I'm 37 and enjoy the slow process of learning. My attitude is that if it's worth doing, it's worth the effort.
@PianoFromScratch2 жыл бұрын
Yup that’s a good outlook to have, best of luck learning!
@avalonjustin2 жыл бұрын
@@PianoFromScratch Thanks friend!
@ThePROFESS10NAL2 жыл бұрын
I’m so frustrated I could explode. I feel like I practice the same 4 bars, I play it literally 500 or more times and I always find a way to screw it up. I want to smash the piano right now.
@kelvinkofikwesie4895 Жыл бұрын
Me too 😒
@socialmoth4974 Жыл бұрын
Same here! Been practicing the same song for nearly a month and, although I can play it through, I always manage to make at least one mistake every time.
@kelvinkofikwesie4895 Жыл бұрын
@@socialmoth4974 I really thought I was an outlier and something was wrong with my brain! It's somewhat relieving that we are not alone. The bottom line is, let's not give up. None of this practice is in vain. We are better with every minute of practice whether we see it or not. Someday very soon, we will thank ourselves for not quitting 💪
@great-garden-watch6 ай бұрын
Me too but don’t want to smash anything. I juse am starting to feel like I’m not good at anything. Uggg
@alanscheer2137Ай бұрын
I’ve quit for years-working on the same piece for years. Keep wanting to quit-very frustrating.
@heartflx62753 жыл бұрын
I cry every single day , because of this T~T
@mtarlo2156 ай бұрын
I’m 42 and I suck. I’m convinced I’ll never get any better but it still beats staring at my phone.
@viralbuthow0002 ай бұрын
As an adult beginner who's listened to SOOO many songs over the decades, not being to replicate songs as quickly as I enjoy listening made me lose tons of motivation. What's helped me is taking the approach a young child would take as a student. Patterns more so than music.
@solonm16052 жыл бұрын
I just started learning piano today. It's harder than it looks😭Y'all make it look easy😭😭😭
@PianoFromScratch2 жыл бұрын
Yea but hang in there, it's definitely doable and gets easier if you learn to practise right
@WidyAstuti462 жыл бұрын
As adult beginner, yes it's hard :')
@yudipitre57203 жыл бұрын
I am a beginner teaching myself thru utube. I don't practice all the songs or patterns every day. So you right when I get back I must start from the beginning again. It does get frustrating like monturno ( salsa ) or tumbao . This drives me crazy so you definitely are correct. Thank you
@TheUnofficialGamerx Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video, I have not played piano for 10 years, and now I'm a percussionist, and I have about 9 weeks to learn the piano accompaniment for sawmill creek for a concert.
@brayanjoel35804 жыл бұрын
When I practice, I tend to do warm up, 15 minutes of etudes for technique, 15 minutes of canons for hands independence and 30 minutes for my repertoire, but this week I reached to the point I couldn't do anything well, everything was a mess and I think I'd never felt so frustrated, so thank you so much for this video
@PianoFromScratch4 жыл бұрын
No probs, good luck with your practice!
@renzg68874 жыл бұрын
Hey, thank youu.. ill binge watch your videos! I'm trying to learn how to play even tho i only have a cheap keyboard at home 😊
@PianoFromScratch4 жыл бұрын
You can still learn a lot of things on a cheaper keyboard! You’ll likely want to see if you can upgrade one day, weighted keys ideally but until then make the most with what you have. Better to learn something in that time than nothing, good luck! :)
@Topshelfmichael2 жыл бұрын
This helped a lot. Thank you. Patience, persistence, and consistence
@yudipitre57203 жыл бұрын
Please do body and hand movement . Like when you do some swaying your hands when you lift them to do another chord. It looks smooth and beautiful. Your tip are so good . I feel that all your tips are my problems as a beginner. As a beginner your tips are extremely important and I must make it as a habit. Thank you 😊 Great teacher.
@respectfullyright Жыл бұрын
You use too many dots
@Topshelfmichael2 жыл бұрын
For me, the most frustration comes from learning new songs. I hear them so well because I have a DJing background so my ear is highly Developed , and I know what to put down. But the process of actually laying it down is frustrating because I can hear exactly what should go on the keys and I just want to jam out, but my inability to know quickly which notes i should lay down slow me down
@PianoFromScratch2 жыл бұрын
Having stuff in your head already is a great place to work from, now it's just like becoming more fluent in a language and getting more and more familiar with where to find things and how to use you hands to play. Keep at it, good luck!
@thenit3vision2 жыл бұрын
Working out and stretching seems to help me a lot too. It makes playing piano much easier
@user-M.O.Ай бұрын
My issues is first I can not memorise pieces... Even after playing them a lot. At some point I get lost and I can not remember them. I remember the right hand but not the left.. very frustrating. So I read and play. I can improvise but my own way. So not famous pieces. Another thing is I get frustrated with pieces so I never learn and play a piece in full.. so only in a very times where I did learn the piece but still I have to go back to the piece because I do not remember it completely. I hate theory so i know the notes etc.. but i do not practise scales appergios etc. I have the piece and play it. I know I should do more scales etc... as I have to think more when reading music. I took piano in lockdown and never had a teacher....and I am rather old now at 52 but I managed to learn. But I feel my knowledge is all over the place. I feel I could be better if I did stick with playing pieces my level but sometimes I try to go to too difficult pieces. Not sure. I find it frustrating. Now I am learning very easy pieces giving a rest to more difficult pieces. I feel lost but never gave up with the piano.
@minacakes2 Жыл бұрын
great video. I'm a beginner and right now my frustration is two main things- understanding music (I genuinely did not understand that songs were written in keys and I just learned that you can take any song and play it in a different key and you still recognize it as the same song- this blows my mind. All this time I thought if you got some sheet music for a song that is the ONLY way to play it- like "c a t" is the only way to spell cat- but it doesn't work like that. I figured "easy" pieces just eliminated some notes. Anyway this major shift in understanding the craft is just taking time for my brain to accept) 2nd issue is fingering. I'm practicing scales but also trying to learn fun songs and idk where to put my fingers. It also feels really strange to stretch my hands out to play certain notes.
@socialmoth4974 Жыл бұрын
What is the sample song you were playing in the video!? It's beautiful! I'd like to learn it.
@autumnstar34673 жыл бұрын
You are a very good teacher. Thank you for making this channel 🎹 🙌🏻✨
@ROBYNMARKOW Жыл бұрын
I have ADD so I try & learn a new 5-10 min lesson through videos( your's included since you're v.thorough👍) Due to my ADD ,I have a tendency to rush ahead & I like how u tell us to "Go slow" until u learn the finger positions. 👍
@PianoFromScratch3 жыл бұрын
Struggling to memorize major scales? Here's a great method to find them easily in any key! 👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2OvoHeMe5KHiK8
@travestigalactica Жыл бұрын
I was needing to see this hahaha ... I've been playing for a few months now and really frustrating and difficult to get the time to practice. 😕😕
@theveryfirst29 күн бұрын
My frustration. I spend 2 months yes 2 months, learning say an 8 bar tune. After a few weeks, I've forgotten everything. Then I think, what did I learn and what was the point of spending 2 months learning something I've forgotten in a few weeks. I've played for 3 years and cannot play a single tune anymore. Something is seriously wrong.
@wantleywantley12994 жыл бұрын
These tips are great!
@PianoFromScratch4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@bjb0808 Жыл бұрын
I think these tips are for the quite advanced or if you have had a teacher that really takes you along the right path. Most don't. It's all about sight reading and learning songs. I so wish I had understand more of how a piano worked (the scales, chords etc) from early on.
@noman36313 жыл бұрын
I just start to think about how other people play
@lawrencetaylor41012 жыл бұрын
Merci beaucoup for this. You are a very good teacher.
@MsGenevieve4732 жыл бұрын
Sight reading is the most challenging part🥲
@PianoFromScratch2 жыл бұрын
Yes it certainly takes some getting used to!
@WhiteDove73-8889 ай бұрын
And the least important
@OneStepToday2 жыл бұрын
my biggest frustration is mental not technical. I have a great ear for music, i learned guitar quickly in teenage, also i learned violin, i dont play them but now at 35, i have tough time giving the dedication patience focus for basic practice; i have very extreme problem of procrastination where i hate basics, tedious boring details and i just wanna jump to the result ,which endup ignoring the basics and i am unable to acheive anything at all. Having no goal oriented and focused effort. I love your msgs about the details, you gave great attention to the basic details. The fingering hand independence practice can act as a meditation if i practice eyes closed for a few minutes, i am sure it will improve brain activity. Still its hard to practice as it takes a lot of focus and attention, stress handling.
@twiglet2214 Жыл бұрын
There's a saying - " Set your limitations and sure enough they will appear ! " Treat each new challenge as a potential friend - some friendships take longer than others to grow - imagine the fun you can have with your new friends - it might just take a bit of time but greet each moment with enthusiasm and remember - there are no problems - just opportunities to learn and grow. If only the best birds sang - the woods would be very silent !
@OneStepToday Жыл бұрын
@@twiglet2214 thank you, very nice msg.
@twiglet2214 Жыл бұрын
@@OneStepToday I suffer with tinnitus - most of my adult life and ( long story short ) when i mentioned it to a new friend they told me to stop trying to resist it or pushing it away - that only made it feel worse ! They said treat it as a friend - which initially i thought sounded mad - anyway i changed my perception - and that changed my experience - and that was life changing.
@OneStepToday Жыл бұрын
@@twiglet2214 I still suggest you to change your diet radically (no sugar, low carbs, no artificial food with preservatives, intermittent fasting etc) and never hear loud music, it is very harmful.
@wanderingwanderer51063 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos. I am learning the piano and your videos are very helpful.
@PianoFromScratch3 жыл бұрын
Great, glad they’re helping you along the way!
@relicofgold Жыл бұрын
What I wanna know is how long it takes before you can play fluidly. Obviously it is different for everyone, but is it 1 year, 5 years, 25 years? When does it get where you can play?
@relicofgold Жыл бұрын
@@michellemonet4358 Well, that's not a period of time, but yes, those things are very important, in fact required.
@JD-72191 Жыл бұрын
It depends. How many hours of practice/day? Someone who practices 1-2 hours/day is going to improve faster than someone who only practices 15 minutes every other day.
@relicofgold Жыл бұрын
@@JD-72191 First scenario: 1 hour/day. Second scenario: 2 hours/day. 3rd scenario,: 3 hours/day.
@veelamascarenhas1396 Жыл бұрын
Teach the finger pattern in right n left hand while playing songs/hymns.Thank you.
@silvukas.083 жыл бұрын
Thanks, that helped me a lot :D
@PianoFromScratch3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@Toastfacekillah876 ай бұрын
Public pianos are frustrating. Never had the opportunity to learn piano as a kid because its expensive. Only able to do it now because im out of poverty. Frustrating hearing some 7 year old on a public piano play some complex piece while im still figuring out simple sh%^ frustrating because i think "if i csme from a family that had money i could have had all that right now". Its hard because as an adult beginner you feel you have limited time to get good. Can remember someone making a comment like "lol learned that in school". That killed my confidence a bit
@thearm955 ай бұрын
@user-lp6zw1dw7p and when you're an adult who's been learning for 6 years and much of your repertoire is still from books like 'Children's Collection X' or '12 Easy Pieces' etc...
@patrickbowen53983 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have a problem ....and that is that I am developing Carpal Tunnel syndrome in my (L) wrist. Everyone is talking about 'technique' but I need to see the correct position and technique with the wrist and hand to prevent Carpal tunnel from the wrist. Show me correct hand/wrist position when playing.
@PianoFromScratch3 жыл бұрын
Hi, sorry to hear you're having some wrist problems. Correct basic positioning is something I have talked about in bits in amongst a few other videos and have been meaning to do a dedicated 'starter' video on but haven't gotten to yet. I should say first that if you think you have carpal tunnel then I would strongly recommend seeing a professional on that and make sure there’s not an underlying issue before you carry on playing. There could be a number of things to watch out for with regards to how you’re sitting, holding your hand and moving etc, it’s a bit tricky to explain it all without showing you and it depends on what you’re doing to of course, but I would recommend a channel to you. It was called ‘practical piano technique’ but I think he’s changed the name to ‘Piano Lab’ and he has many great videos focusing on avoiding tension and injury preventive technique. The best answer may be to get a few real life lessons if that is possible at some point because that direct and personal feedback and monitoring from a good teacher can be invaluable. All the best!
@OneStepToday2 жыл бұрын
I have been trying to find interval pitch identifying, but you have visual intervals which is too basic we need pitch interval identification training to know all chords, with technique etc.
@seanoconnor4591 Жыл бұрын
for me I find my right hand is just super week especially my pinky finger. I also need to slow down quiet a bit, my instructor told me to pretend im a turtle lmao. tbh I feel my anxiety eat away at me when I try to play a piece that is difficult for me especially when others can play it effortlessly.
@preciousokechukwu23033 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@michaelshannon9169 Жыл бұрын
Interval changes going from one key to another. I can only operate within the key of C. If I wanna go outside of that I have relearn each interval or learn each note on the piano and then know each note for each key. Thats absolutely insane. Ive played guitar my whole life and once you know the shapes on the fret board, for the most part, key changes are nowhere near as hard. If I can learn the major and minor of C then thats it.
@WhiteDove73-8889 ай бұрын
M gosh bro piano is 100000000000 Times easier than guitar. It’s literally laid out in a nice little row. 😅
@bettyennin63352 жыл бұрын
I love your RED piano 😀😀😍
@PianoFromScratch2 жыл бұрын
Ha yes me too! It's a Nord
@theveryfirst Жыл бұрын
I've played for 6 months. And yes, very frustrated. Just learning scales and boring stuff. I learnt gnossienne 1 and cannot see how the hell that relates to what I'm learning.
@ellakinloch39634 жыл бұрын
Yeah number 6 really does make a big difference
@PianoFromScratch4 жыл бұрын
Sure does!
@mateuszs89134 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! What's the melody in 3:22?
@PianoFromScratch4 жыл бұрын
No probs! That's la valse d'Amelie
@dougackerman41823 жыл бұрын
Great channel boss
@PianoFromScratch3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@abexoxo Жыл бұрын
Ear training is so so frustrating. I can't find a proper, step-by-step, abundant and measurable exercises for ear training. Does anyone have any suggestion/ I'd be thankful on that!
@WhiteDove73-8889 ай бұрын
Listen to music
@TheEpochCompanion3 жыл бұрын
Do you do private lessons online at all?
@PianoFromScratch3 жыл бұрын
I don't i'm afraid, only teach local students. Thanks anyway
@Unsqeakable3 жыл бұрын
Piano Practice Frustration
@evanstimothy87093 жыл бұрын
My biggest problem is music 👂
@jojoe4093 Жыл бұрын
Frustration: literally unable to see video or keyboard. Optimistic nonetheless as a beginner.