Riders on the Storm Piano Lesson with Mike Little

[@Bilboswaggins2077]

This is what every keyboard tutorial on KZbin should strive to be

[@UniverseofKeys]

Huge compliment wow!! Thanks so much!!

[@mariolamadrid]

I totally agree

[@UniverseofKeys]

@@mariolamadrid Thank you Mario!

[@georgeraindog]

exactly!

[@Andreslopez-PPP]

actually he gives the information really clear , and its a learning from everything . such as a good channel and master

[@nirvakalpa]

I’ve been playing for 50 years and this is the best tutorial I’ve ever encountered. Wish I found this decades ago.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Wow... Thank you so much for the positive comment, I am very passionate about teaching and I am so happy it is helping you :)

[@scottk3292]

About halfway through the video, he's already fully covered all the licks from Riders, the key and the dorian mode, the hand shapes used, the minor pentatonic vs blues scale, approaches to use when soloing, and there's still 22 left minutes to go! He certainly seems like a powerhouse in teaching piano. Far beyond just the notes, this is the approach to theory that I've been looking for.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Glad this is helpful. Thank you so much for checking out my video :) Happy New Year!! Mike

[@kellynorris995]

Best tutorilal teacher on tou tube.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you Kelly :)!

[@bobobobo9380]

To think the label hated this song calling it Lounge music. Riders grooves so well.

[@UniverseofKeys]

I agree!!

[@marksangster6690]

Without any doubt, the best tutorial for keys that I have ever watched! Just the right amount of explanation/breakdown and not a trace of ‘Just do what I do’. Wonderful. Going to apply this tomorrow and see how I get on. Thanks!!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you so much.What a huge compliment!! Thank you for watching and hope it helps :)

[@splity9]

I double this !!! from an intermediary level perspective it's just perfect!!

[@UniverseofKeys]

@@splity9 Thank you!

[@JaZzDoGgyDoG23]

I was about to write pretty much the same. But also the background information on Ray Manzarek and his music was very interesting. Definitely a great starting point for some research!

[@cjshanley35]

I agree. Brilliantly explained. I'm learning the song at this moment. Thank you as well.

[@paulmarinucci7409]

Mike, I've been playing Riders On The Storm on piano since it was first released. NEVER have I seen such an absolutely perfect breakdown of Ray Manzarek's skills presented and taught - YOU ARE AMAZING! As someone who strives for playing perfection as in the recorded song...I love how through the Dorian scales, blues scales, fifths, rhythms, and everything you present - that I can have more confidence and knowledge to make Riders 'my own' so to speak - yet always have the recorded version permanently ingrained in brain-to-fingers! :-) This is absolutely phenomenal - you're the best! Thank you!!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks Paul this absolutely made my day!! Really appreciate the feedback :) All the best!

[@wchen2340]

You should do Tutorials on how to make Keyboard/Piano Tutorials. modest relaxed overall pace, small chunks to digest, well balanced sound, camera focus and piano roll placement, orientation and alignment. Excellent. Way to many content creators fail to get this right. which is a shame. and it tilts the hell out of me - which is why i dont look for tutorials anymore. I am very pleased and an happy that i found your channel. You deserve more cookies than i could ever bake.

[@UniverseofKeys]

This is very kind thank you. I have been teaching for a long time and am very passionate about sharing. Wish I could take all the credit for the videos but as you know it takes a village to make it happen. Very fortunate to have a very talented partner who takes care of the video side of things. I am so happy you are enjoying the channel, made my day!! Thanks for reaching out!! Mike

[@GeoffGroves]

This is about the most accurate thing ive read all day

[@AJBTemplar]

I'm a classical pianist and just meander around this kind of music. This is a simply amazing top quality, calm, no gimmicks tutorial. Ray really understood structure, rhythm and melody and so does this tutor.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks so much. Really glad you enjoyed it 🙏🎹

[@mmcooljmomma]

this is the best keyboard lesson on youtube

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you very much for this. Made my day :). All the best!! Mike

[@floyddogfilms]

This is the best piano lesson. The scales, the licks, the back stories on one of my favorite bands and song. Thank you. I started playing piano 6 months ago. This was one of my first lessons. I’ve taken little bites of you teaching as I progressed. I’ve finally has mastered all of it. Life long guitar player now I have Piano chops. Thanks so much!

[@UniverseofKeys]

I am so happy this has been useful for you!! Thanks for checking out my videos :) Mike

[@lexdunn4160]

You are a great teacher. Not only did you show me how to play this, you also helped me FINALLY understand the Dorian mode!!!~ Thank you.

[@UniverseofKeys]

So happy to hear this!! Made my day. Thanks for the support ❤️

[@JamwithJamal]

Tutorials like these is what any inspiring keyboard or piano player actually needs. Thanks a lot.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you Jamal, I really appreciate the positive feedback :)

[@chewoo69]

It is easy to play the keyboard line on bass... great video !

[@autumnsayyae9770]

teaches us not only how to play the song but also basic fundamentals to playing keyboard (or playing music in general) 🙏🏻❤️

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for watching!!! Really appreciate the feedback!!

[@Gregorovitch144]

That was a pretty stunning exposition of this awesome song. I'm 67 now so LA Woman was a big album for us back in the day but funnily enough the twenty-something couple next door were blasting this song out the kitchen window just a couple of weeks back. Clearly a piece of music like this never dies. This exposition of the theory behind it's construction explains why.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Timeless album for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@wiseoldfool]

I'm loving the balance of practice and theory here, and your enthusiasm is infectious, so I've subscribed (from Australia). I'm totally going to master this song that's been stuck in my head and my heart ever since it was new!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Good to hear Barry, glad it works for you :)

[@elaineporter182]

Thank you, thank you thank you. Beginner here and I needed this clarity and inspiration

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for watching Elaine!

[@georgeraindog]

As mentioned, this is how a song lesson should be! Thank you! 3:03 Riders On The Storm Part 1: Ray’s COMPING TOOLBOX 5:33 COMPING TOOLBOX Verse 1, Progression Part 1 6:30 COMPING TOOLBOX Verse 1, The Bassline 7:48 COMPING TOOLBOX Verse 1, Progression Part 2 9:04 COMPING TOOLBOX Verse 1, Progression Part 3 9:30 COMPING TOOLBOX Verse 1, Putting It All Together 10:07 COMPING TOOLBOX Verse 2, Progression Part 1 11:13 COMPING TOOLBOX Verse 2, The Guitar Solo 11:54 COMPING TOOLBOX Comping Review 12:31 Riders On The Storm Part 2: Ray’s SOLO TOOLBOX 13:20 SOLO TOOLBOX: Step 1 Improvising using Dorian Scale 14:21 SOLO TOOLBOX: Step 2 Minor Pentatonic Scale and Blues Scale 17:47 SOLO TOOLBOX: Step 3 Thinking In Shapes 22:23 SOLO TOOLBOX: Step 4 Inverted Fifths 25:02 SOLO TOOLBOX: Step 5 Incorporating Rhythm 26:22 SOLO TOOLBOX: Step 6 Phrasing 28:40 SOLO TOOLBOX: Step 7 Making it your own 30:12 Riders On The Storm: The Intro 32:40 Riders On The Storm: Backing Track: Overview 38:05 Riders On The Storm: Play with Backing Track

[@davidwhittaker9511]

Wow, Big Thank You, Love having this for learning!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you SO much for taking the time to do this. So appreciated!! it is now in the description of the video. Sincerely thank you...Mike

[@doug_I_do_not_consent]

Hi Mike, you're a great teacher!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Glad you think so!

[@hotfirecaster]

Thank you so much for this tutorial and for the love of music you spread

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you for watching and for your kind comment 🎹❤️

[@MrkWil1234]

Thank you! Now I UNDERSTAND why this song has always sounded so beautiful to me.

[@UniverseofKeys]

That's so great!! :)

[@sam5687]

Amazing teacher. Thank you for the free lesson.

[@UniverseofKeys]

You are very welcome! 🙏🎹

[@mrdjangofreeman5560]

Great tutorial, i'll have to spend it maybe a year but I'll def go for it, massive thx 😊

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for checking it out!! Have a great day! Mike

[@philippederome2434]

I have been looking for someone on KZbin as inspiring as Rick Beato is for the guitar but for the piano (my instrument and I never held a guitar) to being in music together with chords, scales and music theory and have a non-classical perspective (no sheet music). This looks like what I was looking for. This episode (the first I hit from you) is absolutely brilliant and really talks to me.

[@UniverseofKeys]

So happy to hear! Thanks a lot for checking out the channel!!

[@N4505]

What you did here is priceless! So many concepts explained through such an beautiful song which acts as a motivator! Thank you

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks so much for the feedback, appreciated you checking out the channel!

[@alejandrohualdez5550]

As a guitar player just starting on keyboard, these videos are a Godsend. Best tuition videos I've seen on KZbin. Many thanks from the UK.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks so much Alejandro!! Glad you are enjoying the videos :) Mike

[@MichaeltheMortgageGuy]

Brilliant playing and lesson. Much respect. 🙏

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks Michael! Tons more in my online course if interested :)

[@MichaeltheMortgageGuy]

@UniverseofKeys looking at it now. You teach the exact style I want to learn.

[@UniverseofKeys]

@@MichaeltheMortgageGuy There is lot's there :), and I am about to add a bunch more!! With the Lifetime you receive a 1 hour master class with me via Zoom. I have discount codes for monthly and lifetime. Send me a email at [e-mail] and I can share those with you. Thanks for your interest :)

[@MichaeltheMortgageGuy]

@@UniverseofKeys I just sent you an email! 🎹

[@Tyoung152]

You're my new Sensei. your teaching approach allows for so many ways to think and learn about the music as well as giving us the understanding to "make it our own". You are making musicians, not just players. thank you.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks so much for this. I am grateful to share and yes I believe everybody has their own unique musical expression and that is so important! Be yourself 🎹🤟. Thanks for your very kind words ❤️

[@loganhefner6584]

Hello I'm just starting to play piano and I absolutely love this song and this tutorial is amazing

[@UniverseofKeys]

Glad you like it!! All the best, Mike

[@PTP8712]

I’m a keyboard “dropout” who’s returning to it at age 60 after a 40+ year absence. It’s incredible how fast this is coming back to me, and your tutorial has been a huge breakthrough for me. Breaking this piece down into small bites like this has helped me quickly build confidence. Thanks!

[@UniverseofKeys]

That is SO great To hear :). Welcome back 🎹👊

[@PTP8712]

UPDATE: I’m still working on it, some of this stuff required coordination I didn’t really have-yet. Had a big breakthrough today. Can’t say that I’ve ever had a more satisfying experience with a tutorial. I’m over the hump now, the rest is within my skill set. Looking forward to putting all of these pieces together so they flow. And can’t WAIT for a big thunderstorm! I’m gonna open the windows and crank it up!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Amazing!!

[@UniverseofKeys]

@@PTP8712 There is a ton more like this and a backing track "with thunder" in my online course if interested. Had to wait for the perfect day to record it LOL

[@stevegraverson1218]

Fantastic lesson. You are a gifted teacher. I would love to take your course. Maybe someday. Out of range for me right now. I’m currently in the eat or heat club. Thank you for this great lesson. I really learned a lot about applying modes from it.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for watching!

[@jejdkdjfn9476]

Bought myself a piano from a thrift store and I’ve been meaning to learn how to play door songs ONLYYY. 17 now but 16 when I discovered the doors and been in love with the keyboard- the guitar- OMLLL the drums and Jim’s voice and lyrics (not to mention his looks golly🤭) in love with the band and been desperate to learn their songs but haven’t touched a piano since elementary but I’m DEDICATED to learning!! amazing tutorial can’t wait to keep learning!!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Get back into it!! Hope the vid helps. Thanks for watching!! 🤟🤟🎹🎹

[@johnbell913]

I used to play bass in the days and played a few times with the doors. I have not played over 40 yrs. am leaning piano now. Excellent job your doing.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for the kind words John!

[@g.e.5723]

7:16 "girl ya gotta love your man". This guy is amazing. To see a knowledgeable keyboard player, explain what's going on, in these "chords/riffs" that my brain memorized 50 years ago, is truly fascinating. (I'm sure I'm gushing now, sorry, but this is brilliant).

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for the compliment!! Appreciate you checking out my channel!! Mike

[@billouellet2610]

You are very good at teaching and breaking down a song. Thank you!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you so much!!

[@martinfederico7269]

As others have said: best tutorial on youtube. May I add, not just the best piano tutorial, the best tutorial,period. And while you’re at it, the best ASMR video as well. Thank you so much for this valuable content.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Wow!! Thank you SO much!! Made my day. All the best, MIKE

[@philldwyer5221]

You broke this down brilliantly, I have studied this video carefully and learnt so much . Thank you. 👍🎹🎹🎹

[@UniverseofKeys]

This is great to hear! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@davescott2171]

EXCELLENT tutorial, my man!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks so much for checking it out!!

[@CPDLee]

May the bar continueesly be raised for up and coming artists, thank you.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you for watching Bob :)

[@ClearCartoons]

I appreciate how you dive into the theory so we can understand this at a deeper level. thank you!

[@UniverseofKeys]

I appreciate you checking out my videos thank you so much! Glad it is helping :)

[@rodrigomoavro7198]

Wow Mike, this is a super combo of theory and practice with one of my old-times favourite tunes… what a great tutorial. This is now part of my 2023 projects! Thanks Mike!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you Rodrigo, have fun!

[@jaimeebonilla]

Wow! I’ve been blown away by your lesson. No one had ever broken it down like you did and made it so practical and functional to learn. I’d like to learn more from you. Thank you so much😊

[@UniverseofKeys]

So happy to hear you enjoyed it!! Thank you :)

[@wogeyboy1]

This was so great, I don’t know where to start! Absolutely fabulous! Amazing breakdown of the various parts and also brought down to a level where it can be understood! Thank you very much!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Wow thank you so much Dennis!

[@paddydavy4167]

One of the best tutorials I've come across. One of my favourite keyboard solos, brilliantly respected and unpacked. Love it!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Ray is a huge influence, wanted to get it right. Thanks for watching!

[@ScooterTV]

Thanks very much Mike for this tutorial, awesome ! 😎👍🏼 Love this song ! 🎹

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you!! Appreciate your comment and thank you for checking out my channel!!

[@hugokenyon2961]

Mike's teaching unlocked this icon of art rock for me and provided useful insights into composition and theory. Now if I just had that rhythm of Ray Manzarek.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks Hugo! PS. You have great rhythm. As one great musician once said “let’s not BS each other with false humility”. Hahaha.

[@hugokenyon2961]

@@UniverseofKeys I like your use of subtlety and major 7ths. Learning the section as played, before going all "Friday Night Drums" with it., (local joke.)

[@Beondegi5]

This motivated me agian to play piano, thank you sir.

[@UniverseofKeys]

That made my day! Thanks for checking out my page :)

[@davidwhittaker9511]

An amazing learning opportunity Mike, I really enjoyed the scale & chord theory, I can do this! Thank You.

[@UniverseofKeys]

So happy it helps!!

[@doktortutankamazon31]

Doors used studio bass players in many studio recordings but never live . The Doors did 2 more LPS after Morrison died. I felt a need to clarify. The Doors did not end when Morrison died. Other Voices and Full Circle had some great tracks that are not forgotten in my home.

[@antondavis5029]

A genius tutorial of a genius song. Well done sir

[@UniverseofKeys]

Wow!! Thanks so much. So grateful to teach and share. Glad you enjoyed!!

[@ginopini6484]

Can't thank you enough for the time you put into this lesson it is so helpful for us new players

[@UniverseofKeys]

No problem Gino! Thanks for watching :)

[@mastermaury1971]

Make it your own. This is the best advise. Thank you man

[@UniverseofKeys]

It’s the only way ❤️

[@davidconnellchicago]

I've been playing/faking this song forever, especially the solo. But my solo wasn't so good, but you got it and explain it so well. The camera angles are perfect. You do this better than anyone I have ever seen. You explain it in a way to think about what Ray was thinking about when he came up with it. Building on the E minor. Oh yeah, I like the shoes, those are cool too.

[@UniverseofKeys]

That is a huge compliment and I am so happy it is useful to you!! Thanks for watching David :) Mike

[@Foreverandever431]

Excellent video. Hats 🎩 off to you sir.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you so much. Appreciate the comment :)

[@GtrGeo]

This is an excellent instructional presentation that covers so many important aspects of comping and soloing while using a great song as the primary example. I'm actually a guitar player but I learned a lot! Thanks

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks so much for the kind words, appreciated!!

[@christopheschohn6576]

Waouh ! Le meilleur tuto que je connaisse sur ce morceau mythique . Merci 1000 fois !

[@kr3mico335]

What a great video! You explain very well, and not only the solo, but now I can improvise too! Thank you for teaching me my favorite song of all time

[@UniverseofKeys]

I am so happy to hear this!! Thanks so much for your comment!!

[@Blueguitar007]

This is so much better than the videos with the falling colored notes in top - it only distract me. And they have the flat top dow on the keyboard. This video is excellent and it's only half way through and I'm like ok I got it, I think I had it before almost correct....then you have 20 minutes more of tutoring! WOW! Cool!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for watching and so glad you enjoyed :)

[@brotherbax4083]

From a non musician who loves this song, Ray’s playing and the sound of the Rhodes, it’s like pulling back the curtain to see the wizard. The breakdown of each of the parts is incredible. While I don’t play, (yet) understanding what I am listening to gives me so much of a greater appreciation for how music “works.” Thanks for this great video. Subscribe clicked!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you so much!!

[@marybaxter8820]

By far the best keyboard tutorial I've ever seen! Im a multi instrumentalist , I didnt say I was any good, seen many tutorials and alot of excellent ones as well but this one you did was so good and complete that its at the top! Tx again

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks Mary, made my day!!

[@marybaxter8820]

Unbelievably great Thank you! So helpful great teaching!

[@therise7760]

lots of valuable insight in this you don't usually hear. thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you for checking it out!!

[@davidhernandez-uw1gj]

Great piano tutorial. So simple, brilliant 😃🎶🎶

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you so much for watching :)

[@moblsv]

Only 7:30 minutes in and I can already tell that I'll be spending a lot of time parsing through the details in this video. This is a master class in how to teach. Far beyond the usual rote learning. Bookmarked, subscribed. liked....

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks so much! Been teaching for a long time and very passionate about sharing, I am glad you are enjoying the content!! Thanks for the kind words :)

[@markaprill6501]

Wow that was a great lesson I already learned this song but I only knew half the theory…I was thinking of e Dorian as d major..I know the blues scale but I didn’t understand those were inverted 5ths…etc. thanks. You are an amazing teacher. You did leave one tip out… maybe the greatest KZbin video ever is a video of Ray Sitting at a fender piano and explains how he wrote this song. If you are learning this song you must watch this video of Ray. It doesn’t teach you as much as this video..but hearing Ray and watching him play is really inspirational. Chances are if you are learning this song you are a big fan of Ray’s. R.I.P. Ray you are missed.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks so much!!

[@aguco100]

Excelente tutorial. Muy detallado. Muchas gracias Mike!!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@OB1974]

I am new to the piano/keyboard and have been searching KZbin to learn as much as I can. Even though this was way over my head, I was blown away at how well this video was presented. I can only dream about being good at the keyboard but this was inspirational. Thank you very much. I really enjoyed this excellent piece of work.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for the kind words Bob appreciate it!

[@OB1974]

I’m saving this video for future learning. It is outstanding.

[@chaoukiabdelhadi2997]

Great great job, think you so much from morocco ❤

[@UniverseofKeys]

Happy to help!! Have a nice day 🎹✌️

[@image30p]

Great video! And I can say without a doubt I found it at the correct time. Nice job and thanks!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Glad to hear and thanks for checking it out!

[@brianmitchellfolk]

I'm just getting back into keyboards and recording. You are amazing! Thank you so much!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you!! 🙏 🙏🎹🎹

[@AugustusBroadford]

brilliant Mike - thank you 🎹🤩

[@UniverseofKeys]

Glad you enjoyed!!

[@irt1971]

I learned this song in it's entirety when I was 16-17 years old, a long time ago, and you describe everything perfectly about it. You and I are very similar players. It kind of freaks me out a bit how similar we are, but then Ray was my main influence for a long time.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Not a bad influence to have!!

[@rynorific9194]

This is such an amazing tutorial. Thank you so much for this

[@UniverseofKeys]

Really happy you enjoyed it!! Thank you!!

[@davegraff-gu7ix]

This is Rick Beato caliber forensics. Excellent tutelage sir.

[@UniverseofKeys]

That is a BIG compliment!! Thank you :)

[@1Piegus]

Best music lesson I've ever had had and I've been doing this for long time . TY!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Wow thank you so much!!

[@stewartpaxton5260]

Hey man, major gratitude for all the explicit detail you put into this! Great effort and your efforts are highly appreciated! Thank you so much for taking the time to put this together, and also appreciate the extra tips on the scales and Dorian mode and with those inversions, especially handy for a player like myself who doesn't know much theory and doesn't read notation. This really has saved me a lot of time, thanks again!!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks so much Stewart!!

[@Jo-ot6tk]

Thank you so much for this excellent tutorial. Very instructive. 👍

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you!!

[@Digmen1]

When I was young I used to love that song and The Doors Land Ho! As an ex crap keybaord player, I could listen to you talk and play for hours

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks so much!!

[@billhasty5197]

Thank You for this Brilliant tutorial. You made it so easy to understand by explaining the scales and modes.

[@UniverseofKeys]

So glad you enjoyed, thanks for your kind words. Appreciate you checking out the channel!

[@tilinrodriguez_]

Señoras y señores, este es un tutorial, de los mejores que he visto, gracias por hacer semejante obra de aprendizaje 🤌

[@UniverseofKeys]

muchas gracias

[@danielmarroquin8685]

Very impresive way to teach! Soo clear! And simple

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you!! Appreciated!!

[@Statters42]

Firstly a massive thank you for making this tutorial. I'm in my mid 60's and have played around with keyboards and synths for many years but a couple of years ago we put a band together and as keyboardist I didn't really know what I should be playing and when. This and other of your tutorials have shown me how to integrate my limited skills in with the rest of the band. Loved the line "you're either comping or soloing" beautifully succinct. Thanks again. Chapeau

[@UniverseofKeys]

Glad it's helping!! Thank you :)

[@FloydDiamond]

Good damn, I am just 2 min in and this is so great. Thank you

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for checking it out ❤️

[@pierregrand1175]

Awesome tutorial and best ever seen Mike. A big big thank you Mike

[@UniverseofKeys]

Wow Pierre. Thank you for the kind words. Really appreciate you checking out my channel!! All the best man, Mike

[@dlawlis]

That's funny about Jerry Scheff having difficulty with that line because he's an amazing player. It's really not that complicated; it's just not a typical bass guitar line. Great video btw. I'm a long time bassist who's been learning keyboards lately. Of all the many, many videos I've watched, this is one of the better ones I've seen. It really helped me to transfer some of the knowledge I already have to the keyboards and taught me a few new concepts as well. Good job!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Jerry is a GREAT player! Thanks for checking it out!

[@acheron4444]

Great tutorial! You have encouraged me to try and play this wonderful piece of music. Thanks, Mike!

[@gmangoyan]

Absolutely amazing tutorial! Right speed, simply explained, relaxing, spot on! Totally agree with the comment that this is exactly what all keyboard tutorials should be like!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks Garo!

[@marianoturienzo6974]

Man!!! This is gold!! A super youtube masterclass!! Thank you so much for being out there!!!! 🙏🏼

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you for checking out my channel Mariano!

[@sfl8646]

Can't thank you enough for sharing this fantastic tutorial.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thanks for watching :)

[@kevinkotorynski9916]

Mike, big thanks! Great mix of explaining the theory and showing how it works in the song!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@ryanmcdonald2027]

thank you very much for this lesson ! This is very useful for me ! as I want to learn music theory techniques then apply those music theory and techniques to actually playing real songs and real music and play real piano solos, lead piano melody lines, and lead piano riffs ! so thanks heaps for this ! you are a great help ! am bout to have some advanced piano lessons so I shall ask my piano teacher to teach me and revise the concepts that you have taught me here so I can improve my playing :)

[@UniverseofKeys]

Glad to hear!! Thanks for checking it out Ryan :) All the best, Mike

[@wavester46]

I love the lesson's explanation of the concepts around Ray's playing and building on that. Subscribed!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank you for watching!

[@davidamaral7515]

Thanks!!! Sir this is one of the best lesson I haver had.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Great to hear!!

[@chachaman4980]

Exquisite lesson! Thank you !

[@UniverseofKeys]

So glad you enjoyed it, thanks for checking out the video!!

[@drpacman9996]

My son got a keyboard for Xmas and as a guitar player for 15 years I couldn’t resist having a crack at it. This video will be absolute gold in the coming months, can’t wait!

[@UniverseofKeys]

It's a fun tune!! thanks for watching :)

[@drpacman9996]

Ok so after getting the basics down I finally came back to this….. WOW this lesson is sooooo good, all the scales and theory to really understand what ray was doing, I finally understand modes from 1 lesson and I’ve played guitar for years n years I even got my son doing the bass part while I did the solo! So much fun Please do the same on some other Doors songs if you ever get the time. Thank you so much for this lesson 🙏

[@SoundsToBlowYourMind]

This is awesome breakdown thanks! I need to play this on my Rhodes 54 note piano, which doesn't have enough keys to do exactly what Ray did, but I'm sure I can improvise! Keeping that bass line going with the left hand while playing the scales and solo parts it quite tricky, lol!

[@UniverseofKeys]

Glad you are having fun with the song :). And those 54 note Rhodes are rarer than hens teeth!! I have had two of them in my career and should never have parted with either!!

[@Paul-uy1ru]

This is really really good. That you a lot. Keep this kind of content coming and you for sure will make it on KZbin if that’s what you are after. Your style of explaining is perfect.

[@UniverseofKeys]

Thank You Paul!! I really appreciate the compliment :)

[@daleidenjoel5655]

And for Sure it is true..... Verry nice tutorial, sir🙏🏼

[@stevenroper3577]

I learned this song many years ago from memory, the bass line, descending run and a first inversion verse sequence - in f minor, not thinking anything of it since the shape is ideal for that cascading Dorian riff. I'm glad I came across your excellent tutorial, and e minor sounds much nicer.

[@UniverseofKeys]

:)

[@michaelelder3945]

Okay, I recognize what is. This is a modern music theory lesson ... And it looks like a pretty good one from what I've seen so far. I'm book marking it for now because I was looking for to upgrade the guitar version I already play.. (Guitar is my first instrument.) I working on learning piano for my next instrument so I will be watching this video a lot on the laptop I have next to my piano.

[@adamwhite5553]

Thanks a lot for sharing this Mike, it's a really fun song to play and you include a lot of other helpful tips too. That bassline is so tasty when you crack it!

[@UniverseofKeys]

No problem Adam, glad you enjoyed it. Such a fun song to jam on!