I am 32. I wanted to learn to play since I was 5. We were not rich enough to afford lessons. Now I bought a piano with my hard earned money and beginning to learn.
In my opinion based on practice and lots of lessons, fast playing requires to keep hands not high up, but "glued" to the keys. They are not flat, but still very near to keys. The less unnecessary movements, the better. No twisting of anything. Finger tips needed to be a bit rounded when touching, thumbs touch not fully streched out, just a tiny bit rounded. The main idea is economy of movement. And yes, the arms move the hands with their fingers to their positions when the distance is increasing. Fast playing needs total relaxation of body and mind and practice, lots of practice, starting slow, even 1/4 or less of the desired tempo. Speed comes with relaxation snd calmness inside. Do not push for speed. It is like any sport (here "finger sports" with music involved), it takes time to adapat brain, muscles and physiology to outstanding performances. Try with a good teacher... Trying alone often enough results in mistakes that are "burned in" and very hard to erase. In the end, not speed, but the quality of sound, the musical language, human emotions are what shall be created. A robot will play infinitely faster, but will never have consciouness to share and never create more than an acoustical effect -- which basically is without life. Do not be a robot. Play music slow, medium or fast with expression depending on the character of the music. Understand the music deeply.
Pretty good advice. Economy of movement, taking it with calm and having a teacher (if you can afford it) is really good advice. But the rest depends on the player. That's why is good having a teacher. If you have big hands, or you're playing a passage with fast separated notes having your hand too near to the keys might be counterproductive. Also, some movement and rotation of wrists and arms while playing fast passages is really good. Economy of movement is good, but sometimes that extra little rotation helps a lot.
@@fiaxinyizhao4477 the exam is probably @ 8am or later.......so @2am he should be sleeping. not watching tv or youtube videos. my guess is that he was so worried about the exam that he could not sleep. anxiety perhaps.
I start learning piano during this lockdown, just bought a week ago.. This is really helpful. Always wanted to learn since kid, but life is tougher than we plan. I am glad that i recognised notes prior to purchase, so the practice seems to be a bit more enjoyable and less frustrated..
I don't know how to play the piano I just like to play it and speed was a concern for me. This is helping me a lot. Thank you so much for uploading this video.
My dad taught me that the the key to how fast you can play is based on how fast you can lift up up your fingers so he had me practice doing the 5 finger scale but by first placing all five fingers on the notes in the down position and then lifting each finger in the same was you are demonstrating. And yes the other thing to learning fast was to play it slow. It's very surprising how hard it can be to play a piece slowly. Playing slow has the same rule as playing fast. Start with normal tempo, then halve it, then halve it again. Good video!
Thank you. He would be proud that you said that. He had other bits of wisdom he passed down, like, "The black keys are the most important". Being the newb I was I had to ask "why?" - "Because without the black keys, you can't find the white keys" DUH! (forehead smack). Thanks for taking the time to post these videos. I'm very fast (508 notes per minute) which is what drew me to watch :)
I really appreciate this advice. He packed a lot of great information into 7 minutes. As a beginner, I can relate to what he is saying and I can practice it on my own. Thank you for posting 👍🏾
I wanted to be a musician since I learned to play keyboard in my childhood. First I was not interested, but when I was able to play songs myself, I became passionate. I had to play in my friends/ organization's keyboard for any programs. Since no one was interested in supporting me, I had to take the job I hate and with the money I earned from that job, I have applied to the piano grade exams and managed to pass some. This channel like other, have helped me in some way. Now I am going to buy a keyboard for my own. The struggle is real 🤯
Disappointing. Important technique points for high speed are missing. Eg: - Don't twist your hand (as shown here). You don't have the time in high speed. - Don't make a big "thumb under", "finger above" move. You don't have the time. - Train to only shift/reposition the hand. - Add rotation of the hand. - Immediately after playing the thumb begin moving it to the new position. ...
DriedSquid8447 he’s right, you know. Thumb under is a MASSIVE technical error. Try playing some very fast arpeggios like in Chopin’s Ballade no 1 with that technique. You’ll be lucky to hit the right key with your thumb half the time. He’s claiming a thumb technique but then when he plays it fast he’s using wrist rotation and elbow position to transition to the 1, not tucking it. It’s just bad advice and a flawed technique that teachers spend considerable time training their students OUT of. It’s inaccurate and actually slower. Here’s the best shortcut if someone wants to play the piano quickly: THERE isn’t one! Practice all scales and arpeggios for an hour every day, making sure they are smooth and connected before turning the metronome up. And do it with proper technique; i.e. correct wrist and elbow position avoiding thumb under. And he’s wrong on the five finger scale, too. The weight of your wrist should be rotating inside to outside, almost as if your fingers aren’t moving, but the weight of your arm is forcing your fingers in to the keys.
dlander67 IMHO his best work. He emptied all the pain of his soul into it. It’s also one of, if not the most challenging pieces he wrote. I’m playing it for my list A piece for my diploma and it’s certainly the most difficult piece of work I’ve ever taken on.
Your teaching is so far the best and really useful to me as a little beyond the beginner level. I myself can play lead bass rhythm strummibg and drum. Also i taught those four instruments playing styles to students by their requests! It's like 'heard me thru' the grape vine' kids I had taught about 2000. So I know your explanations are great. Keep doing it. After I'll be really good at the keyboards piano things I can do the whole recording of songs all by myself alone!!!
When I was 2 my grandmother used me to learn piano so now I'm 14 and I'm fast at piano and it's beautiful when you learn like 2or5 it's good for you too
Omg!! have learnt so much in one video.. have been practicing since last night and i can tell you guys I've made huge progress for a beginner.. only that all my fingers hurts badly.. lol
Good tips, thanks. What do you think about this change?: Starting with just the first octave, play up to and including the first finger cross: in C major, play C1, D2, E3, F1 (thumb), then stop. Drill this 10x, increasing speed gradually. Then do the same with the rest of the scale, G2, A3, B4, C1 (thumb), and drill that 10x. Then play both parts with a pause between them. Then play the octave, then two octaves. Some scales won't have two crosses, and some crosses won't be the thumb.
What I do is start off slow, then try how it's supposed to be played, and then try it a bit faster than it's supposed to a couple of times because then when you slow down to the ACTUAL speed it will feel much slower and easier than originally thought ;D
Me, because pretty useless without detailed instruction on actual technique, and as many do he shows it slowly once and then 'shows off' playing it fast! As Synth Player said Disappointing. Important technique points for high speed are missing. Eg: - Don't twist your hand (as shown here). You don't have the time in high speed. - Don't make a big "thumb under", "finger above" move. You don't have the time. - Train to only shift/reposition the hand. - Add rotation of the hand. - Immediately after playing the thumb begin moving it to the new position. ...
Thank you so much, for these lesson, i am greatful to you. These lesson give me flexiblility in my fingers, and now i am playing with both hand the Key board.
I never had a piano so just drew a keyboard on a long table and imagine the sounds when playing it I can play all the concerti from baroque and romantic eras along with transcendental etudes
Who else is here very emotional after your mom yell at you after piano class because you can't play fast and then you ruin the time I had to spend with my teacher XD
Very Kind if you for uploading video. Observed difference in my playing by just following your tips.. thank you so much dear 💐... pls keep loading such lessons 🙏
Here is the simple best 3 steps to fast finger piano exercise:- *Shave your head *Wear a weird sunglass *Think in mind you are Beethoven, or Mozarts sister when you are sitting infront of a piano to play ✌😀
@@PianoteOfficial damn!😂..bro .never thought you would respond to that. That was some joke. Please don,t take it serious. I didn't mean it to you.. And this video is such a help.🙏
Start the thumb under on that F Maj scale so that it is already under the third finger when the third finger plays the A, keep the thumb moving under so that by the time the 4th plays the B flat the thumb is touching the C and you will eliminate any break in the sound. Keep your wrist aligned with your arm and lead with your elbow.
Everyday practice is very very important. Allot time for practice like sleeping eating studying otherwise no use. Good practice makes miracle in future. Obey master's instructions.
If you are self teaching the piano, I implore you, ignore this advice. Most of it is baaaaaad. Seek more sources, especially tips on avoiding thumb under.
You're right but notice that he isn't a pianist or piano player even if people call him that, instead he is a keyboard player cause is difficult to play piano with these techniques of his .. Go easy on him.
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I am 32. I wanted to learn to play since I was 5. We were not rich enough to afford lessons. Now I bought a piano with my hard earned money and beginning to learn.
shi shi Thats Awesome!!! ⭐️🎵🎶Proud of you! 😊Never give up 😊👏🏻👏🏻🕊⭐️⭐️ Remember:
~A smooth sea never made a skilled pirate~
I'm 35 and learning myself year go. I'm not good or anything yet...😁
Go for it.
All you need is passion. You can do it!
abz124816 "
"start slow. i know its not the answer you're looking for"
*my man, this is the best answer i could hope for*
I know, right? That's the only way to do it!
If you can play it slow, you can play it fast
not Lolicon I was looking for this comment ty
Ling ling.
PRACTICE. PRACTICE. PRACTICE
I think it's the other way around
LING LING SAYS NO. ONLY 40 HOURS
“Practice 40 hours a day”
-ling ling
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When do i sleep?
@@ImtheCifix you don't just practice, only practice, live practice , sleep practice, die practicing
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U need to go to school again,
In my opinion based on practice and lots of lessons, fast playing requires to keep hands not high up, but "glued" to the keys. They are not flat, but still very near to keys. The less unnecessary movements, the better. No twisting of anything. Finger tips needed to be a bit rounded when touching, thumbs touch not fully streched out, just a tiny bit rounded. The main idea is economy of movement. And yes, the arms move the hands with their fingers to their positions when the distance is increasing. Fast playing needs total relaxation of body and mind and practice, lots of practice, starting slow, even 1/4 or less of the desired tempo. Speed comes with relaxation snd calmness inside. Do not push for speed. It is like any sport (here "finger sports" with music involved), it takes time to adapat brain, muscles and physiology to outstanding performances. Try with a good teacher... Trying alone often enough results in mistakes that are "burned in" and very hard to erase. In the end, not speed, but the quality of sound, the musical language, human emotions are what shall be created. A robot will play infinitely faster, but will never have consciouness to share and never create more than an acoustical effect -- which basically is without life. Do not be a robot. Play music slow, medium or fast with expression depending on the character of the music. Understand the music deeply.
Roland Huettmann oh Jesus Christ I have to read all that ok here we go
Thanks for that advice; I am really passionate to learn to play the piano. I shall keep that in mind all the time.
Very useful and valuable tips.
Pretty good advice. Economy of movement, taking it with calm and having a teacher (if you can afford it) is really good advice.
But the rest depends on the player. That's why is good having a teacher. If you have big hands, or you're playing a passage with fast separated notes having your hand too near to the keys might be counterproductive.
Also, some movement and rotation of wrists and arms while playing fast passages is really good. Economy of movement is good, but sometimes that extra little rotation helps a lot.
@@ninjapanda0822 if you can't even read very helpful, contentrated advice, I hardly doubt you would have the patience for theory.
Every teacher: Start slow
Me 2 years later: Still continuing slow
Same here 😂
LMAO..... True
Didn't date to speed up. So sad
yup, can relate
Me 8 years later:
I don't even own a piano, i don't know how to play piano, i have an exam today and it's 2am .. What i am doing here?
Andrei hohohohoh u cannot stop it.....at some point you will go out in search of one
Bro same...except I'm prolly getting a piano soon lol 😁
Watching a Video.
Andrei what I’m wondering is...what kind of school has exams at 2am on the mid night....
@@fiaxinyizhao4477 the exam is probably @ 8am or later.......so @2am he should be sleeping. not watching tv or youtube videos. my guess is that he was so worried about the exam that he could not sleep. anxiety perhaps.
I start learning piano during this lockdown, just bought a week ago..
This is really helpful. Always wanted to learn since kid, but life is tougher than we plan.
I am glad that i recognised notes prior to purchase, so the practice seems to be a bit more enjoyable and less frustrated..
pianote has been REal helpful y’all are doin it right
I don't know how to play the piano I just like to play it and speed was a concern for me. This is helping me a lot. Thank you so much for uploading this video.
I'm 43. I just bought a fp-10 and the only thing I know is how to switch it on. Wish me luck!
Good luck
How is it going now after 4 months? I hope you are enjoying it 🙂
Have you become ling ling yet?
hows the year of playimg been?
One year has passed. Tell us: have you learnt how to switch it off? The suspense is killing us!
My dad taught me that the the key to how fast you can play is based on how fast you can lift up up your fingers so he had me practice doing the 5 finger scale but by first placing all five fingers on the notes in the down position and then lifting each finger in the same was you are demonstrating. And yes the other thing to learning fast was to play it slow. It's very surprising how hard it can be to play a piece slowly. Playing slow has the same rule as playing fast. Start with normal tempo, then halve it, then halve it again. Good video!
Thank you. He would be proud that you said that. He had other bits of wisdom he passed down, like, "The black keys are the most important". Being the newb I was I had to ask "why?" - "Because without the black keys, you can't find the white keys" DUH! (forehead smack). Thanks for taking the time to post these videos. I'm very fast (508 notes per minute) which is what drew me to watch :)
I really appreciate this advice. He packed a lot of great information into 7 minutes. As a beginner, I can relate to what he is saying and I can practice it on my own. Thank you for posting 👍🏾
I wanted to be a musician since I learned to play keyboard in my childhood. First I was not interested, but when I was able to play songs myself, I became passionate. I had to play in my friends/ organization's keyboard for any programs. Since no one was interested in supporting me, I had to take the job I hate and with the money I earned from that job, I have applied to the piano grade exams and managed to pass some. This channel like other, have helped me in some way. Now I am going to buy a keyboard for my own. The struggle is real 🤯
1:14 ok but that was sooo satisfying
Jessica Adame yes but did you try with 2x speed
@@chopinist7216 woah😂
Anant Rajput whoa lol
It sounded like flight of the bumble bee
(￣▽￣)
Thanks man! Your tutorial is lean and to the point and I like how humble and down to earth you are. Keep it up.
Yeah, man. He is really good!
I love how humble he is about it
I hit the like button at the time you played the Blues scale! Well done, I will definitely try this!
Brilliant advice. Exactly what i was searching for ❤
Ironically, I put this video on 2x as soon as it began
My God bless you bro. Me and my daughter learn now. We have bought a YAMAHA Piano, we will learn and use for God's glory.
When you speeded up I start to panic
sped*
Great lesson as always, Jordan. Thanks!
Disappointing. Important technique points for high speed are missing. Eg:
- Don't twist your hand (as shown here). You don't have the time in high speed.
- Don't make a big "thumb under", "finger above" move. You don't have the time.
- Train to only shift/reposition the hand.
- Add rotation of the hand.
- Immediately after playing the thumb begin moving it to the new position.
...
Dude, shut up
DriedSquid8447 he’s right, you know. Thumb under is a MASSIVE technical error. Try playing some very fast arpeggios like in Chopin’s Ballade no 1 with that technique. You’ll be lucky to hit the right key with your thumb half the time. He’s claiming a thumb technique but then when he plays it fast he’s using wrist rotation and elbow position to transition to the 1, not tucking it. It’s just bad advice and a flawed technique that teachers spend considerable time training their students OUT of. It’s inaccurate and actually slower.
Here’s the best shortcut if someone wants to play the piano quickly: THERE isn’t one! Practice all scales and arpeggios for an hour every day, making sure they are smooth and connected before turning the metronome up. And do it with proper technique; i.e. correct wrist and elbow position avoiding thumb under.
And he’s wrong on the five finger scale, too. The weight of your wrist should be rotating inside to outside, almost as if your fingers aren’t moving, but the weight of your arm is forcing your fingers in to the keys.
@@anthonyb2745 Is Chopin's Ballade no 1 a good piece? Im fixated on his Minute Waltz right now.
dlander67 IMHO his best work. He emptied all the pain of his soul into it. It’s also one of, if not the most challenging pieces he wrote. I’m playing it for my list A piece for my diploma and it’s certainly the most difficult piece of work I’ve ever taken on.
I'm still kinda confused on what "thumb under" is
Your channel really helped me. Thanks a lot - greetings from the Philippines
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Just if he can change a B flat to a B natural
Or turning the white keys into black keys
INTERESTING.
Helpfull thankyou mr. Pianote
Agree! How to play fast? start slow. any instrument. Great tutorial!
Well done! The THUMB TUCK is so important because it allows the pianist to easily move up and down the keyboard with ease. Thank you for this video!
And we have a new thumb tuck video coming out soon with some exercises to really help increase the speed and accuracy of the tuck!
Thats my problem, i can easily play like that with the right hand, but the left one aw gosh, need to practice that
I am still taking baby steps... I ❤️ this channel 👍
Awesome tips! I'm becoming a big fan of this channel! I will be incorporating these tips into my practice as well. Keep an coming, thanks!!
Very nice Sir
Your teaching is so far the best and really useful to me as a little beyond the beginner level. I myself can play lead bass rhythm strummibg and drum. Also i taught those four instruments playing styles to students by their requests! It's like 'heard me thru' the grape vine' kids I had taught about 2000. So I know your explanations are great. Keep doing it. After I'll be really good at the keyboards piano things I can do the whole recording of songs all by myself alone!!!
Thanks so much!!
Love you for this man. Incredible stuff to put into practice.
Wonderful video when you are a beginner ! Thanks Mister !
When I was 2 my grandmother used me to learn piano so now I'm 14 and I'm fast at piano and it's beautiful when you learn like 2or5 it's good for you too
Thanks pianote!!!
Very interesting.
Thank you for The Blues Scale .
I want play it.
Omg!! have learnt so much in one video.. have been practicing since last night and i can tell you guys I've made huge progress for a beginner.. only that all my fingers hurts badly.. lol
"If you can play it slowly, you can play it quickly"
Good tips, thanks. What do you think about this change?: Starting with just the first octave, play up to and including the first finger cross: in C major, play C1, D2, E3, F1 (thumb), then stop. Drill this 10x, increasing speed gradually. Then do the same with the rest of the scale, G2, A3, B4, C1 (thumb), and drill that 10x. Then play both parts with a pause between them. Then play the octave, then two octaves. Some scales won't have two crosses, and some crosses won't be the thumb.
Metrenome was a good suggestion. Love all the tips, your a great pianist. Keep it up!
You're*
u r the best teacher.... dud...👍👍👍
Looks like rapping didn’t work out for logic
LMFAOOAOA
😂lMFAOO
AHAHHAHAH IM DEADDDD🤣🤣🤣
He sounds like him ,too
>Thumb tuck< I play piano for 3 years ngayon ko lang nalaman 😍
What I do is start off slow, then try how it's supposed to be played, and then try it a bit faster than it's supposed to a couple of times because then when you slow down to the ACTUAL speed it will feel much slower and easier than originally thought ;D
I liked the Blues scale & arpegio tips those are good ones thanks
Please make a video how to play chopin - etude 25 no 11. That was too fast for a beginner like me 🙏🙏
Great lesson, thank you Sir
Who would dislike this? ;-; These are really helpful!
Me, because pretty useless without detailed instruction on actual technique, and as many do he shows it slowly once and then 'shows off' playing it fast!
As Synth Player said
Disappointing. Important technique points for high speed are missing. Eg:
- Don't twist your hand (as shown here). You don't have the time in high speed.
- Don't make a big "thumb under", "finger above" move. You don't have the time.
- Train to only shift/reposition the hand.
- Add rotation of the hand.
- Immediately after playing the thumb begin moving it to the new position.
...
Wow! I am looking for this tipe of channel for ever.I am so happy to get this channel.Thanks a lot.ধন্যবাদ
You guys are great!
Excellent Tuit For me.. Thank u so much Buddy
nice, what about left hand arpeggios?
Excellent video! One of the bestes on internet. Thank you soooo much!
If you can play it slowly you can play it fastly.
*If you can perfectly play it slowly, you can play it faster*. Too sacrilegious for me.
15 notes a second boi
xD TwoSetViolin...
unoriginal
Quickly or fast, fast is already an adverb;D
Thank you so much, for these lesson, i am greatful to you. These lesson give me flexiblility in my fingers, and now i am playing with both hand the Key board.
Instead of doing a thumb tuck, you can lift your hand. Although this requires accuracy, it will help people who don’t have a wide hand span
Great knowledge here. Thanks pianote. I'm getting into action
2:00 but can you play 50 notes a second?
Thank you!
pun not intended? 6:58 “hope you’re racing around in *note* -time”
I'm playing the Chopin Etude Op. 10 No. 5 G Major "Black keys". I hope this practice helps me out :)
Sometimes I feel like I'm the only person on Earth without a tattoo.
If I relate to this, does this mean I relate to something that is not true? Hm
This is one of the best scales videos I’ve found thanks
Thanks!
Great. Thank you
Good and super explanation.
I came here for Moonlight SOnata 3rd Movement.I have learnt the note but too slow
Samee
Very good teacher....thanks sir
Thank you very much Dear Sir
Great 😲🙌🏾 effective 👌 thanks 🇫🇷
very very good tips. I love it. thank you.
Great presentation THANK YOU SO MUCH 👌 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you for the tips..!!. 👍👍
@0:25 "...so u can be blazing around like a total maniac." 😂😂 (How did he know, that's my goal?)
Lol as if he's roasting fast players! 😂
That was awesome man! Totally needed that.
‘If you can play it slow, you can play it fast’ *Breaks piano next day*
Thank you so much 🥰
बहुत बहुत धन्यवाद 🤗
Ótimas explicações, poderia ter legendas em português. Parabéns a todos da Pianote. Do Brasil.
I never had a piano so just drew a keyboard on a long table and imagine the sounds when playing it I can play all the concerti from baroque and romantic eras along with transcendental etudes
Who else is here very emotional after your mom yell at you after piano class because you can't play fast and then you ruin the time I had to spend with my teacher XD
from 1:15 is so amazing.....😮😮
Seeing this cause of wanting to play MOONLIGHT SONATA 3RD MOVEMENT! 😂
@Takuto Ace K ohh good Luck on learning! 👊😔👌🏻
Good info. I would also mention to get the thumb into position early, before thumb actually hits note.
Yes great point! Thank you. The quicker you can get the thumb into position the faster you'll be able to play.
Using this to speed up my gaming 😎
Thanks for tips or wonderful reminders, they are very much appreciated.
playing an instrument is literally finger yoga
Very Kind if you for uploading video. Observed difference in my playing by just following your tips.. thank you so much dear 💐... pls keep loading such lessons 🙏
Next question by the same people: How can I play piano like a pro without practicing?
Piano tiles..duh
@@victorakpan9747 so true I can play any song on it
Great lesson
Here is the simple best 3 steps to fast finger piano exercise:-
*Shave your head
*Wear a weird sunglass
*Think in mind you are Beethoven, or Mozarts sister when you are sitting infront of a piano to play
✌😀
@@PianoteOfficial damn!😂..bro .never thought you would respond to that. That was some joke. Please don,t take it serious. I didn't mean it to you..
And this video is such a help.🙏
Start the thumb under on that F Maj scale so that it is already under the third finger when the third finger plays the A, keep the thumb moving under so that by the time the 4th plays the B flat the thumb is touching the C and you will eliminate any break in the sound. Keep your wrist aligned with your arm and lead with your elbow.
it's funny how the top 3 comments are twoset reference
Thank you very much for the exercises 🙏🙏
Everyday practice is very very important. Allot time for practice like sleeping eating studying otherwise no use. Good practice makes miracle in future. Obey master's instructions.
Chidambaram Nainer very tru
Excellent lesson thank you.
If you can play it fast, you can play it slow
This video was really helpful! I couldn't help but feel proud after I could do the 5 finger exercise quickly! lol
If you are self teaching the piano, I implore you, ignore this advice. Most of it is baaaaaad. Seek more sources, especially tips on avoiding thumb under.
Frédéric Chopin Chopin is that you? I'm a big fan!
@@kimiesor 😂
You're right but notice that he isn't a pianist or piano player even if people call him that, instead he is a keyboard player cause is difficult to play piano with these techniques of his .. Go easy on him.
Why does classical training turn people into close minded pretentious pricks? Art has no rules. That's why it's way cooler than algebra
@@gregmckinney1997 you mean geometry. That's the one with all of the theorems.
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