He's just hitting the different parts of the triad of the G chord... Look up some basic music theory and honky tonk piano -- it's written all over the place there, and it's a very common rock piano, and certainly a common ELTON, lick.
Why should this be impressive? Actually, it's quite decadent re piano technique. Do check yt for 'oscar peterson + boogie' and listen to the first match. That's real piano playing
You can't compare Elton John to Oscar Peterson....two very different people two very different genres of music. 9 times out of 10 oscar is strictly piano playing....plus, Oscar Petersons' hands are about twice the size of Elton John's. Agreed that Oscar Peterson is an amazing artist, but you can't say that Elton John can't play piano.
no, he has been doing it for years!!!all of the concerts i have been to he was let the audience sing "bennie" he got on the loudest ovations i have ever heard. it is not the 1st time in 44 years. i sorry but i think ur wrong
It's a Gmaj7 - don't quit your day job!
Meloontunes 1 year ago
Does ANYONE know the very FIRST chord...my sheet music is way too simple. Each note...I just can't find it...play by ear.
Mammal747 1 year ago
@Mammal747 b minor with a g in the bass
ruskybalboa 1 year ago
3:06 lol bbb bah bah bah bah bah bahbahbah bah bu bu bu bu bu bu
MisterTwister55 1 year ago
Does anyone know what he plays at 4.54? I mean, what notes and how exactly he applies his fingers thereto?
soberhippie 2 years ago
He's just hitting the different parts of the triad of the G chord... Look up some basic music theory and honky tonk piano -- it's written all over the place there, and it's a very common rock piano, and certainly a common ELTON, lick.
rakman105 2 years ago
The section that follows is Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B
salcorn9 2 years ago
That's the way to intro this one!
BBBennie and the Jetsssssssss!
sbcruiser 2 years ago 3
indeed he does say that lol
MatthewPalmer1992 2 years ago 3
At 3:20 he says "oh fuck she's really keen" - love it!
toldo101 3 years ago 5
HAHAHAHA... YEAH!!!! =D
mortenkul 3 years ago
lmao luv it!!!!!!!
francisko0991 2 years ago
omg its so cute when he cusses!! <3
eltonj4ever 2 years ago
He doesn't.
Just says "Bennie" as regular :).
chenlung1 2 years ago
LOL!!!!
anagramish 2 years ago
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Why should this be impressive? Actually, it's quite decadent re piano technique. Do check yt for 'oscar peterson + boogie' and listen to the first match. That's real piano playing
cornificius22vain 3 years ago
You can't compare Elton John to Oscar Peterson....two very different people two very different genres of music. 9 times out of 10 oscar is strictly piano playing....plus, Oscar Petersons' hands are about twice the size of Elton John's. Agreed that Oscar Peterson is an amazing artist, but you can't say that Elton John can't play piano.
Bradleyhashish21 3 years ago 6
This is one of the cool things about Mr. John: He knows that a Yamaha is better than a Steinway and plays a Yamaha proudly!
Bravissimo!
GrandMasterIV 3 years ago
good man, couldn't agree more!!
toldo101 3 years ago
Thats REAL MUSIC: a man, his voice and a piano...
its terribel what is called music today... hip hop, techno, dance... BÄH !!!
Tim1302 3 years ago 18
Couldn't agree more!
chrille55555 2 years ago 4
his piano skills are master!!
Geekiejj 3 years ago 12
is it just me or does this remind me of wembley 1984
JJ2555 3 years ago 2
The 'In The Mood' piano section is often used in this song!
ChelseaBoy2008 3 years ago 3
not just u
RM5WU 3 years ago 3
he let the audience do the "bennie" he hasnt done that 4 4 years
JJ2555 3 years ago
no, he has been doing it for years!!!all of the concerts i have been to he was let the audience sing "bennie" he got on the loudest ovations i have ever heard. it is not the 1st time in 44 years. i sorry but i think ur wrong
RM5WU 3 years ago 2
BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO!
viennacafe 4 years ago 4