Thinking About You - Frank Ocean (Piano Lesson by Matt McCloskey)

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I walk you through a step by step lesson and teach you how to play "Thinking About You" by Frank Ocean on piano.
Please comment to let me know what you thought of this lesson; I value any and all feedback you may have for me.
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-Matt
**THIS VIDEO was made for the SOLE PURPOSE of INSTRUCTION. No COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT is INTENDED**
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[@paturruchua938]

Yo this man still caring piano KZbin tutorials after 8 years

[@sunbunker685]

for anyone looking for the synth sound used for that song, in pro tools. Go into Xpand 2, under soft pads select the preset "scanner pad"

[@levan5998]

This is exactly what i was looking for. Everything i needed was in this video. Great job!

[@185055]

Wow!! just wow awesome video man

[@vanyatararo1452]

it doesn't really matter if he doesn't know the lyrics, at least he knows the right notes, and its a piano tutorial derrh. sounds awesome!

[@ChineseCousinz]

Thank you for doing this, this is one of my favorite songs. I requested this a while ago, and i'm glad you've got the chance to do it! Much love bro.

[@NorthpawProductions]

I can check it out for sure, thanks for the idea

[@unkasa12]

thank you, ive been waiting on this

[@remote929]

ive been waiting for this

[@TheRealJimmyRoberts1]

This is how you give a piano lesson. Nice job. Thank u. Saved me a lot of time.

[@NorthpawProductions]

I can check it out, thanks for the idea

[@doggzzza]

"i cant go that high, and im not even gonna try" LOL love ya matt. Keep up the amazing work :)

[@anamaria1955]

this helped me so much, thanks x

[@NorthpawProductions]

I can give it a listen, thank you for the idea

[@NorthpawProductions]

Cool, I'll give it a listen, thanks for the idea

[@NorthpawProductions]

You got it! I'm happy to help!

[@NorthpawProductions]

@oddfutureallday awesome :) glad to hear it

[@MAOSAMAN]

U helped me at my audition!!!!! Thx man u helped me learn this song really fast

[@xxMadii]

you're amazing and I don't know how you do it. best of luck in the future. -3

[@NorthpawProductions]

I can give it a listen, thanks for the suggestion

[@NorthpawProductions]

it's on my list, I promise I'll get to it... I've got exams this week so I haven't had time to make any new lessons. I want to work on it this weekend

[@NorthpawProductions]

@Deoxes892 cool, I'll give it a listen, thanks for the idea

[@NorthpawProductions]

@sudamandem yeah, I've been meaning to do that. thanks for reminding me, I'll try to do it soon, I've just been really busy

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@lizzydior I'll give it a listen, thanks for the suggestion

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@Mimundoilogico I'll give it a listen, thanks for the idea

[@DanielJones-ju8eb]

a tornado threw around my room and something something... - Matt McCloskey :) BEST VERSE EVER!

[@NorthpawProductions]

@doggzzza Yeah, I just can't keep up with Frankie when it comes to the falsetto stuff haha.... Thanks for the love. Hope you stay tuned :)

[@NorthpawProductions]

@Diispaceyone gotta check those out still. I'll get to it, I promise

[@unkasa12]

It sounds good it took a lil bit to hear the forever after thinking bout you

[@terry313100]

omg ^_^ good job

[@NorthpawProductions]

@carleyshepherd It's the basic order of the song. What I've done here is show each section's (verse, chorus, etc) backing track and then I use the left hand of that backing track and combine it with the vocals

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@AdiT306 I can check it out, thanks for the idea

[@NorthpawProductions]

@HaytchDee I'm pretty sure this is a stand-alone single.... and Analog 2 is on my list for sure, thanks for the suggestion

[@NorthpawProductions]

I have since I started this channel... the pace I've been teaching at (combined with my verbal delivery of each note) is optimal. I hope the lesson still helps you

[@NorthpawProductions]

@xxMadii I really appreciate your encouragement. Thank you.... did the lesson help?

[@NorthpawProductions]

@dakiller234 I'll give it a listen, thanks for the idea

[@markalajar1]

can you please do more frank ocean from the lonny breaux collection please? awesome video btw

[@dthenextmj]

i forget if i suggested this or not, but the song just came on and i was wondering if you could look into doing a tutorial for butterflies by alicia keys...beautiful song, thanks!

[@NorthpawProductions]

@dthenextmj I'll check it out, thanks for the suggestion

[@Skamux]

hey i figured this out by ear, and you and i had almost the exact same chords haha

[@NorthpawProductions]

@185055 Thanks.... I'm really proud of how this one turned out :)

[@NorthpawProductions]

@TYPHYmusic I don't see it on Datpiff. Do you have a link?

[@NorthpawProductions]

@Deoxes892 Is that on Taylor Allderdice?

[@sudamandem]

Yo Matt, can you put all OF videos in a playlist please. Would help a lot man

[@NorthpawProductions]

Cool haha I'm happy I could help! How did the audition go?

[@NorthpawProductions]

@zannjusktagg yeah, it has a pretty cool progression... I like the 7th chords he uses

[@NorthpawProductions]

@ChineseCousinz yeah, I'm really sorry it took so long :( I don't know how this stayed on the backburner for this much time, but I'm really proud of this lesson and I'm glad I could finally do it for you guys :)

[@NorthpawProductions]

@flrush96 Is that on Taylor Allderdice?

[@NorthpawProductions]

@unkasa12 you're more than welcome :) how does the lesson sound?

[@NorthpawProductions]

@kittybaybie213 I'll give it a listen, thank you for the idea

[@NorthpawProductions]

@oddfutureallday you got it, bro! how does the lesson sound?

[@LILMILK111]

@NorthpawProductions the album is called "The Score"

[@royalegavi7643]

I love the tutorial, but i would like to have a copy of your sheet music is that possible?

[@NorthpawProductions]

@ChemicalAliens cool cool, I'll check those out, thanks for the ideas

[@NorthpawProductions]

@LILMILK111 I can give it a listen... which album is it on?

[@gabygoo16]

You are amazing!!! Can you please do This Woman's Work by Kate Bush/Maxwell?

[@NorthpawProductions]

@mattrosssso sure thing.... did the lesson help?

[@TheMightyAxe88k]

@northpawproductions whats the song called that plays at the end of this tutorial?

[@NorthpawProductions]

@4letternameproductio coming right up

[@NorthpawProductions]

@ChemicalAliens thanks for the love haha.... I can check out more Frank Ocean for sure, did you have a specific song in mind?

[@ToneHanzo]

Yes it is.

[@WelaSA]

Please do as many ed sheeran songs as possible !! ❤ especially Photograph

[@StylerRana]

can you do oldie by ofwgkta? its a really simple song quick lesson would be cool....just a thought

[@LILMILK111]

do you think you can do ready or not by the fugees?

[@NorthpawProductions]

@remote929 hahaha sorry for the wait... hope it helps

[@suziemoorexxxx]

Is there any chance you can do a tutorial for city of blinding

[@NorthpawProductions]

@AdiT306 I already did Acura Integurl haha... just search "Acura Integurl Northpaw" and you should see it

[@kerryvp]

Please please PLEASE can I get some sheet music?? Do you know where I can? Great vid

[@liv4swimming7]

Where do you get all the music to learn from?

[@dthenextmj]

@NorthpawProductions great lesson!! this is an old song, but can you do a tutorial for Butterflyz by Alicia Keys? That would be AMAZING, thanks!

[@NorthpawProductions]

@newarksgreatest hahaha yeah, I'm counting on it

[@NorthpawProductions]

@truhpercussion369 hahaha thanks.... hope the lesson helped

[@NorthpawProductions]

@KWADLI I checked it out and left you a comment earlier

[@NorthpawProductions]

@varunmtl hahaha yeah, those add a subtle touch to the song to keep it from turning into 4-triad pop song haha

[@HaytchDee]

what album is this from and do analog 2 by odd future it just came out

[@d1m108l]

Did you play along a youtube version of Thinkin' Bout You? If so, the youtube version was probably pitched up or down. I had the same problem.

[@NorthpawProductions]

@carleyshepherd I meant whatever I played haha... sometimes my voice slips and I say the wrong note

[@NorthpawProductions]

@MrBlackus you got it! hope it helps

[@TYPHYmusic]

@NorthpawProductions lol my bad, I meant to say I DONT see it on datpiff.. anybody have a link to it? i like frank ocean, i didn't know he had a new tape?

[@PurpleLionRs]

Can we get some sheet music for this?

[@NorthpawProductions]

@patmaback yeah, that's what I figured lol

[@carleyshepherd]

do you show each part in the actual order of the song? i get confused because im writing out the notes then going and playing them

[@fatboy94605]

where can i get sheet music for this song

[@lsanchezz33]

Can you do a tutorial of Lost Angel by Frank Ocean please?

[@CreoleKidd954]

"A tornado came threw my room, and something something"

[@NorthpawProductions]

Already did it :) just search "Swim Good Northpaw" and you'll see it.... please leave a comment if you check it out, I'd love to have your feedback! -Matt

[@NorthpawProductions]

@asdce100 I've been meaning to do a Big KRIT song for awhile now.... I promise I'll do some of his music if not that song. He's incredible

[@accounts4u]

pleasee dooo down by sean king candle light version;)

[@DunGeoNxDraGooN]

Please take a listen to White (Frank Ocean) by OF!

[@Restartedd]

Where u been

[@markalajar1]

@NorthpawProductions thanks theres a lot i would like to play. but: hardest thing, bedtime story, day away, or kamikaze would do.(:

[@NorthpawProductions]

Busy working on other projects. I'll be back.

[@thenocturnalsmag]

do you have piano sheets?

[@NorthpawProductions]

@pupils011 gracias haha.... I hope the lesson helped you

[@NorthpawProductions]

@unkasa12 hahahaha yeah, it's strange hearing the vocal line transcribed directly to piano notes sometimes

[@AdiT306]

@NorthpawProductions oh i just figured out it's a Frank Ocean song and he sampled it lol it's called "Acura Integurl"

[@MrPolids]

orale foo

[@NorthpawProductions]

@Sk8rDebater Congrats hahahahha! That's dedication haha

[@NorthpawProductions]

@Xfs1011X hey, sorry, but I'm actually taking a permanent break from doing Tyga songs. My lesson for Rack City was a joke and nothing more

[@NorthpawProductions]

That's a just a piece of paper with the overall flow of the song written out (verse, chorus, verse, chorus, etc)