Beatles - How to play Dear Prudence

[Mythbustable]

do you teach piano lessons for a living or something?

[pianojohn113]

@Mythbustable  No, I only ocasionally teach private lessons anymore.

[MrNatwill2]

Nice video. I learned it.

[pianojohn113]

@MrNatwill2 Cool, glad it was helpful. :-)

[lucezlo]

I'm so confused! on your right hand you play the keys at different times, after you playthem all a the same time, and do you play the c? cos you dont put it up, could you tell me in what order you play the keys? thanks :) thats the first one

[pianojohn113]

@lucezlo Yes, on this one, you play the chord first, then break up the same chord into individual notes. You can play those notes in a ny order you like. It just mimics the guitar on the song.

[lucezlo]

I'm so confused! on your right hand you play the keys at different times, after you playthem all a the same time, and do you play the c? cos you dont put it up, could you tell me in what order you play the keys? thanks :)

[1525339003]

I was able to learn this in about 10 minutes. Thanks!

[xHoboMcGeex]

could you do a lesson on julia? 

[TheGrosslyObscene]

I love your videos! You make learning these songs so simple. I did Oh! Darling yesterday and this one today, and after only a little practice, I can play them easily. Thanks!

[undertherainbow100]

Fantastic! I used this song to learn the piano really, thanks a lot!

[strawberEfieldz4ever]

Insead of a D/Bb can u play D+

[TheHairofTime]

You're so awesome. 7:40 lol

[skaterat121]

In all seriousness, thank you very much for your time.

[kkkilla10]

i wonder if prudence ever came out 2 play??? :O

[patrickkquinn2]

Nevermind, got it. Low d bass, chord, high d bass, first two notes of chord, high d bass again, right.

[pianojohn113]

@patrickkquinn2 That's it, you got it. The RH chord breaks up slightly into a mini-arpeggio.

[patrickkquinn2]

Is it : low d with right chord; high d before first two right chord notes; right chord?

[patrickkquinn2]

I just want to knock that camera's pan 5inches to the left...cant get the sequence between d octave amd right hand and cant see your left pinky.

[tatumanu]

I just started playing piano and this song is perfectly simple for me right now, not to mention its one of the first songs i have recollection of hearing and loving when i was 3 years old, so its very dear and special to me. Thank you so much for the tutorial!

[richyroves]

just wondering how exactly did you learn to play all these songs? because i love the beatles and i love playing like jazz and stuff like that where all im given are the chords... but to be honest i cant bring myself to memorize all of your tutorials O.O do you know of a website devoted to beatles fakes?

[pianojohn113]

@richyroves I don't know where there might be a fake book of Beatles songs, but I would think there has to be one out there somewhere. I've learned these songs over the course of 30 years, so they're just kind of set in my mind at this point.

[chikn16]

thanks to you my little piano is no longer dusty =)

I hope you can make a tutorial of your mother should know, that'll be interesting

PD: you're awesome =D

[ravingrudolph]

this song was written in India. Its about Mia Farrows sister who wouldent come out and mix. i thought Mia was a beautiful looking female.

[duckcard64]

"its a wonderful song especially at night" thats what im gunna tell my friends after i play this song haha ;)

[pianojohn113]

@duckcard64 True statement.. it sounds even better at night!

[TheHippyDippy]

Far out. You're the coolest dude on YouTube. :)

[PudgyPooch]

Haha, I know I have been commenting on quite a few of your videos lately, but I just can't help it - your playing is exquisite! And now, I can play this song.. Thanks again :) It's so beautiful, playing this is like a lullaby.

[pianojohn113]

@PudgyPooch No problem, your comments are always welcome! I appreciate the kind words.

[Stevesk0011]

its like a match made in heaven...i love the beatles and the piano and you teach both! i already knew this song but now i know it better! lol

[mysuper64]

You do such a great job on these, and you have helped me out a lot when I'm stuck on a song. I love the Beatles!

[bloodhoundgangjon]

this is hard.... I can't keep up at all..... can't keep the rhythm.... you make is sound so easy, but slow down....:(

[notreallythatawesome]

john..... just like John Lennon. You're not bad at singing.

[leunam113]

Thank you John, you´re a good pianist and a good teacher I've learn a lot with you, and so my favorite band "The Beatles",

[lennnonsaves]

thank you for all the tutorials. they're great and i've learned so much! if you're open to suggestions, i would love to learn wanderlust by mccartney... just throwing it out there :)

[MrSinantra]

thanks for the information your magnificant on the piano, i love to listen to you play.

[MrSinantra]

your playing is absolutely perfect i wanted to know if you do any Dean Martin or Sinatra songs or even the song Hey Bulldog

Hello from Australia

[MECABREWER]

I really like that many of your versions are more authentic than their official sheet music (often rearranged). But this one is not, the original sheet music from the 'Beatles Complete' volumes is correct, this is good, but not in the right key I think.

[pianojohn113]

It is correct, and the key is correct as well. It's a guitar song that I translated to piano, so improvisation on some individual notes was required.

[leonardovieira1985]

Thanks john, i've learning a lot with your videos.. Best wishes from Brazil.

[snowcam]

good on you pianojohn, you're a great man

[OSCARBRAVO1]

Hello John, Many people play Beatles Music,But none of them play it like you

to Me You play much original the songs of the beatles, Keep it up john You're # 1

[ruskybalboa]

John, perfect song. I gotta say, the top of your head reminds me of George Martin's (Beatles record producer) hair. Good playing and thanks for the tutorial.

[skelatorrokz]

ur pianos outa tune but thats still good

[Timeforthaunted]

this is awesome...i don't know how to play...yet...i have a good memory so watching you will help me play it

[P3L1GROS0]

never stop playing john... youre an incredible teacher man.... me being a huge elton john/ beatles fan, you've been a god send for beginners!

[PlanetBW2]

I lvoe your tutorials.

[dutchmaster36]

thats sick... mad props

[arsenalmth]

"i dont know why, i just do it"

favorite quote

good stuff

[PlanetBW2]

Me too funny.

[lansod]

I love you!

[s648969]

thank you sir.

i hope you are a piano teacher because you are fantasticatmaking it make sense.

keep on playing my friend.

[DuanePrine]

Thank you Piano John, you are good brother! You explain this stuff so well that I can even play it, and I'm just an old self-taught guitar player.  A tip of the I Appreciate It hat to you, keep up the good work of spreading music to people.

[rockologo]

could you do Don't let me down, please?

[pbandt123]

hi. can you please do "oh my love" by john lennon

that would be great. please and thank you

by the way, you are AMAZING! :D

have a good day. thank you again.

[karencarpenterfan]

Great. I knew the basic chords, but this really gave me a good visual idea of how I should play it. It sounds great, thanks!

[rockologo]

thank you!

[palomitah92]

Ay es genial!, gracias :)

[c64c64c64]

im sittin here with a massive keyboard on my legs, trying to learn this haha

[S2barbieS2]

OMFD you're an angel! *-*

i'm a great beatlemaniac and i simply love this song *-* the first beatles' song i can play, that means a LOT to me *-*

please keep your videos *-* and you're a g r e a t teacher, btw :D

cheers, brazilian beatles lover ;)

[paulobh]

show us beautiful night!

from flaming pie album

see ya

love u videos

Paulo

from brazil

[cath901]

Thank you for your teaching! it is a very nice play.

Catherine

[elpedro0]

great and simply beautiful to play! please do a tutorial on real love :)

[mccartney7890]

HEy that was awesome!! ...

please do a tutorial of c moon ,,please !!! :D

[pianojohn113]

C Moon, and Maybe I'm Amazed are the two Paul songs that are most requested. Hope to get to them soon!

[CherryLipsRock]

yay maybe i'm amazed is great! please when you have the time... :) i'll be waiting for the tutorial!

[parisaniee]

That was beautiful! I have never learned so much from an online lesson. Would you happen to know how to do "Real Love"? I would LOVE to learn that one.

[pianojohn113]

Yes, in fact Real Love is another one that's been requested many times. It's actually not too difficult, either.

Glad you enjoyed the vid!

[omarmorek]

Thanks a lot. This is such a beautiful song, one of the greatest.

[pianojohn113]

It's a beautiful song, you're right, and very relaxing to play.. You can kind of just play it over and over, however the mood may strike you.

[adamvan101]

Wow man you're amazing! Why can't all musicians share their knowledge like you do?!

Keep up the AWESOME work!! PLEASE!

I see that you're a beatles fan which is awesome cause they freaken rock!!

However i was wondering if you could do "WIth a little help from my friends" or "I've just seen a face"? Or even both, that'd be fanstastic. But either one is fine! Thanks so much!!

By the way - i subscribed as soon as i saw the first video!!

[pianojohn113]

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it, and that you're a subscriber!

I have both of those songs you mentioned on the list, and if I have the time, I should get to them eventually.

[videoviewer8137]

wow

[pianojohn113]

Thanks!  :-)

[xtcxtc123]

thankyou very much for all your work and much love for the music

[pianojohn113]

You're very welcome, glad to do it!

[beatles5909]

your the best man. Could you do Good night from the white album?

[pianojohn113]

Thanks! Yes, in fact Good Night was one that I did a few months ago and deleted it from the camera by mistake. I'll try to do another one on that very soon.

[multicoloredpurple]

thanks :] I learned this from you and can sing along (or at least I try)

It would be awesome if you did Real Love

[pianojohn113]

Real Love is another one I've been meaning to do for a long time. I'll try to get to it soon!

[blee3ee]

Hi John,

On the second chorus where we transition from D to the "CDE" - C, chorus part, the transition occurs on C-B rather than on D like the first time. So I'm having issues timing the transition with the little A-C-F#-G thing before the "CDE" - C.

[pianojohn113]

Hmmmm.. You're having trouble with the rhythm/tempo? Not sure exactly what you mean there.

[blee3ee]

Haha nevermind solved it myself :D

[pianojohn113]

Good deal!

[fabianvargas1]

i have problem whit my fingers on the intro, they havent much flexivity xD

[pianojohn113]

Just a few stretching exercises should work! :-)

[sonicmilk]

You are the best teacher. Man, I try to find a piano teacher that will teach like this and they'll insist on teaching from one of those lame ass adult piano books. Request, and I think it would be very prudent...Instant Karma. I'm dying to learn it. Thanks.

[pianojohn113]

Thanks, glad you liked it!  Great suggestion on Instant Karma.. we all shine on!

[sonicmilk]

I think You Won't See Me has some really happening piano as well.

[pianojohn113]

Agreed.

[NeedLife774]

i think the base notes go A-D then D-D. i might be wrong.

[pianojohn113]

Which part?

[NeedLife774]

the opening.

[pianojohn113]

Hmm... I think the way I have it here is correct.

[razorman916]

Your the best teacher on youtube. Everyone else has a bad caera angle or the jsut don't explain it very well.

[pianojohn113]

Thanks very much! Glad you like the vids.

[annesoul89]

Can you make a tutorial for Jealous Guy ?

You're just the best teacher on youtube.

Congratulations and thank you so much for keeping alive the beatles spirit.

[pianojohn113]

I'll give it a shot! Thanks for the kind words!

[GantsaOfLove]

Hey John, this was a fun one to learn. Hey, I'd like to recap the suggestions I'd like...k:

>Hey Bulldog

>Real Love (John Lennon)

>Good Day Sunshine

and if you have time Cold as Ice by Foreigner

[coryinthehouse]

hey bulldog!!

[cassadaga67]

i love this song

[pianojohn113]

It's one of Lennon's best, I agree.

[MichkaX3]

Thank you thank you thank you !

[pianojohn113]

You're very welcome! :-)

[misterdecibel]

These lessons are fun, thanks.

Here's a request: Stevie Winwood's signature organ riff in Spencer Davis Group's "Gimme Some Lovin'" ???

[pianojohn113]

Great song, thanks for the suggestion. You mean the riff in the intro, right?

[honkycabbit]

Hi what key is that in? I have the sheet for this song and it's in the wrong key.

[pianojohn113]

The song is in the key of D major.

[NeedLife774]

isn't this song played on guitar?

[pianojohn113]

Yes, the original is on a guitar, as are most of the Beatles songs.

[avenuePad]

There is actually piano during the outro though. :)

[Revolver137]

Thank you, your videos are very helpful. They make me a much better pianist.

[pianojohn113]

You're very welcome!

[borstie0511]

excellent. also very easy to learn, it took me one day to get the entire thing

[pianojohn113]

Thanks, yes it's surprisingly easy to learn and play. I find it very relaxing as well.