Mrs Ramirez, you are such a wonderful, generous, encouraging person! Thank you very much for all the positive energy you are sending us through your videos!!
Great video! I once heard an excellent teacher say “If you’re not having fun- you’re doing it wrong”. Karen’s teaching method is absolutely brilliant. 🎶
Karen's series on music theory was a revelatory experience for me. I had classical lessons for 6 years but never felt I really understood what was going on. My teacher was a marvelous pianist (performing since elementary school, played with Detroit Symphony) and a good teacher but maybe not the best teacher for me. It was embarrassing when people asked if I could play by ear and I had to confess (if only to myself) that not only could I not, but I had *no* idea of how to even attempt it. Improvising over the introduction to Supertramp's "Bloody Well Right?" Forget it. After Karen's excellent instructional videos, I still can't but I do know how it's done. I remain a huge fan and grateful for her clearing up enough mysteries to reignite my enthusiasm and convince me to buy a guitar in pursuit of a lifelong dream.
Carpal tunnel stopped my playing, but let me give you a real piece of advice. Learn the cords, C, F, & G. (G cord looks like you're shooting a bird). Hold the C cord and thumb pick around till you find the note that your tune sounds right (in your head), to start with. Hold that C cord position till it doesnt sound right, then go to F cord. Pick around and find the notes that make up your tune. REMEMBER where they are. When that cord doesn't sound right, go to G. If that doesn't sound right go back to C. REMEMBER where the changes are. Now, SET THE GUITAR DOWN AND GO SPLASH A LITTLE WATER ON YOUR FACE AND EARS. (That resets your nerves.) Now, go get your guitar and sit, comfortably on a stool with your guitar resting on your leg or lap, and Get your C cord again and play thru the tune you picked out before. DON'T EXPECT to get it right the first time...or even the first dozen times, but try to LEARN where it all is and when to change. You'll find out that playing the guitar isn't much more than a memory game and target practice. What you want to accomplish is a strum, with your thumb, down all the strings, occasionally, and picking out the tune and putting in a strum occasionally and eventually getting it so the tune you're playing has some rhythm, and you're providing your own accompaniment as well as playing the tune. DON'T TRY TO LEARN 5 OR 6 SONGS AT THE SAME TIME !!! Learn ONE song !!! Tgen start learning another one. If you have it on CD, listen to the song a bunch and go pick it out. a little at a time. The better you get at it, the more time you'll be working on it and the faster you can do it. Later, when you're on stage and a Guest Singer comes up, you can follow them and have enough of the melody figured out, when the time comes, to do the Lead part to let their voice rest and let them come back in for the chorus. IT ALL DEPENDS ON HOW MUCH TIME YOU PRACTICE and your memory and target practice. GOOD LUCK
@@general5104 Thank you for the advice! Open chords are pretty solid, but switching between is a work in progress. What has been most shocking is how consistent practice has made things that seemed impossible become much less so.
I was trying to teach myself piano during the pandemic. I came across your channel and learned chords…..there is no stopping me now ! Yay! Thank you from NJ
You are such a good teacher I really enjoy every lesson that you give I have them from way back at the very beginning and I’ve gone through them many times and still enjoy going back through though thank you so much!
I was playing organ,and someone told me that to play piano is so hard ,I found out where can I get even hints on piano pattern ,I got nothing, then last year I kept my eye during your lesson of 'Left hand pattern' ,very amazing, I got it and try play at church my pastor asked me to play a background music ,haaaa I was so glad ,today I only keep on practice and learn more. I like to play hymns and learning from you my Bibi (grandma is bibi in kiswahili) gives heart to me to work for I know as long as God is with you ,we get these precious knowledge.
Ms.Ramirez given Karen's a good name again lol jokes aside I freaking love what she does. This channel been a big help for me and the piano's my favorite instrument
Hello Karen, I've been listening to your lessons for a long time now. I finally picked up a few things about the circle of fifths my band leader has been trying to teach me from watching your videos. I am also trying to get my moxy back with playing the organ, but I'm playing a piano. Long story..... I know most of what you're teaching but I've been playing drums the last 30 or so years instead of keyboard - another long story sadly to say. At retirement age, trying to pick it all back up again is even harder, at least for me, but I'm trying. Many thanx to you and a couple other folks on line I'm getting some of it, but I'll never make it to where I was nor be that virtuoso my grandmother wanted me to be, but I love just hearing you speak and I'm at least catching a few things to make it fun to at least watch. God bless sweetie. Happy 2023......
I have been watching Karen for many years and own many of her books. The information they contain is invaluable. I would really love to hear Karen explain 13 chords. I see them frequently in advanced jazz transcriptions written by pianist like Marion McPartland. It would be very helpful.
i love the way you teach music Karen,its so easy to understand,im a play by ear keyboard hobbyist,i know the duration of notes,but i could never place them on the musical staff,when i see sheet music,i always have to count from the G (sol clef) where to find the other ones,very anoying,thats why i leanrned to play by ear,i also use studio one (DAW) in there you can find a lot of things to help you along,like the chord track,i also have the plugin scaler 2,wich is great for finding chords and also rythmic patterns,but you can get the free cales and chordz for only the chords,looking out for part 2,have a nice day Karen and thanx for your teachings
Dear sister, are plying on piano or organ it really very pleasure sound, & what is name of this organ, aproxmate what is price now a days. Thank you y playing very beautiful in this ol age, God bless you more & more.
Karen I love your video . I bought your books first add books and your play music with no music by ear and you other books and your 5th wheel cards . It’s been a several years . I’m having trouble getting the dvd I bought to play . Could you post your email in the notes of this vedio so I can get in touch with you. I’m retired now and I have time to practice. Thank you Karen Silvers
You're back and look in good health, so glad!
Hi Karen, I am 70 years old and have decided to learn piano, your lessons are fun and helpful, Frank fron Cardiff, Wales, great Britain.
Mrs Ramirez, you are such a wonderful, generous, encouraging person! Thank you very much for all the positive energy you are sending us through your videos!!
I started with her videos back in 2011🤣😂. God bless you Karen.
Great video! I once heard an excellent teacher say “If you’re not having fun- you’re doing it wrong”. Karen’s teaching method is absolutely brilliant. 🎶
𝙃𝙚𝙮 ☝️𝙔𝙤𝙪'𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚 🎉
This mam is with golden heart thanks a lot for your valuable time
𝙃𝙚𝙮 ☝️𝙔𝙤𝙪'𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚 🎉
Karen's series on music theory was a revelatory experience for me. I had classical lessons for 6 years but never felt I really understood what was going on. My teacher was a marvelous pianist (performing since elementary school, played with Detroit Symphony) and a good teacher but maybe not the best teacher for me. It was embarrassing when people asked if I could play by ear and I had to confess (if only to myself) that not only could I not, but I had *no* idea of how to even attempt it. Improvising over the introduction to Supertramp's "Bloody Well Right?" Forget it. After Karen's excellent instructional videos, I still can't but I do know how it's done. I remain a huge fan and grateful for her clearing up enough mysteries to reignite my enthusiasm and convince me to buy a guitar in pursuit of a lifelong dream.
Carpal tunnel stopped my playing, but let me give you a real piece of advice.
Learn the cords, C, F, & G. (G cord looks like you're shooting a bird). Hold the C cord and thumb pick around till you find the note that your tune sounds right (in your head), to start with. Hold that C cord position till it doesnt sound right, then go to F cord. Pick around and find the notes that make up your tune. REMEMBER where they are. When that cord doesn't sound right, go to G. If that doesn't sound right go back to C. REMEMBER where the changes are. Now, SET THE GUITAR DOWN AND GO SPLASH A LITTLE WATER ON YOUR FACE AND EARS. (That resets your nerves.)
Now, go get your guitar and sit, comfortably on a stool with your guitar resting on your leg or lap, and Get your C cord again and play thru the tune you picked out before. DON'T EXPECT to get it right the first time...or even the first dozen times, but try to LEARN where it all is and when to change. You'll find out that playing the guitar isn't much more than a memory game and target practice.
What you want to accomplish is a strum, with your thumb, down all the strings, occasionally, and picking out the tune and putting in a strum occasionally and eventually getting it so the tune you're playing has some rhythm, and you're providing your own accompaniment as well as playing the tune. DON'T TRY TO LEARN 5 OR 6 SONGS AT THE SAME TIME !!! Learn ONE song !!! Tgen start learning another one. If you have it on CD, listen to the song a bunch and go pick it out. a little at a time. The better you get at it, the more time you'll be working on it and the faster you can do it. Later, when you're on stage and a Guest Singer comes up, you can follow them and have enough of the melody figured out, when the time comes, to do the Lead part to let their voice rest and let them come back in for the chorus. IT ALL DEPENDS ON HOW MUCH TIME YOU PRACTICE and your memory and target practice.
GOOD LUCK
@@general5104 Thank you for the advice! Open chords are pretty solid, but switching between is a work in progress. What has been most shocking is how consistent practice has made things that seemed impossible become much less so.
I was trying to teach myself piano during the pandemic. I came across your channel and learned chords…..there is no stopping me now ! Yay! Thank you from NJ
Just to say your teaching method is down to earth. No fancy talk, that can be left till later.
Magic.....and just thank you for your inspiration.
You are such a good teacher I really enjoy every lesson that you give I have them from way back at the very beginning and I’ve gone through them many times and still enjoy going back through though thank you so much!
I was playing organ,and someone told me that to play piano is so hard ,I found out where can I get even hints on piano pattern ,I got nothing, then last year I kept my eye during your lesson of 'Left hand pattern' ,very amazing, I got it and try play at church my pastor asked me to play a background music ,haaaa I was so glad ,today I only keep on practice and learn more. I like to play hymns and learning from you my Bibi (grandma is bibi in kiswahili) gives heart to me to work for I know as long as God is with you ,we get these precious knowledge.
Ms.Ramirez given Karen's a good name again lol jokes aside I freaking love what she does. This channel been a big help for me and the piano's my favorite instrument
Hi Karen..thank you for your professional music lessons it's been a great help.
I havent heard from you in quite awhile. Thanks for this helpful video. Stay well.
Best teacher on the internet. ❤
Good to see you back.
Lovely, as always.
I see from the many comments you have helped many of us musical wannabes. Thank you so much!
I HOPE YOU KNOW YOU ARE GROWING INTO A LEGEND. PLEASE PLEASE KEEP TEACHING US!
Hello Karen, I've been listening to your lessons for a long time now. I finally picked up a few things about the circle of fifths my band leader has been trying to teach me from watching your videos. I am also trying to get my moxy back with playing the organ, but I'm playing a piano. Long story..... I know most of what you're teaching but I've been playing drums the last 30 or so years instead of keyboard - another long story sadly to say. At retirement age, trying to pick it all back up again is even harder, at least for me, but I'm trying. Many thanx to you and a couple other folks on line I'm getting some of it, but I'll never make it to where I was nor be that virtuoso my grandmother wanted me to be, but I love just hearing you speak and I'm at least catching a few things to make it fun to at least watch. God bless sweetie. Happy 2023......
Wellcome back... We waiting for your ever Best lessons.
always love your videos Karen
I have been watching Karen for many years and own many of her books. The information they contain is invaluable. I would really love to hear Karen explain 13 chords. I see them frequently in advanced jazz transcriptions written by pianist like Marion McPartland. It would be very helpful.
Thanks very much, I'm really enjoying playing by ear. Now in my 70s you inspired me to have a go Karen. Xx
i love the way you teach music Karen,its so easy to understand,im a play by ear keyboard hobbyist,i know the duration of notes,but i could never place them on the musical staff,when i see sheet music,i always have to count from the G (sol clef) where to find the other ones,very anoying,thats why i leanrned to play by ear,i also use studio one (DAW) in there you can find a lot of things to help you along,like the chord track,i also have the plugin scaler 2,wich is great for finding chords and also rythmic patterns,but you can get the free cales and chordz for only the chords,looking out for part 2,have a nice day Karen and thanx for your teachings
Love your work Karen! Well done. Thank you for sharing. You are an amazing teacher.
𝙃𝙚𝙮 ☝️𝙔𝙤𝙪'𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚 🎉
You are an amazing teacher. Thank you for these lessons!
Thank You Very much for these teachings
God bless you for showing us such a nice and precise lesson!
Thank you Karen for this. Your my idol
Thank you Karen.
From Loernzo
San Antonio
Texas
𝙃𝙚𝙮 ☝️𝙔𝙤𝙪'𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚 🎉
God work Karen. Love New Zealand
This is so helpful, I'm really trying to add more fullness to my block chords. I think this will really help me think outside the box. Thank you
Hi I am Kenneth of Trinidad and Tobago .You are a great teacher.I have learned a lot. Thank you and God Bless
𝙃𝙚𝙮 ☝️𝙔𝙤𝙪'𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚 🎉
Brilliant insight. Thank you for sharing
𝙃𝙚𝙮 ☝️𝙔𝙤𝙪'𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚 🎉
Thank you 🙏
Thank you, Karen
𝙃𝙚𝙮 ☝️𝙔𝙤𝙪'𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚 🎉
Karen is best. Thank you love. Finland is ice cool.
💯💯👍this is v good & easy
Thanx 🙏🎶
Finally I have free times to learn some piano
Great lesson. Thank you very much . 👌👍
What a nice music video! Just bought a used BALDWIN. Thanks!
thank you
Very good, I loved it!
Thank you ❤️
Please do more videos! I watched few minutes of your lesson about scale and chord and I you made me laugh and learn at the same time.
𝙃𝙚𝙮 ☝️𝙔𝙤𝙪'𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚 🎉
Dear sister, are plying on piano or organ it really very pleasure sound, & what is name of this organ, aproxmate what is price now a days. Thank you y playing very beautiful in this ol age, God bless you more & more.
Karen I love your video . I bought your books first add books and your play music with no music by ear and you other books and your 5th wheel cards . It’s been a several years . I’m having trouble getting the dvd I bought to play . Could you post your email in the notes of this vedio so I can get in touch with you. I’m retired now and I have time to practice. Thank you Karen Silvers
My piano teacher's a Karen. Carin' Karen. Best people in the world are Karen's.
I intend to learn the piano a little bit b4 I pop me clogs x
I wish there was a similar system for Metal guitar....specially for different tunungs or distorted chords
I just bought your book on learning by ear
would to have your small course book, but do not want the cd. Can just purchase with out the dc? please let know.
would like to have your small course book..
I miss u teacher
wanted the little book name music with no music so how to get it?
would like to have the music without music, but i do want the CD Karen. Is That ok?
Bach did it
Could've been Beethoven.
😊
I wish you were selling your books and material was available via ebay or Amazon. You are no longer selling to UK anymore.
want to the happy birth day, but can not do. Try to catch from ur utube for year now.
only have 61 keyboard is that okay, or not... tell me in your next video...
You can play with a 61 key keyboard. In fact Karen shows you how to do it by using inverted chords
Mam you had loose weight that's nice ☺️💐
𝙃𝙚𝙮 ☝️𝙔𝙤𝙪'𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚 🎉
I don't even play piano.