The 7 Signs of an Amateur Accompanist 🎹

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LESSON SUMMARY
Do you ever feel that your piano accompaniment sounds repetitive or boring? Or maybe you feel your sound is missing something or feels amateurish compared to the professional recordings you listen to. This is quite a common issue for beginner pianists and those early on in their musical journey. Interestingly, many pianists fall under the same accompaniment traps, which in this lesson we'll call the "7 signs of an amateur accompanist." In this lesson, you'll learn:
-The 7 signs of an amateur accompanist
-Solutions to getting a more professional accompaniment sound
-Awesome piano techniques such as interesting left-hand patterns, rhythmic patterns, fills, and techniques for richer harmony
-The bigger picture, how to put all the techniques together and create a professional arrangement of a song
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Habit 1: 1-5-1-5 Left Hand
01:03 - Fix: Spread it Out
02:11 - Habit 2: Chording Right Hand
02:33 - Fix: Patterned Harmony
04:22 - Habit 3: No Money Notes
04:50 - Fix: One Chord Wonder
06:47 - Habit 4: No Melodic Fills
07:13 - Fix: Add Carry-In Melodies
08:12 - Habit 5: Same Pulse
08:43 - Fix: Half Note Pulse
09:23 - Fix: Quarter Note Pulse
10:21 - Fix: 8th Note Pulse
10:56 - Fix: 16th Note Pulse
12:22 - Habit 6: Same Range
12:51 - Fix: Think of Textures
14:50 - Habit 7: No Story-Telling
15:32 - Fix: Think of Energy
19:14 - Conclusion
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Jonny May

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00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Habit 1: 1-5-1-5 Left Hand 01:03 - Fix: Spread it Out 02:11 - Habit 2: Chording Right Hand 02:33 - Fix: Patterned Harmony 04:22 - Habit 3: No Money Notes 04:50 - Fix: One Chord Wonder 06:47 - Habit 4: No Melodic Fills 07:13 - Fix: Add Carry-In Melodies 08:12 - Habit 5: Same Pulse 08:43 - Fix: Half Note Pulse 09:23 - Fix: Quarter Note Pulse 10:21 - Fix: 8th Note Pulse 10:56 - Fix: 16th Note Pulse 12:22 - Habit 6: Same Range 12:51 - Fix: Think of Textures 14:50 - Habit 7: No Story-Telling 15:32 - Fix: Think of Energy 19:14 - Conclusion

[@krystimusik757]

Hi Jonny. Can you do similar tutorial on jazz comping? How to make it more interesting?

[@lindamcdermott2205]

Cool. First correction you made the remedy reminds me exactly of LH on Titanic by James Horner.( not same key) After years of sight reading you automatically do some of these because of good composers who proceeded you.

[@garycitro1674]

I've been playing for over 40 years, pretty traditional then classical and jazz training. This is gold. Never really had a pop accompanist perspective, and you really lay it out there simply and clearly. Liked and subscribed. THANK YOU!

[@controlledchaos8481]

This was extremely helpful. Being self taught off of youtube it is easy to find the basics. But this information a level deeper to sound more professional and less generic is extremely valuable. Thank you!

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This is exactly what I was looking for for so long but couldn't find. Thank you so much sir! Nice and clear explanation. This will get me going (:

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Operative word; 'Going' - 💪💪

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My thoughts tooas I was watching this exactly. I was trying to glean bits of info from here and there on KZbin…but not as a cohesive work through. This is perfect!😊

[@charlesmarshall2614]

Jonny understands what is at the heart of music: telling a story. We’re not just tapping keys in clever ways, it’s that we have something to say, and he’s one of the best I’ve seen at helping us bring those stories to life. Thanks Jonny!!

[@rickfreeth6496]

This lesson covers every single thing I'm stuck on in my playing!( I could be the poster child for amateurish accompaniment). Jonny , your videos never fail to enlighten and clarify the concepts in a way that really works for learning. Thank you!

[@danieljohnson411]

As a teacher for any pianist please remember there is a progression to learning don't get frustrated. Think of it like stairs and we all go through those steps to grow.

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You are a blessing to all music learners!

[@huryu1948]

Im that amateur pianist. Very educational, accessible and straight to the point without sacrificing clarity. Sobering to humble myself and accept i can do better. And not only could both players and composers learn from this video but content creators too. No nonsense. Just helpful practical tips. I appreciate these great tips so im writing this comment out of gratitude. But now i need to absorb this new information and let it make me a better composer and pianist. Cheers again. Cant emphasize how much i appreciate your work.

[@danielcruz108]

I have learned so much more with four or five videos from this channel than with dozens of private lessons. Thanks a lot, Jonny!

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Wow this is a great video thanks man. I want more of these.

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Many thanks for this lesson, exactly what I needed

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love this! Beautifying piano play. Thks Johnny for very detail explanation.

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This is what I have been looking for. Thank you very much.

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Brilliant lesson. Thank you!

[@Julyana]

Wonderful lesson! Thank you very much!!

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You keep giving nice lesson johnny, I really enjoyed your lesson

[@andrewdeac5577]

I was expecting a accompaniment like in a band setting, but everything you played was outstanding. I am a beginner/intermediate bassist, where the 4 chord progression one of the most boring things to listen to, and you made Pop progressions sound interesting, bright, and alive. This video was so much fun just listening to you play.

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Thank you so very much Jonny, that was another well defined and demonstrated and clearly put across the four methods of such useful grooves to make it all more comprehensive and understandable..., you must be completely clear headed and well- balanced to be able to make so much sense..., please keep up the great work 😑😌🙂

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[@JDGuio]

Really good stuff in here, thanks!

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Great tutorial! I love the way you break it down.

[@WaleedNaeem]

Hi Jonny! Your videos gives me depression. I am playing it for almost 10 years but these mistakes were never identified on me.

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I already am a member of PWJ, this one convinced me of being at the right place. Awesome lessons and such a friendly and motivating community 😊👍🏻

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I think you meant "awesome".

[@stephanmeinl4401]

@@paulchapman603 oh yes, sorry. English is not my native language 🤭

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The best video tutorial for accompaniment! Thank you, Jonny!

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I don't play the piano, but these concepts are definitely applicable to music (other instruments) in general. Much appreciated.~

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Loved this lesson!

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wow that was very very useful. you are an amazing teacher. thank you so much

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Will recommend this lesson, Jonny; there's so much information

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Thank you Johnny, great clear, fun tips that help so much!

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Johny, simply you are The Best! Thanks so much, like always

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Thank you Jonny for your great tips and generosity. This is so useful and I now add different variation to my piano playing.

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Thank you so much Jonny

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Wow! This awesome! I've taken down notes and will be trying them out? Thank you, Jonny!

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I love this tutorial. Thank you.👍

[@RayyMusik]

Very valuable. Thank you.

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thank you Jonny, much appreciated

[@martinmills135]

sign #8: accompanist forgets what chord comes next and stops playing in the middle if the song.

[@tubaitamim]

It's really very very helpful for me . Thankyou so much

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really good stuff!

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Love this lesson, Jonny! Thanks!

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Really great points made.. Loving it..

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I like this lesson, this is great ideas to teach advance students that don’t want to learn classical music.

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You are good. Thanks Johnny

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One of your best videos thank you!

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Glad you enjoyed it!

[@louispollet59]

Definitely useful. Thanks a lot !!

[@donghodeotay]

That’s enough for a next few years practicing! Thanks so much!

[@chillax2108]

thank you sooo much for the lesson

[@Paganel75]

Great, clear and straightforward. Thank you ! 😊

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Great presentation!! Thanx Jonny, I really appreachiate😃 Your lessons 😎

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My pleasure!

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Loved 😍

[@criss719]

I’m stuck in a stride style left hand. This style also helps me keep time. I can use block chords and arpeggios, but they sound terrible. When it comes to accompanying, especially in a band, I’m really at a loss.

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This is very helpful, thank you for sharing.

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Wow! Thanks

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Glad it was helpful!

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FANTASTIC...That's what you are sir...

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This video is amazingly helpful!!

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I'm so glad!

[@davidfroman8281]

So many pop and worship songs could be used with these. Thanks for sharing Jonny. Love it!

[@LisaMakovski]

very cool, thank you

[@mariateresita3852]

Muchas gracias!!! Voy a platicar estos acompañamientos. Thank you very much!!!

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What a great great lesson, im in!

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I needed that. 😃

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I appreciate that!

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Great teacher

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Sneaking in some quartal harmony for the newbs, very nice.

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i have learned a lot from you sir. thanks

[@peggywaterman9751]

I’m a vocalist who sings light jazz and standards….this has bumped my accompanying myself greatly ….highly recommend.

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Wish I came across this video before I played with a very awesome team last week. I am an amateur who is so inspired to do better with this video right here. Thank you so much.

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It’s hard for us amateur pianists to match your insane skill-level… ;)

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thank you

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For the love of God, I’ve always try to explain this to my professors to know how I could improve. Maybe I couldn’t explain myself well. Thank you for the video this makes so much sense!!

[@stulast]

I'm only on bad habit number one and already I have a stack of new ideas flowing. I've been messing around with sus2 for decades (in the right hand) and never even though to use it in my left hand. Feeling pretty dumb right now, but also hugely grateful to have found this channel and, the website too!

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Thanx, Maestro 🌹🌹🌹

[@AlekVila]

Great suggestions in this video! Just a side question, what piano sound are we hearing? I really like it.

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Thank you!