How To Play Happy Birthday On The Piano (Basic & Jazzy Version)

I’m always surprised at how many people DON'T know how to play Happy Birthday. 😱

Be honest, if you were at a party right now and someone asked you to play it, could you?

Well, don’t worry, because after today you will be able to lead the chorus, AND I’ll show you a way to make it a little more ‘jazzy’ and fancy-sounding.

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Here are the timecodes for the lesson:

- The basic melody - 0:27

- The left hand - 1:16

- Make it sound fancier - 1:52

And that's it! A really easy song that's fun to play and a great way to start experimenting with more complex ideas.

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Lisa Witt has been teaching piano for +20 years and in that time has helped hundreds of thousands of students learn to play the songs they love. Lisa received classical piano training through the Royal Conservatory of Music, but she has since embraced popular music and playing by ear in order to accompany herself and others. She is a songwriter and recording artist. Lisa’s contagious enthusiasm will have you excited to practice and return to the keys for your next lesson. Her teaching style focuses on you, making lessons encouraging and fun.

[johndennis]

Perfect timing, my wife's birthday is soon and I will master this for her.

[PianoteOfficial]

Here are the time codes:
The basic melody - 0:27
The left hand - 1:16
Make it sound fancier - 1:52

[TheIamtheoneandonly]

Hey, I love this. Every day is going to be someone’s birthday so whoever you are, happy birthday!!

[POV-Photojournalism]

Just recorded this for a friend. It's her birthday. Jazzed it up a little more. I think she's going to love it. Thank you!!!!

[justinnnokwe]

So warm. And the delivery is warmer. You're a great teacher!

[sunitaparr]

Thank you so much .I am going to play for my son next week lives in Taiwan I have to play on zoom .God bless. you are so amazing .only two weeks I started learning piano .

[afihaileywibowo]

Thanks Lisa🙏. Perfect for my birthday this month!

[NikosAravanis]

Thank you,
Now i can play happy birthday to random people on the street with my melodica :p

[federicolegrand]

This is so useful! Thank you Lisa! You make piano playing a friendly form of art! I love Pianote!

[musicJourney]

Thanks for this video. I managed to play it today to wish my wife Happy birthday.. Worked out well..

[florenced]

I love all your video. The way you teach piano is so groovy and simple thank you :)

[psilver]

Interesting how just one note added will make you sound like a pro. Thank you.

[donnacharltonfuller]

Thank you so much for the chords!! Perfect!! 👏🏼👏🏼💞

[freddylive]

I actually used this video to learn Happy Birthday on the Guitar .. I wanted a unique vibe .. it worked .. Thank You!!

[mystiquexman]

I just love your lessons and free music sheet. Thanks a million. V❤️

[reubenkeyz]

Thanks, girl! My friend’s birthday is this week.

[Aprillunette]

Hello, I am only twelve and I would love to play this for my dad's birthday, thank you❤❤

[apurvapalode]

Thank you! I'll be playing this for a girl I have a huge crush on. Her birthday falls on Christmas! I hope I'll be able to play it well!

[sophiabatz]

awesome thank you for all the tutorials they are so helpful I love them so much thank you a million time !💕👍😁

[tonypatrick]

Thank you so much ma'm your free sheets help a lot!!