start with just one hand, but you can mix it up and use left or right!

[@juliablank4923]

Really excellent! Thank you!

[@eetonesrecordingstudio2944]

please I need a lesson on chord separation

[@garreth4137]

Thank you for this lesson :)

[@Omfgwhtavid]

13:33 I love that subtle dig 😂

[@philliprobertson1347]

Informative. 👍👍