I've played piano for 10 years, and I have been a organist/pianist for my church for the last two years. In order to play, I've spent a ton of time practicing and got pretty good at sight reading hymns. After watching this video, I tried it and immediately was able to play countless hymns better and faster. I wish I had known about this sooner!!! I have tried this on other sheet music that I have and the results have been remarkable!!
I am 77, a retiree Missionary priest, beginning to get a bit forgetful, so a month ago I began to take online music lessons but found it a bit challenging. Just thinking of giving up, I listened to this video which has extraordinarily revived my drooping spirit. Thank you so much. You have me as a committed student.
Zach, you are truly a Godsend!!! I have up to Grade 3 formal training and had to give up due to financial strain at the time. But after all these years, I am learning to play the piano again. Better late than never. I love the piano! As a young person, my mom's dear friend moved away and she gave to me this book of hymns and recently I have tried to work out what these notes or chords are, but without any method of how to go about it. Today I watched your video, and well, I can only say that God has seen the desire of my heart. I am ecstatic about what you teach here. Bless you in abundance. Please do not stop what you are doing. I am a senior citizen now but still willing and able to learn and determined to get where I need to be to become a worship music pianist, just to play for our little Bible Study Group. Praise The Lord ! Thank you soo ...ooo ooo much. GOD BLESS YOU YOUNG MAN !
When sung by voice in four part harmony, the original harmonies are far superior. However, the piano is meant to complement the voice, and an interesting sound is appropriate.
I was taught to play the songs exactly how it’s written for this reason I gave up on piano. Then I found the wonderful world of lead sheets which got me back into it again. Now in same way with lead sheet style as your showing here makes me want to get my hymnal out and look at my favorite church hymns
Thank you for sharing this!! I get overwhelmed looking in the hymnal and discouraged that I'll never be able to play anything out of it. I've noticed at church that the pianist was not playing the music note for note and that confused me even more. But now I get it. Thank you!
In art there Is no wrong! One plays what one feels. The second style is the one I would play for my personal taste or for a solo. For a congregation I'd play a combination of the two styles. My Dad was an excellent musician so I hear every minimal changes in harmony. What I really want to learn from you is interesting rythms and hand coordination. I've played the piano for almost 60 years. An ancient and I still can't play some interesting new rythms. Thanks for being generous.
Zach im a wannabe pianist at church and this made whole lot of sense to me now. I use to play by every single notes and sometimes ots overwhelming. But this lesson opened my mind to a whole new way of playing. Thank you so much for sharing and ill be following the lessons religiously.
I love the way you teach! Unlike most of the other videos that i've watched, you actually show visually what you are referring. You take time to display charts and circle the notes to reference what you are talking about. There are just too many videos where they just pound on the keyboard and talk about how it sounds correct without actually showing how.
I’ve been playing this way for years because it’s the only way I could figure out hymns. I only had lessons for a short while and I’m mostly self taught.
I have been playing piano for over 15 years, and when you said two versions I immediately knew that you were going to do an “as written” vs some rolling chord patterns. The beginner piano player definitely will be impressed by the second version, but I think it really depends on the song/hymn. Certain songs don’t require rolling chords and arpeggios to be interesting. Simple notes usually sound better in my opinion.
Do you mean his "block chords verson" & "money pattern"? I think first version is for solemn, formal hymns. Second version will be fine for slower, sentimental.
Excellent video! I've been playing piano for over 20 years, and I wish playing from the hymnal was explained to me like this way back then. Hymns are important!!!
Very likely a life-changing video for me! I now feel WAY more confident about my ability to possibly pull off the task of being a church pianist at my local church. Keep up the great job Zach!
I have been playing for church for 30 years. I've often been asked for lessons and have No idea how to get someone started. This is an AWESOME tutorial and a couple pages to add to my binder for my own use! Nicely done!
Honestly I ask everyone in church I see play to show me how to get started or how to play and I usually get a blind response everytime 😂but here I am with my own piano now slowly trying to learn myself but I can’t play play only copy what I hear or do like 3 seconds of something that sounds good
I have played all of my life ....classical performance piano...so I have spent time...time....time learning complex pieces. I never really learned the joy of great sight reading because I was so determined to play every single note. Thank you for cutting out the BS ....developing and teaching a functional piano program!
Version B is pleasant to the ear but should wait until after sight reading is taught. Maybe older persons should learn version B but every child should learn to read sheet music. The perfect musician masters both sight reading and ear playing. That is the road I am purposefully trodding.
Dear Zach, Greetings to you in the precious name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ...! I am so thankful for your system. It's very easy to learn and so cool to play and listen to....j🙏 I definitely want to follow you and learn more for the glory of God. May the Lord continue to bless you and your music... Regards...! Rev. Sanjay Dan India
@RohYesusterimakasih Have you ever been to India 🇮🇳 Almost 27,819,588 people are officially Christians in India Many unofficial Christians are also present in India , almost 2X the official Christians
Thank you very much for the lessons. You have simplified piano playing. I started learning when we were in quarantine in 2020. Your lessons are much easier. Thanks again.
Amazing. After playing guitar and now learning beginning to learn piano, I knew there was a key like this. You have made it very simple and straight forward. Now all I have to do is get my fingers to respond to my brain. Thanks
Thank-you so much for your teaching. I started last week and I get it. All I need is practice. I have a music background but have not played in over 55 years. We're empty nesters and retired now, so I have time to learn how to play the paian like you do. It is in my bucket list, so thank-you so very much!
I am a pianist. I like B and will copy that pattern in some of improv stuff. And I would use A for group singing. Post more great ideas like this! Never have enough. Thanks.
Thank you so much! I have always wondered how to figure out the chords on sheet music. You have made it so clear and simple, Zach! I have also learnt so much about chord patterns and rhythms from your video. Your videos have really given me the added motivation to keep practicising!
Got it!! My hymnal has every single chord letter above the music and it’s super busy and confusing. I totally get this and am stoked!! This is by far the most comprehensive hymn tutorial I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much.
No problem Jenn! When I first started out I'd play every. single. chord. And it was so much movement and complication and actually sounded better when you simplify it!
@@becomeapianosuperhuman6765 Can i ask you a request? it's doesn't matter if i pay for that. I'm interested. Can you make other tutorial or seccion focusing on hymns? I like this one. But next time showing us how to fill more the Hymns? Like Basic arpeggio (like this) medium, advance etc... Im learning to play piano hyms for my church but sometimes i have a hard time understanting some hymns sheet.
I like the second version best. The first one sounds too busy to me. I've been tinkering with hymns for a while but just with the block chords. I will have a go at the broken chords now. It's great how you explained how to find the chords too, as I've been pestering the organist to find them for me. Now I can leave the poor man in peace 🤗
Can you please make more video tutorials on church hymns like what you did as examples in this video? It really motivates me again no to give up on learning piano =)
I've been wanting to hear this my whole life. My one goal is to play church music but it seems like no one could ever tell me how it's done other than play all 4 notes at a time. Thanks!!
What's up my piano friends! Hope ya like the video... this little trick has saved me countless times back when I was a really slow sight-reader. Btw make SURE you stick around to the end of the video to get the "Money Patterns" - That's the fun part of the lesson ;-). And here's the link for the cheat sheets! bestpianoclass.pages.ontraport.net/easychurchhymnsbonus
CHURCH MUSIC is retarded... KEYS are just PITCH.... all the circle of 5th dose is help you play the Major scale in 12 different PITCH... just becuase you term it KEY..dosnt change FACTS. On top of that...there's only 7 notes in the MAJOR scale... Dont make it complicated . There's only 7 modes..hence only 7 chords. Then they tell you...to only learn 6 chords out of 7 ..ffs which only leaves you with 3 Major...3 min chord. In a nutshelll....only 2 damn chords...in different PITCH. Dont complicated it...god damn it.. Learn the MODES..it'll give you INTERVAL..i dont give a rats ass how you stack it above or below the root. So...If I play maj7 add #11....it's mostly the IV chord or LYDIAN but keep it SIMPLE...Use the LOWEST NOTE as the ROOT CHORD are just EVERY OTHER NOTE...No matter the scale. Version B..of course... I play the guitar...You'd bitch slap me if I just STUM, Stumm, Strummm all night long.lmao So why would you do it on a piano or any other instruments????? I dont play the guitar like that...I use different strumming patterns Picking pattern....Mix/blend picking and strumming. I get BORED of the playing only notes from the Major scale... and using only 2 different chords... I play other scales..other chords....at different intervals within the CHROMATIC SCALE....becuase all 12 notes WORK such as this movement C Maj..F min Ab Maj G7 into C Maj...Db dim Eb dim E Maj Then descend E Maj6, D maj6, C Maj6, B Maj6 into E Maj.. E Maj F Maj G Maj into C min, Eb Maj, Ab Maj add11, G 7 into C MAJOR.lol IT"S STUPID EASY to PLAY on the GUITAR and sounds PRETTY. Even some guitar players will get hung up on PLAYING only the MAJOR scale ( 7 notes) That wasnt scarry..even Damn classical players say dont play maj6 or A melodic min descending.lmao
Finally Zack, I am learning to play music. I am so excited to learn the best “money patterns” for this music. I’m a 72 year old retired military guy. I just love the piano and your style of teaching. Brovo
Been waiting for that secret sauce left pattern for FORTY YEARS!!! Been playing these block chords and the melody note since I was a teenager, knowing the KEYS....Im EXCITED!!! Maybe I can learn the right left-hand pattern BEFORE the Lord returns!! Haha, even tho, its NOT funny! Didnt know u could look at the BASS note to find the chord, w/o sounding it out, you are giving me SOOO much hope...in heaven I can play, Lord wills! Thank you, brother!!!!
Looking at the bass note works for most chords, but any chord can have three ways of writing. You really have to look at the chord as a whole. There are a couple of chords in this video that really need to be changed.
Version B sounds better and sounds more complicated. By the way, your videos help me so much! They actually have me playing, and I could play NOTHING before.❤🎶🎶❤
The video was very helpful. I have a hymnal that has the music sheet and I realized that it was hard to play so many chords with both hands so quickly. So, I was trying to figure out what to eliminate. It sounded great when you played only the top notes with the right hand (I will try that). And for the left hand I will make chords from the bottom notes. You were very helpful. Thanks
As an alto choir singer, I appreciate version A better as it has the 4 part harmonies. Remember hymnals were written to support singers, not as piano solos :-). B does sound more complicated but isn’t as deep.
Nice general introduction, I've been using this for awhile when I play piano for some church gigs but after awhile I'd recommend learning the as written song so you can improv more later
Nice technique. If you have access to the guitar version, all the work is done--chords are printed right over the staff.and there is a single-note melody line. Also, the whole song usually fits on one page, because there is no bass staff. The only hiccup would be that the guitar version might be in a different key. But if the choir can sing in B-flat, they can sing in C.
Version A hits every single chord in the chord progression. Version B skips some chords. But in version B I feel more emotion because the pianist has made it personal and is playing from their heart.
Love your videos and method. I've played bass and guitar in bands for years and just never took time to work on keys. Your method is spot on to cut to the chase to play music. Great job, I'm a fan.
Zach, like many here, I have watched several of your videos. But it wasn’t enough and I decided to purchase your teaching method and I just love it. I haven’t enjoyed practice drills, etc., but I do now because of the way you fashioned it. Years ago my mother-in-law was the practice pianist for an opera company and we would have discussions on sheet music. Because I wanted to learn jazz, she still insisted that I play just the notes on the page! I think jazz players would laugh at that, don’t you think? I love Church songs and for the most part I can’t play them well. What you give here helps. I’m not paid for this, but if you have the extra money, you would do yourself a service by purchasing the program he sells. I believe he has a 30 day guarantee. I’m only sorry I didn’t do this a few years ago as my time is short (June 5, 2021 I’m 77 years old). Amen.
wow i remember my old paino teacher (a family friend at church) her way is exactly just like this. she never bothered to explain it to me tho.. she was never really good at teaching but she is a very skillful pianist. now I get it lol i miss her!
Version A has the majestic block chord effect like the sarabands of classical music. Version B where you have broken the chords into arpeggios has the sweeter more tinkling effect of waterfalls. Hence they are both fine and left up to the artistic vision of the player. Or a particular occasion...by the way you could add one or two trills or mordant for effect. Nice job and keep up the good work!
Mood can affect which sounds better. I like them both, but there are times I dont feel arpeggios, and there are times where the block method is not appealing to me. Many times it depends on the mood. I notice that most traditional versions of a song use the block method whereas contemporary versions of the same song may use Arpeggios. By the way, I call basic hymn reading where you use solid chord the "block method",
Excellent instructions. I already play the piano. But I like the way you explained the chord theory. And the other details too (patterns). Thanks a bunch! I am sharing this with my sons and friends.
Zach. I have had a a yamaha keyboard for so many years and I've only been able to play it with one finger at best. I cannot wait to try this out. I literally have tears in my eyes thinking about I can actually play hymns on my piano.
Dear Zach: This is GREAT!! For over a year, I've been trying to learn from my Baptist hymnal, but what are all those notes? I finally figured out: the sheet music is for the singers, not the pianist. Your left hand patterns make so much sense! Ok, I get that the version 2 is easier, and I like the chord arpeggios, but I also like version 1. I will learn your version 2 first, then go back and tackle version 1. I strongly recommend that anyone learn version 2 first; there is a lot of music theory in that lesson! And, you can play it in church. Then go back several weeks later and learn version 1. What do you think? Bernie.
Version A is harder because it requires being able to read what's written. Open chords of version B are easy but not practical for church since the congregation sings along and all parts have to be represented.
This is such a great system! I can't wait to try it tonight. I recently started playing hymns for more sight-reading practice but have found many of them to be very difficult with so many chords and sharps and flats.
As a long time hymn book musician I have to say approve however there are times when the original as written hymn reigns supreme such as Great is thy Faithulness. And Holy Holy Holy. I think this is pretty cool. Though
Thank you Zach for your videos and particulary this video you have patiently analyse the sheet to get the chords. I have been playing classical/folk guitar over 50 years, I understand guitar chords usually using the first chord in every bar. What I know is, the notes written on music sheet is for SATB singers (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass), if the pianist plays exact notes according to the sheet, the piano sounds no different to the choir sings. Moreover, it is too easy to make mistakes when our LH fingers move all the time.
“Church hymns are slow moving.” Umm have you ever seen a red back church hymnal? In the south we sing like we are going to a fire. Depends on the hymn I guess
Well, I was going to say, You have Traditional hymns and you have contemporary hymns, but either or can be slow or upbeat. Many hymns done with a 3/4 or 6/8 timing will be upbeat most times.Think "Deep in the heart of the Shephard" .
I have my own notebook type Red Back Hymnal. Which I've had and used many times over 40 years. You probably know the actual name is "Church Hymnal" produced by the Church of God by their printing house "Pathway Press". And affectionately called the Red Back. Certainly, some hymns are slow and sacred while others are upbeat hand clapping toe tapping songs. You're right, in the South we sing them fast! Lol.
Our church in Philadelphia sings like we’re southern. Slides, twangs and hyper speed! I love it. But wonderful grace of Jesus is a true finger workout when we sing lol. Same with Victory in Jesus.
This how piano should be thought to adults. I had over a year of lesson that showed me nothing, I already knew music theory and how to read music All they could seem to teach was endless scales. at 61 my clock is winding down I don't have time to spend years to learn to play. I am not looking to be a pro at playing but to at lest be able to play real music this got me playing as soon as my finger hit the keys.
I know of what you are mentioning as I had played them 40 years ago with guitars on right chords but now now I am in intermediate level in piano, so I would like to know to play exactly notes in the hymns with right fingering position, then I would put some jazz blushes In it. Huge appreciations to your coaching any way.
I think i have a faster way to know the scale, without the cheat sheet. flats you just the count fabulous bead. fbead. 1 flat is (f only f is f major,) the rest are flat majors, )2 flats is bflat, 3 flats is e flat, 3 flats are eflat major, 4 flats are a flat major, 5 flats are d flat major. so for example this song had two flats, and we are counting from f,b so it is in b flat major. sharps you reverse it, gdaeb. one sharp is g major, two sharps is d major, three sharps is a major and so on.4 sharps is e major and 5 sharps is b major.
Version A is better (and must, I think) when we play it on organ, not on piano.... and we must use version A when we are accompaning a choir.... but when we are accompaning a one-voiced choir, so it doesn't matter to use the version B..... So, using these version depends on the choir we accompanied..... That's all what I'm thinking of.....
I agree. Just take the same amount of time each day to practice reading and playing what is on the page, and you will get better--and be able to play the actual hymn so congregants can sing the harmonies with you!
Playing church hymns as written on keys are a bore....these cheet musics were written for voice, not comping.....a pianist would need to be creative with his comping style
Thank you! I'm very slow at playing piano. Need to really see the keys to understand. I like that u show the keyboard and explain very slow. I'm able to understand you. I'm ready to continue playing piano. I almost gave up trying to play gospel music. Thanks
A. sounds better to me for congregation style. When you playing for congregation Ad Lib the hymn it will sound better for A. You can throw runs in between some of your notes and play octaves style without loosing the melody. B sounds like you just chording it out and playing for a special or a offertory.
I agree, when playing for congregational singing, maybe its best to play the standard version then play the arpeggio version for reflective purposes afterwards, or like for offertory like you said.
Soulkeys I think he was showing off a bit to drive home to point that his method is easy conceptually, but has the ability to sound very complex. You could use his method to make a much straighter rhythmic version to fit the style you’re talking about, his method is really more about how to learn songs without being able to read everything, than exactly what style the music should be.
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I agree. I’m an alto and your version will not give me the rich harmony and accidentals I sing. But I do like your tinkly bass for instrumental interludes.
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I've played piano for 10 years, and I have been a organist/pianist for my church for the last two years. In order to play, I've spent a ton of time practicing and got pretty good at sight reading hymns. After watching this video, I tried it and immediately was able to play countless hymns better and faster. I wish I had known about this sooner!!! I have tried this on other sheet music that I have and the results have been remarkable!!
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I am 77, a retiree Missionary priest, beginning to get a bit forgetful, so a month ago I began to take online music lessons but found it a bit challenging. Just thinking of giving up, I listened to this video which has extraordinarily revived my drooping spirit. Thank you so much. You have me as a committed student.
Zach, you are truly a Godsend!!! I have up to Grade 3 formal training and had to give up due to financial strain at the time. But after all these years, I am learning to play the piano again. Better late than never. I love the piano! As a young person, my mom's dear friend moved away and she gave to me this book of hymns and recently I have tried to work out what these notes or chords are, but without any method of how to go about it. Today I watched your video, and well, I can only say that God has seen the desire of my heart. I am ecstatic about what you teach here. Bless you in abundance. Please do not stop what you are doing. I am a senior citizen now but still willing and able to learn and determined to get where I need to be to become a worship music pianist, just to play for our little Bible Study Group. Praise The Lord ! Thank you soo ...ooo ooo much. GOD BLESS YOU YOUNG MAN !
Same here Lynita,even me up to Grade 3.
The richness of the original harmonies, are infinitely better than the second attempt.
When sung by voice in four part harmony, the original harmonies are far superior. However, the piano is meant to complement the voice, and an interesting sound is appropriate.
I was taught to play the songs exactly how it’s written for this reason I gave up on piano. Then I found the wonderful world of lead sheets which got me back into it again. Now in same way with lead sheet style as your showing here makes me want to get my hymnal out and look at my favorite church hymns
Thank you for sharing this!! I get overwhelmed looking in the hymnal and discouraged that I'll never be able to play anything out of it. I've noticed at church that the pianist was not playing the music note for note and that confused me even more. But now I get it. Thank you!
I loved the B version. It reminded of the way my dad played. I want to play like that.
In art there Is no wrong! One plays what one feels.
The second style is the one I would play for my personal taste or for a solo. For a congregation I'd play a combination of the two styles. My Dad was an excellent musician so I hear every minimal changes in harmony. What I really want to learn from you is interesting rythms and hand coordination. I've played the piano for almost 60 years. An ancient and I still can't play some interesting new rythms. Thanks for being generous.
TY- I am 65 and we are losing our piano player at church this will definitely help me learn quickly- Thank you you so much!- Kathy B.
Zach im a wannabe pianist at church and this made whole lot of sense to me now. I use to play by every single notes and sometimes ots overwhelming. But this lesson opened my mind to a whole new way of playing. Thank you so much for sharing and ill be following the lessons religiously.
Amelia Marzan - religiously 😉
You made me cry I used to play Version A but I really dreamed of playing version B.I am really inspired with this video.God bless you more.
Hey Zack. I'm 67 and feel that this will help me to realise a life long dream of being able to play SOMETHING on the piano!! Cheers. Dave.
I'm 63 and trying!!
Can you share with us any progress?
@@scarlettpimpernel3481 Me too.
Nope... packed it in!!
I love the way you teach! Unlike most of the other videos that i've watched, you actually show visually what you are referring. You take time to display charts and circle the notes to reference what you are talking about. There are just too many videos where they just pound on the keyboard and talk about how it sounds correct without actually showing how.
I’ve been playing this way for years because it’s the only way I could figure out hymns. I only had lessons for a short while and I’m mostly self taught.
I have been playing piano for over 15 years, and when you said two versions I immediately knew that you were going to do an “as written” vs some rolling chord patterns.
The beginner piano player definitely will be impressed by the second version, but I think it really depends on the song/hymn. Certain songs don’t require rolling chords and arpeggios to be interesting. Simple notes usually sound better in my opinion.
I do agree with you
Do you mean his "block chords verson" & "money pattern"?
I think first version is for solemn, formal hymns. Second version will be fine for slower, sentimental.
Excellent video! I've been playing piano for over 20 years, and I wish playing from the hymnal was explained to me like this way back then. Hymns are important!!!
Very likely a life-changing video for me! I now feel WAY more confident about my ability to possibly pull off the task of being a church pianist at my local church. Keep up the great job Zach!
I have been playing for church for 30 years. I've often been asked for lessons and have No idea how to get someone started. This is an AWESOME tutorial and a couple pages to add to my binder for my own use! Nicely done!
Honestly I ask everyone in church I see play to show me how to get started or how to play and I usually get a blind response everytime 😂but here I am with my own piano now slowly trying to learn myself but I can’t play play only copy what I hear or do like 3 seconds of something that sounds good
I have played all of my life ....classical performance piano...so I have spent time...time....time learning complex pieces. I never really learned the joy of great sight reading because I was so determined to play every single note. Thank you for cutting out the BS ....developing and teaching a functional piano program!
Version B is pleasant to the ear but should wait until after sight reading is taught. Maybe older persons should learn version B but every child should learn to read sheet music. The perfect musician masters both sight reading and ear playing. That is the road I am purposefully trodding.
Dear Zach,
Greetings to you in the precious name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ...!
I am so thankful for your system. It's very easy to learn and so cool to play and listen to....j🙏 I definitely want to follow you and learn more for the glory of God.
May the Lord continue to bless you and your music...
Regards...!
Rev. Sanjay Dan
India
Jesus Christ is the Lord of all
@RohYesusterimakasih
Have you ever been to India 🇮🇳
Almost 27,819,588 people are officially Christians in India
Many unofficial Christians are also present in India , almost 2X the official Christians
Thank you very much for the lessons. You have simplified piano playing. I started learning when we were in quarantine in 2020. Your lessons are much easier. Thanks again.
Amazing. After playing guitar and now learning beginning to learn piano, I knew there was a key like this. You have made it very simple and straight forward. Now all I have to do is get my fingers to respond to my brain. Thanks
Thank-you so much for your teaching. I started last week and I get it. All I need is practice. I have a music background but have not played in over 55 years. We're empty nesters and retired now, so I have time to learn how to play the paian like you do. It is in my bucket list, so thank-you so very much!
So happy I found you. Keyboard coming down from attic tonite. Years since I’ve played. Thank you Zac
I Love the Version A cause sounds clear...
I am a pianist. I like B and will copy that pattern in some of improv stuff. And I would use A for group singing. Post more great ideas like this! Never have enough. Thanks.
2 sound better but look hard I love 2example
Thank you so much! I have always wondered how to figure out the chords on sheet music. You have made it so clear and simple, Zach! I have also learnt so much about chord patterns and rhythms from your video. Your videos have really given me the added motivation to keep practicising!
B is skipping chords that add the tension this song is known for, I like both but A the most.
Excellent teaching. I'm 73, and I'm going to play the piano. Hallelujah!!!
Got it!! My hymnal has every single chord letter above the music and it’s super busy and confusing. I totally get this and am stoked!! This is by far the most comprehensive hymn tutorial I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much.
No problem Jenn! When I first started out I'd play every. single. chord. And it was so much movement and complication and actually sounded better when you simplify it!
@@becomeapianosuperhuman6765 Can i ask you a request? it's doesn't matter if i pay for that. I'm interested.
Can you make other tutorial or seccion focusing on hymns? I like this one. But next time showing us how to fill more the Hymns? Like Basic arpeggio (like this) medium, advance etc... Im learning to play piano hyms for my church but sometimes i have a hard time understanting some hymns sheet.
Hi Jen, where did you get your hymnal from / what’s it called ? X
You have such a sensible,logical way of explaining things.
I like the second version best. The first one sounds too busy to me. I've been tinkering with hymns for a while but just with the block chords. I will have a go at the broken chords now. It's great how you explained how to find the chords too, as I've been pestering the organist to find them for me. Now I can leave the poor man in peace 🤗
Can you please make more video tutorials on church hymns like what you did as examples in this video? It really motivates me again no to give up on learning piano =)
i would appreciate it to🙏
B sounds best! But harder
Same here.
I've been wanting to hear this my whole life. My one goal is to play church music but it seems like no one could ever tell me how it's done other than play all 4 notes at a time. Thanks!!
A sounds better
You are awesome Zach, anyone can follow your teaching, is like you are holding our hands and lead us on. Thank you. Vicky
Thank you! Glad you found the video helpful! 🎹
What's up my piano friends! Hope ya like the video... this little trick has saved me countless times back when I was a really slow sight-reader. Btw make SURE you stick around to the end of the video to get the "Money Patterns" - That's the fun part of the lesson ;-).
And here's the link for the cheat sheets! bestpianoclass.pages.ontraport.net/easychurchhymnsbonus
Become a Piano Superhuman You’ve helped me a lot dude, God bless you mate!
CHURCH MUSIC is retarded...
KEYS are just PITCH....
all the circle of 5th dose is help you play the Major scale in 12 different PITCH...
just becuase you term it KEY..dosnt change FACTS.
On top of that...there's only 7 notes in the MAJOR scale...
Dont make it complicated . There's only 7 modes..hence only 7 chords.
Then they tell you...to only learn 6 chords out of 7 ..ffs
which only leaves you with 3 Major...3 min chord.
In a nutshelll....only 2 damn chords...in different PITCH.
Dont complicated it...god damn it..
Learn the MODES..it'll give you INTERVAL..i dont give a rats ass
how you stack it above or below the root.
So...If I play maj7 add #11....it's mostly the IV chord or LYDIAN
but keep it SIMPLE...Use the LOWEST NOTE as the ROOT
CHORD are just EVERY OTHER NOTE...No matter the scale.
Version B..of course...
I play the guitar...You'd bitch slap me if I just STUM, Stumm, Strummm
all night long.lmao
So why would you do it on a piano or any other instruments?????
I dont play the guitar like that...I use different strumming patterns
Picking pattern....Mix/blend picking and strumming.
I get BORED of the playing only notes from the Major scale...
and using only 2 different chords...
I play other scales..other chords....at different intervals within
the CHROMATIC SCALE....becuase all 12 notes WORK
such as this movement
C Maj..F min Ab Maj G7 into C Maj...Db dim Eb dim E Maj
Then descend
E Maj6, D maj6, C Maj6, B Maj6 into E Maj..
E Maj F Maj G Maj into C min,
Eb Maj, Ab Maj add11, G 7 into C MAJOR.lol
IT"S STUPID EASY to PLAY on the GUITAR and sounds PRETTY.
Even some guitar players will get hung up on PLAYING only the
MAJOR scale ( 7 notes)
That wasnt scarry..even Damn classical players say dont play maj6
or A melodic min descending.lmao
Finally Zack, I am learning to play music. I am so excited to learn the best “money patterns” for this music. I’m a 72 year old retired military guy. I just love the piano and your style of teaching. Brovo
I need more like this type of lesson(church music).
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Akhan Kachui same :-) Jesus loves you
Even till today you are the best
Been waiting for that secret sauce left pattern for FORTY YEARS!!! Been playing these block chords and the melody note since I was a teenager, knowing the KEYS....Im EXCITED!!! Maybe I can learn the right left-hand pattern BEFORE the Lord returns!! Haha, even tho, its NOT funny! Didnt know u could look at the BASS note to find the chord, w/o sounding it out, you are giving me SOOO much hope...in heaven I can play, Lord wills! Thank you, brother!!!!
Looking at the bass note works for most chords, but any chord can have three ways of writing. You really have to look at the chord as a whole. There are a couple of chords in this video that really need to be changed.
Version B sounds better and sounds more complicated. By the way, your videos help me so much! They actually have me playing, and I could play NOTHING before.❤🎶🎶❤
The video was very helpful. I have a hymnal that has the music sheet and I realized that it was hard to play so many chords with both hands so quickly. So, I was trying to figure out what to eliminate. It sounded great when you played only the top notes with the right hand (I will try that).
And for the left hand I will make chords from the bottom notes.
You were very helpful.
Thanks
As an alto choir singer, I appreciate version A better as it has the 4 part harmonies. Remember hymnals were written to support singers, not as piano solos :-). B does sound more complicated but isn’t as deep.
Nice general introduction, I've been using this for awhile when I play piano for some church gigs but after awhile I'd recommend learning the as written song so you can improv more later
You are so clear at teaching, i have coordination problems but if love playing at church il love piano...you gave me good tricks...
You’re doing great!! I learned a lot from you. Teachers like you are not easy to find. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talents with us!!!
I got it Zac you have excellent way of teaching the piano I have struggled to find the cords on the hymns your the best.
Nice technique. If you have access to the guitar version, all the work is done--chords are printed right over the staff.and there is a single-note melody line. Also, the whole song usually fits on one page, because there is no bass staff. The only hiccup would be that the guitar version might be in a different key. But if the choir can sing in B-flat, they can sing in C.
Absolutely 2nd version sounds more beautiful. You are great Zach . Thanks.
Version A hits every single chord in the chord progression. Version B skips some chords. But in version B I feel more emotion because the pianist has made it personal and is playing from their heart.
Love your videos and method. I've played bass and guitar in bands for years and just never took time to work on keys. Your method is spot on to cut to the chase to play music. Great job, I'm a fan.
Love it! Easy to figure out. You are an A+ teacher. Love your enthusiasm.
So glad you liked it :-D
Zach, like many here, I have watched several of your videos. But it wasn’t enough and I decided to purchase your teaching method and I just love it. I haven’t enjoyed practice drills, etc., but I do now because of the way you fashioned it. Years ago my mother-in-law was the practice pianist for an opera company and we would have discussions on sheet music. Because I wanted to learn jazz, she still insisted that I play just the notes on the page! I think jazz players would laugh at that, don’t you think? I love Church songs and for the most part I can’t play them well. What you give here helps. I’m not paid for this, but if you have the extra money, you would do yourself a service by purchasing the program he sells. I believe he has a 30 day guarantee. I’m only sorry I didn’t do this a few years ago as my time is short (June 5, 2021 I’m 77 years old). Amen.
Version B is the pianist's version,easier ,as long as youre familiar with the song☺️ , but version A sounds cooler.😁🤭😏- gives churchy feeling😏🤭😁
This lesson is exactly what I have been looking for. Thank you, Zach!
Awesome Maureen. Glad you liked the video! 🎹
I definitely like the old school church hymn. harder to learn but I think it's worth it, 4 part harmony is awesome
Bo the new school sounds better
wow i remember my old paino teacher (a family friend at church) her way is exactly just like this. she never bothered to explain it to me tho.. she was never really good at teaching but she is a very skillful pianist. now I get it lol i miss her!
Thank you for the tips, it's an honor to play for the God.
ZACK YOUR FAN HERE IN BELIZE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SECRETS THAT NOONE REALLY SHOW YOU WITH PATIENT AND PASSION FOR MUSIC. LOVE YOU DUDES
Version A has the majestic block chord effect like the sarabands of classical music. Version B where you have broken the chords into arpeggios has the sweeter more tinkling effect of waterfalls. Hence they are both fine and left up to the artistic vision of the player. Or a particular occasion...by the way you could add one or two trills or mordant for effect. Nice job and keep up the good work!
Mood can affect which sounds better. I like them both, but there are times I dont feel arpeggios, and there are times where the block method is not appealing to me. Many times it depends on the mood. I notice that most traditional versions of a song use the block method whereas contemporary versions of the same song may use Arpeggios. By the way, I call basic hymn reading where you use solid chord the "block method",
Excellent instructions. I already play the piano. But I like the way you explained the chord theory. And the other details too (patterns). Thanks a bunch! I am sharing this with my sons and friends.
Version 1 is good
Zach. I have had a a yamaha keyboard for so many years and I've only been able to play it with one finger at best. I cannot wait to try this out. I literally have tears in my eyes thinking about I can actually play hymns on my piano.
Dear Zach: This is GREAT!! For over a year, I've been trying to learn from my Baptist hymnal, but what are all those notes? I finally figured out: the sheet music is for the singers, not the pianist. Your left hand patterns make so much sense! Ok, I get that the version 2 is easier, and I like the chord arpeggios, but I also like version 1. I will learn your version 2 first, then go back and tackle version 1. I strongly recommend that anyone learn version 2 first; there is a lot of music theory in that lesson! And, you can play it in church. Then go back several weeks later and learn version 1. What do you think? Bernie.
BernieM19051 great idea. I read music but struggle to play from a Fake Book.
Thank you very much for this video. I have something to learn from you Zack. 👍
Version A is harder because it requires being able to read what's written. Open chords of version B are easy but not practical for church since the congregation sings along and all parts have to be represented.
This is such a great system! I can't wait to try it tonight. I recently started playing hymns for more sight-reading practice but have found many of them to be very difficult with so many chords and sharps and flats.
As a long time hymn book musician I have to say approve however there are times when the original as written hymn reigns supreme such as Great is thy Faithulness. And Holy Holy Holy. I think this is pretty cool. Though
Thank you Zach for your videos and particulary this video you have patiently analyse the sheet to get the chords.
I have been playing classical/folk guitar over 50 years, I understand guitar chords usually using the first chord in every bar. What I know is, the notes written on music sheet is for SATB singers (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass), if the pianist plays exact notes according to the sheet, the piano sounds no different to the choir sings. Moreover, it is too easy to make mistakes when our LH fingers move all the time.
“Church hymns are slow moving.” Umm have you ever seen a red back church hymnal? In the south we sing like we are going to a fire. Depends on the hymn I guess
Well, I was going to say, You have Traditional hymns and you have contemporary hymns, but either or can be slow or upbeat. Many hymns done with a 3/4 or 6/8 timing will be upbeat most times.Think "Deep in the heart of the Shephard" .
I have my own notebook type Red Back Hymnal. Which I've had and used many times over 40 years. You probably know the actual name is "Church Hymnal" produced by the Church of God by their printing house "Pathway Press". And affectionately called the Red Back. Certainly, some hymns are slow and sacred while others are upbeat hand clapping toe tapping songs. You're right, in the South we sing them fast! Lol.
Truth!!!
Version 2 sounds great. Thanks
Our church in Philadelphia sings like we’re southern. Slides, twangs and hyper speed! I love it. But wonderful grace of Jesus is a true finger workout when we sing lol. Same with Victory in Jesus.
Wow. Piano finally clicked for me. Thank you so much. Learned more in this 20+ minute video than I have in years of off and on lessons.
This how piano should be thought to adults. I had over a year of lesson that showed me nothing, I already knew music theory and how to read music All they could seem to teach was endless scales. at 61 my clock is winding down I don't have time to spend years to learn to play. I am not looking to be a pro at playing but to at lest be able to play real music this got me playing as soon as my finger hit the keys.
😅You're moving too fast for me
I know of what you are mentioning as I had played them 40 years ago with guitars on right chords but now now I am in intermediate level in piano, so I would like to know to play exactly notes in the hymns with right fingering position, then I would put some jazz blushes In it. Huge appreciations to your coaching any way.
"B" - That was awesome, You have a new subscriber.
This video has increased my playing by a million. Thank you SO MUCH!
That's great. Got it. Wish we had UA-cam when I was younger. Would have saved a lot of practicing.
This is EXACTLY what I was looking for! THANK YOU!!!
You are such a great teacher, I appreciate man
I think i have a faster way to know the scale, without the cheat sheet. flats you just the count fabulous bead. fbead. 1 flat is (f only f is f major,) the rest are flat majors, )2 flats is bflat, 3 flats is e flat, 3 flats are eflat major, 4 flats are a flat major, 5 flats are d flat major. so for example this song had two flats, and we are counting from f,b so it is in b flat major. sharps you reverse it, gdaeb. one sharp is g major, two sharps is d major, three sharps is a major and so on.4 sharps is e major and 5 sharps is b major.
WOW! ... Never thought of that! K. I. S. S. = Keeping It So Simple
Zach, this is GREAT!
Version A is better (and must, I think) when we play it on organ, not on piano.... and we must use version A when we are accompaning a choir.... but when we are accompaning a one-voiced choir, so it doesn't matter to use the version B.....
So, using these version depends on the choir we accompanied.....
That's all what I'm thinking of.....
OMG!... it's all sounds so beautiful!!!...just to sit and play it like that and get lost...Agggghhhh AMAZING!!!!
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Version B sounds better but seems a little more difficult
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These techniques and cheat sheets sounds so complicated. It's a lot easier just to play the notes!
I agree. Just take the same amount of time each day to practice reading and playing what is on the page, and you will get better--and be able to play the actual hymn so congregants can sing the harmonies with you!
True. I tried option B, got confused and just resorted to playing the notes as written.
Playing church hymns as written on keys are a bore....these cheet musics were written for voice, not comping.....a pianist would need to be creative with his comping style
Thank you! I'm very slow at playing piano. Need to really see the keys to understand. I like that u show the keyboard and explain very slow. I'm able to understand you. I'm ready to continue playing piano. I almost gave up trying to play gospel music.
Thanks
Glad you found it helpful, Angelique! Keep it up! Don't give up! 🎹
the second one sounded both better and harder!
So grateful for the opportunity to learn from you, Zach!
Totally different, not scientific, version B is more “popularist”
This is where I am, in my piano level. Thank you! God bless.
A. sounds better to me for congregation style. When you playing for congregation Ad Lib the hymn it will sound better for A. You can throw runs in between some of your notes and play octaves style without loosing the melody. B sounds like you just chording it out and playing for a special or a offertory.
I agree, when playing for congregational singing, maybe its best to play the standard version then play the arpeggio version for reflective purposes afterwards, or like for offertory like you said.
Soulkeys I think he was showing off a bit to drive home to point that his method is easy conceptually, but has the ability to sound very complex. You could use his method to make a much straighter rhythmic version to fit the style you’re talking about, his method is really more about how to learn songs without being able to read everything, than exactly what style the music should be.
But yeah I agree his “money patterns are a bit too rhythmically abstract for me. I prefer gospel style rhythm.
I am encouraged to practice piano. Thank you from making it simple . God bless you.
Being a conservative in the traditional playing of church hymns I will say the first one sounded better
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Totally agree. Version B is a stripped down version that robs the song of its classical harmony and choral beauty
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B sounds a lot cooler
A sounds professional
How would it sound to play right the original chords and on left simplified with arpeggio?
What a game changer! Thank God for bringing me to this video !!
And what about the people singing with you? Playing for church isn't about what people like to hear, it's about supporting the voices.
Soul Magical Michele I prefer to sing with number 2 myself
I love your videos! Best piano teacher ever! Thank you for what you do!
A version sounds better. All the notes for each part stand out distinctly. Harmony is superb
Now THIS is the Money video!
I'm a Pastor/ Missionary wife and people just assume i can play the 🎹.
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B sounds nicer for a piano solo. When playing for congregational singing, people need to hear their note.
In that regard, A is better.
I agree. I’m an alto and your version will not give me the rich harmony and accidentals I sing. But I do like your tinkly bass for instrumental interludes.