Beatles-Fool on the Hill tutorial

[aruhazadosan]

Good evening.

Thank you for teaching me how to play the songs of THE BEATLES!!

I'm a Japanese junior high school student. So my English isn't good. I'm sorry.

Your teaching is so kind and so polite!! So it didn't take a lot of time to be able to perform.

Could you show me how to play “ I will " and “ The night before" too?

I want to know it,if you can!!

I appreciated you very much.

[pianojohn113]

@aruhazadosan Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate the comment. Good to know you're enjoying the videos! I'll have "I Will" posted very soon, and should have "The Night Before" at some point. Good songs. Your English is very good, by the way!

[jmvilaro]

You're the best teacher of the entire network. The important point is to write notes next to the keys.

[pianojohn113]

@jmvilaro Thanks, I'm glad you like the vids!

[Shimzu333]

Is it me, or does this have no sound?

[pianojohn113]

@Shimzu333 The older videos were recorded in mono. If you adjust your computer's main audio balance control tab to the center (or all the way to the other side), you'll hear the sound. Sorry about that.

[Gerardo781]

Everyone is so lucky to have you on youtube. You are the best. :)

[treatb09]

k, i take that back, it was very helpfull!

[treatb09]

ur very bad at teaching this...

[jiffinbigles]

@treatb09 maybe you just suck

[treatb09]

@jiffinbigles piano yes...but i'll out play u any day on a guitar

[satriani32]

Piano John, I love how you can teach me a song in 1 day that will only get better over time the more I play it, You have a bright and cheery, cool, nonchalant way of teaching, its fresh and its awesome. You should be awarded some category on youtube for best musical instructional videos even though there are so many wonderful teachers in many other instruments. You really brighten my day :) If you are ever in Toronto there's a couple pints of beer waiting for you at the piano bar of your choice!

[pianojohn113]

@satriani32 I appreciate the kind words, and glad you like the vids, thanks. I will let you know if I'm ever back in Toronto!

[pianojohn113]

@MitchConor19 Not yet, coming soon, though.

[rael3554]

"now for ssnnnnobody wants to know himmmmm.... I forgets the words, sorry." TOO MUCH FUN!! great job man, what a useful tutorial! by the way, why don't you make a video where you sing?? in every your tutorial I always try to isolate your voice but it's too lower! and i think it is a good voice!

[pianojohn113]

@rael3554 I try to keep my singing to a minimum on the tutorials, some of the notes are too difficult for me to hit any more. :-)

[JJS1953JJS]

Very generous of you to provide this...

what model of piano are you playing on this tutorial of Fool on the Hill?

[pianojohn113]

@JJS1953JJS It's a Boston GP-163.

[MoveOverCasanova]

so you got the notes i suggested for "day in a life"?

[pianojohn113]

@MoveOverCasanova I didn't see those, send me a message or repost the comment.

[MoveOverCasanova]

really great tutorials, but the fool on the hill has no bass notes

[pianojohn113]

@MoveOverCasanova Not sure what you mean.

[MoveOverCasanova]

@pianojohn113 mccartney plays only chords and avoids to define the bass notes on that tune - listen to it, the song has no bass notes,

(i don´t wanna bewise you, i admire your style, i just see that you are into authenticity when it comes to analysing the song structure!) we all make mistakes do we...

btw i discovered a little mistake (you admit it anyway) on the mccartney part in "day in a life", but the comments get blocked there (a day in a life part 2) - why??

[pianojohn113]

@MoveOverCasanova Well, actually there are bass notes in this song, especially notable on the em7 chord where the D in the bass gives it the unique "flavor." You can hear them really well on his solo piano performance on the Anthology album too. He plays the piano bass the same way he plays the guitar bass. On "A Day in the Life," as far as I know the comments are still active.. were you unable to comment?

[MoveOverCasanova]

@pianojohn113 did you receive my message yesterday or is this page blocked too?? getting confused here...

[pianojohn113]

@MoveOverCasanova I saw your comment here, if that's what you mean. Nothing was blocked, as near as I can tell.

[TheTristanproduction]

@MoveOverCasanova

[MoveOverCasanova]

@TheTristanproduction 

[garyswerdlowmusic]

Great tutorial as always! You are are a hard worker considering how many you've done. Also: Fool on the Hill; great piece of music.

[GrisGrisOnUrDoorStep]

How about when Im sixty four?

[valkrik]

Do you know the intro to the Anthology version?

[DanteEsmont]

it would help alot if whenever you are playing a chord you had the text notes at the top the whole time and when you go back to them that would be awesome

[ZenyattaFan1]

Thank you so much John. I have always wanted to learn to play and sing some of these songs. Thank you so much much for taking the time to do this. I really appreciate it.

[TheSpock1830]

How ever made this, your almost a ?

[valerioirr]

thank you! cheers!

[PudgyPooch]

Such powerful and beautiful chords!! :D Thank you so much!! I love playing this fun song!!!! Now if I can only get the sheet music for the flute accompaniment for my friend and we would be set! :)

[pianojohn113]

@PudgyPooch You've got a great ear for good chords!

[pokemonperson2468]

Do you know how to play recorder? If you do can you post a video

[fernandocommando1111]

Thank YOU!

[BeatlesFanCharsh]

You're my favourite person on youtube I think!!! MysteryGuitarMan is now second!!! XD

[thebeatlesliveon123]

thanks so much im starting the piano and a huge beatles fan so im trying to learn alot, try and go a little more slow and show all the notes for me and any other beginner. thank you =)

[Kalan1228]

Thank you for enriching my life with these song lessons. You've brought me and others much joy.  Bless you.

[fowlfillums]

You're pardoned.

Bless you

[bluntforce86]

hey john love your lessons. they've helped me alot. When you get the chance It'd be great if you did more post beatles mccartney songs like live and let die, nineteen hundred and eighty five etc. and also all by myself by eric carmen would be a great one too. cheers and keep up the good work!

[MySoccerStar123]

i swear im related to john lennon i found out a week ago

[BlagakhsandiEllTesro]

hm, i have a question...what if i'd like to play the melody instead of singing it? if i play the chords of the right hand on the left, and the melody on the right hand, would it sound OK all the same? (i cant try this yet since i'm in college and the keyboard is at home!)

[pianojohn113]

@BlagakhsandiEllTesro Yes, you can do it that way, although chords that are played too low in the left hand can sound a bit muddy. If you play everything an octave higher than what I show on this video, then you can play the chords in the left and the melody in the right, and it should sound just fine.

[BlagakhsandiEllTesro]

@pianojohn113 okay, thanks! i'm at home now and i'm trying this tutorial~ Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

[shurtugal81]

Thanks so much for this. this is the second beatles song I learned on my keyboard.

When I play this at my family reunions and stuff they think I'm awesome at piano, it's such a simple song but so awesome!

[15782157]

i have a questiob. what do u mean when you say "INVERTED"?so is it a d 6th or what chord is that?i dont get it.

[pianojohn113]

@15782157  The chord is inverted when the root note is moved up or down one octave. So on a C major chord, which is C-E-G, if you invert it once, you have E-G-C. The second inversion is G-C-E. It's just mixing up the notes in the triad.

[AARONDAVIDGLEASON]

man you are awesome for doing this stuff. thank you

[pukarla]

John, do you know the Watching the wheels song?

I´d like to play it, but i cant find the chords anywhere :(

If you know it, could you give me the chords?

thanks a lot, and take care!! :)

[jamesmykal]

yu got a good voice for this song, have you done a full "cover' of it yet?

[myklmusic]

Thank You for this. I've meant to learn this for a while.

I'll be covering it May 1st and 2nd at a gig.

Thanks!

[annaarse]

thank you so much for this video! it really helped me :)

[thearachnid09]

Wow I usually play arrangements when it comes to songs this hard but it sounds so much better when it is the original version.

[pianojohn113]

@thearachnid09 I think it's easier without having to play a melody line.. singing the melody is much more fun anyway! :-)

[Crazydude8644]

Ok, I looked it over, and now it makes sense, John your an awesome pianist love the vid

[Crazydude8644]

This video helped me out a ton except around the part of "...and nobody wants to know him" I'm not sure what part of the chord to keep moving 'cause it doesn't seem to mesh, but otherwise the video is fantastic ! ^_^

[syncopalsubho]

I have been watching this video and taking notes and trying to understand the chords and stuff. Oh god - brutal. And then I go and play the D6 on my piano and , just that chord, and everything is worth it. Thanks John. You are the best.

[chalyminx]

Morning John, just wanted to shout out ...

AARGHHHH.....and a few profanities....

Im frustrated - just cannot nail this tune and now my wrists and fingers ache.

I will go play Hey Jude instead to calm down lol...

I think we should all chip in and pay for you to have a month off work so you can concentrate on doing more turorials lol

[pianojohn113]

lol, well, this one can add to hand and wrist pain, I'll agree.. Now, careful with the profanities! Hey Jude will provide welcome relief! :-)

[ThePivotGuy]

great videos

[PaulMcCartneyBass1]

This is so good, your a good teacher, i will learn all your songs

[ScienceEnergy]

It's been a blast and i cant tell you enough how much i appreciate the work you do. I know at least 20 of your songs by now. Thanks so much. P.S- She's leaving home is the most fun ive ever had on piano. The fills are really something special.

[ScienceEnergy]

John, i just wanted to let you know how much ive been enjoying your videos this week. Ive been following you since sometime around march, when i first began to learn piano. I slowly learned a few of your easier songs, but in the past month ive finally hit the skill level i need for these songs or something. Just this week, I have conquered Fool on the Hill, Penny Lane, She's leaving home, Goodnight, Here, There, and Everywhere, Hey Jude, and even Honey Pie.

[llaformer]

thanks a lot john. love this song

[pianojohn113]

I'm glad you liked it! It's one of Paul's more underrated compositions, I think.

[papboer16]

that would be so great.. Nowhere man :)

[LudovicoAusiello]

How do you recreate this great piano sound??

can you tell me the mic, the position.. eventually which mic pre or compressor??

many many thanks...

[pianojohn113]

Thanks, glad you liked it! I just place the camera and mic stand about four feet above the keys, and I leave the piano cover open in "half position." That seems to provide the best sound quality.

[zanysophiex]

Thankyou John! Is there a tutorial for nowhere man? x :)

[nikola1389]

what would i do without you john :)

thx for all the dedication,thousands of people apriciate it!

[marianna093]

amazing! thanks a lot ;)

[airnsmke]

greatly helpful, you certainly know what your doing when it comes to teaching

[MrTamborineMan19]

YES!!!  This is helping me great deal!!! Thanks!!!

[osempo]

hey man i like youre videos the've help me a lot an i like to play some songs of john lenon they're: jealous guy .nobody told me. and mother of john lenon

[dmelias123]

Thank you John!! I've been playing guitar for a number of years and recently just started noodling around with the piano. So far I've learned Hey Jude, Fool on the Hill, and Imagine. Can you do something for Pink Floyd's Great Gig in the Sky?? Thanks again. You are the best!

[pianojohn113]

Awesome, I'm glad the videos have been helpful to you. I'll put the Pink Floyd song on the list!

[ruskybalboa]

Never heard this song til I saw your tutorial on it. Now, it's one of my favorites. Thanks for the tutorial! You're amazing!

[pianojohn113]

Great song, you're right!

[natz121673]

Oh yay!! I love this song :)

Thanks for the tutorial! I'm so learning this after I've mastered John Lennon's Imagine :P

[manoj464]

tnx a lot..

[Brainwashedillusions]

Love this song! Actually really easy to learn! Thanks!

[redefed]

im sorry im from Mexico and not speak english only can say "the tutorial is very well and easy" sexcuseme for this english but not isnt strong´s see you later.

[pianojohn113]

Gracias, amigo! :-)

[Monkatron23]

Piano John is a good teacher however there are many mistakes in his teaching. What i mean is this is obviously played by ear and not the original notes as you can tell when you listen to the original! I have listened to quite a few songs now and its the same with most... John should make this clear to the people he is teaching! Still good effort though

[pianojohn113]

The chords and notes are all correct.

[cowheadvalentino]

i love you man thank you for all your help!

[jerlennon]

Awesome job! Very beautiful song

[Lolie182]

you're definitely the best ever

[pianojohn113]

Thanks! :-)

[berherbi]

you are a fantastic tutor, world class!!!

so many thanks A ndreas

[celulillo]

U r the best piano teacher I ever seen, really. Easy to play and easy to understand.

Great Job.

Thanks from spain!

[liveontheclassics]

Great job! :D

[pianojohn113]

Thanks!

[muscmarmo]

man, you should do the tutorial of Real Love im from Mexico sorry for my english

saludos!

[pianojohn113]

I should have Real Love on the next set.

[mikeirvng]

Thank you so much. Too bad there is no tutorials for other instruments on youtube, like flute.

[barclosed]

i,ll be learning that song for sure,one of my beatles favourites, i,m learning the piano john ,and you by far have made it more enjoyable,much appreciated

[syncopalsubho]

John, u'r tutorials are the best. Nobody even comes close. Thanks a lot.

[pianojohn113]

Hey, thanks! I'm glad it was helpful to you.

[amanrach]

John, Thanks for posting this. I always wanted to play piano and your posting of songs like this makes it easier. Your listing of songs are great!! All artists that I like! Thanks again!

[P3L1GROS0]

i was possibly the most impatient person on the planet... this man has completely changed the way i look at music, john i am in debted to u.... thank you so much for this... this man rules!

[pianojohn113]

Glad you liked it! Enjoy. :-)

[54spiritedwill54]

this is great, but it's really fast

[MrSinantra]

thank you so much sir, im almost 18 and in love with the music of the 40's 50's 60's and 70's esspesially Elvis and The Beatles and Frank Sinatra i've been watching so many of your videos and there brilliant thank you soo much :)

i always wanted to learn the piano for the songs that i sing

[snarepsycho1616]

I just got a vinyl magical mystery tour today =) and i really wanted to learn this and i knew you'd probably have it. a beautiful tutorial for a beautiful song

[fatas412]

this may sound wierd but whats the label look like on it is it the apple a capital label with a rainbow or a purple capital. Im a record collector so im just curious lol

[snarepsycho1616]

i dont really know what you mean by label lol because im just like 15 and dont know much about records but i think your talking about the thing on the record itself? where it has the songs in the middle of the disc lol? it is the green apple thing

[fatas412]

oh im 15 too i just got really really caught up with records lol

[tulangikan]

hello john

i love u :)

thanks for all this stuff, great tutorial.

[denniscarmelina]

georgy porgy by toto piano tutorial pls,,im a fan of yours..

[Dylan6984]

i just started playing piano like a couple weeks ago

and im all very new to this stuff

can anyone suggest some beatle songs that are easy to play on piano?

[lotzova]

hey, I started with "let it be" that was the first time I ever heard of a "chord" but his tutorial was perfect. let it be is easy, so is this one "fool on the hill" because you're just slamming chords, without having to use your fingers too much.

[Dylan6984]

thanks

[ibattou94]

just wondering, where can i get the sheet music

[jhvhsn1at]

I boutght it but if you want it send me and email or a message here.

[hastrasaudre]

i would LOVE the music!!!!!!

[tavs182]

thank you very much!

[thebouncers]

Yeah Dude, thanks for that!! Keep goin'

[sawellesley]

graet work

thanks

[BeatlesFan295]

Thanks for the Tutorial on Fool on the Hill, It was very Helpful.

I was Wondering how to play the E Minor 7 section on the bass line with the A,E,G in the Bass.

This would be very Helpful as I love The Beatles Music

Thank You

[jhvhsn1at]

Well who doesn't love the Beatles!!!!!

[peladovii]

beautiful, you are helping me a lot. I wish you made a tut for "being for the benefit of mr kite".

keep on with awesome tutorials!

[1laura07]

this is great, but it's really fast, so I'm having a lot of trouble.but trying hard, soo will figure it out in the end. i live in norway, and we've been trying to find a piano teacher for months now. it's pretty much impossible.

[pianojohn113]

If you're having trouble on any part just message me and I'll try to help you out.

[slooolz]

wooah way too fast, no idea what B and A looks like so im fucked,

[pianojohn113]

Try a different one, then.

[ChuyJohnYY1237912]

Exellent work my friend John, thanks for gives us this beautifull song jeje, well i´ts one of my favorites of the Beatles jeje. Really thanks.

But but i have a question

Do you know how to play the song :Jealous Guy of John Lennon

If yes please post a video about this song!

Please my friend and thanks

[pianojohn113]

Thanks! Yes, Jealous Guy has been requested many times, so I'll try to get to that one ASAP.

[kevmgbgt69]

The fill does`nt sound right?

[pianojohn113]

Which fill part are you referring to?

[kevmgbgt69]

The fill you play after "the man on the hill is standing perfectly still"

[pianojohn113]

Hmmm.. It sounds right to me... I think when I slowed it down to show it I may have accidentally played it differently, though.

[meny933]

pretty good man!

nice job!

but i have a question...

Do you know how to play the song :Miami 2017 by Billy Joel?

If yes... please post a video about this song!

bye bye

[pianojohn113]

Yes, in fact Miami 2017 will be on the next set of videos, as soon as I can get them edited.

[namedontmatter]

Thank you very much, John. This is a dream come true, cause it's one of my top 5 Paul McCartney favorites. It's interesting that though much simpler and easier to learn than HTE, which you simultaneously posted, it's not less beautiful. A great ascending melody. Just need to get some flute player :))

[pianojohn113]

This is one of Paul's best, and really shows his musical growth from the early days.

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Let me know if you find a flute player! :-)

[shunys]

Thank you so much. you are always nice!

[pianojohn113]

You're very welcome!  Glad it was helpful.

[hiredgun24]

thanks for this song but can you read music because if you do i think teaching us that would be more usefull

[pianojohn113]

I can read music, but if you want to learn that, you won't get it very well from a video.

[TYTRUTRU]

THANK YOU!!!!!!

You are the best!! I'm glad there's someone like you teaching this great songs.

[tiramasopa]

Great tutorial for a great song!

I know your song request list is temporarly closed, I just wonder if the mighty "Strawberry Fields Forever" is on it... :-) I hope it is.

Cheers and once again congratulations for your work!

[pianojohn113]

Thanks! "Strawberry Fields" has been on there for a while, so I really do need to get to it.

[BakerStIrregular]

Beautiful!!! Welcome back, the wait was well worth it. I love all the new ones. I hesitate to make other suggestions as you have just put in HOURS of work for us, so perhaps a simple Thank You will suffice.

[pianojohn113]

As always, glad to do it.. It took longer than I thought it would this time, but it's a good excuse to get a new camera! :-)