Easy Hand Coordination Exercises for Piano Beginners

Find it difficult to play with both hands on the piano? Here are 10 levels of exercises for the beginners out there to begin to execute different movements with your hands. Can you play them all?

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🕘 Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:42 Level 1
1:20 Level 2
2:35 Level 3
3:11 Level 4
4:45 Level 5
4:55 Level 6
5:35 Level 7
5:48 Level 8
6:03 Level 9
6:13 Level 10

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[judybrown]

I'm a senior citizen (70 this month) who discovered your tutorials last November. I have practiced the left/right hand coordination exercises in one of your earlier videos faithfully each day. It's been fun to watch my own progress! When Christmas drew near, I was very much surprised that I could play some of my favorite carols without as much difficulty as in the "pre-Jazer" years. A big plus was playing songs with a faster beat. I had pretty much been stuck with the slow songs like "Silent Night." This year, combined with one of your using chords videos, I could play simple versions of all my favorites. NOT mistake free, but real "music." Your teaching methods work for me. I was able to play the exercises in this video with just a little practice. Before, these would have been EXTREMELY difficult for me. I am so grateful that you share your gift through these posted YouTube videos. Thank you again!

[yonaspier]

Thank you so much! I am 76 years old. Started learning 2 years ago and my progression is awfully slow, mainly because my hands coordination is soooo poor that I find learning Japanese easier.
I an going to try your coordination exercises. Hope they'll help.
One thing is sure: playing keeps my awareness and my mind up.

[ernestosilva]

Greetings dear Jazer Lee, 6 months ago I started studying self-taught and I got to know this channel 3 months ago. I have done the warm-up exercises and arpeggios that you propose daily and I have noticed a very significant advance. I am 42 years old and I never thought I could play Satie's gnossienne, I have studied from 2 to 5 and well, this is exciting. Thank you for your time and dedication to give the world a little of your knowledge. Greetings from Colombia.

[bubblejoe]

I hope that Mr. Jazer creates a new youtube channel for his piano covers.

[lawrencetaylor]

Merci beaucoup Jazer. As a 65 retired therapist, I watched one of your videos and went out an bought a keyboard. Seven months later I have to thank you for introducing me to music theory, since learning piano is also learning this.
I'm still working through two method books, Faber and La Méthode Rose. I have to be bi-lingual in learning music. Actually trilingual, French, British and American. I watch most of your videos and appreciate the musicality of everything you present.
This is an introduction to modes, n'est-ce pas? For those who don't know, modes are just the major scale starting on different notes of the scale.
1 - Ionian (or the major scale)
2 - Dorian
3 - Phrygian
4 - Lydian
5 - Mixolidian
6 - Aeolian (or natural minor)
7 - Locrian
Speaking of music theory, I thought about the way we are taught scales. Most students learn the scales ascending.
Do Ré Mi Fa Sol La Ti Do
Ti becomes the leading tone leading back to the tonic, or home.
But what would happen if from the beginning someone was taught descending scales at first?
Do Ti La Sol Fa Mi Ré Do
I think that the Ti would become the leading tone moving away from home, starting on a journey. I talked with a Julliard educated Professor, who thinks this is a question for theorists. My friend who is a Professor at our local Conservatory is intrigued and we'll have a discussion over a coffee.
I start some practices by always starting my scales by descending just to add a different routine.

[snaicker]

Hey Jazer. Thank u for the great tips. I am very much an adult beginner and trying to get my hands to do different things is certainly a challenge!

[daveroche]

Excellent - really helpful; thank you very much Jazer. Let's not forget the 3 Ps of practice: - "Practice, practice and practice".

[jacobfreeborn]

Trying to learn piano recently and these videos have been a huge help!

[StartEnjoyingPianoPractice]

Well, seems like we think about same type of exercises almost at the same time 😛
I’ve just created video about hand independence but after seeing your video I think I started on too high level🧐 with combination of arpeggios and scales.
Great video!

[hollymcrider]

Jazer… My ONLY Christmas wish this year, is to become just HALF as proficient on my keys, as you are on yours!
I’m so grateful I found your channel. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent!

[steve]

Hi Jazer, just wanted to say thanks for your efforts with this channel. I’ve been going through your old videos and they are a wealth of information. The metronome watch you have recommended seems great and I’m going to ask my fiancé to get it for me for Christmas. I can tell by your accent you’re an Aussie and I’m proud to have a fellow Aussie to be such a force in the YouTube piano community. Thanks again and hope you are well

[folkmoreswiftie]

Hey, Jazer !
I would love to see recommended pieces from you for year 1, 2, 3 of practicing from specific composers! I would really love to see your recommandations on Chopin pieces!! Hopefully you will se this comment !
I love your vids, Jazer, this was also a great video, cannot wait to try the new exercises! :)

[FeraSomnia]

Man love this channel - free lessons given by a total piano genius with a level of humility and appreciation that you seldom find on the internet. Thanks!

[rebecca]

Rhythm excercises please. You're a wonderful teacher !!

[homerbahlyngdoh]

You are a genius. You made us value the basics so much. Very valuable indeed. Thank you Jazer 🤝

[cabonzi]

I just discovered you, and so happy I did!! I’m going to practice this over and over!
Also I’m going to practice the 5 important things you mentioned in your other video for bengonners!

I did want to ask, how should the hands be positioned?
I notice the hands sometimes are positioned up where the black keys are to press the white keys, and then sometimes down to press the white keys.
Is this for professionals?
Im thinking this is for easier transitioning with extremely difficult chords.

[augenss_]

I'm learning piano and use your videos, they're really helpful thank you <3

[alejandrobernard_]

Congratulations on the success of your channel! It's great to see your awesome piano content on YouTube :D

[davecrawford]

Silly Q but I am a totally new to piano and at 58 years, may I ask the best 3 video of your you would recommend to start me learning piano. Please and thank Mr Jezer 😁

[robertyu]

I will give it a go. It seems like all finger exercise are dumb at first but I feel all these excercises but eventually help you play better.