How to Play the Piano by Ear in 7 STEPS!

In this video I break down exactly how to work out a song on the piano by ear!

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[LisaIrby]

I spent my first two years of learning the piano doing exactly what you did here, but never had a video that explained it like this. So my steps and learning were a lot more jumbled and less organized.

Wow! Where was this video when I needed it when I started learning?? It would’ve saved me loads of time. This was fantastic!!

Everyone who wants to learn how to play along to songs they like need to watch this video. You have a gift.

[JohnBradyIRL]

watching a ton of beginner videos and this is the first that actually explains the black keys and what sharp and flat means.

[teodorojaranilla]

YOU are a wonderful young teacher that knows your material AND guides so well. !!

[technodragon]

This is insanely useful as someone who relies on sheet music but would like to become better at improvisation using music theory

[ShakKy]

thx for that video it's way more detailed that the older ones i really struggle with the bass note part i've always found the melody in like 10seconds for any song but yeah the bass note is harder idk i was listening on my phone i couldn't really hear it

[pianoplaynight]

As a classical player this is so interesting! Sometimes it's embarassing to be pulling the sheet music out for happy birthday on my phone cause I can't play by ear 😅 after playing a Beethoven sonata

[KPthegod]

This video was informative and simple. I was able to understand the steps to help play by ear. Now, I’m able to make music that comes through my head. 😅

Thank you

[finnyboy]

Been watching through your vids over the last few days after coming across one of them in my YouTube feed. It’s mad how alike we are in terms of playing and learning and listening. What you did here in this vid is exactly what I do on a daily basis when listening back to stuff I’m learning. I just thought everyone else that plays does this. I’m starting to learn that maybe I’m only one of a few that is more at an advanced level. I’m not a teacher. I play keys at home every day as a hobby. Playing is really important to me. I just need it in my life. But watching your videos has made me realise I’m probably at a far higher level than I ever thought. I’ve just never thought it. Great content mate

[brianevans]

Even though I’ve done piano lessons I find it really useful watching these videos! Thank you

[EarTrainingMastery]

Wow, this video is fantastic! As someone who primarily reads music, I've always found playing by ear to be challenging, but your clear explanations have truly opened my eyes. I appreciate how you break down the steps—it makes it feel more achievable. I’m excited to start practicing and bring the music in my head to life. Thank you for such an inspiring tutorial!

[CharlBrazle]

By far the best How to on Youtube. No bs! Quick, explanatory and pedagogical!

[aleh_o]

That's amazing! I'm a sight reader and have always found playing by ear a mystery but now you've shown me the way it's done. It looks hard to me and would take time to do it, so do I have the patience, is more the question but I might give it a go. Thanks so much for all your tutorials!

[Eak]

Yeah, you’ve gotten yourself a new subscriber, this was really really good! (Thanks for introducing me to a new song also)

I’ve played the piano on and off for more than 20 years and I count myself as barley a intermediate when it comes to playing, thanks to laying down the notes 15 years ago and only playing from either midi or now in recent times, synthesia.. So I need to go back to the basics again I’m afraid. Too bad we live in different countries because I could really use a teacher like you!

[jesserebekahrobinsonjohn]

My son is a pianist at church so this was really helpful . Thxs🎉

[EmmanuelKanugula]

Thank you Brother Matthew Can you Make a video on how to improvise a song

[tntwashpro]

Great vid! Need more vids like this and practice vids. Thanks

[inspiredbyyouday]

You did a great job. Thanks great way to disect a piece of song and figure out how to play by ear.

[jimduffy]

Another fantastic learning video, thanks so much for these instructional tutorials.

[novasouma]

Thank you for your teaching Mathew brother

[LadanzaTube]

Fantastic video! All explained and summed up very good and understandable!!

But 🙏🏻please could you make a own video just about ✨level 6✨ and the left hand patterns, arpeggios and rhythmic patterns! Which one are there most important popular and or useful ones. Which to use when? And furthermore things like how to alter for example arpeggios patterns when the left hand would go up and cross and disturb with the left hand. Please please do such a video 🙏🏻🙏🏻🎹💖 that would be amazing!! 🔥