Lateralus Piano Tutorial (Polyrhythms)

Learn how to play Tool's Lateralus on the piano

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[drummerjonathanp]

So were you a drum set player to begin with?

[monroe12478]

no actually I started with keys. I picked up drums later which really helped out with every other instrument I play

[mp3guy]

Very impressive, but it's a polymeter, not a polyrhythm

[monroe12478]

thanks for the correction

[Altered6Chicken]

How do you practice just keeping time in your head while also focusing on the melody. I have a hard time doing that when I play guitar. Do you ave any suggestions?

[monroe12478]

A lot of musicians tap there left or right foot. You can try doing that. Also if you make it a point to ALWAYS practice "in time" and at the correct tempo. Use a metronome if necessary. Hope that helps

Adam

[NinjaOnWeed]

lol My piano teacher said piano translates to all other instruments :P

[STPfan007]

Both you and Danney Carey are gods

[grvgrl24]

You are absolutely incredible. I can't help but be completely turned on by you when you play this.!!!!!!

[docfmfnavy]

I been playing guitar, drums, and bass, and the piano is something i always wanted to learn to play. Thanks for the tips bro!

[Low21Key]

@Daniela2010ism i only have 49 keys, but its plenty of room to play, especially when ur just learning.. 49 is still 4 full octaves. if ur trying to learn a song where someone uses the whole piano, just keep ur hands closer than their's are... u still have 2 full octaves for each hand, that's really all u need

[Slagathor11]

FREEEEBIRD!

Just kidding I have at least half a brain

Tool - lynyrd skynyrd

[Daniela2010ism]

hey i want to learn how to use the piano and my piano only as 54 keys so what could i do ....lol

[mofogachoga]

When i do polymeters on a guitar.. i really have to seperate my mind on 2 different parts, keep a steady motion with one, and concentrate on the other beat. it sounds awesome.

[TehSeig3]

@NinjaOnWeed Yeah it does. my first instrument was the guitar, and I am starting to learn the keys, but I am translating all the notes, cords and scales from guitar to piano. it's kinda strange.

[DantrainSmoothRide]

just makes me wanna play music, thank you :)

[claytonsaurus]

Sigh. You want research? Savant is from the French savoir "knowing". It literally means "knowing person", an apt description in itself of monroe12478. Adopted into the English lexicon in the 18th century, it has meant "a learned person, esp. a distinguished scientist" since. The term "Idiot Savant", now politically corrected to "Savant Syndrome", is not a recognized medical diagnosis, although I understand it's relation to mental disabilities.