The Top 4 Exercises For Beginners (by FAR…)

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What’s up my piano friends!! Today’s video I’m going to teach you 4 Simple-But-Powerful daily exercises transform “sloppy choppy” playing into that smooth, beautiful, effortless tone on the piano.

Oh… and they only take 10 to 15 minutes a day to complete. And they’ll give you speed and accuracy and dexterity in your finger technique that you won’t believe - IF you stick to the plan and learn all 4 steps. And use proper finger position and finger technique (see section 2).

And 91 days, about 3 months, you’ll be burnin’ up the ivories with true confidence on the keys.

And surprise everyone ;)

Here’s what we’ll cover:

00:00 Intro
01:14 Section 1: Learning the Notes
04:33 Section 2: Using the Proper Wrist Motion [IMPORTANT]
08:52 Section 3: Accelerated Learning Techniques
11:05 Section 4: The Full “Piano Workout Plan”

This’ll also help you with hands independence and coordination for both hands if you do them every day.

These are better than hanon, czerny, and others because we basically take the BEST aspects of each and “cut the fat” so you’re not wasting your time with stuff that’s not really helping you.

Make sure you stick around to the end for the FULL Piano Technique Workout Plan. It’s important you get all the little details right to make sure you’re not drilling in bad piano technique habits that could haunt you down the road.

Oh, and btw if you’re a complete beginner, no worries, the tutorial is specifically designed for beginners (although the exercises eventually progress to an intermediate and advanced stage), and we take absolute baby steps to make sure you’ll get it frustration-free. Don’t forget to download the Cheat Sheet to make it even easier. You can also get the Bonus Videos on that page:

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Happy practicing!

-Zach

OTHER HELPFUL LESSONS:

3. 4 Steps to become FAST & STEADY on PIANO

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-Zach Evans

[elisemcclintick]

I've practiced Zach's Finger Gauntlet every day for three years. It is my "warm up" for the first ten minutes of every day's piano practice. It's easy. It works. It's been the most helpful tool I was fortunate to come across at the beginning of piano study at age 68. Four years later, my daily practice still begins with the Finger Gauntlet and I give it credit for the foundation of muscle memory allowing me to play with confidence, Chopin's Prelude in E Minor, Bach's Prelude in C Major, Beethoven's Fur Elise, Debussy's Clair de Lune and now, Lecuona's Malaguena. Zach's Finger Gauntlet is a backbone tool to warm your fingers, obtain rhythm and the joy of developing muscle memory. Thank you Zach! Keep 'um coming. All the best, Elise

[SuperTemak]

I just bought an Alesis 88-key controller. I intend to learn piano, even though I am 73 years old with arthritic fingers, and very little previous music education (I Played drums in High school). Your lessons seem logical and easy to follow. I will make posts occasionally as I progress, Thanks!

[cliftonhollins]

I'm going to practice this everyday to add to my piano playing tool box to continue to grow.. always wanted to play piano.. Now at 65..I'm loving it..I'll keep you posted on my progress ❤..

[becomeapianosuperhuman]

Today’s video I’m going to teach you 4 Simple-But-Powerful daily exercises transform “sloppy choppy” playing into that smooth, beautiful, effortless tone on the piano. Make sure you stick around to the end for the FULL Piano Technique Workout Plan. It’s important you get all the little details right to make sure you’re not drilling in bad piano technique habits that could haunt you down the road.

00:00 Intro
01:14 Section 1: Learning the Notes
04:33 Section 2: Using the Proper Wrist Motion [IMPORTANT]
08:52 Section 3: Accelerated Learning Techniques
11:05 Section 4: The Full “Piano Workout Plan”


Let me know what y'all think in the comments!

-Zach

[-joltrast]

Wow, the hand technique alone was gold. Thank you so much for breaking this down.

[helenwitherspoon]

Hi Zach! I am in my 3rd day of practice. What I really want to say is "Thank you" for making this available. I took one semester of piano in college 35 yrs ago. I did ok. Couldn't let anyone hear me play. Never really practiced like I should. Now, 71 yrs old. Just received a lovely Yamaha keyboard. Excited. I'm working on what you say about being able to do this if I just follow the technique and practice. I'm a little nervous about the lack of confidence i have, but I"m going to truly give it a try. Looking forward to that satisfaction of really knowing how to play. Thank you, again. I am excited. Blessings to you.

[carmenfreeman]

Thank you so much for posting these excellent exercises and providing cheat sheets for us dinosaurs who love paper. ❤ 🙏 🎶 🎹 🎶😊

[babamc]

Just bought my first keyboard, so happy I found these videos, good not to learn bad habits from the beginning which has led me to getting 'stuck' when learning other instruments. My guitar teacher eventually said that I'd be better learning piano as my brain apparently thought like a piano player according to him, whatever that means 😂 Thank you, looking forward to playing my first tune!

[bradleyspinks]

something I like to point out is when you are looking to speed up, use a metronome and do it in short burst, start slow then work the speed up but you must learn to also push yourself. if you stay in your comfort zone too long you wont make progress. I know this as I've wasted a lot of years on guitar by not challenging myself enough and pushing the boundaries. it doesn't happen over night, stick to it and you will see results.

[ma.esther]

I’m 52 years old and love listening to classical music. I’ve been looking for piano lesson in YouTube and Yours are THE BEST tutorial. So I subscribed❤️😀❤️😀

[ravencanillo]

Nice! It really helps when it comes to building your own rhythmic patterns. Thanks pal. Really appreciated ❣️Good work.

[nicholasbehel]

Thanks, this is exactly what I was looking for. Its funny, when I first started learning how to play i was following books and trying to play all kinds of sheet music. I ended up taking a break after awhile and upon returning decided to learn to play by ear and focus on technique. Not only am i having alot more fun but i am really seeing results now. Finding your material is perfect for me now. Thank you!

[Neo-utkq]

So what about the left hand ?
And should I play it both hands ? or just one at a time ?
And if I play it with both hand how would he wrist movement would like look ?

[ctpupyg]

Just 12 years and been practising piano for months this just opened my motivation and my piano playing game

[childhood]

youre a great teacher more power and GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

[Princeuniquelife]

Thanks man. The information was simple and beneficial. Shockingly, my brain started to pick up quickly without having to look down at the keys. It’s like second nature.

Right now, I’m using an iPad, so imagine me on the real keys. I can’t wait.

Thanks for the lesson.

[LEONARDALBERTDAVIDSON]

I also started Zach’s finger gauntlet & it really works. This will always be a warm up exercise for me. Thanks Zach.

[williamtyler]

Zach... Thank You Buddy. I Enjoy Following Someone Who is. Smooth & Calm in Their Teaching. I'm 61. Been playing Guitar for 40+ Years. My Wife Got Me a Big Yamaha Piano 25 Years Ago. It Was Crazy Different for Me. So I kept it boxed up. Till Now! Thank You Buddy. I've been writing Gospel Song's For the Last 4 Years. Now I'm starting to play the Piano with them Also. God Bless You Pal. W. K. Tyler.

[aletcoertzen]

First time in my life, a life long dream come true. How easy you make it Zach. Can't wait to practice more. First time learning to play. How amazing

[earthsguardianangel]

This looks like a good and logical way to begin. THANKS.