How to start playing piano or keyboard // Complete beginner tutorial - basic technique and exercises

This video covers BASIC TECHNIQUE // 5 NOTE FINGER WORK // SIMPLE WHITE KEY IMPROV // STARTING TO PLAY CHORDS // BLACK KEY IMPROV - Timestamps BELOW ⏰ 👇

(scales, Chords & Theory)

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0:00 Introduction
0:45 Keyboard Layout
2:45 Important Basic Technique
5:08 5 Note finger work and Improv
15:11 Starting to play chords
25:45 Black Key Improv

A lot of people want to but don't know how to start playing piano/keyboard. This video is a tutorial on how to play piano for beginners covering some BASIC TECHNIQUE, how to GET YOUR FINGERS MOVING, PLAYING CHORDS some simple IMPROV to loosen up and use your ears. I think that learning by doing is a great first step into music.

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[Purplep]

I’ve just bought a keyboard. This has been my dream since I was a child but the times and finances could barely afford living. I’ve finally purchased my first keyboard 2 days ago, 26 years of wait. I just couldn’t help myself but to go crazy sounding awful lol. This is my first time having an instrument and very first time playing it. I was searching where to begin with. I cant even follow a single pattern going up and down. This made me thought i’m passed my time to learn piano as it takes years to move both hands in different directions but i don’t want to give up. My brother, this video has given me hope. I’ve heard this at least 10 times now, i still can’t play anything but now, i believe if i stay consistent, i can do it. I can’t afford any piano tutors. Sometimes, we might not realize how we are adding values into people life, and your video is one example of it. Looking forward to learn more from you. God bless you, keep doing the good work that you’re doing!! Much respect.

[ricklynch]

Started playing (professional taught) at 8 yrs. Over 40 years now. Believe me, start with counting the music score and properly. Then reading the music score. Practice right hand, then left. Bring them together. Practice daily! Doing scales, triads, is very important too! All the best!

[SaricBruno]

Its literally 4 am and I dont even have a piano Edit:Wow so many likes and relatable comments

[iamjigzzy]

Starting piano from scratch at 26.
Hoping to be a “master” by 40.
Wish me luck!!

[pierretaylor]

I’m not a beginner, but I get sucked into watching piano and keyboard tutorials all the time. Your generosity, kindness and positive spirit are easily seen in this video! Cheers and continued success.

[petercane]

I am 72, already a musician of 60 years but not piano.
I have just bought an electric piano so I can play with phones on at silly hours.
You are young and by heck you know how to teach.
Those chord progressions were good.
Practice all four with both hands?
I did not know all the black notes formed the minor pentatonic. That was great to learn and there is some good improvising to be done with the black notes.
You are a breath of fresh air.
Its all very well people saying " get a teacher".
Some of us cannot afford that...pensioners like me!
I rely on young ones like you to teach me!
You are great.
And thank you.
Peter

[berlin]

Dude this is so cool like ive been trying to find a good lesson and you totally nailed it!

[wikashbidesie]

Dude I've learned more from this in 30 minutes then I've ever had before I gave up on piano 2 years ago but this has given my confidence a boost

[jeeb]

I love how he doesn’t talk slowly or take extra time explains things. He just gets straight into it, gives a demonstration, and moves on. Awesome tutorial dude!

[erikchavez]

I almost never comment but couldnt leave this video without thanking you for doing this for free, ive seen a lot of half content, and clickbait because if you want to learn you paid their expensive curse, you give me hope again that i can at least learn the basics withoyt paying 200 dollars, again, thanks for the video i really aprecciate it, looking forward to see more content for begginers

[afox]

My heart goes out to those watching this without access to a piano. I feel so incredibly lucky to have a keyboard lying around. I hope you all can get that piano you've been wishing for soon ❤

[kyledarwin]

I'm 14 yrs old and I decided to learn how to play the piano and this helps a lot thank you

[llamallama]

My piano hasn't even arrived yet, but this tutorial is looking promising. Think I'll give it a go. Thank you!

[peakadventures_]

My grandad died around 10yr ago and he had a keyboard, its been at my mums ever since his death..never been used by anyone since his death..until yesterday by me. Now I have no idea how to play keyboard really, but I was messing around with the keys/tones ect and managed to teach myself bits of "The final countdown, wonderwall, beat it" granted these will be the absolute basic version of the songs..but it's a start...and had no help, tutorials or anything whatsoever, So I'm now I'm actually thinking of learning everything from scratch. I will add that I used to be a drummer in many bands for 15years, and can play bits on guitar and bass too..and I get people say if you can play guitar you can play piano /keyboard..let me tell you that's not the case with me, looking at a keyboard and trying to play it is complete alien to me.

[LorenzoRoccoNaturallyPiano]

I am a pianist and a friend of mine asked me to give my opinion on this channel (and others), since she is keen to start piano (at 35). I have to congratulate you. Although this will never replace (obviously) a teacher, you have done a great job, showing patience, perseverance and knowledge. Well done sir!

[sueriley]

I'm so impressed by the delivery style and clarity of objectives in this beginner's tutorial. I'm 66, an absolute novice with no musical experience bar learning the recorder in the 60"s at school, too long ago to even remember the notes etc. A latent yearning to play the piano has been propelled by the promise of attainment I felt when watching your video. Very inspiring, thanks.

[epoo]

I’ve just started learning piano at age 60 and this is by far the most relatable and easy to follow tutorial I’ve come across. Thank you!

[bbmaria]

my grandpa loves his piano so much... i avoided it for years but now i wanna play it :( tysm for this i really don't know how to start

[hatsushikun]

i had a piano sitting in my room for years. now it's the time to learn how to play it!

[progressix]

Thank you for these tutorials. After decades of wishing I could learn piano, at 63, I am finally committing myself to learning to play. I should be ready to play Carnegie Hall by the time I am 163, but in the meantime, I hope to develop a modest set of playing skills. Thanks again.