Ian Axel - 'This Is the New Year' Tutorial (Part 1)

[AwesomeTheCoolLol]

this is THE BEST piano tutorial PERIOD.

[thelongsummerdrive]

Great tutorial! I'm learning how to play it now. What time signature is this in?

[Eddyf24]

can you do one for "Girl I got a thing for you"?? please!

[lesliepagee]

"it sounds wrong, but it's right"

[brettwurst]

Dude, I don't even play the piano and have zero chance of ever playing this (although it makes me want to), but it's such a beautiful sound and I think it's wonderful that you're providing fans with a window into your music and your life.

[ZSwagger101]

lol "it sounds wrong but its right" i feel like that sometimes.

[annl87]

Oh thank you so much for that! I play this song all the time! So Awesome... love it

[dartboy7777]

Oh and I've transcribed Home (which I LOVE)!

[dartboy7777]

You're freaking adorable!

[chelseamikail]

I love you. I don't even play piano but I just managed this somewhat on my keyboard. sweet. thanks ian! i miss living in NYC and being able to come see you perform. do a tour in Europe! Paris would love you!

[CaitlynEL]

what is the time signature and tempo for this?! i'm trying to figure it out but can't quite get it.

[newt6293]

I love this song!!!

[thewritingwriter1]

Would you please post a tutorial on how to play gone !! I love that song, and I would be SO thrilled to learn how to play it !!

[ntoner713]

Officially the first song I have ever learned on piano. Right up there with Ben Kweller's Ice Ice Baby for first songs ever learned on their respective instruments.

[mlep123]

This tutorial was great! can't wait for sheet music!

[IntenseXInXTents]

Thank god i found this! i have been so obsessed with this song ever since it was a free song on itunes and i have wanted to play it ever since!

[conquerinfooloar]

Awesome! What do you think of doing Gone for your 2nd?

[PirateLuv1293]

ian, you are bloody amazing and i love this song...and your whole album!!!

[Chocaz]

I dont even play the piano...but this makes me want to play it=) very good tutorial!

[doEverythinggood]

@Chocaz lmao same with me i saw this vid and i was like wow i wanna learn this so im going to in my guitar class tomorrow xD

[PhillipsFilms]

hey ian thanks a lot but one question..... you play this on a B but in your live video version you are playing it on a C. Why the difference?

[ianaxelmusic]

you are absolutely right. it was a little easier for me and chad to sing it. and i think it rings better in B

[PhillipsFilms]

@ianaxelmusic haha my mom says its better in B too lol

[Yelah3715]

thanks ian!!! :) i cant wait to play this! i love this song and im so happy you posted this so that i can play too! i love your music, cant wait to hear part 2!

[lmmiller552]

I would kill for some sheet music! Please say some is coming soon!!!!!

[ianaxelmusic]

that's a goal of mine...i'm gonna make sheet music for everything eventually

[lmmiller552]

@ianaxelmusic Excellent, I'm so excited now!

[MrJoshSouthstreet]

NEED PART TWO!!! GAH!!!

Great job, You are inspiring beyond belief.

[ntoner713]

Dude, I think it's really cool that you posted this. You don't see free tutorials from a lot of artists. I think I'll buy your album now.

Thanks!

[PEACELOVEMUSICA]

yay ill try ian... haha but i dont play piano so we'll see how that goes. im SO excited to see you all again on march 27th!!!

[theofficealliance]

thanks ian. i've been wanting to play this song since i first heard many light years ago! you exaplined perfectly!! cant wait til the next part

[imafallingleaf]

love this

[DontBelieveJack]

not only are you a talented musician but a good teacher when it comes to explaining things lol. enjoyed this vid!

[iairboy72]

You are super talented bro.

[Sammimars]

yaaaa, how about you just magically zap me some skilzz...thankssssss :)

[K8ieB531]

Thank you soo much for posting this! I kinda figured it out on my own last week, but seeing how it is actually supposed to be played helps so much!!!

[HeyLookItsUrFace]

you make octaves look so easy -.-"

[lizzann09]

ah! do more do more! i've wanted to learn this since the moment i heard it!

thanks :)

[bubblesGSH]

magical.

[AAAAmichaelAAAA]

omgg your amazing!

i recon rightttt... you should like give me your life ;)

[loievc]

Ian and Chad: you're magical - your music, your joyful sharing. Can't wait to see you at Joe's Pub MARCH 2, 2010

Be there everyone! (Lois)

[ChibiSrixx]

Awesome!!! Definitely gotta learn this one!! Very helpful! :D You did great!

[KnutschKugel123]

That's awesome!

A few years ago I started learning piano. Even though I'm not that good I'll definitly try to learn this. Probably it will take some time. But that's worth it because I love the song.

Maybe I post a video resonse ;)

[Grrrstin]

you're freaking adorable.

i really need to learn to play piano.

[Pfiesteria42]

Cool Stuff :)

[sharkie59]

ian, thanks so much for posting this, i can't wait to go try it out!

you're so talented, thank you for sharing your music with us.

[anutaple]

Great! Thank you Ian! I'm going to try tomorrow! :)

[trucciolina]

I love this song! I wish I could have a piano and try to play it :(