How to Find Your Place in the Band as a Keyboardist | Piano Tutorial

In this episode I'm hanging out with my friend Aaron from the band LARK to learn how to find your place in the band as a keyboardist. Aaron is specifically talking about Zones, Chords/Voicing's and When to Play the Melody. LARK is a group of incredible musicians that play on a professional level and have many years of experience being a part of worship teams across the US. Thank you for watching. Please SUBSCRIBE to be updated when new content is released.
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[@westdccs]

As a keyboardist for the past 25 years, I can say that the most important thing you can learn is to listen. This is one of the things I continue to go over with keyboardists in my youth bands -- listen to what the other instruments are doing and then decide what you need to do to compliment them (BTW, I reverse this same instruction to my other instrumentalists). Often, keyboard players do not need to play anything with their left hand. If they're playing a synth or pads, that frees up the left hand to do other things like modification of the pad/synth sound. The second thing I highly recommend to keyboardists is understanding how to invert and color chords. Figure out how to reduce wasted motion between chords. This means learning to invert chords out of root inversion. I see so many young players in my youth bands that always place a root inversion C followed by a root inversion F. You have to move your entire hand to change the chord, and younger players run the risk of missing the chord entirely if the song is a faster song. So many are surprised when I show them how to place a C triad followed by a second inversion F chord -- they don't even have to move their hand, just a couple of fingers. They are even more surprised when I show them how to play a C followed by a F2 in second inversion -- now they get to move a single finger! Then you can show them how to play a first inversion C followed by a root inversion F2 -- again, a single note moves and you have a totally different chord. I will agree with those who have commented on making sure your musical alphabet is consistent. If you say the song is in Db, make sure that all of your references to note are within the Db scale. That would be my only thing to improve, but everything else is spot on!

[@TheRoneZone]

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[@johnstudiob2481]

i think this is the same for guitarist as well the aim is to make the band sound good not you

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

WOW........MAESTRO. 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@mariebendanillo6383]

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[@heyheyhey40]

So basically, everyone has to be listening to each other. And the piano has a great ability to fill in the gap wherever needed.

[@daniellereid116]

There's a difference between a keyboard and piano

[@ginb1598]

Great Video clip! Forgive me for the intrusion, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you ever tried - Deyvelynar Celebrated Dominance (Have a quick look on google can't remember the place now)? It is a good one of a kind guide for discovering how to learn the piano fast without the headache. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my good mate called Gray at very last got cool success with it.

[@benmalone6139]

Thats a good way of looking at it

[@AlcivarStudio]

Exactly!

[@gabrielbrewster202]

Well, that makes it seem like piano is the hardest instrument to learn. Cause the keyboardist requires the most versatility.

[@samah713]

Aaron you’re a pro dude. Lots of dudes hit the stage without knowing how to sound good in a band... you’re ALL CLASS

[@ZUTHINA]

I have just joined a band today as a keyboardist and didn't know what I shall do, this video actually helps thanks!

[@mutelmwansa9301]

This is so nice can't stop listening and watching, have learnt alot

[@Jhowar04]

Great video! Def helps me as a non keyboardist get ideas for next time I play keys In church

[@johntzortzakis4336]

Great video! I really learn stuff i hadn't notice before! Great job!!

[@Angela-jy8um]

Great video! I learned a lot from his suggestions and examples! Thanks for sharing!

[@neenapea]

This was wonderful! Bless you!

[@travsulllivan]

Thank you so much. This definitely helped me on my journey of worship.

[@officialkouraj]

I am a keyboardist in a band and was really having trouble finding my place and this video really helps! Thank you!!

[@shodapad07]

Glad I watched...thank you guys. And God bless ❤

[@kfrgnl]

You have such great gift in playing. 💛

[@AprilRoxStudios]

Awesome teacher! Highly appreciate this lesson! Thank you 🤗

[@lightbring9701]

Oh wow thanks for watching.

[@aaronseneker]

I'm sharing this with all my people here in JC. Thanks for all the tips and tricks, Aaron!

[@lightbring9701]

Love, man!

[@togelz]

very well spoken and talented young man, i actually a guitarist who during this pandemic time trying to learn playing piano/keyboard at least to the point that i can playing your usual 80's - 90's pop songs, so i thank you for the explanation, God Bless

[@flatbill2]

Amazing musician! Beautiful 🥰

[@ukkomies100]

Me and my guys we have a rock band and i as a pianist sometimes feel a bit left out of the lime light to put it in words. I know the guys appreciate what i do but sometimes i feel like the audience doesnt necessarily see the thing i do as being as important as the two guitarists jumping around on the stage. Its not why i do this no but i sometimes judt feel insecure about my art. Thank you for this video. It makes me feel good

[@benardmwangi843]

I agree with you. We pianist are always goes unnoticed yet we are a very key people in a band..

[@NervylHraje]

@@benardmwangi843 are we tho?

[@edi_edoardo1988]

Well me personally i play guitar and would definitely prefer a keyboard playear over a rythm guitarist.Even with 2 guitars there is space in every song in harmony and riffs ,especially considering that keyboard is a lot of instruments in a single instruments.You can switch to violin,organ, strings,sax etc that brings a whole orchestra.You see now why it can be much more fun ...

[@NervylHraje]

@@edi_edoardo1988 It's hard to justify a main-stay keyboardist in 2 guitars rock band. It greatly depends on the specific genre, but in most adding keyboard can often sound too cheesy and take away from the feeling. The skill is in knowing what can you actually add to a song (often not much).

[@edi_edoardo1988]

@@NervylHraje i was more emphasing on one guitar and one keyboard band.But still even with two guitars there is space...

[@yugaga]

It's a brilliant teaching video!! Thanks a lot from me and my band.

[@mrdhksan]

Great, thank you. A thoughtful video.

[@susandeane6716]

Fantastic. You were speaking my language. A tremendously helpful tutorial.

[@HagerHaus]

Man, this helped immensely! Thank you sooo much!

[@njguy3748]

Great musician! Pray that one day ill be able to play as well as you!

[@PrinceDube]

Great advice!

[@bonkeasher319]

Truly I love the wonderful work. Blessed people of Jehovah. Thank you Men the staff was super good.

[@kuyaatepaldo]

i love the mix

[@thedude4594]

This is gold

[@Blycker]

Great stuff here. Thanks! It did make the music major part of me squirm a little to hear you talk about flat notes when you were teaching about an F# chord.

[@austineokeke3676]

Beautiful

[@Diamond88keyz]

Love him!!!!!

[@jmonsyt]

This channel deserves way more subs. I have a camp retreat in a few days for my youth group. I have 24 songs to play within a span of 3 days and my practice hasnt been as good as I wished. I havent played for a big crowd yet, at most around less than 10 people so this is gonna be an experience. Praying that I do good for God!

[@lightbring9701]

I feel that. It can be nerve-wracking at first, but just like everything else it takes practice to feel comfortable in front of crowds. You'll do great, lmk how it went!

[@CedricBradenC-notemusicco]

How did it go?

[@frederickweeksjr.3287]

How'd it go?

[@gbengabanji7476]

I love it❤❤

[@shadowsp8888]

NICE !!!

[@Vrollocks]

Please do more videos!!

[@NanaTeeMusic]

I just checked your channel and you play great! I'm also into something as similar as you do. Worship piano music. Let me know if you need some sort of help😊

[@thespookdeville5112]

Brilliant video, respect, bless you each. Rodge David Kidderminster UK. X

[@MotownRockinroller]

How to find your place in the Band as a keyboardist: Be the singer as well. Your value goes up exponentially.

[@ukkomies100]

Well yes. but its not healthy to think about values in a band. Dont get into a band the members of which compete against each other. That shit just drives you crazy. You will be doing stupid shit for media attention and drinking too much

[@sethchrisman1645]

Thank you!

[@msb9506]

Very good Information

[@aliskina]

Awesome

[@mr.pianist.livesession]

Thank you so much for video

[@OyeChico.x8]

Thank you, it's a great video. What kind of delays or pads I could use on my keyboard ?

[@sherribenson1]

Very informative.

[@ajtrades1807]

Great and Awesome Project. God bless you and keep up with the Good Work👍🏾

[@calebrabion]

Great video. Shout out for the MX88 lol.

[@brianramz6681]

Technical name for the chords he is talking about is Suspended Chords

[@gentryneedham8225]

Brian Ramz no my man 😂

[@gentryneedham8225]

Those are called 2 chords

[@brianramz6681]

@@gentryneedham8225 Yes the Sus 2 chords bro!!

[@Humble2019]

I like your style bro...

[@fishboots7902]

This man should sing! You gotta voice!

[@mariaivantsova532]

Great 👍 Thanks a lot🚀👏✌️

[@amal.george]

Awesome. I tried and it sounded good. Thank you so much

[@Vrollocks]

Thank you. That was very helpful!!!!

[@lightbring9701]

✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

[@lightbring9701]

Glad you liked it Valerie!

[@calebchordson4317]

God bless u so much

[@japhetkimutai519]

Good job. Thank you so much. Can you do something on reggae please

[@ivankisakye265]

My guys in Uganda should know this, thank you

[@wilnypierre1945]

There are plenty of very skilled musicians who does not understand this and who are having a hard time finding space. This applies to all who play an instrument in a band: find your place and stay in your lane. Simple is very much appreciated and listen to the band.

[@wilnypierre1945]

Don Moen did an excellent segment on that as well.

[@wonderfulpaliar6302]

butiful

[@marchangel7462]

As a keyboardist you have to listen to everything, what the band is doing and what the singers are doing. You miss the whole experience if you're just focusing on what you and the band is playing.

[@johncurtiss7350]

Great Video! We are having a heck of a time finding a keyboard player that can blend. Seems like everyone wants to be a Bruno Mars copycat now days, where they jump up with a ukulele, or take over the vocals, or just drown out the guitars.

[@peterw2880]

This dude is legit

[@eliseoargue6991]

Very nice 👌👌👌👌👌

[@DIRTYDAMACK]

I'm new to your channel , I'm a classical pianist but i need more of that gospel sound on a church upright electric keyboard, can you tell me if you using piano voice or is it something else

[@SandraStefanova]

Love the video, but when my classically trained ass heard the “ F#Bb Db” explanation of F# major chord, took me a second to comprehend 😅😅 great advices!

[@pastorwycliffe9680]

Nice

[@jorgelatorre2579]

how would you recommend playing in a old school song? like Ron Kenoly and things like that?

[@calebrabion]

I'd say if you're trying to mimic the song as exactly, as you can just do what they do in regards to playstyle. If not, make it your own.

[@eddietravis4323]

I am in Georgia and I am looking for a keyboard player for my church. I need one that can flow with the spirit and back me up. This man is awesome!

[@abrahamdamola6683]

I can do it. It's just that I'm far away.

[@frederickweeksjr.3287]

Wish I could help you out,but I live in Pennsylvania.

[@Jessologist]

Hahaha did anybody else crack up @ 5:42? “Your name, your name, is Victor..” 😂

[@watchingyou8239]

nope just you

[@charliv.5792]

Funny as crap lmfao

[@lightbring9701]

Hahaha didn't even notice I did that lol super funny tho

[@melvinbowen2nd]

No

[@Areoww]

@@lightbring9701 not bad

[@PreparelikeJoseph]

My audio team always tells me that piano doesn’t sound good in the band so they EQ out most of my pianos range. I don’t know what to do. Can I change sounds, some how avoid playing the Bass sounds, avoid playing the lead sounds, etc

[@thennardgarcia1591]

hello about the chords, if the major chords were to put 2's in it. what about the minor keys? 7ths? 9th's?

[@lightbring9701]

Hey. So it's kind've tough to explain here. Shoot me an email at [e-mail]

[@HeavenlyBridegroomMusic]

Aaron Copland❤

[@yttommy76]

Is there space for a keyboard player in a two guitar band - feels mainly like at best a bit part

[@jaredtabuzo6278]

The bassist is soooo goooood

[@lightbring9701]

yeah hes sick ... check out his channell Jhow275

[@frederickweeksjr.3287]

Yeah, I enjoyed his flow ...as well as the drummer.

[@NathanielOwusu-ts8kk]

Thank you so much. My name is Nathaniel from Ghana. Please can you teach me online?

[@chelaboyd-dg3dd]

Do church piano players learn how to read sheet music or is it learn as you go?

[@niltomega2978]

Aw...Almost makes me miss gigging and dragging all that equipment around...but not quite !

[@EvanG.]

I will definitely use this once I get better at piano. Also I want to say something that might sound stupid: while looking at this video I had a rude thought about one of the people in the video and it’s bringing me guilt. I would just like to apologize for something that I may not have said aloud, but something I definitely thought in my mind.

[@Tomi-vd5vv]

What type of things said into the mic?

[@candidoalcantara6718]

huuuuuuuuu I WULD LIKE TO GET THIS TUTORIAL

[@Reneverse-kun]

What sound is he using ing 5:54?

[@LauraUpshaw]

Great tips! My only criticism is you may confuse people who don’t know a lot of music theory by saying you’re playing F# and Ab. In the key of Db, you should be saying Gb and Ab. But awesome tips!!!

[@otegasupreme]

First off... What's the song title? Then thanks alot for this illustration... It has given me insights on how to fit in... God bless you always♥️

[@joshgreen4521]

The song is "Resurrecting" by Elevation Worship :)

[@tasvirebidar4135]

Very nice piano sound you got out of MX88

[@lightbring9701]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@stevenbondoc4282]

Anyone know good tutorials for chord voicings?

[@mattykeys]

Steven Bondoc in this video he is using a lot of suspended chords. Look up Sus 4 chords and stuff

[@stevenbondoc4282]

Okay thanks!! Will do :)

[@ryanthepianoman27]

@@stevenbondoc4282 what did you find out

[@TheThortoy]

He should spell chord in the same diatonic. If you say you play in the key of Db. The fourth chord should say Gb not the F#. He should spell in Db major scale. It will easier to explain to people. Another subject he explain very good. Thanks to share the good VDO content.

[@MattLong101]

Toy Siwat yep, but a lot of live sets and church we will call a note by a name that won’t be mistaken for another note or key if you calling out , Some one gets up and starts singing and you let the keyboard or organist find the key before the band joins in and you have to mouth a key, hard picking up or reading lips for Gb when you got Bb, Eb, Db. Gb will always be F#. Db will become C# just for clarity

[@Catalos]

True. Good remark without touching the man himself

[@Catalos]

@@MattLong101 to get used to something is easier then to let something go. So it seems to be smarter to learn the right thing in one time

[@anubhavaery559]

The only video on youtube that has zero dislikes

[@jackkendall7545]

You jinxed it bruh smh

[@remaralte7960]

How will i have those creativity for more fills

[@mosesmedina6898]

Remlalliana Ralte practice your scales that’s where it comes from and be creative with the scale

[@remaralte7960]

@@mosesmedina6898 how about those fills

[@mosesmedina6898]

Remlalliana Ralte you use the scale of the song you are playing to create fills .. practice your scales then use them when you play use the scale .. no matter what scale you are on any key ok that scale you can play to make films just be creative and listen to music and see how they do fills .. all it is is using the scale

[@remaralte7960]

@@mosesmedina6898 thank you so much and ill wait for more video on keyboard , for worship team , band etc with different keyboard voicing

[@czamyrjacobamandy5327]

Can You Plug a Surge Protector into an extension cord?

[@feeltheWrush]

Czamyr Jacob Amandy, yes.

[@AudioReplica2023]

All I hear is everybody overplaying something that should be sounding simple and organized. What makes a band sound solid is maintaining clarity over the caos that the climax of a song creates. If at that point everybody starts overplaying the parts it turns into noise. Of course youll understand that when you actually arrange music.

[@frederickweeksjr.3287]

TRUTH.

[@otegasupreme]

You didn't talk about that minor chord part u skipped 😍

[@jjjtvatbp]

That keyboardist looks like Aaron Spears the drummer... ehhehehe :P

[@AXELBONNAIRE]

I also noticed the resemblance !

[@imjoezi8776]

😂

[@deepL0]

6:55 how many string does bass guitarist have? lol

[@clementmuhirwa]

Why aren’t you holding an apple while playing the piano?

[@LennWeltmeister]

Unfortunatelly, the future (actually, the present, too) of keyboardists is.... be substituted by sequencers

[@khbgkh]

I mean if you played the keyboard you would know that’s not true. Have been following ai music for years and there is still a huge gap between what an automated machine can do. And besides, the past present and future of the keyboard is in composition and arranging. It’s not going anywhere

[@truslu1]

This is a useful video, but I don't subscribe to the notion of the keyboard player trying to "stay out of everyone else's way". Every instrument has a function and keyboards cannot be replaced by guitars or vice versa. I happen to think that keyboardists come up with more interesting arrangements because they can use both hands to build chords. Also, keyboardists in a worship settings can create atmosphere in ways that guitars can't, unless they are using a synth module. Personally, I avoid using an acoustic piano sound when playing with guitarists as the tonal quality is too similar and tend to lean towards electric piano and rhodes sounds layered with strings. We have many sounds at our disposal as keyboardists and need to move beyond the piano.

[@djnoy842]

Many churches have the piano as the lead instrument.

[@nyabinghidjehutti8855]

I guess you have to imagine the guitar player doing what he asked. 🤣

[@yucongsu6876]

The part when he started playing I got drunk

[@SDBROOKS08]

He looks like EJ Johnson. 😂😂😂

[@samuelsudhakar022]

sorry my dear we could not learn or seen anything from u. All the best.

[@WorshipLeaderHangout]

Please elaborate.

[@arekhe3348]

if your song is in D flat, there is no F# chord in that scale.

[@TheNumber1mariofan]

arek he yes there is sir. Db-Eb-F-Gb-Ab-Bb-C-Db. G flat is the F#

[@arekhe3348]

its not the same thing although it sounds the same. F# is in the C# scale and not in D flat.

[@ajtrades1807]

Arek, I think you should relisten to the explaination... also know that there are inverted versios

[@arekhe3348]

@@ajtrades1807there is no explanation to naming mistakes, he is explaining F# chord as F#, B-, C#, this is wrong by all means, there is no scale having sharps and flats, it's either sharps or flats. His chord is G- B- D- it happens to sound the same as as F# A# C# on piano, believe or not it may sound different on other instruments.

[@lightbring9701]

@@arekhe3348 lol yes he's right. I shouldn't have mixed sharps with flats in my explanation. it's all good tho nobody died.

[@mikeysplayhouse1971]

He has a VIP table at Dunkin donuts!

[@lightbring9701]

I'm more of Krispy Kreme guy...good guess tho.

[@mikeysplayhouse1971]

Aaron Mastin If you to ex-lore that talent, take care of yourself....

[@lightbring9701]

@@mikeysplayhouse1971 It's not really a talent. Just a Wednesday.

[@mikeysplayhouse1971]

I see you've eaten way too many donuts already...

[@lightbring9701]

@@mikeysplayhouse1971 sorry man cant hang around. the "HOT NOW" light is on @ KK. don't have too much fun without me.