Get Piano Lesson 1 (Part Three) Staccato Exercises

[sureshrshetty]

Thanks a lot for the lessons...they are very well explained...I am trying to practice more and more..Thanks again.

[daemonk9]

hi., never played piano before, and when holding my hand straight up my wrist starts to tire (and hurt after an half hour) and I have a tendency to start laying my hand flat, is this something that my wrist will get used to?

[getpianolessons]

@daemonk9 - well it's not possible for me to actually see how you're holding your hand above the piano keys so just remember that you basically must be comfortable when playing. However if your hand is totally resting on top of the keys, this will reduce your effectiveness in playing.

[daemonk9]

@getpianolessons I didn't describe the problem well, ok ...your wrists are parallel to the piano, while my wrist wants to be diagonal (so my fingers almost lie on the the other and my pinky touches two keys when I press it down, I have to keep wrist muscles very flexed to go horizontal, will this state improve or is my anatomy different from the norm?

[getpianolessons]

@daemonk9 - well again I can't see what ur doing... so just position yourself as comfortable as possible at your piano keyboard

[LoLnoobylicious]

VOICE FROM GOD OMG.

nice lessons btw ^^ practicing like hell...

[getpianolessons]

@LoLnoobylicious - MOI??? No no no... but thanx tho :)

[MoarteZdrentelor]

thx man!

[darcloter]

thanks a lot

[25tucorazon]

you are such an inspiration to me! your voice is very soft spoken and u teach very well

[getpianolessons]

@25tucorazon - well thanks so much... good thing you can't hear how raspy I sound in the morning :0)

[XxLadyAnjuxX]

I want to play the piano, but i have small hands. Will that be a problem? by the way i am 14 years

[getpianolessons]

@XxLadyAnjuxX - if you can stretch your ring and thumb fingers at least 7 notes apart (an octave) than you'll be fine. But even if you can't .... there are many small children who play very technical classical pieces on the piano with no problem (just search YouTube). No matter small or large hands... you'll need practice to develop your playing ability just like anyone else.

[XPureSpiritX]

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[getpianolessons]

@XPureSpiritX - awww thanks :0)

[Aces020]

Thanks mate this helped me a lot :)

[Fancytuna1]

i'll definitely buy your cd, it's worth it, even for the dumb you can easily learn it. clear and smart tutorial...Bravo Brandon!!!!!

[Nesquikislust]

This is actually teaching me how to play an old keyboard from my cousin decently thank you soo much!

[mojolc]

this is really helping me learn piano thank you

[Senii17]

i hate the first music.....!

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[EngrossingEnigma]

He has a really nice voice in addition to the piano playing.

[acouztixz]

my pinky finger is out of control, can't control it, how could i straigten it up?

[vitoryjunsin]

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[Itachi476]

i hate the beginning reminds me of 1990's 1980's

[lindaisabel20]

Hey! :/

Piano doesnt play in 1,2,3,4,5,4,3,2,1 it put, the finger 1,do,2,re,3,mi,1fa,2,sol,3la,4­si,5do :)

SO that part It's bad :S The fingers aren't In the Position that they had to be :S

[msstl16]

thanks for this lesson...it's my first time and have zero knowledge about pianos..but this lesson is very easy to understand and not boring to watch...thanks agian...

....they're right..you're such a great teacher... : )

[getpianolessons]

@msstl16 - thanks very much.

[smokeme442200]

ive really messed up my hands from tension that occurs from staccato playing probably from not bouncing on the keys

[getpianolessons]

@smokeme442200 - yeah you've gotta be relaxed when you do it... and don't rush it.

[smokeme442200]

@getpianolessons but you always bounce even when playing scales and arps in staccato,correct?

[getpianolessons]

@smokeme442200 - I'm definitely not going to say "always" because I can't comment on all situations. This is just general advice. I'm referring to the passage of notes presented in this video.

Also since I can't see what you're doing (unless you post your own video) I can't see what mistakes you might be making. If you keep having trouble you might want to hire an actual piano teacher to guide you.

[roadrunner07grace]

thanks



[mariahshines]

your a great teacher! :) thanks.

[crazy4burman]

my first piano lesson ever...thanx :) i can sing, so really motivated to know how to accompany myself. plus my favorite composer [salim merchant] is a piano ace so even i wanna learn :)

thanks for an awsome tutorial...

[vampireeast]

thank you for this lesson.. i'm 15 years od and i'm very determined to play piano...

[jo3jonaslov3r789]

this was difficult but if i pratcie ill get it but now im kinda scared of my piano.

[loveeveryanime]

great vid love it really helped my lessons

[bedugan01]

this may sound stupid. do the piano a key board play the same. this is my first lesson also. i don't know how to read music either

[getpianolessons]

An acoustic piano and a digital piano have the same notes (musical tones)...... the difference between the two is in the construction of the keyboard mechanism itself.

[MayDee75]

thanks for the lessons !!!! please coul you tell me what are the chords of the melody of the intro please

[dimitar205]

Question:Why is your hand positioned so far from the black keys?They don't bite,do they

[getpianolessons]

Answer: Yes... they DO bite!

[dimitar205]

Evil piano is evil. :/

[MagicPillowFight]

Should I be afraid of my piano? o.o

[rubberducky156]

Thank you so much!! I'm 13 and I've been wanting to learn how to play the piano for a long time. These lessons have really helped me a lot.

Thanks again(:

[Xenophile4Ever]

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[felixthemaster1]

they should turn this video 3d with flases. it will look soooo cool!

[dwolski03]

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[felixthemaster1]

yea same. i just starteed as well. nadi dont wana pay per hour for a trainer

[joemazz1234567]

thanks for these lessons. i am 78years old. remember you can do anything if you

put your mind down to it. i never played a

piano in my life.

[getpianolessons]

Thank you... and I totally agree*

[psychoticjailbait]

what are the songs that are playing in the beginning and the end?

[getpianolessons]

That's just my theme music*

[deathtrap123456]

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[se777ens]

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[utubmania2009]

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[certiffiedgala]

i want to play like you^_^

[llulabelfo]

Your lessons are a blessing. Only good things can come of this much sharing. Thank you from an 'oldster' why's just learning.

[theteacher010]

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[devanandjikijay]

Amazing stuff..... its a blessing to have your lessons here on the web.... its amazingly helpful and easy to grasp.... thanks A LOOOOTTTTT for these lessons and for sharing your knowledge..... God bless you

[TCOMrecords]

Ur methods are very effective.. I'm a beginner and I just thought I'd make a suggestion with the hand exercises by doubling they key strikes when mixing in staccato and legato exercises.. trust me it adds a wrinkle in the brain.. especially good for beginners like me who have weak 4 and 5 fingers : )

[mn82c]

So glad I found you- 

You are a Good Teacher!

Thank you

[nefastabell]

wao, this exactly the way i wanted to learn. knowing how the hand should be plased, and details such as the wrist positions. Im mainly a guitarist and i hapend to know basic music theory, and have some hand agility from the guitar, but i was having a really hard time trying to learn to play the keyboard, but i belive that now whit your videos im in the right direction, thanks a lot.

[SixthStreamStudio]

Yeah, I hear you there. As a piano/keyboard instructor and a guitarist, I agree that a visual approach in learning/teaching the keyboard works far better than merely reading notes. (Sightreading is useful, too.) And yes, music theory is YOUR BEST FRIEND, believe it or not! Use it for better visualization of fingerings (on keys or guitar or whatnot). And it's very useful in improv/composition and learning existing pieces and songs. Music theory helps you see common patterns/structures in music.

[dennisas19]

i'm now @ lesson one and i think after all your lessons i can play keyboard well

[robarnes3]

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[29thHokage]

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[404N0tFound]

I bought a 61 keys electronic keyboard and this helped a lot.

Thank.

[ninjapiratelover]

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[jcagle70489]

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[g0ma]

I've been playing piano and can play song but I am a oido type and your lessons helped me learn the basic and proper playing. Thanks.

[rautray]

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[mardomden]

thank you so much for posting these lessons. I just got my keyboard and really like the way you explain everything.

[jaminnit]

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[Builder75]

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[yogalw]

thnx a lot!!

this video makes me understand more..

thnk youuuu

[xrainbowxchickx]

omgg, this helped me soo much! (:

thanks !

[andrewh817]

Do you think staccato exercises have as much merit when playing with lighter keys like on a keyboard? I still do them but sometimes it seems that speed and stretching exercises strengthen my fingers a little more

[getpianolessons]

I always think its better to use weighted keys instead of non-weigthed. You need the extra pressures against your fingers as your playing staccato piano exercises. Otherwise your fingers may get used to the "flimsy keys" and get fatigued when you play an actual piano.

[Pheyt14]

Ok question...Now i can do this, but, my pinky is weak, and it dosnt response like my other fingers do, should this make my pinky stronger? (and from part 2)

[getpianolessons]

Absolutely! Its just like working your biceps or any part of your body. The more you practice the better you will get. Do it until your little finger is fatigued and then rest for a day. Come back the following day... and youll notice the difference in how much easier it will become. Just be patient.

[patrishosorio]

ty for video, i got a new piano for an advanced bday gift but i had trouble learning it thx!! ^^ happy bday to me on oct 21!!! xD

[jsharpsocool]

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[arcangel530]

hey brandon are there any keyboards you recommend? and if so how much are they?

[getpianolessons]

I think the casio privia models are good choice of a basic digital piano. They've got 88 weighted keys and there's a model that costs only $399.

[jma1014]

dude thank you so much.

hay you should consider getting a pod cast for those of us who dont have are keyboard on by the computer that way we cantake you to the keyboard/ piano.

[greenb1a]

Thanks Brandon.

[Ellvournok]

respect man! this is great! Im learning the piano myself :)

[saberslicer1]

Thx man this lesson really helped me out. btw anyone happen to have the sheet music for the piece at the beginning

[getpianolessons]

Well thats an original piece I made so I doubt anyone will have the sheet music for it. But its not hard to figure out though.

-B

[Angeltsu]

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[NeeksTV]

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[rksunil]

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[jbaby007]

I'm actually doing your lessons. They seem to be helping so far. Also wondering what song is this at the beginning? very beautiful.

[zsZombee]

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[Dagamerguy]

thanks, gonna try it

[KINGOFPHILLY21]

nice video i would call myself and advance learner because i grasp this so quickly. also thanks for the proper posture and for teaching the numbers and staccato thnks again

[seahawks0411]

Wow man. Great lesson my friend...

[sirlemonpie]

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[cleodux]

Thank you, your video lessons really gave inspirations for us who are have just starting learning piano or thinking to start learning piano.

[lamarrero]

Regards:

When young I studied a couple years of piano and in the past 2 years I have been playing piano for my church. But you are right, bad habits are difficult to overcome. Thanks for your exercises,they help me a lot.

[crazycolorfulchica]

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[mapleworl22]

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[Smeagol601]

this is a lesson whitaout logic

[getpianolessons]

It's spelled "with out"... and the basic idea of this exercise is to help beginners develop their fingering ability by controlling the actions of each individual finger. Sorry if you didn't understand.

[Smeagol601]

you are right i didnt see all the video the first time

[SimF775]

WTG! keep up good work

[Badnewsbear31]

What is the name of the tune you play at the beggining?

[getpianolessons]

Doesn't have a name actually. It's just a tune I was working on with a vocalist back in the day.

[Pheyt14]

thnx,ya put my hope up

[qsue47]

ima left the next lesson will be a breeze

[SarahSparrowmrs]

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