Playing Jazz is Hard! But Here's a Template For Endless Relaxing Lounge Jazz Piano...

[@translationmultigift2883]

Thanks, finally a real 'beginner' tutorial that does not end with the author showing off some crazy piano skills. Appreciate the time you put into making the video. Keep it up!

[@Dadee3]

*So anyone that has high skill is a showoff? Are they supposed to play like a beginner so you won't feel bad about your playing?*

[@translationmultigift2883]

@@Dadee3 I am talking about "for beginners" videos, when the dude starts with explaining the names of piano keys (this is C, D.... like for 4-year olds) but 3 minutes later we are watching a performance where it seems the dude has at least 20 fingers. This video is consistent throughout, it is for beginners, from beginning to end. That is what I am talking about. Take your anger somewhere else.

[@Dadee3]

@@translationmultigift2883 *Nope*

[@michellemonet4358]

I love your non ego style. Its refreshing to see❤. Id love to hear the volume a bit higher

[@samsilva3625]

Sooooooo true.

[@moonsmilelucide]

A tip to enhance your videos: Play once what you trying to learn us at the beginning of the video so you can grasp my attention with what kind of beautiful stuff you want to learn us. Your piano sound level is to low and your voice is louder in my left ear (need some calibration in your recoding/setup). Thanks for the video though this is what people love to hear and play. Slow loungy/cocktail jazz is all we need.

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

This is really useful feedback, thank you! I’ll try to incorporate and fix these things for sure.

[@heinundpiet]

Exactly what I thought. Unfortunately, the sound level of the piano is so low that I can hardly hear anything. It sounds like a beginner, too shy to hit the keys, just doodling around very pianissimo for fear of disturbing the neighbors. But otherwise great content.

[@pauloTARSO-sb3gl]

I can't see any problem. I heard perfectly!

[@billnoll]

Where does he start playing?

[@dannuttle9005]

I feel you. I had unmusical parents, both in not playing music, and in having very limited tastes in music. I was fascinated by jazz harmony from the very first time I heard it and considered it wizardry. I never imagined I would someday learn the tricks myself.

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

Haha yeah wizardry is a good word for how it sounds at first :). Makes for a fun / new challenge. Best to your journey, thanks for sharing, nice to hear some others are in the same boat!

[@micksayers1]

I find this really interesting, and that you are so easy going with your instructions. I have subscribed to you.

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

@@micksayers1 that’s very kind of you to say, thank you!

[@jennywren8937]

Excellent tutorial. Just what I need to chill out, never having need to perform or impress others. Nice calm voice, giving me time to absorb and understand. I could fiddle around for ages improvising using this method. Thanks.

[@peterrkrebs6060]

This is (probably) the best introduction. A few hours to get the left hand secure, and then you can play forever, while trying out more and more ideas (and keys).

[@oralkaan]

This did it for me. Now I can piano forever. After what feels like endless videos and instructions I can finallybjust sit down and play forever. Thank you so much!

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

Wow!! I’m so glad to hear that :) thank you for sharing! And I’ve noticed the longer I do it, the “smoother” and more natural the playing can get/sound. Keep pressing on, Best to you.

[@ethanpunto9222]

The thing is now you can start getting into the more complicated stuff that threw you at first. I think it's all so daunting UNTIL you get a foothold and a foundation and then suddenly you have a "safety net" so to speak you can revert to when your experimentation doesnt immediately sound right

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

@@ethanpunto9222 great point

[@AdvancedGamer103]

This is gold! So helpful especially because it’s all in C 😎

[@FredericZolnet]

Thank you for getting me through the door and start playing something I like fast!

[@Diorrisimo]

I have always wanted to be able to play this way. Gosh, so simple yet no one has revealed this to us. TQ so much.

[@Ken-oy9oy]

Very helpful tips❤ thank you

[@AsherSD]

Words cant describe how much i like the key of C

[@madacaphoto]

This lesson was awesome. I just got done trying this technique out and when I came downstairs to ask my wife how it sounded she replied, “oh that was you playing”? She said the piano is her favorite instrument I have tried. Great easy lesson that you can do a lot with. Thanks a million.

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

Such a cool story! I’m so glad to hear that, thanks for sharing. Hope you can continue to enjoy this!

[@lexikitten444]

Omg thank you sooo much you explained this so well . I was in the same boat as you . Jazz was so hard . I get it now yeahhh!!!!🎉😊

[@samsilva3625]

Holy mackerel, that was great. Thanks so much.

[@professorquack]

Excellent!!!!! I Played along with the video…I’ll check out more of you vids, I was practicing scales forever and it got a bit boring

[@UncleDude89]

I wish I could like this twice. Great job

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

Thank you! :)

[@joshuakim4640]

I love jazz and this rlly helped me with playing it, just turn up the piano volume by a bunch cuz it’s a bit hard to hear

[@logo0507]

Great teacher as well!

[@irishmusico]

Thanks very much. That's a real eye opener of a video you did there.

[@philldwyer5221]

Very nice lesson , easy to understand thank you so much. 🎹🎹🎹

[@ChadRosas]

Thank You Maestro.👏🏻👏🏻

[@745Masti]

I love that lesson, I’m a beginner. Your slow relaxing teaching is wonderful! I’m going straight to my keyboard. You’ve made my day, thank you so much.😊

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

That's so kind, thank you! I'm so glad you can have fun with it!

[@James333-n2q]

Just wonderful. Thank you!

[@desmckenzie9341]

Great lesson. I’m in. Happy trails to all !

[@WoodyGamesUK]

This sounds good. It seems that you're getting exactly the sound that you're trying to get, which is the most important. Personally I struggle with finding whatever I play boring and samey after a while (even if it appears different and sophisticated at first, it doesn't last), so I find it hard to enjoy improvising for a long time. One thing I would recommend, if I may, and that could be the next step following your tutorial: use different chord voicings with inversions, with the idea of limiting the amount of jumping around between chords. So chords are likely to have some notes in common, it will be more smooth and will create internal voices (counter melodies created by playing the chords). Of course you don't ALWAYS have to aim for that, but it's the most common guide to knowing which voicing to use: play a chord from or close to the position of the last chord.

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

Thanks so much, very true, I’ve also seen even with improv it’s possible to feel repetitive after some time. I really appreciate and agree with your tips for next steps on this, - I.e. the chord voicings/inversions. Perhaps that with some rhythm changes would be a great way for folks to take it forward from here. Thanks again

[@WoodyGamesUK]

​@@learnsimplebeautifulpiano Yes definitely some rhythm changes too. You can go far by having variety as the main requirement, whatever you do. You can naturally add variety by sometimes following the right hand. For example you can anticipate the next chord by playing it early with a melody note. Other times it's good to have the left hand doing a strict rhythm pattern that is completely independent from the right hand. Both are interesting at times. You can also create contrast by not using the sustain pedal at times, play a chord like a stab, especially if it's syncopated (played before the beat). That works even in a slow lounge style, if used at the right time. It breaks the monotony. As you said, you get ideas by listening to jazz, or jazz lounge. It's the vocabulary.

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

@@WoodyGamesUK wow what great suggestions. Thank you! I’m sure others will find this helpful too

[@spravcecedrova5991]

fantastic, exactly my style...finally i found something that fits me so well. Cheer ;)

[@patomotta]

Thank you for sharing, best regards from Argentina

[@AwareLife]

Thank you very helpful with the chord progresion patterns explained. I'm not a total beginner (but always oemthing more to learn), I have thought for a while this approach is the fastest to get sounding quite pleasant lounge type jazz. 🙏

[@edgystation8721]

Thank you for this, more power for creating more content, love lots.

[@RokhartMusic]

Thank you. This has given me some good direction. Subbed 😊🎶👍

[@stoi5946]

wow, thank you so much for this video friend, such calm and easy explanation, the end result is so awesome! I've struggling to learn piano and have fun with it, to really enjoy what I'm playing and let me tell you, playing this is so so good! thanks again!

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

That’s really great to hear, thanks for sharing! So glad that you are enjoying playing it too :)

[@macphail1974]

This was really good, thank you!

[@MiguelGomes001]

thank you for uploading this vide, it was very helpful and so much fun 😆😊

[@SteveStockmalMusic]

Really nice video !! I’m relaxed and I play better now ! Cheers

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

Awesome!

[@rjg999]

Awesome! Thank you!!

[@andykelleher4631]

Man y thanks beautiful tutorial

[@mrredoficial]

Great video. Thank you.

[@phileinstein485]

This was great

[@TiagoPiano]

Really useful, I was looking for something like this. Thank you

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

Wonderful to hear, I’m so glad it’s helpful for you!

[@rexcellencemagee6729]

Very cool! This is coming from a metal head with an interest and background in keys! Peace my friend!

[@mako9747]

Great video! Idk why but it made me think of gymnopedie 1 by satie

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

Hah! I can see that ;). That’s a nice song I’ve wanted to learn too..

[@99timewaster]

This was an amazing tutorial

[@mikecareymusic9401]

Great information… I fell asleep though😮

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

😉👍

[@humblemai2211]

😅😅😅 great teacher always

[@groclency]

so clear thanks , i was desperate and thought i would never be able to play Jazz, no i feeling more comfortable just sitting at my piano and let flow... merci

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

That’s awesome I’m so glad to hear that! Yes, just “letting it flow” - love it.

[@FunkymetalBL]

This is a great lesson! 🎹 👌🏼

[@michaeleverett4304]

The best lesson I e ever seen anywhere either in books tv or KZbin thankyou for sharing

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

That's quite a compliment, thank you! I'm so glad it's helped you, have fun!

[@redlab3488]

Very cool, you really go along as if it was a personal lesson. BTW, what is the vst you're using to display the chords ?

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

Thanks! I use the chordie app for the piano notes / chords display

[@pianopaulus6774]

Great video/explanation! Curious, have you ever just played what is described in this lesson in an actual “restaurant” lounge? I ask because that is my end goal and it appears if you can master this lesson with some solid improve on top you could pull it off without years of jazz lessons. Thanks. Appreciate any feedback.

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

Thanks! Good question - I’ve never played in a restaurant, just hanging at home with friends - so it’s very easy to use this and as you said, improv to some light background music for friends who are over. I have learned that even simple music is nice to listen to if you can “feel” it as you’re playing, and get into the mood. It changes the sound and really comes out in your playing. And also focusing on a steady left hand rhythm will make the right hand improv just follow and fall into place nicely.

[@pianopaulus6774]

Thanks for the quick reply. Makes sense. I’m itching to just sit down and play this in public as I believe it sounds good enough to me to “fool” some ears. I’ve played a few times in public places, just messing around with various parts of popular songs or boogie woogie stuff and it was such a thrill.

[@nippong3086]

Thanks

[@tioliak]

Hello, what software/app you using to display the key? Thank you

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

Hi, it’s called chordie app

[@michellesickinger1878]

❤

[@drpacman9996]

“Teach us”

[@edsmoot3035]

What is the name of the software you use in the video - showing keyboard and treble/bass clef?

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

Hi - it’s called the chordie app. Pretty useful

[@logo0507]

could i use the same chord progression on a c blues scale ? Like would it sound the same ?

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

@@logo0507 hi! For jazz 251 is so common, but for blues it’s usually a bit different, like 145. However I think you can still use it and easily make it sound “bluesy” just by improvising with your right hand over a blues scale - you can look up C minor blues scale, or even C major blues scale (for different sounds - instead of just playing all the white notes). I’m not a blues expert but I personally think it sounds bluesy, just doing that! You can also search for “blues chord progressions” to get some to try out. Maybe some other folks can reply to your comment here with some better info, but that’s how I’d answer it at a beginner level. Thanks for watching!

[@logo0507]

@@learnsimplebeautifulpiano Thank You this is so helpful !!

[@paulsneddon1234]

what is this software called, that s allowing you to generate sheet music of what’s played?

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

Hi, the software is called ‘Chordie’, you can hook up your digital piano to a midi output into your computer and chordie shows the keys as you press them!

[@Ajay.226]

I can't hear keys. Any ways sounds great👏

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

Thanks for the feedback! I'll work on the keyboard sound. Appreciate it.

[@Esquivelhead]

This seems really great but man I cannot hear it.

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

@@Esquivelhead yeah it was recorded low and reduced further because of noise filtering. Sorry for that! I worked to try to improve on that, hopefully the newer videos don’t have issues. Best to you

[@745Masti]

The stride is throwing me a curved ball😢

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

Yeah it's hard to get used to at first, but if you stick with it over a period of time (weeks and months) - it becomes so second nature you can do it very quickly without really thinking. and 'striding' is a tool you can use in improv for so many songs and styles, so it's definitely worth sticking with! Also a couple tips: practice left hand only for a bit, you could just practice the stride across one octave (eg jump from C to C on your pinky) to a metronome (start very slow - like stride every few beats). then slowly add in the right hand (eg just hit one or two notes along with your left hand jump, and then slowly get more involved on your right hand as you feel comfortable). You'll get it! I'm not naturally musically talented at all by default, but I've learned though that you stick with something long enough - it'll come and it'll become an 'unconscious' skill if you do it consistently over a long period. You can do it!

[@jameslabs1]

You need a mic boom to stop the "Paa Paa Ba! breath sounds. Good lesson otherwise Thanks

[@learnsimplebeautifulpiano]

Good call, Thanks!

[@SteveStockmalMusic]

Yes, “sibilance and plosives” are very difficult to deal with. A good trick to to angle the mic slightly off center from your mouth so that it doesn’t get a direct hit of air.

[@humblemai2211]

😅😅bebop jazz piano please

[@Robert-ts2ef]

I know you mean well my friend but it doesn’t seem the least bit jazzy, definitely not lounge jazz but more ethereal fumbling around.

[@johndavitt4001]

hoity toity

[@rankpa]

It’s really helpful for us common folks when you superior beings talk down to us.