Simply Piano Review - Honest and Non Sponsored

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This is a complete and comprehensive simply piano review. Whether you are just starting to learn piano with simply piano or you just want to learn more about simply piano before diving into purchase it and start learning the piano. There are a lot of other piano learning apps out there so it's important to know what you're getting with each app and how each piano learning app teaches you how to play the piano before you start. Some other piano learning apps include yousician, flowkey, and playground sessions. In some parts of the video we will touch on these other piano learning apps but the focus of the video will be doing a simply piano review deep dive. Have you tried simply piano? Did you like it? Hate it? Let us know in a comment 🎵
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↓ 🎥Simple Piano Review Video Sections 🎥↓
0:00 - introduction
0:22 - video sections
0:57 - section 1 - layout and design
1:20 - simply piano onboarding
2:00 - courses section in simply piano
2:15 - soloist vs chords tracks
2:25 - what track should you learn?
2:45 - learning pop songs in simply piano
3:18 - example of what a course looks like
3:57 - searching songs in simply piano
4:41 - settings
5:08 - choosing song favourites
5:16 - section 2 - how does simply piano teach you piano
5:54 - learning a song example
7:26 intermediate or advanced courses
8:14 - learning songs in simply piano
8:26 - training with songs
8:58 - playing full songs
9:32 - one thing I don’t like about playing songs
9:50 - practising sections in songs
10:39 - playing with a metronome is not possible
11:05 - playing with backing tracks
11:17 - choosing tempo in simply piano
11:50 - how much does it cost
12:10 - premium access plans cost
12:30 - seven day free trial
12:45 - is simply piano right for you
12:58 - one thing I really like
13:18 - overview of things I don’t like
13:45 - note recognition
13:55 - note velocity
14:30 - should you use simple piano
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[@CharlesCleyn]

Have you tried simply piano? Love it? Hate it? Let us know what you think 🎵

[@hdp1123]

I have simply piano, i really enjoyed it until I got to the left hand, I had some experience as a kid and always used numbers to help me now because simply piano doesn’t use numbers much I am not doing that well, Do you have any advise for me

[@CharlesCleyn]

if you really like numbers then you might like yousician because the use tablature for learning but if you're going to stick with simply piano then you might want to invest learning sheet music, it's a good long term skill to have if you want become an expert in playing piano

[@hdp1123]

@@CharlesCleyn ok thank you so much, just by replying you have gained a new viewer and sub

[@carternuggets]

I hate it

[@CharlesCleyn]

@CAITLIN O'MULLAN what's the part you don't like?

[@phillip6933]

It could be helpful for begginers, but the "Learn and master piano in just four weeks" thing is very misleading

[@CharlesCleyn]

I want to see a video that puts this to the test!

[@maritzasanchez6520]

I think it just depends on how dedicated you are to it, since you can learn on your own time

[@maritzasanchez6520]

@@user-vu8os1pp8m I apologize for that? I'm confused

[@politicsandgames3511]

How long does it take for people to play 'we wish you a merry christmas' from making many mistakes to 0 mistake for 3 consecutive times in Simply piano? 🎹kzbin.info/www/bejne/epSVn3aOl9qKptk

[@kaizze8777]

depends what you mean by master. if you mean to play fur elise and impress family members, ok. but to become Rousau. maybe not

[@samuelbergman7597]

I am a classically trained pianist, and I have to say. This is kind of good, but they missed a massive point, and that is that playing notes is more than just pressing keys. There is phrasing, dynamics, articulation, technique, etc. For instance, you need to move from the knuckle where the palm meets the fingers, and then keep the rest of the finger strong. No app can teach that, I’m sorry. This might be great for some people, but if you want to become good or even great, get a private teacher, it’s worth it and so much more.

[@nandi.]

guess I can start with the app and then looking for private teacher

[@juliasaurborn5325]

@@nandi. that’s what I’m thinking :)

[@nicolcacola]

No t everyone has the money for that.

[@jelly6077]

In my area piano lessons are $+100 for one hour. I’m lower class, I can’t nearly afford that, even if I only did one lesson a month. This is the next best thing I could do :(

[@samuelbergman7597]

@@jelly6077 wow! Where do you live? Where I'm at I have a quality teacher for 34 an hour. 100+ is reasonable for a college Prof I guess but that's like normal price?

[@verroniquelee2688]

The irony is I just had a simply piano ad before this video lol

[@CharlesCleyn]

They’re on to me

[@cupoftee4809]

@@CharlesCleyn haha!

[@leomationsv5733]

Well obviously, if "simply piano" is in the title of the video then of course you're gonna get an ad of it because it's relevant to what you're watching. You get a simply piano ad in basically every piano cover on youtube

[@Football54690]

Same

[@ryandennis6504]

I'm about 2.5 weeks in using Simply Piano and reached Intermediate 3 on the Soloist path. I feel like I am learning a lot and feel pretty good so far. I do have some music theory and band experience from 20 years ago so I came into this already understanding and reading sheet music.

[@Mertolosko]

I don’t know how a piano works. I’m a guitarist. I can play many songs but I think weeks is not enough. In my opinion if you are able to play classical pieces fluently that determines your level. As every instrument player knows classical pieces are one of the most challenging pieces to master. Please don’t get me wrong I’m just sharing my thoughts with you. And I recommend you to take classes for classical pieces. I hope you get better and better. I wish you luck

[@camiemoore7154]

Ok I have taken lessens for over 5 years and I have friends who use simply piano. Even after two years and practicing every day they don’t get far. That’s my issue with simply piano.

[@blueiswonderful]

Are you doing both chords and soloist tracks simultaneously? I’m doing both at the same time and I just started intermediate after 1 week

[@woozersbozo5416]

I’ve been using it on and off because I’m busy. From barely being able to play I would say I’m a little past beginner currently and very happy. I think it’s good for someone who is a beginners to no knowledge at all

[@woozersbozo5416]

@@blueiswonderful my mom did both at the same time

[@bimboodekunle4296]

I just had a 30day course on it and I actually reccomend it.

[@ianw1976]

What did it teach you?

[@bimboodekunle4296]

@@ianw1976 g, d,em,c chords, how to sight read, play using both hands, I can pretty much play every song there is with basic chords and keys.

[@ianw1976]

@@bimboodekunle4296 Wait does the sheet music have time signatures????

[@politicsandgames3511]

How long does it take for people to play 'we wish you a merry christmas' from making many mistakes to 0 mistake for 3 consecutive times? 🎹kzbin.info/www/bejne/epSVn3aOl9qKptk

[@itz_notme9284]

I'm really interested in learning piano but my mom isnt really sure about buying premium. (Basically cus of scammers) Do you think it's actually trustful?

[@kattnunya266]

“This isn’t a sponsored video” AD’s- I’m about to ruin this mans whole career

[@olivewoo522]

The simply piano app ad came on for me too!

[@benediktmohr323]

Automatic ads that match the interests of the user? Wow! Welcome to the Internet, guys.

[@notverysur3rightnow145]

I got FOUR, FOUR simply piano ads

[@Pozibly0706]

Wow i don’t think you understand how ads work buckaroo!

[@sams7921]

Shut up

[@ms.goatsimulator9909]

As for my POV, simply piano sometimes might be abit tricky on fingers position, but it’s absolutely a great experience. I also go to KZbin and search up more advices from other self taught learners so I can get more information that I want to focus on my studies..I just really enjoy playing my piano, I just don’t rush to achievements, that’s all!

[@Ethan-ko8wm]

I just started and I'm finding it difficult but I am using this app and continuing to learn more about sheets online and you saying I just don’t rush to achievements just makes me realise I just need time amen you from 2 years ago

[@busch028]

I’ve played guitar for years and always wanted to learn piano. I got this and am really enjoying it. I blew threw the first few courses because I already have a foundation on music theory and my hand/eye coordination is decent cuz of guitar. It wasn’t long (2 weeks) before I learned chords and can have fun at the piano now. It’s kinda like a game and I am addicted. My wife and daughter have ZERO music experience and they are having fun and getting good after just 2 weeks. Hope that helps.

[@CharlesCleyn]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@jkj1459]

Guitar is tougher I think , by placing fingers we. Get cramps 😭

[@kishascape]

@@jkj1459 thankfully they make the simply app for guitar as well.

[@Davinci__man]

@@kishascape they did

[@anshulkumarsingh9722]

I can so relate.

[@elizabethhentze3767]

I’ve used it for about 9 months as an older adult who started learning piano late in life on and off. It has improved my sight reading so much and I’m motivated to keep practicing daily. There has been a huge overall improvement in my playing just because I needed this slower pace of learning. 😊

[@elizabethhentze3767]

@@mingi-vu9xn sure, but as a 41 year old mother of a little baby, this works for me. Maybe my little boy can rather have the privilege later 🙂

[@The_Rob_D]

@@mingi-vu9xn it’s sad that you keep pushing your elitism on aspiring musicians. Different people learn different ways. Who are you to tell someone they “can’t put emotion” into playing just because they don’t have a private teacher?

[@The_Rob_D]

@@mingi-vu9xn A teacher can’t teach you emotion either. The point of stuff like simply piano is to teach the basics. You shouldn’t make assumptions based solely on your experiences and the experiences of those who who have the exact same opinion. All that does is breed ignorance. There are literally millions of absolutely amazing musicians all over the world who have never had a single lesson. So your entire argument is moot.

[@The_Rob_D]

@@mingi-vu9xn Except you aren’t “speaking facts,” you’re speaking opinion. And by stating that someone MUST learn from a teacher in order to be able to play with emotion is most definitely elitism as you’re stating that one must learn the way you do in order for them to succeed the way you portray. Like I said before, not everyone learns the same. I’m not dogging on anyone for having a teacher, not at all. But to say one can’t do something without one is just ignorant. I mean no offense btw nor am I calling you ignorant. Just saying that you claim is a bit ignorant for the simple fact that your mother is a piano teacher, so you probably never had the opportunity to “figure it out yourself” like thousands of others.

[@The_Rob_D]

@@mingi-vu9xn You said without a teacher, you won’t be able to put emotion into your own playing. Which infers that you must have a teacher in order to play with emotion. Which just isn’t true.

[@tahoeman191]

I've started playing and practicing with the app six out of seven nights a week for about three weeks now. From zero experience I feel like I have learned quite a bit so far. I'm feeling better every day with coordinating playing both have together. I'm 36 so I find myself going back to lessons and practice.

[@tahoeman191]

@Dylan Scren thank you for the advice. This is very helpful.

[@kaz1819]

Hey! How's the learning going 11 months down the line? 🙂

[@SSonaBoo]

My piano is coming in 2 days!! I'm soo excited to start playing

[@CharlesCleyn]

Awesome, good luck with playing, have fun!

[@spide8474]

Have you learned any songs yet?

[@amnibatrisyia]

me tooo!!

[@satansdaughter9332]

Same mine will come on monday I am so so exited

[@arnav3211]

DONT USE SIMPLY PIANO

[@M0HX]

I think it’s great app regardless of how simple it is. It’s super fun and motivates you to play something and spend more time on the piano.

[@CharlesCleyn]

glad you like it, keep learning!

[@julidia3439]

For people who are seeing this now. There is now a possibility to slow down the tempo and there is a new option where it shows you normal cheetmusic and the programme listens to you.

[@ChirstInTheDistance]

Anyone ever told you, you look similar to Tobey Maguire, that actor that was casted for the Sam Raimi spiderman trilogy.

[@CharlesCleyn]

i got that once before on this channel!

[@Boobalopbop]

He is way better looking than Tobey. More manly.

[@Bunny-xh8ue]

When you press on the video and you get an ad for simply piano 😭😅

[@kamybutterfly5329]

I learned more with simply piano in 1 day than I learned from 1 year of music classes

[@paradoxsweeps396]

stop capping

[@b-louprint]

I think its great but certain pieces require a simple but standard technique and you can really injure your hands if you arent careful of what NOT to do. even the little girl in the ad was contorting her left hand playing the accompaniment and using the wrong part of the thumb when playing fur elise. the pain of these potential injuries are no joke

[@applejuices]

As someone who is now practicing La Campanella, I couldn't agree more.

[@meenakshijyoti4948]

Me at the starting of the video : I'm gonna install it right now ! An eternity later: Oh yeah, I gotta buy a piano

[@noamyeger9685]

You: this app isn't sponsored by simply piano. You 20 seconds later: simply piano ad is on my screen

[@CharlesCleyn]

they're on to us i guess

[@whatosthisaccount431]

I got a simply piano ad on this video, lol.

[@05ketchup_eater]

Sammeee lol

[@agravy7657]

Holy shit, it's Athelstan! I thought Floki killed him

[@CharlesCleyn]

haven't watched that

[@viannearcenio5596]

Vikings!

[@bradrichardson08]

Learning to read sheet music instead of being stubborn and looping KZbin clips looks to be the best thing I could get out of this..

[@sage_teddy.]

But what's bad about SimplyPiano is that it doesn't teach the piano player the important things like not moving their hands while playing. It's only the fingers that are moving. If your fingers bounce when doing staccatos, you can't play very fast pieces like Rondo Alla Turca.

[@aralifefarming]

Simply piano is simply perfect to properly learn to play as well as read music from the START. once you get through it then progress to a professional level PC based program. As a note there is a 2021 update coming to add new features including selecting music and changing position, speed and more. No exact date was announced but it will require a reinstall of the app.

[@CharlesCleyn]

Thanks for letting us know.

[@glowyninq]

i use Simply Piano and i definitely dont regret it! and im 10😉 i recommend it! 💛

[@SookieStackhouse2301]

As an absolute beginner I tried the free version and found it great fun. Yesterday I started the one week free full version and it's even more fun. Now I am thinking of paying for a year but still hesitate because it's rather expensive. What if it doesn't do what is promised? 🤔

[@isabellagenovese7590]

It actually the price for a year some times it the price for one lesson a month

[@SookieStackhouse2301]

@@isabellagenovese7590 Yes, actually the price for a month is not high (at the moment it is 11,66) when you book for a whole year but you have to pay the full amount immediately and it is more expensive when you book for a shorter period.

[@TheCard1nal]

How's your progress?

[@pxrth1v]

*Wait! Your telling that I can teach myself pIaNo with this app?*

[@CharlesCleyn]

Yes, you can

[@brickabang]

*You caN also plAy Sympony No.9 in onlY 3 dAys*

[@pxrth1v]

Thats Great!

[@mirnim]

@@brickabangThE LiSzT oNe ThAt AlMoSt No PiAnIsT pLaYed YeS yEs

[@keystarG60]

I’m 45. I’m coming back to the piano having learned the basics with a teacher as a ten year old. With the UK in the grips of a pandemic and having to adhere to severe restrictions on movement, this app seems like a good way for me to start. I’ll consider whether getting a teacher is appropriate once that is an option.

[@CharlesCleyn]

Good luck with re learning the piano. I’m sure you’ll pick it up very fast.

[@warzshadow9701]

I've had SimplyPiano since 1/1/23 and it's 1/18/23. I'm on Essentials level 2. I feel I'm learning well. I recognize the notes for both left and right hand. I just wish when learning songs you could segment a particular portion of the song instead of going back to the beginning. I do their 5 min warm-ups all 3 several times just to make sure it's ingrained. Took my time to make sure I know c to g note positions solidly. I am looking for another app that will teach more structured stuff. Scales majors and minors..that have you practice them. Know of any app for this?

[@janajaber4505]

skoove app does section the songs its very good in that regard

[@YangGQ]

SP seems a pretty good fit for me. 10 Years piano to classical Grade 5, 44 years of no playing. At 60-YO starting again. SP gets me to remember all that I learned 50+ years ago. It paces me well.

[@nancyclark]

Hello! I’m a musician and piano player. Simply Piano is a waste of money. To truly learn how to play at your speed, pay the money and get private lessons with a teacher. You will get so much more for your money. Apps like these can never replace the value of the education you will get from a private lesson instructor.

[@linstarflight7344]

Exactly! There’s just way too many things it can’t teach you that are extremely important. 200 dollars not this app per year? Pfft

[@goofy.mp4]

My little sis (6) started learning today with simply piano, but it is kinda hard for her so i, a beginner pianist help her but the app is not actually that bad as i thought. She played it just for fun and she doesn't have the premium version. I just have been challenged to try simply piano and she just tryed it and started learning a few notes

[@Boobalopbop]

How has it been going? I am thinking of getting my daughter a piano for her 7th birthday, and because of Covid, there really isn't a way to get her lessons safely. So I'm thinking of trying this app. How did it work for you and your sis?

[@itskxmi]

I’ve been using Simply Piano for 3 weeks, and just finished learning Winter Wind 😊

[@linstarflight7344]

Winter wind?! By Chopin?!

[@RoxyAnimates]

Simply piano is good for beginners, but using after 50-100 days when you have become a Pro is when I would recommend to stop using it and get a private teacher, since you know the basics of it after using the app and can now master your abilities as a Pianist

[@kaleb6958]

For starters I would recommend it If you’re a person that’s almost a Novice Not recommend it If you’re a starter Just use it to be able to read Sheet music I am a expert pianist This is my opinion though I think it is better to be taught by a real teacher It’s better to start with classical This app doesn’t teach you much of the advanced classical pieces If you want to amaze audiences I wouldn’t recommend Simply piano But that’s my opinion though

[@CharlesCleyn]

Thanks for sharing your opinion

[@mamamo5790]

Yeah. To be honest, I started using it two days ago to practice my sight reading skills because I really suck at sight reading

[@saigawop]

I'm kinda new so I thought what you would recommend, it could be apps, youtubers,webs etc

[@41luCCa53]

do u think it hurts playing only with simplypiano for a couple of weeks/months and then taking some classes? i m a total beginner and i have no idea of anything related to music theory

[@nagasakiotaku-sama6252]

@@41luCCa53 You need a teacher to teach you posture and the basics. Because in SimplyPiano, you don't have a teacher to correct your posture or criticize your playing so it's always better to have a teacher when it comes to playing an instrument - this comment was made by a violinist lol

[@Llama_Loca]

I've been using It for 2 days and advanced nice and easy! Im not really interesed in getting a teacher since im just learning to play It for fun,and to learn a new skill ^^

[@CharlesCleyn]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@flowey9808]

Can you play all of fur Elise with your eyes closed

[@firefoxx_x]

I will trust you that this is not a sponsored video, until this video come as an ad on another videos.

[@mdc2142]

I recently logged out of it then I tried to log back into it to only find progress was gone 😣

[@CharlesCleyn]

ah, that's too bad, were you on paid or the free trial?

[@13unnyjpg]

When you get past essentials 1 you unlock sheet music where you can find songs and you learn to play those songs, part by part.

[@lucasrohrbach8906]

I think the thing that drives me away the most is their annoying ad campaign

[@Zaloomination]

Thank you for this honest review! I'm a working adult with young kids and I want the older one (8) and myself to learn piano, this sounds like a viable choice. Thanks again.

[@scarlettrose7103]

If you dont wanna pay for it I have a tip for yall download happymod then go on the app and search simply piano and download that and there you go free simply piano

[@angelsuniverse6021]

@@scarlettrose7103 but works as the app? Detecting the note u play?

[@Hello-bm8jr]

I learned basics with it and now I’m paying for piano lessons. I highly recommend, and if u finish it you still get good sheet music and songs. This sounds like and ad but I recommend. The only thing tho is u need a lot of self discipline

[@lucyzeng7256]

Got the ad on the video 😂

[@VocalBeast]

After learning a bit of piano for a while 2 years back, I'm gonna set myself three years from now to get really good at piano. Used simply piano before and honestly it was pretty good. Bout to hop on it again:)

[@remkye]

It's been 3yrs, how you doing now?

[@VocalBeast]

@@remkye man I can't lie I haven't played in three years at this point 😭😭 I should get back in to it but life got in the way yknow

[@murillontra]

as a begginer myself, I've been using this app for a month and I already know multiple songs, plus reading sheet music. And the price is also great. So I'm loving it

[@Vale-gz3mu]

You all cant be serious. Am i only one here smart enough to make a simply piano crack premium?

[@FritePioche]

@@Vale-gz3mu how

[@Sarah-kw7sj]

@@Vale-gz3mu how ?

[@nandi.]

@@Vale-gz3mu LOL I was just thinking about it

[@kirs8354]

@@Vale-gz3mu lmao same imagine buying it. I have a premiun crack of simply piano LOL

[@DrDeflowerMe]

I just ordered a piano today, i have no music experience. So this seems like it is the app for me. Thank you for the review!

[@CharlesCleyn]

glad it helped, good luck with learning the piano!

[@carternuggets]

Stop

[@carternuggets]

Everyone please do not download like watch the two set violin and I am not a simply pianist. I am a real musician and recommend a real teacher NOT APP

[@thumbsup5524]

CSK Dan not every one can afford a teacher and twoset was reviewing ADS not the app

[@thumbsup5524]

what i suggest for you, if you can, just have 1 or 2 lessons with an actual teacher if you can afford just to get you started

[@MarcoBright]

The answer is no, because I just got scammed by it.

[@OrangishMustache]

i think simply piano is good to kickstart a piano experience and teach someone how to play, but after a little bit i do not believe it should be used any more than just a few basics to actually learn the piano. it should be taught by a trained teacher. simply piano would however be extremely useful for sharpening sight-reading skills, although there may be better options out there for sight reading. in the end simply piano is a great introductory to the world of piano and can be used in that way for a good amount of time, but at some point that kid or adult has gotta learn proper technique with someone and not through a screen. not everyone may need a teacher and simply piano might truly be the best thing for you, but i’d say most need a teacher

[@narindersingh4706]

would you say I should finish simply piano completely before I find a teacher or find one around halfway?

[@linstarflight7344]

My recommendation would be to get a teacher as soon as possible. Simply piano misses a lot of important things that every beginner pianist should learn (coming from a pianist).

[@bellabananas]

I believe the app is really good to improve sight reading

[@CharlesCleyn]

Thanks for sharing your experience Bella

[@clvsidy]

I got an ad before watching and it is SIMPLY PIANO !

[@CharlesCleyn]

Was it funny? Sometimes they arw

[@sulraw]

“Non-sponsored” Gets a simply piano ad

[@bobshikalob4990]

Simply piano 1 second: Plays Fur Elise. 1 day: River flows in you 1 week: Hammerklavier 1 month: Every Liszt piece. 1 year: Playing every list piece on every piano in the world simultaneously with 1 finger.

[@billyk8397]

Admittedly the ads are really insufferable and they literally made me not want to get the app, but I wanted to learn to read sheet music and eventually gave in. It’s actually a pretty good app and I can comfortably read sheet music now, but it definitely takes time; not just three weeks or whatever lol.

[@BudderB0y2222]

Yea don't buy into the hype. I'm also using it to learn sheet music. But I just completed the first beginner's section and can't figure out how to advance. Just has a play Every Breath You Take button and then a screen pops up making me pay. I thought the thing was free.

[@cirwo85]

@@BudderB0y2222 don't know why you thought that . . Boom. But hey did you continue with it? Have you mastered piano with it? I'm waiting on a Casio lk s250 to arrive then I'll be purchasing simply piano. Like to hear your thoughts on it

[@BudderB0y2222]

@@cirwo85 I want the same piano

[@cirwo85]

@@BudderB0y2222 I meant I want ur thoughts on simply piano. Have you been using it? Have you mastered the piano w it

[@Yhoshua_B]

FYI, you can run this app via BlueStacks so you can play it from your computer.

[@aadhyagoudsayagoni3434]

I literally got a simply piano ad before I started the video

[@Errupt]

When I got a simply piano add on this vid lol

[@JJGilbert]

Hi Charles, thank you for your piano app reviews. I'm currently evaluating Simply Piano, Piano Marvel, and Musiah. I'm wondering if you have heard of the latter two, and if you would do a review on both of them, or if you have any comments regarding them? I'm leaning toward Musiah being the best option of all the piano apps, but it is very slow in it's lesson progress. I'm new to learning piano. Thanks.

[@CharlesCleyn]

Hi Jon, I've never heard of these two but I can look into them. Have you tried Flowkey or yousician with learning piano?

[@RuzoOwzy]

So which one is best? Help me put them in order of their goodness.

[@theberrylil]

Did you get a real ad of simply piano?

[@patricejoeysch4256]

I just got an add about Simply piano when I clicked the video

[@CharlesCleyn]

Meta

[@linstarflight7344]

Same.

[@helloeverybody8204]

I tried simply piano on my old family piano like old old i think its like 50+ and still well tuned i bought the premium one so i could see different choices and ummmm when i was doing some scales when it went to Do or C it did not recognize it As Do so when i try Re or D it recognize it as Do or C couple of tries like putting my phone near it, it did not work Second dilemma An app COULD NEVER TEACH YOU PROPER TECHNIQUES On how to Actually play the piano like posture or how to play with effects This app is only for like hobbyists like only a casual thing do to but if you're going to impress on your family perhaps it would not work if your going to play modern pieces *No offence but i like classical more* like moonlight sonata or minuet in g or even Hungarian dance So a ģood app for hobby but if your trying to impress and get red cards better put that money on a teacher instead

[@CharlesCleyn]

thanks for all this context, nice to know especially for people using older acoustic pianos like yourself

[@e..l5667]

Simply pianos awesome! Here’s why: they go through steps You don’t get bored Even if it’s tough, don’t give up! You just need a break. Sad things bout it 😞 You have to pay It’s hard on left (for me) Give it a go! Most of u say it’s bad but u haven’t tried it out. I got a keyboard on my tenth birthday and now learning x-mas carols for Christmas

[@far0w365]

Awesome bro! Thanks for that message!,Good luck to you,☺️im going to buy a Keyboard or a Piano with pedals later this week! 🙃

[@e..l5667]

Good luck!

[@MR_PRINCE.100]

Wow what a coincidence a simply piano ad is playing as Im typing

[@samuelvr1]

*How simply piano teaches you:* THROWS NOTES AT YOUR FACE

[@nesian13]

I already can play Moonlight sonata 3rd movement, using simply piano.

[@CharlesCleyn]

wow, impressive! You should make a video about your development with the app

[@greyson_9118]

I’ve been taking in person lessons with physical sheet music for about 2 or 3 years now, and I feel like yes this is a good beginner program if you are not able to afford in person lessons or are looking to play casually, but if you really want to learn I don’t recommend. It dosent really show you proper fingering and things such a pedal, codas, ties, etc. I would recommend trying it if you would like to get a small amount of experience but please try and learn from someone who’s actually played piano.

[@HaileyRoss22]

My 8 year is jsut starting private piano lessons - 30 mins a week - and im wondering if this would be a good option as a supplement to the lessons to help him progress as he is very keen to practice. I also thought ot might bw fun to relearn as I played a bit as a kid. Does anyone who uses this think this app would function well for this purpose ?

[@linstarflight7344]

As someone who’s been playing piano for 7 years with a professional teacher (and has also tried this app for quite a while before), I really wouldn’t recommend it. To non-musicians, this sounds like a shortcut that is nice and sweet and works well, but it’s not. Here’s why: 1. It doesn’t provide enough information and instructions on posture/hand positions. Yes, these are the boring beginner things but they’re very important. Building up a bad posture habit when playing a instrument will become a big problem when you get into more advanced and technical stuff. One of the most common mistakes I see starter pianists make is keeping their fingers straight and tight while playing. Playing that way will greatly affect the agility and comfort of your fingers, and they likely won’t be able to keep up with articulation and other fast moving pieces later on. 2. They teach you the notes, SOME of the symbols in music, and nothing else. When I tried simply piano and as I was skimming through all the lessons, I immediately noticed how they are missing a bunch of essential stuff such as dynamic markings, tempo markings, sharps, flats, slurs, staccato, key changes, phrasing, rit, codas, and etc. These are all very important things to know and understand because they are basically what shapes the music. If you play without any of the things listed above, the music you’re making will sound boring with no changes and no emotions. Simply piano can’t teach you that because the app can’t listen to the amount of sound you’re making and determine whether that’s considered loud or soft, because it’s different in every piece/song and changes frequently depending on the mood of whatever you’re playing. (Similar goes for the others) 3. It doesn’t teach you much about reading sheet music on your own. In simply piano, it kind of just scrolls the music for you and you just play the notes as it comes. That means you need to keep the tempo, the evenness, the rhythm, and phrasing, coordinating left hand to right hand with the correct timing, balancing hands so that the melodic line stands out, and etc. I have a friend whose been using simply piano for the past year or so, and last time I was at her house watching her play off of actual sheet music, her rhythm was a mess, there were no dynamics, no melody line over the harmonies. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend it. Getting a teacher would help set your kid on the right path. Do watch out for bad teachers tho, they can be pretty time and money wasting. But yes, most are good and is in a considerable price range per lesson. (Edit: I apologize for any grammatical mistakes. It’s 12:30 am in the midnight and my brain’s not working very well😅)

[@linstarflight7344]

Simply piano as a sidekick tho may help keep your kid’s interest up tho, because the beginning can be quite boring.

[@cinamynj]

I tried Flowkey and Simply Piano. Simply Piano seems to be a lot better at teaching how to read the Treble and Bass Clef It is really slow at expanding your note range. That feels… good to me. I played guitar for a long time and instantly jumped into soloing and lost SO many fundamentals. As an example, I can play Malmsteen songs but I can’t do a single “campfire” song with chord changes. On piano im only up to Essentials 2, playing through all the songs but so far… seems worth it

[@veuryx]

DISCLAIMER: I don't want this to offend anybody, I'm just saying my honest opinion. I guess its pretty okay, but the problem about it is that there's nothing to tell you about your hand posture, new players from ads I see usually have their hand hanging down. Anything thing is the touch-- or how the music is played. With simply piano it just cares about right or wrong notes, but there's still a lot more for it to sound good other than solid notes. An easy piece with fingers lifted high and a not dropped wrist would sound better than a medium piece with no feeling into it. One last thing, finger exercise. This is very important in making your fingers fast for harder pieces and more fluent and slower ones. Simply piano doesn't have it, which could tire the hand or arm, if they use their arm to help them, that is wrong. So, I would prefer a piano teacher to simply piano any time.

[@MIsaac-ds5xl]

I have used simply piano and i can tell you A) actually they do teach you about hand position. Basically at the beginning of every courses theres a "reminder section" where they would remind you, all the older lessons they've teach you especially hand position where they would show videos of how to postion your hands, shoulder and back also reminding to keep your hands relaxed B) in the app you cannot progress at all unless you are able to beat the challenges in the said section while on top of that there is a 5 min practice mode where everyday they would give you different level or type of exercises to help you get better either by sight reading or finger independence

[@Vale-gz3mu]

I dont know about rest, but they like have at least 10 videos about disclaimer, use fingers in this position, its be easier, sit in this position, press like this and so

[@freakmusic4009]

Omg do they really teach chords like that? So what if someone wants to find a piece's chords by themself? How one can be able to play the piano "as professionally as mentioned in the ads" just by looking the pictures, without knowing the basic theory? Wow it's so sad!

[@CharlesCleyn]

Ya unfortunately the ads are always better than they seem

[@larshaas2658]

I found that it rushes things too much, i eventually got overwhelmed by the amount of left hand playing, chords and music notes that where used even though i just learned how to do/read them and still learning. It always assumed i knew them 100%

[@ellerocvisionz]

That left hand is no joke

[@fluffy3785]

I did all of the “piano basics” but it’s stuck at 85 percent and when I try to finish it, it asks me to pay for premium

[@smilyxd]

I love how classic pianists despise this app.

[@linstarflight7344]

Lmao same

[@skyset_]

The thumbnail being unnoticed: "SIMPLY PIANO, SHOULD YOU BUT IT"

[@CharlesCleyn]

should you?

[@countriesexplained5108]

Charles Cleyn do you notice that your thumbnail is saying Should you BUT it, i don't know how to but tho...

[@CharlesCleyn]

yes, should you? That video will help you answer if you should or not

[@skyset_]

Lolol I don't think he sees it 😂😂

[@countriesexplained5108]

Connor Wilson he changed the thumbnail

[@pianoman4036]

But you can always have your volume down on your device your using to cancel the singing and the backround music.

[@MatPlayz]

Me: Clicks on a video relating to piano Simply Piano AD: Allow me to introduce myself

[@caridadcamacho8894]

Who else is looking at the comments to see who noticed the door open by itself👀🤔😰 14:16

[@vaasavirao8107]

It was a video cut the door didn’t open by itself

[@carternuggets]

Me

[@CharlesCleyn]

yes, it was a cut :) good catch though

[@S1000rrboy]

@@CharlesCleyn but i already called ghostbusters dude, bill murray already said hes on the way

[@johnnyjoe2175]

I just got a simply piano ad

[@sophiabrooks4001]

I tried it with my grandma and it wasn’t registering the notes :(

[@j.ackiee19]

I try to simply piano but I think that simply Piano would please show you positions and teach you how to actually play unlike the ads

[@themisterseal]

It's sad for me. I had an accident on my left hand fingers so I can't be that good.

[@CharlesCleyn]

Hopefully you can heal and get back to playing

[@themisterseal]

@@CharlesCleyn No It cant be healed

[@CharlesCleyn]

@@themisterseal I'm sorry to hear that

[@BudderB0y2222]

If you still want to play music in other ways consider taking up the slide guitar. You use a slide on your finger so you don't have to fret notes and it can lay on your lap in front of you.

[@lingendary781]

I don’t think that you can get really far with an app, and having a teacher is so much better. The app doesn’t have any other time signatures, and more.

[@CharlesCleyn]

definitely some pros and cons. do you play?

[@carternuggets]

Very true

[@snusho9044]

Well if you download the app you feel more motivated because your not forced, but if you get lessons it kinda forces you

[@snusho9044]

@@CharlesCleyn I am gonna use simply piano on learning the piamo

[@BudderB0y2222]

@@snusho9044 Presumably if you were paying for lessons then you would be motivated enough to practice. But ultimately it's whatever works for you to keep playing

[@whatsupwithalishka1357]

It is my 5th day on simply piano and I am hooked to piano now it is pretty cheap compared to tutoring and I really recommend it

[@CharlesCleyn]

Have fun learning!

[@FancyShrimpp]

I watched an ad and the person responded to comments, but you can’t comment on ads and they don’t have a channel! Edit: Wanted to say something useful so, I had a friend who tried simply piano to start out and he said it didn’t teach you much theory, sure it taught you how to read sheet music but that’s it. He also said that it didn’t teach you many chords, and that he learned half the stuff he knows from the internet and online tutorials.

[@AlejandroPerez-mg3fc]

I think it's ESPECIALLY begginers that need a teacher to teach them propper posture, articulation and preventing vices from developing. Not a fan at all

[@CharlesCleyn]

this is true, could be a dangerous game!

[@itz_notme9284]

But you can just choose at the start whether you're a beginner, or you've played before.

[@minkxz8037]

Simply piano is amazing I'm playing so well in only a month and my 5 year old can read sheet music now. I'm amazed

[@CharlesCleyn]

How long did it take for your 5 year old to read sheet music?

[@minkxz8037]

@@CharlesCleyn she was able to read basic notes in 2 days.

[@carternuggets]

Wh

[@clumsily9721]

@@minkxz8037 What!

[@cupetraluca1719]

@@minkxz8037 I dont think

[@nathanthomascherian3572]

I tired simply piano and I don’t recommend it because they don’t teach dynamics as early as when u need it and usually if u choose chords { specially jazz chords I and II} it is only accompaniment

[@epicnessmoment1796]

Omg i actually got a simply piano ad while watching this vid edit:omg i actually got another simply piano ad wth

[@CharlesCleyn]

Was it funny?

[@Sxmplyxraee]

Love SimplyPiano buuuuuut.... my parents won’t let me get premium! 😩😩

[@lilia4304]

Hi! This is just out of curiosity but when you got simply piano did it teach you how your hand should be shaped on the keys? I don't have simply piano but I've been playing for about 10ish years and I was just wondering🙂

[@sawkmakawk4420]

@@lilia4304 they said it should be like a bow

[@hellomusic8435]

I'm from india, I'm using yousician from past few months, now I'm in level 6, i feel yousician is better than these all... Go for yousician...

[@CharlesCleyn]

Thanks for your thoughts!

[@o.p2675]

To be honest there isn't any app that will make you good at piano the only way to become better is to practice and piano lessons are way better than any app and a big problem is that some of these things are simply not needed and you need to learn actual sheet music to play the piano better.

[@Dontdothat5300]

Thanks - great unbiased review and much appreciated

[@CharlesCleyn]

You're welcome thanks for coming by to watch it

[@olivewoo522]

I am self taught and have perfect pitch. I can play any song by listening to it. This app would be good for people who can’t read music or have a difficult time playing both treble and bass clef simultaneously. Thanks for the review.

[@CharlesCleyn]

thanks for your comment

[@PassionPno]

Really? I'd like to see you play Balakirev's Islamey by ear.

[@Ottergaming26]

A MAJOR QUESTION: I’m trying to play “A whole new world” but it keeps telling me to subscribe, must I?

[@Actll]

I have My iPhone, Akai MPK mini keyboard, and chromebook.. why is this difficult to connect and use?

[@monicaramirez9407]

i have simply piano and its amazing im playing and learning so much in under 3 weeks. it does miss some few key features but overall it is amazing.

[@CharlesCleyn]

have you tried other piano learning apps that you can compare it to?

[@rubylove1474]

I got literally 3 adds for simply peano on this video 😂

[@j.ackiee19]

Not trying to be rude but you spelled piano wrong

[@bobalover298]

Hi ! I want to learn to read sheet music and play songs whatever i like . Asking should i download simply piano or any other app ??? I just want to learn !

[@vaishalipalkhedkar6424]

Simply piano

[@katekramara9883]

Does anyone know how to bring up the keys at the bottom of the screen that light up? In addition to the scrolling notes?

[@roblox-pm7cc]

Thx im getting a piano 🎹