Savant Pianist Derek Paravicini Takes Requests! 🎹

Subscribe: bit.ly/3CKJY3A - Derek Paravicini is a musical savant. His extraordinary talent developed alongside blindness, severe autism and learning difficulties. With the gift of perfect pitch, a photographic musical memory, the ability to transpose anything instantly to any key, and his incredible abilities to learn by ear and improvise, Derek loves connecting with people via his music and absolutely loves taking requests for songs, styles and keys!
00:11 The Entertainer
00:50 The Maple Leaf Rag
02:08 Your Song
03:10 With or Without You
03:47 Cry Me a River
04:43 James by Path Metheny
05:58 In the Hall of the Mountain King
07:22 Moonlight Sonata 3rd Movement
09:08 Sailing
10:14 Bohemian Rhapsody
11:29 Ski Sunday
12:27 Doctor Who Theme
14:02 Flight of the Bumblebee
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📰📽️🎧 / derekparavicini - News + Live Requests on Facebook
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📽️🎧derekparaviciniquartet.co.uk - Derek's Amazing Jazz Quartet
📽️🎧 derekparavicini?l... - Derek on Twitter
📰www.derekparavicini.net/ - Concert Dates + General Info
🧑🤝🧑www.ambertrust.org/ - The Amber Trust Works with Visualy Impaired Children Through Music
Born extremely prematurely at 25 weeks, and weighing just over half a kilogram, Derek lost his sight as a result of the oxygen therapy required to save his life, and his development was affected too. As this became clear, it also became apparent that Derek began life with a precocious fascination for music and sound. He began to teach himself to play the piano at the age of two, and by the age of four, had taught himself to play a large number of complex pieces. With no visual models to guide him, his technique was chaotic, and even his elbows would frequently be pressed into service as he strove to reach intervals beyond the span of his tiny hands!
At this time, his enormous potential was recognised by Adam Ockelford, then music teacher at Linden Lodge School for the Blind in London. Adam and Derek began to work together weekly and then daily, in an extensive programme of tuition that was to last for several years. Painstakingly Derek acquired the foundations of technique that were necessary for him to move forward.
His natural affinity for jazz soon became evident; together with his improvisatory talents, absolute pitch, ability to play in any key, and flair for performing in public!
Derek first shot to fame when he was nine, playing with the Royal Philharmonic Pops Orchestra at the Barbican.
Many TV appearances followed, in the UK and overseas, including Japan, Germany and Australia, and three times on CBS’s prestigious ‘60 Minutes’ programme in the USA. Derek Paravicini has performed in venues ranging from Ronnie Scott’s renowned jazz club in London, to the Mandalay Bay Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada and in Phoenix, Arizona, for Mohammad Ali. He has performed twice at Buckingham Palace. In 2011, Derek played ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ and a piano concerto written specially for him, at London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall.
Derek's talent, love of music, and - above all - the ability to communicate through sound means he will continue to thrill audiences for years to come in the UK and abroad.
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[@derekparavicini]

Thank you to everyone who has made such lovely comments about Derek - every single one is read to him and he loves to hear your feedback! :-)

[@lica1598]

That's really nice to hear. I hope he realises just how special he truly is. The bond you have is amazing. Derick is an inspiration and would make a Fantastic teacher. ❤💯

[@DrRevLuisdeOliveira]

TE amo Derek, você é sensacional. Toca BRASILEIRINHO...Brasil.

[@deceasedposter]

all one thousand+ of them? Wow

[@ProjectRescues]

I'm hoping to hear him play something by Liszt called "La Campanella". Its one of the most famous pieces in the world, been requesting it for years. Hoping he one day will play it.

[@Klangen88]

He seems a bit off? U sure those glasses are on straight?

[@sobuboss]

Paravicini, he even has a killer musician name

[@spacejazz6272]

Sondre you mean just something Italian sounding then? lol

[@sobuboss]

yes

[@susanmlittle]

Yes❤❣

[@njmcd]

He is "THE Paravicini" !!

[@CWYmusic]

What really amazes me is how he finds the notes without seeing them. I can't find the damn keys when I'm looking straight at them.

[@Brukernavnn]

People with perfect pitch know any note just from hearing them, it's pretty cool. Mozart, Beethoven, Michael Jackson and Jimi Hendrix all had it.

[@mattlm64]

It's not recognising notes he is talking about, it's finding the keys. There are many blind pianists. I suppose they just get used to it, and once they know where the keys are they form a good spacial understanding of the key locations without sight.

[@yitzchakepstein2142]

That's why you're supposed to rehearse mostly scales... If you can't play without looking at the keys, you can't read the notes...

[@Drakonya08]

You get that with practise

[@JuanHerrero]

Practice, and tons of it! I can type, both QWERTY and and the Russian layout, without mistakes or looking at the keyboard, be it with two hands, one hand, or just a finger. But give me a computer keyboard with different size keys or layout to what I am accustomed, and I will be very lost for a while. Re-learning QWERTY, from looking at the keyboard as I typed to not doing it was the hardest. After that I picked up Cyrillic very fast, but then I made a conscious effort not to look at the keyboard.

[@carlthepirate]

Holy shit...When he plays moonlight sonata in the style of Art Tatum...

[@docmrf]

Hello Derek, we love you in Iraq, actually my friend plays piano at the Iraqi Art Institute, he told me that his teacher always compare them to Derek, he says to them: "you have to work 150% to reach 10% of Derek's talent". Derek, please keep inspiring us. the world need great men like you. I dont know if I send him a hug would be socially accepted in UK, but here where I live we men can share hugs to express our love and respect.

[@user-vt7oz1wv8i]

No problem here in the UK make exception for the low IQ types

[@peronkop]

Looks like he grasped what angry sounds like.

[@oboebuddy15]

+peronkop He still growled a bit though :3

[@Akashpagol]

+peronkop by any chance did you watch the documentary on Derek before watching this video? Coz I just did... The expert on musical emotion questioned his ability to understand emotion. Derek simply amazes me everytime

[@kailey5851]

He's fricken blind

[@2013danrazor2015danrazor]

+peronkop grrrr ggrrrr

Abhro J. Mondal yeah but I thought anger wasn't one of the trouble ones anyway?

[@nagywywy]

Holy shit, how is that even possible?! He's playing incredibly fast, and still has the right tune! Absolutely genius!

[@RonaiHenrik]

oh and btw he's blind as well

[@RetroGamingClashOfClans]

+nagywywy check out his documentary because he doesn't play only songs that are made he also creates his own music

[@tandeom.mufalo6352]

+Retro Gaming - Clash Of Clans NO, there's a huge difference between creating your own songs and improvising. His Improvisation skills are insanely good for a blind man

[@IIExhibitAII]

Nothing can stop the great mind!

[@theworldofchachundar5628]

Even had a vsauce episode featuring him That's how I discovered this channel

[@zzzut]

He's an outstanding performer but he also seems to be a very fine young man. I hope nice things will happen to him.

[@clarkdavis9678]

the fact that he improvised the cry me a river w/ "chords like miles davis" is absolutely insane best part by far

[@cornelmejia]

I applaud you Derek You have made me happy

[@emtsnake84]

I'd give my right hand to have his left. He's incredible.

[@denkanator]

is that a House MD quote?

[@njmcd]

It's been said that his left hand should have its own KZbin channel 😂

[@claironaut]

God, he is amazing. I watched his documentary. Truly mind-blowing.

[@ianhirsimaki2453]

Dean Fallo It has me in tears everytime I hear him. It is beyond majestic. No words do him justice. It is something that you have to witness and try to comprehend. I am fascinated entirely by savants. Derek especially.

[@purplegucci1666]

by far the most talented musician i ever have seen. please do not ever stop.

[@ekoi1995]

+Purple Gucci he's a savant ... he has some eidetic memory which he can instantly learn a new song by just one hearing. He is also very creative improvising and varying tunes.

[@carolinegray3150]

Games I am shit as to call the man retarted is not nice ,he’s very talented. There is no such word as retarted

[@Physhi]

Third Movement changing styles on command like that. Hooooooly wow.

[@alexandersanchez6196]

Also you all should know that he can hear a piece once and can play back note for note, even if he never heard the song before.

[@youwingmantube]

+Alexander Sanchez Yeah I saw that in the documentary on him. Absolutely amazing.

[@orlock20]

+Alexander Sanchez I wonder how good his pattern recognition is so we can find out if it's possible to write a song knowing it'll be a hit.

[@cariboowho]

Alexander Sanchez How can he play it if he's never heard it

[@revivangaming9374]

Professor Quackers I think u misread the comment mate

[@johne6081]

This ability, though rare, it not unique. I play poor amateur piano, and Derek impresses me. I am hoping to catch his upcoming concert in San Diego.

[@RexakonGaming]

This is completely mind blowing! Thank you for existing Derek!

[@tomwelsh3530]

I wanted orange it gave me lemon lime

[@RoseMck]

I can't get enough of this man. His abilities and personality, his voice and genius, his love of people and his extraordinary music. Derek, you make all my troubles slip away. Thank you.

[@lica1598]

He is so funny without even realising! 😂

[@imnotdavidxnsx]

@@lica1598 I'll bet he realizes and he's probably even funnier than WE realize.

[@webgpu]

Rose, what? ???????????????????

[@webgpu]

​@@lica1598​ guy has autism, learning difficulties, and you think he's "funny" ? omg.... those people....

[@Brashnir]

This man is utterly incredible. The improvisational ability, understanding of the themes of the pieces underneath go so far beyond the rote memorization abilities of so many savants. Truly a wonder bestowed upon humanity.

[@lica1598]

Its just mind boggling isn't it? 🤯🤯😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@webgpu]

people are identifying special traces in him and cheering things that are normal for CP (Concert Pianists). Being a savant just makes him learn faster than those CPs, but the CPs are much more disciplined, training for hours a day. That's when CPs become much better than savants.

[@coolnamebro]

Concert pianists are great at studying specific pieces and practicing them constantly until they perfect them. Usually they have the sheet music in front of them and they typically have the added benefit of being able to actually see it. Your ridiculous comments comparing a musical genius who has severe autism with professional, able minded musicians are extremely poorly considered and quite frankly childish and pathetic.

[@Jay0neDE]

@@webgpu can you give us an example? because I've looked at other improvs on Hall of the Mountain King (was the one that is of particular interest to me) and nobody came even close to this level. Maybe Cziffra but his was more like an interpretation I felt like. I'm not saying you're wrong at all btw. I want to know if professional pianists can be that good. Doesn't have to be Hall of the Mountain King of course.

[@surewin1773]

I can listen to him play for hours on end.

[@funkybaisoubenoscat718]

surewin true

[@luckylicks3497]

surewin He's a good piano player, but not an artist. Does that make sense? I think it's reasonably said, and lets him off the comparison wheel. Let's have him be himself.

[@luckylicks3497]

Speaking of blind pianists, would you have him, or Art Tatum / Stevie Wonder / Ray Charles with you on a deserted island for 50 years?

[@potatoheadhaoy]

LuckyLicks The answer would be no, but what kind of arbitrary question is that?

[@carolinegray5297]

Lucky licks he is an artist

[@Louie1157able]

honestly, I was waiting for a mistake... stopped waiting. Derek's performances are flawless! Incredible talent!

[@imnotdavidxnsx]

Right? I'm in awe of how he makes every piece look like effortless perfection.

[@gwb190]

Derek is proof that music is truly an art, not something that is taught, but that comes from the heart, his playing is inspirational!

[@omgz0mbiesrun]

00:11 The Entertainer 00:52 Maple Leaf Rag 02:08 Your Song 03:10 With or Without You 03:47 Cry Me a River 04:43 James 05:58 In the Hall of the Mountain King 07:22 Moonlight Sonata 09:08 Sailing 10:14 Bohemian Rhapsody 11:29 Ski Sunday 12:27 Dr. Who 14:02 Flight of the Bumblebee

[@michellegalloway7124]

What the freaking crap? How can one man be that talented? I am freaking out! The way that he can switch from one style to another mid-song is incredible! He can not only play any song in the world, but he really understands the nuances of every musical style.

[@Heart2HeartBooks]

Gaylor Jones He is a gift from the universe!

[@mr.coconut2310]

First of the kind I've ever seen, improvisational playing, without being restricted to the personal style of playng

[@cablecar10]

The power of the autistic spectrum.

[@dylan7476]

@@cablecar10 It may only be partially attributed to that, way more severe autistic people can not get close to his ability

[@josephcerino4686]

Theres alot of amazing musicians in the world but in my opinion Derek is the greatest pianist the world has ever known.Hes such a gift,an absolutely amazing gifted human being.Love ya Derek!

[@damiangilz]

Really? Better than Liszt or Art Tatum? Both of them gave a lot to the world.

[@josephcerino4686]

@@damiangilz I cant say yes or no without being totally honest. I'm not familiar enough with those musicians. Maybe they are,but then again it's all an opinion.Im fascinated with Derek and all his abilities.He has an incredible mind and endless talent

[@bambangboss]

I wish I had his piano skills and his shades

[@lostmurray264]

He's blind

[@Sytse.]

But those SHADES THO

[@sinincarnate2778]

I prefer to call them hater blockers

[@y0urs03pic]

True Like a Boss Shades

[@NathanFazekas]

You're the most talented musician I've ever seen, Derek. Your abilities are beyond words

[@trentmason009]

Derek is such a cool guy. I love how he can mix a song in almost any style. It always makes me happy to hear him play. What a gift to the world music can be. So nice to listen to this wonderful talent.

[@GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy]

Amazing! I've watched several of his videos. As a guitarist, just wondering if he would be able to play something like Eruption by Van Halen and transcribe it to piano, although it my be a bit outside his typical genre. That would be awesome to see and hear.

[@berglund26]

Derek you are a beautiful human being. I dare not ever call myself a pianist again after witnessing your miraculous abilities. Forgive my lack of words, but Im in pure and utter awe. Beyond brilliant with a fascinating personality. I love this guy!

[@MsMalia2011]

I don't know if anybody ever told you but your music has deep healing quality....I feel my heart getting healed like never before...may God keep blessing your life and your sweet and precious giving....

[@rexmundi1570]

Derek's so-called 'disability' is a gift to the world of music.Good health a long life to you Derek - keep on rockin'.

[@Tigium]

What a jolly fellow, someone hug him for me

[@slrxxxxx]

I really hope someone reads these comments out too him he deserves to hear all these lovely comments people are leaving! He is beyond talented I could listen for hours

[@MrBObRuLeS123]

how are there any downvotes? this guy is amazing!

[@jhawk6926]

Was wondering same...jealous of an immense talent? Christ, who knows Bob...and yes, he is downright amazing!!!

[@MrBObRuLeS123]

I wish I could play like him..

[@MrBObRuLeS123]

although due to his condition i think he finds it hard to express emotion as fully as others

[@jhawk6926]

MrBObRuLeS123 Me too! Only in my imagination can I replicate this great young talent. What he does with music is way beyond my comprehension.

[@MrBObRuLeS123]

Do you play yourself?

[@joshbell2148]

In the hall of the mountain king is the most impressive thing I have ever seen. It doesn't get any less special, even on the 20th watch! Thank you Derek!

[@bryanrendleman2001]

Amazing !!! Ragtime turned into Jazztime with your interpretation and arrangement of The Entertainer. The Beethoven style overlays from other piano geniuses was the most impressive improvised performance I've ever witnessed. Your style overlays of various performers on the great standards and pop/rock tunes is incredible ! Your angry Beethoven Bumblebee was so fast my ears couldn't keep up! Lol

[@davidoppenheimer7842]

Words can't describe how remarkable his musical capacity truly is! Amazing!

[@derekparavicini]

Derek plays some requests received from his Facebook and Twitter followers - Here he is playing: The Entertainer Maple Leaf Rag Your Song With or Without You Cry Me a River James by Pat Metheny In the Hall of the Mountain King Moonlight Sonata (3rd mvmt) Sailing in the style of Erik Satie Bohemian Rhapsody Ski Sunday Dr.Who Flight of the Bumblebee All in various styles! Phew! Derek Paravicini takes requests!

[@TheChosenOne1997]

Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence please.

[@zmw96]

TheChosenOne1997 Yes, that would be amazing

[@AndyPynch]

Derek Paravicini Can you play the ending credits to super mario bros 3?

[@strangedaysarethese]

Please tell him Thanks and Cheers

[@steveconnell680]

Rachmaninoff. Piano concerto no. 3

[@JamieSarai]

The improvisation over Beethoven was simply incredible!!

[@Elmeatbolio]

This man is a miracle.

[@Shadowsmiling]

LOVE! I simply adore this with every shred of my being. Thank you Derek for the magic you give the world.

[@derekparavicini]

Thank you again for all the comments, which are all read to Derek! Please share the video if you like it!

[@markettruth7750]

I love this dude, not for his playing, but for his genuinely amicable personality.

[@MrJudycki1]

Absolutely amazing Derek ! I have watched your videos since the started out . You have come so far,inspired so many and your charity to people is amazing . I would love to be able to sit and watch you play in person . just so heartwarming . Raises my spirit every time

[@Bigmanstyling101]

Wow simply wow

[@Actasif88]

I can listen to him all day!!!!

[@FastHands1504]

You can really see the joy in his face when he gets to let loose. Shredding that Moonlight Sonata. Hes like "Yeah, thats m"

[@rodolfogutierrez8892]

Dear Derek. Thank you for sharing your talent as a pianist but also as a human friend. I have an autistic daughter who is proud of being Special, because she really loves and cares of all other human and non human beings. You spread great music and love to every body. Who is the nice lady to accompaign you and guide you all the time? She is gorgeous too!

[@samkratzer2549]

Thank you for sharing your gift with us, Derek. Your amazing ear and ingenious flair for jazz are an inspiration to me as a pianist and as a person.

[@pokecth97]

his flight of the bumblebees is absolutely stunning

[@camillepolycarpcamz]

Blessed.

[@user-ge6hf2xs4r]

Truly amazing!!

[@frilanstranslator]

I have been looking at this video with a mixture of a smile and a dropped jaw. What an amazing talent. Thanks for being, genius!

[@Robfalcon501]

so incredible...

[@lukestephen2496]

His transitions are so smooth. Perfection.

[@SpOnTAnOUsCOmbUSTioN]

Listening to you always puts a big smile on my face

[@jamesmitchell6925]

You're amazing Derek! Thanks for the great video. Your playing is wonderful. I hope I can be as good you someday.

[@angelawilson4190]

Derek’s piano skills and abilities are absolutely outstanding.

[@c1arkj]

Sounds so beautiful.

[@117ericp]

Way To Go Derek ... Love You Playing in such a wonderful way .. Blessings !!!!

[@renatoavino]

I'm from São Paulo in Brazil and I loved listening to Derek! I would like to hear him play the classics, such as Sergei Rachmaninoff, Frédéric Chopin, Claude Debussy, Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johann Strauss.

[@TheTweak0r]

I feel privileged to have met you Derek , you are an amazing pianist

[@braedenballdub]

Derek is the man! never ceases to blow my mind

[@1anero]

Derrick, you are a pleasure to listen to and to watch. I am absolutely in awe of your talent. Thank you so much for sharing yourself with the world.

[@rpandocchi]

A Savant like Derek here, is able to reveal to us by his playing. A glimpse of the all mighty himself, God! Derek brings me to tears almost every single time he plays the piano. I myself am a professional musician. I have been playing music for over 25yrs, and without a disabilities. I can honestly say that Derek is probably one of the most talented piano players to have ever stepped foot on this earth. Derek keep on expressing the gift that God himself gave to you!! Thank for sharing your talents with us!

[@SoNoFTheMoSt]

the only time the entertainer is actually entertaining:} brilliant as always derek! your awesome!

[@filigrif]

The piano is very grateful for the music you allowed him to produce, Derek! greetings from France ❤‍🔥

[@richardockenden8669]

Derek you are an absolute blessing to everyone who loves music thankyou . Keep up the good work.

[@moneyandtimefreedom3352]

Absolutely Beautiful, thank you; BRILLIANT MIND

[@robertholtz]

Bravissimo!!

[@tony_chn]

He is one of the best pianists that I have ever seen. Wow! The speed of which he plays Moonlight Sonata was amazing.

[@WhoIsOnFirst100]

Derek is truly blessed with such musical talent! Job well done!

[@Tastyfeet74]

I don't know if his music is supposed to make me cry but the sheer beauty and love of music is so strong it just turns on the waterworks. Bravissimo.

[@mr.perfect2852]

That makes two of us

[@webgpu]

i think you havent heard yet concert pianists...

[@coolnamebro]

​@@webgpuI've heard plenty of concert pianists. Most of them are very technically impressive but they don't take me where his music does. It's an escape into his own magical world of limitless musical rapture.

[@njmcd]

Derek takes us to realms that a concert pianist can't. He's magic.

[@MrBruno2000]

Amazing god given talent

[@cathy2106]

wow.. he's really good.

[@viveknandur3470]

MrBruno2000 Amazing yes, god given no

[@shracid7898]

+Vivek Nandur amen

[@7781kathy]

+Vivek Nandur much insult, believer such angry wow

[@MrBruno2000]

His lack of vision sharpened his hearing.

[@benltan]

I am truly humbled by this.

[@kristyfox1846]

I love this guy and his playing it brings joy to my soul :) thank you Derek for sharing your enthusiasm and talent with the world

[@danielhuggins9859]

i wonder if derek could learn the guitar if anyone attempted to teach him.

[@adibakarlen]

he definitely can do that, but no need to

[@bjkapz]

Of course. He has perfect pitch and he can transpose from his mind.. an unreal mind.

[@devils1]

wow amazing, I wish I could play like this.

[@redbrick341]

What a beautiful life. What a beautiful gift to the world.

[@utuber348]

Thank you for brightening my day, Derek.

[@trendynow1369]

Something tells me we are all programmed with his ability deep within

[@Debbie-qs2xo]

Removing the ego is how you start going toward it beyond that I'm not sure. But that's definitely a start.

[@Debbie-qs2xo]

Not all ego of course. But most are working w far too much and it's likely not serving them.

[@jakedahms6005]

Love his version of the entertainer

[@ADAMSIVES]

Makes my heart sing!

[@christian1000bla]

i am full of joy and in tears at the same time...this guy is absolutely brilliant!!!!!

[@RatioPerfect]

6:47 that bit! :P

[@SkizzlePiano]

i can beer that, hold my do

[@anonymousa7170]

+SkizzlePiano Haha, that was pretty funny.

[@y0urs03pic]

Sooo You're Peter Griffin, Then ?!??

[@Youtube_Globetrotter]

You're drunk as an Owl, go home.

[@theworldofchachundar5628]

@@KZbin_Globetrotter you're drunk as a home, go owl

[@hamstersniffer]

Please tell Derek his music absolutely fills my heart with joy. I can feel the music when he plays it.

[@terrygeiger7510]

I could listen to him all day long!

[@rareblues78daddy]

When God closes a door, he opens a window... or in this case, every damn window in the house! Great job!

[@Roescoe]

lol

[@KNakanishi]

This is what I call, "instant subscribe."

[@dendaky]

Kurt Nakanishi pretty much

[@jenniferannewerezak6897]

haha yup. I keep having to remind myself that he is blind. That he can reach WAY across the piano to a note he can't even see is really something lovely and special.

[@jimb0678]

Wow wonderful. Derek you are a true gift to the world.

[@Criticalperspective2]

Amazing! Listening to this while doing applications...the best!

[@gylah8503]

omfg i wanna cry he's amazing!! (btw, his voice reminds me of stewie's. lol)

[@zacharykreamer5263]

whoever dislikes his videos is dumb because he is really talented and I want to be able to do this when I'm older

[@so_bendy]

Listening to this is an absolute pleasure. What an inspiration. What a guy.

[@patrickhunt660]

Absolutely amazing Derek.

[@creased4life]

Derek is honestly the most amazing person I've ever heard! Also I was watching another video where they were saying that Derek can break down the notes of a chord to the single notes just from hearing the chord. Is that an unusual thing?

[@bjornlangoren3002]

Yes, gifted people with perfect pitch can do that. Not sure how common it is. 1 in 100, 1 in 500? Me, not so much.

[@jchuggin]

I don't agree with you. I understand how you feel but I think that your opinion has its roots in the way he looks when he plays. His hands don't flourish very much in comparison to alot of performance musicians, but this, I believe, is due to his blindness. To him, it makes absolutely no difference how high or dance-like his hands look, just the sound it makes and if you go ahead and play the video again (this time without watching the video) you'll find that his playing is very expressive.

[@mudkip_btw]

jchuggin Yep, technically waving your hands around to put it like that adds nothing. It's important that your sound is spot on, and you achieve what you want through your playing

[@koshhe]

It does matter a little bit, but nice comment.

[@hoyvintagecycles2936]

God Bless you Derek. Big fan here. You inspire so many!!!

[@samschrage6269]

Thank you Derek for showing us that anything is possible. My hero.