Get Piano Lesson 1 (Part One) Introduction to the Piano

[EviLNox8]

I recently got a Casio WK-220 keyboard. It has 76 keys.

A few videos said I should get one that is a full 88 keys.

How necessary is this? The Casio I have was about $170 but all the 88 key keyboards I find seem to cost over $500. I may not know where to look but is 76 keys enough? I don't exactly want to gimp myself when learning how to play and I could still return it if some of the 88 key ones are reasonable priced and necessary.

If you have any suggestions I would appreciate it.

[getpianolessons]

@EviLNox8 - you have more keys than I had when I first started (I only had 49 keys). This depends on what you want to do on the piano. Do you just want to play keyboards in a band or do you want to be a concert pianist? 76 keys is a great number to start out with in either case.

[EviLNox8]

@getpianolessons Neither really. I just want to learn how to play as a hobby. It is something I have always wanted to do. It sounds like my 76 key is just fine then so I will keep it and get started learning this weekend. Thanks for the reply.

[TriumphantTonks]

How long does it take to become good enough to play tracks in everyday music?

[getpianolessons]

@TriumphantTonks - partially that depends on how fast you learn. But pop songs are much easier to play than traditional piano scores.... it's just a combination of playing chords and bass notes/lines. If you're soloing than you'll want to mix in the melody notes in as well. Visit my website for more info...

[DamiensBabyBear]

I have small fingers, I just bought a keyboard and im finding my maximum reach is from one C to the other... is that good enough? I have found one song i couldnt play because the right hand had to stretch like crazy. Also Im left handed... am i fighting a loosing battle? Ive saved up for a year to get this keyboard and im feeling a little deflated

[getpianolessons]

@DamiensBabyBear - Children have small fingers too. Yet there's no shortage of child piano prodigies on YouTube blowing piano players like myself out the water. If you're a beginner you shouldn't be playing pieces that require you to stretch or jump uncomfortably. Remember you should ENJOY learning the piano or you will quit. Find an easier version of that song you want to play. And take your time, be patient with yourself and don't compare yourself with anyone else. Take care!

[RaeRae914]

I love ur accent and teacing approach i want to learn but dont have much cash does it matter how expensive my keyboard is? Thanks and Happy new year :)

[getpianolessons]

@RaeRae914 - well thanks, Happy New Year! The price doesn't matter at all. Just make sure you have at least 61 *life size* keys on your keyboard.

[shadymf11364]

43 and here with my 8 year old daughter. We're going to try and learn together. I'll keep ya posted :)

[PurpLeKitteNz619]

for some reason i can never get my left hand to do anything right lol guess itll take some time =[

[brianbl401]

i've been playing piano for 5 years self taught and my fingering is off and i can't play with both hands, i'm 14, can you give me some tips on how to get use to the correct form?

[getpianolessons]

@brianbl401 - well there's some good information in this first video about how to position your hands over the keyboard. And if you go through these videos one by one you should be able to develop some hand to hand coordination if you take your time.

[seethakrishnan]

I am 35 years old. I wanted to learn piano. Can i learn

[getpianolessons]

@seethakrishnan - OF COURSE! ... I don't understand why so many people think age has anything to do with learning the piano

[147147Justin]

dude thx

its the last month before i have my exam and u helped alot :D

and guess what i passed :D

i wrote this after the exam ;)

[Baconblatz]

thanks your vidoes are the best!

[GlenGrunge]

tnx for the great lessons mate! if ur a gud in guitar player like me i 100% sure u can play Keyboards, Piano or Organ etc.... tnx 4 d great lessons!

[pantakornDZ]

thank you very much. it's really helpful

[manisha3065]

Really u r amazing.. 1 of da best teacher of da WORLD !! Hats off...:))

[youngGuitaristIcon]

sexy notes to play <3

[kalsi103]

You are really easy and nice, i like that

[IZAINTI]

hi i am 15 years old and i always wanted to learn to play the piano... How far do you think i can come by watching your lessons and how much could a piano cost ?

[getpianolessons]

@IZAINTI - you'll want to watch a few different channels on YouTube to get several sources of piano information. I basically teach a beginner series. As far as how much a piano can cost... you can buy a decent digital piano for $300 or go up to $100,000 for the best grand pianos.

[xXMelindaXcuzXx]

Thank u for making these vids!

[Themodernwarfare2gp]

not really bad its good

[leah38521]

This was very beneficial I love this programme, thankyou

[123freddo]

i really really want to learn how to play the pee-anow so BAD!

[SuperPianotime]

not bad =)

[Purexdetergent]

if i can play the guitar very well ive been playing for about 6 years now how easy would piano be to pick up?

[getpianolessons]

@Purexdetergent - the easy part is that you already know how to read music, understand rhythm, harmony, etc. The "hard part" would be learning a new way to position your hands/fingers for scales/chords. But you'd still have a head start*

[pdiddy200]

I have a 61 key keyboard can i still learn?

[getpianolessons]

@pdiddy200 - sure I started with only 49 keys

[DaAussieDramaQueen]

im learning the piano basics so i can progress into writing songs . Since ive been wanting to learn for three to four years i decided that id try youtube and found thease. Do you think thease will help me ?

[getpianolessons]

@DaAussieDramaQueen - for basics only (not for writing songs) but after you learn the basics, there are probably other vids on YouTube that will help U with making ur own music

[DaAussieDramaQueen]

@getpianolessons yeah i want to learn the basics before i dive into writing

[3greatgreyhounds3]

I'm hoping my daughter can learn from you the basics, thx very much for posting these videos, very kind, thanks, -S

[SpartanMarble]

ummm, can i ask a question? do all pianos not have all the keys? so does that hinder what you can play and such?????

[getpianolessons]

@SpartanMarble - Most acoustic pianos have 88 keys (a full set). Digital pianos can vary on the # of keys but as long as you have 61 keys you should be able to learn at a basic level

[bobhoper123]

Im thinking about going through all of these videos but first i want to know is the music Im playing going to be all memorization or will i actually learn to read music

[getpianolessons]

@bobhoper123 No music notation is taught here. This channel is only for the very basics of finger coordination on the piano. But there are many other channels that DO teach that the advanced info*

[usacatracha]

very well integrated...thnak you for sharing your knoledge....

[verlene620]

Amazing & e.z 2 understand ^^ love it!

[EmTenTrang]

thank you !

[xxchapsticksxx]

do you also teach how to read music

[getpianolessons]

nope... but there are plenty of other channels on YouTube that do*

[xxchapsticksxx]

one more question is your wrist suppose to hurt after playing the piano or ami doing something wrong

[xxchapsticksxx]

ok thanks one more question is your wrist suppose to hurt after playing the piano or am i doing something wrong

[getpianolessons]

Since I can't see exactly what you're doing I'll advise you not to do any fancy yoga moves on the keyboard.... however generally speaking there is a certain amount of soreness you can expect to feel if your fingers and connecting muscles/tendons are not used to performing such exercises. But like any physical activity, you're muscles will become accustomed to the movement you're asking your fingers to perform and you'll notice improvement in your physical abilities.

[xxchapsticksxx]

ok thanks

[jcicac]

When I get my piano i'm gunna watch you man your tutorials are great

[coolkavi]

Thankss familyyy!

Slow and easy and explains everything we need to know!

Thanks alot.

[gEoRgEsTrAiTjUnKiE91]

Yay!! I've found both amazing piano and guitar lessons on YT!! I quit taking piano lessons in the 5th grade, and highly regret it, now I would like to play in the talent show as a high school senior, and this is a great refresher and continuance of the lessons :D

[barsakus]

You have done a truly commendable job for a beginner. I just started out, and find your lessons extremely useful in directing my efforts!

Thank you, getpianolessons

[best1212121]

very nice lecture

[woodengun]

Thanks for the video, great teaching, please keep up with the good work, Last night i found a piano and i played some noises for the first time but surprisingly i managed to get the first 20 notes on Hungarian Rhapsody right, so i thought i need a formal class type of material for that. your video was great,

cheers

WoodenGun

[modivinod]

Brandon,

last when i chatted with you on line you were about to make new video lesson and i requested that when you are done please let me know i would like to listen to your new video lesson, i have been waiting, would you be kind enough to elaborate on your new video lesson.

i will certainly thank you

i also wanted you to know it is always a pleasure to listen and learn piano lesson on your site.

vinod

[getpianolessons]

Yes Vinod .... hello I remember you. Since we last chatted I've been working very hard on my Piano DVD which (I'm happy to say) will be out in exactly TWO WEEKS!

I f you enjoy my lessons here on YouTube then this DVD is what you'll want to watch next! If you prefer, I can notify you the exact day I release it*

[joemazz1234567]

i am 77yrs old and never play a piano in my life. thank you for teaching me the basics. now i love to play the piano.

[coolanimekid95]

Wow! Your comment is very inspiring! I'm 14, and I'm already kind of scared of being too old to start lessons... but you changed my mind! I might not be able to find the time to take private lessons, but I'll do my best to self learn!

[zbx345216455]

@joemazz1234567 wow，you are 77 and you still watching youtube~ amazing~

[elevenmorris]

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a dream of playing piano professionally, I think I can try to learn it now

[superatomic123]

Hey I was wondering, what's a good beginner keyboard to get? I was thinking of the Yamaha Np-30... something that would feel as close to a REAL piano as possible. Anyone have any suggestions? Any info would be greatly appreciated!

[getpianolessons]

I'm using a Casio privia px-110 in this video. I like the way it feels out of all the digital pianos.

[sair8692]

i have a casio lk-43 and i have taken lessons as a child but stopped due to being bored. which killed my mother. i am 17 now and based on the comments i look forward to using your videos to play for my parents on xmas:)

[getpianolessons]

That's really cool..... glad I could help*

[SydandReese]

Thank you so much <3

[darkmanunknown]

Man Brandon, that was great! I already learned a lot from the first episode. This is fantastic, once again thanks. I will have to get an electronic keyboard so that I can play along.

[uglyhmooboy]

god bless sir for the free lessons

[madness1996]

Your tutorials are the best man...

[MrRichmonder]

Wonderful!! Thank you very much Brandon, you're doing such a great job!

[slayerboy1001]

WOW thank-you!! (brandon, ur a god)!!!! :P

[SharkJohnsons]

thank you so much for putting these lessons up for free and for making it so simple :)

[gideoness444]

nice teaching and strategies there....your awesome as far as i can see...there's not much of a teacher who could teach us consistently...not even wants to post a video or something...you're awesome..but i have some request...if you could just put the camera sideways..then we would understand it more..the hand position and staff...but yah..thank you very much...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nangtienca255]

nice, i learned a lot

thx ^^~

[ocarinaninja]

i have a ??? wut is the song that you played at the begging and the end of the video???

[getpianolessons]

Thats the theme music to my piano course... ThanX!!

[KWASHIC]

i havent yet viewed your lessons but judging from the comments.... are you seriously giving us free piano lessons? God bless you man.... if i were a rich man i would have sent you a present, but if i can teach myself and my daughter using these i will one day send you a song she played. All i have to do now is save money for a cheap electronic keyboard so i might be able to start teaching her and i. ha ha... hope we dont fail and give up.

[ilovejoejonas29]

wow. thank u sir! :]

[ohsnapitshelen]

love it. i knew nothing about pianos. nothing. and now because of you i'm very educated :) thanks

[uaeyyyah]

thanks man ur a great teacher

[kjnyankee]

I've just started Piano lessons & came upon your tutorials. You really are a wonderful teacher. Very concise and easy to follow. Thanks so much for sharing!

[jeromeeusebius]

Just 3 words my man: You are good.

I have been checking piano tutorials on you tube. You are just simply amazing. Your explanations are simple, and clear. Thanks for sharing

[grimm629]

Such great videos, thank you!

[Kosinski43]

thank you for sharing your knowledege, may God bless you

[Psychomorgan]

amazing ~

[QMZh]

Thanks

[QMZh]

very good!

[newpixeldude]

Do you know how relevant is your work with this videos to musicians all over the world?? Thank u so much Brandon!!

[djangomagee222]

Thank you!

[Kelix017]

thank u 4 this! God bless...

[bababarbarian]

I love the way you talk!

<3

[gerroviadd]

You're video is well done and I like it. You talk slowly so that us non English speakers we can understand.

God bless you

[getpianolessons]

There are a few differences that I explain in detail on my website. Just goto getpianolessons . com and click on the GET READY link.

[tegid699]

I am doing a tutorial website in Uni, do you mind if I link to your lessons on youtube, It is not a comercial site and I can send you the url

[SomeGeekGirl]

Thanks :)

[ricefarmer4]

i am just learning and u are a really great help in addition to my actual lessons. this is the best lesson series ive found on youtube so far.

[theawangs]

THANKS

[Spattolo]

There are plenty of non-free courses. This looks VERY promising and free. So: thank you for doing and sharing this with the world!

I hope you'll get way more views. Good luck

[sujufan17]

thnx...

:D

[choquimilk]

Great work.Very logical padagogical progression.

[Sake14angelique]

okay what we only have 4 c notes and can't go as far?

[rojgarkurdi]

I JUST WANNA THANK YOU!!!! = D

[sujufan17]

OMG thnk u so much for posting this..

i just want to know what kind of keyboard or electronic piano that is suitable for beginner.? :)

something cheap.. LOL!

[getpianolessons]

Depends what u mean by cheap... but the Casio Privias are a good deal at around $499 (complete 88-weighted keyboard with touch sensitivity)

[Marcham89]

Try a casio CTK-2000

[kowa1985]

Thank you thank you thank you.......

[bumbum07]

so grateful....

thanks thanks!!!

[roc27149]

thanks dude, wat a great favor

[14kikayish]

wow! that is so useful....to me...

[rubberbandkc]

more power

[jamester1989]

Really great video! I'm gonna start learning ASAP! SUBSCRIBED :D

You're a very patient and detailed, but simple teacher. I'm looking forward to your lessons.

Thank you very much ;D

[az101010]

that i can relate to.. that i like..

[Henglan]

thanks for ur piano lesson ... u r patient in teaching every single detail . i appreciate it ..

[xham28]

tnx..i reaLLy wnt 2 Learn piAno...nD nOw iM pLanninG 2 tAke a piaNo LeSSon...

[scottdanielyoung101]

Thank you so much, I play drums but I wanna learn Piano. You can do so much more on the Piano then the drums.

Thanks again.

[LaFrescales]

talent for teaching I must say. You were way better then my old instructor when i was younger :)

[penguinz13cookies]

thanks for the lessons

[shykay]

Thank you so much for posting this invaluable lessons~!

[hanbeechoi]

thanks 4 uplodes

[monstro07]

thank you very much.. you're a stepping stone for my dreams mr brandon..XD

[mathia10]

you are so awesome!!! I don't have the time or money for a piano teacher. This I can do on my own time and you make it so easy. Please continue with this. I really apprecite it.

[tkeely4777]

These types of videos were exactly what I've been waiting for; thank you so much for you time and effort! :-)

[autumntalkies]

your lessons are helping me a lot to get a good start on piano.. thanks a lot for your effort in making these videos.. you are a good teacher..

[maningerzi]

thanks now i can play together with wathching@

[josnao17]

Wow ! tks for the lesson. really appreciatat for your efforts.

[NightZer0]

I've always wanted to play the piano, but could never get the lessons till now. Thanks alot.

[kongposh]

Great Lessons - best of Y Tube

Bravo

[getpianolessons]

Thanks. I've got alot of ideas to make them even better***

[gal04]

your such a legend! god bless you for FREE leasons!