Letter From Home - Pat Metheny - Piano Tutorial

“Letter From Home“ is a beautiful composition by Pat Metheny. Listen to the live version of the Pat Metheny Group on the album “The Road to You“, with Lyle Mays on piano: it's amazing!

I recorded a piano video of “Letter From Home“ several years ago and have been asked many times to do a tutorial.
I hope you like it. Thank you!
David Escher

Technical notes :
Piano controller : Kawai VPC1
Piano software : Keyscape Yamaha C7 by Spectrasonics

[martynridley]

After so sadly losing Lyle this week, (Feb 10th, '20), this just brought a tear to my eye. Beautiful! RIP Lyle David Mays.

[visualflight]

Lyle Mays. What a loss for music lovers. Thanks for all of it...

[stevew]

I can't read music but will try my hardest to try to follow every finger to learn this. Lyle's masterpiece.

[gundolarry]

This is as close to "note-for-note" as you can find. Outstanding David, truly.

[maurizioferegalli]

Lyle Mays was one of the best pianists and keyboard players who most excited me ... :-) Have a good trip among all the stars of the firmament !!!

[CamiloJamesGuitar]

This is amazing.. am looking forward to working it out, thank you so much! 🎶

[anthonymcgann]

A favourite Metheny tune of mine. Trying to get my 13 year old son to play it. He wanted to see the fingering. Says he can do it. I am so jealous. If he learns it, I will give him $50. This video will help him for sure. Beautifully done.

[kman]

Been meaning to say thank you for this incredible tutorial, David. Always dreamed of learning this beautiful piece. Truly grateful. Kman

[inaNis_]

The one year anniversary of Mr. Lyle Mays has quickly approached, and just as quickly passed; therefore, I'm brought back to this beautiful rendition of this beautiful song. Thank you Mr. Escher, for the work you put into this rendition.

[etpslick]

One of my favorite Pat Metheny Compositions. Lyle Mays played it so beautifully. Love you Lyle. May you Rest In Peace.🎹🎶🙏🏾🙏🏾🕊🕊

[lugenehaynes]

Thank you for this, Lyle. I hope you rode this tune unto Heaven.

[wilrockq]

What? Lyle passed away? Oh, man I’m speechless. He is a giant. This sound perfectly communicates everything he was and is.

[maurizioferegalli]

Lyle Mays è stato uno dei migliori pianisti e tastieristi che più mi hanno emozionato... :-) Buon viaggio tra tutte le stelle del firmamento!!!

[cinnascoutaka-stephaniehg]

I appreciate great musicianship which is why I’m a fan of Pat Metheney.
You did a great performance, David, and you made it look so elegant and easy, a sign of a great musician.
Thank you for sharing.

[alehamilton]

Beautiful, a wonderful composer. Thanks for sharing. From Caracas, Venezuela

[Francisco]

You've done a great job!.It's a great versión.Congrats!

[artnardone]

Thank you for doing this, it should inspire many to learn how tp play this beautiful melody, Lyle Mays that you also.

[ONESNZERS]

Thank you for the opportunity to learn this song, your video was perfect in that I could see exactly what you were playing. The lighting was very helpful to see every key that was pressed. Brovo David and thanks again.

[ericcopeman]

Beautiful!! This is a very elegant description of how to play it. One of my favourite pieces to date and still holding firm. Going to have find a way to start in and work on playing this piece in it's entirety.

[FDouglasRandakCHt]

Thank you so much!!
One of the most exquisite and archetypal little compositions ever...