I'm two and a half years into my lessons, and find myself playing "air piano" whenever I hear a song with a good keyboard part. I heard this song on the radio today and when I got home I searched for a lesson online. You have made it easy for us beginners to learn this classic song from my youth. Many thanks!!
WOW I don't play a musical instrument but I have even more appreciation for the piano, and the song, after your instruction and performance. You are a good teacher. Thank you.
Thanks for the comment Mary - if it wasn't for these great rock n roll songs, there wouldn't have the sort of material to draw upon for this kind of video, so we're a bit lucky!
Dont need it written now. Just watched you hundreds of times. I'm not really a piano player, so that hand coordination was tough. Am now working on that190 bpm. Really enjoying this. Thanks so much, Craig.
No problem; I wasn't 100% sure what you meant about 'writing the solo' (am guessing you meant the notes etc) in your previous comment. but glad you're giving this song a proper go. Cheers
Love it! As well as the At the hop song. It was also recorded by the Swedish rockers The Boppers in 1978. The song and the band were huge in Sweden 1979, together with ABBA! Keep on boppin'
Cheers Sal, I've seen a couple of tutorials you have done and that inspired me a bit. I don't know if there is much demand from people wanting to learn to play rock n roll piano these days, but only one way to find out!
This was a brilliant lesson! Thanks for posting!! I looked for a tutorial on this for a long time and this is hands down the best tutorial on this song that I’ve seen anywhere. This lesson was perfect - clear, concise, and well paced.
Very nice job. Not bad singing for white boy. I am learning piano and it reminds me when I was a kid. I played bass in the 60s in Hollywood starting out. Its very nice of you to do this.
Brilliant, that's good to hear. I've actually started playing the song in Ab now instead of G, which makes it slightly harder, but I find it sounds a bit better as that is the key of the original recorded version. Maybe that could be your next challenge? Cheers
Thanks Arturo. Your own quality piano performance of GNR's 'November Rain' on your channel has just reminded me that I need to get around to learning this song sometime. Salud!
Craig, its beautiful. Having a little problem with right hand not knowing which left hand notes to play on 😁I'm sure you know what I mean😁 Can you please write at least the solo?🙏 I'm sure a lot of us would buy it by mail or download
Hello my friend again. I am still learning. Is the blues scale pentatonic? so many scales to learn. Thank you so much for your patience. I love the way you teach the song.
Hi, the minor blues scale is 'hexatonic' (i.e. 6 notes), and is identical to the minor pentatonic except that it contains a FLATTENED 5th NOTE, which in the case of C minor blues is a Gb, making the C blues scale C-Eb-F-Gb-G-Bb-(C). There is a bit more involved when it comes to explaining the relationship between minor/major scales and their major/minor pentatonic/blues counterparts; probably a bit much to cover here.
Hi, it's possible; I know of someone who did this during the COVID lockdown here. Please contact me via my Bandcamp site if you have a specific idea or request in mind: craighallen.bandcamp.com/
I have been playing the piano for 70 years. I am suddenly awakened. I can''t pretend to understand all that. Far too fast... I have never heard of the blues scale. I hope I can find this in the form of sheet music. Then I might undertand it.
Yes, 1, 3 5 of the chord and variations/inversions of them all (that is the I, IV, V, & VI chords in G). There are no rules, just do what sounds good. Cheers.
@@Songwriter74 Thanks, Craig. Got another question re: "stacked chords." (a la Brian Wilson et al.) I have a foggy notion on how they would work, but since I'm not really a musician, and only know very basic theory on the guitar I'm not sure how to apply them on to the guitar or piano. It would be very much appreciated if you would please be so kind as to give me a very basic lesson on this subject. I know I'm asking a lot, but I'm an old guy (75) and don't the time (or the money)to take lessons.
I'm two and a half years into my lessons, and find myself playing "air piano" whenever I hear a song with a good keyboard part. I heard this song on the radio today and when I got home I searched for a lesson online. You have made it easy for us beginners to learn this classic song from my youth. Many thanks!!
Thanks Don, that's great to hear; making someone's day is what music is all about!
WOW I don't play a musical instrument but I have even more appreciation for the piano, and the song, after your instruction and performance. You are a good teacher. Thank you.
Thanks for the comment Mary - if it wasn't for these great rock n roll songs, there wouldn't have the sort of material to draw upon for this kind of video, so we're a bit lucky!
Dont need it written now. Just watched you hundreds of times. I'm not really a piano player, so that hand coordination was tough. Am now working on that190 bpm. Really enjoying this. Thanks so much, Craig.
No problem; I wasn't 100% sure what you meant about 'writing the solo' (am guessing you meant the notes etc) in your previous comment. but glad you're giving this song a proper go. Cheers
Love your stuff Craig 😊❤
Thank you so much I was looking for this everywhere
No problem, am glad you found it useful. Cheers
Love it! As well as the At the hop song. It was also recorded by the Swedish rockers The Boppers in 1978. The song and the band were huge in Sweden 1979, together with ABBA! Keep on boppin'
Cool, I never knew that. I just had a listen on YT and it's a great version - in a higher key also which gives it some energy.
Gosh that’s a fast right hand
Good to see you doing tutorials, Craig. It’s a good way to get people to your channel. I want to do more of that myself.
Cheers Sal, I've seen a couple of tutorials you have done and that inspired me a bit. I don't know if there is much demand from people wanting to learn to play rock n roll piano these days, but only one way to find out!
This was a brilliant lesson! Thanks for posting!! I looked for a tutorial on this for a long time and this is hands down the best tutorial on this song that I’ve seen anywhere. This lesson was perfect - clear, concise, and well paced.
Cool, thanks for commenting. I didn't pre-plan the lesson as such, so am glad it was delivered in a way that could be easily followed. Cheers
Very nice job. Not bad singing for white boy. I am learning piano and it reminds me when I was a kid. I played bass in the 60s in Hollywood starting out. Its very nice of you to do this.
Haha, OK I'll take that. Enjoy your journey with the piano learning, cheers :)
12:35 Nice
Iam back learning more, it gets better every time.
Brilliant, that's good to hear. I've actually started playing the song in Ab now instead of G, which makes it slightly harder, but I find it sounds a bit better as that is the key of the original recorded version. Maybe that could be your next challenge? Cheers
@@Songwriter74 I think most musicians in the days did not play it in Ab..
Beautiful tutorial! Thanks a lot!
Thanks Arturo. Your own quality piano performance of GNR's 'November Rain' on your channel has just reminded me that I need to get around to learning this song sometime. Salud!
Craig, its beautiful. Having a little problem with right hand not knowing which left hand notes to play on 😁I'm sure you know what I mean😁 Can you please write at least the solo?🙏 I'm sure a lot of us would buy it by mail or download
Hello my friend again. I am still learning. Is the blues scale pentatonic? so many scales to learn. Thank you so much for your patience. I love the way you teach the song.
Hi, the minor blues scale is 'hexatonic' (i.e. 6 notes), and is identical to the minor pentatonic except that it contains a FLATTENED 5th NOTE, which in the case of C minor blues is a Gb, making the C blues scale C-Eb-F-Gb-G-Bb-(C). There is a bit more involved when it comes to explaining the relationship between minor/major scales and their major/minor pentatonic/blues counterparts; probably a bit much to cover here.
Love the accent from down unda!!!
This is so helpful for me as a beginner can I ask what make and model keyboard your using many thanks
Hi, it's the Medeli SP4200; I have quite a few videos on my channel about it if you are looking for further info. Thanks
Craig Hallen thanks for reply Craig I’m in uk ile have a look brilliant tutorial by the way many thanks lee
Salve.. grazie per il video, purtroppo ho solo una pianola della casio da 32 tasti, va bene comunque?
Any chance you offer piano lessons virtually??
Hi, it's possible; I know of someone who did this during the COVID lockdown here. Please contact me via my Bandcamp site if you have a specific idea or request in mind: craighallen.bandcamp.com/
How did you get the back ground drums?
Hi, I just used the built-in rhythms on the SP4200 - there are a lot to choose from, and it is easy to set the tempo accordingly. Cheers
Thank you for replying. Sorry about this clown asking you a question and then ignoring you. I appreciate you Craig!
I have been playing the piano for 70 years. I am suddenly awakened. I can''t pretend to understand all that. Far too fast... I have never heard of the blues scale. I hope I can find this in the form of sheet music. Then I might undertand it.
The blues scale will awaken your mind to a world full of music that you never knew - that's what I learned.
In the old days, rock musicians play by ear and rock out. You don't want to play rock by sheet music.
Can you imagine Chuck Berry reading music?
Sorry, you're really smokin' with that right hand. Couldn't see what you're doing. Are you playing the 1,3,5 of the chord or the whole thing?
Yes, 1, 3 5 of the chord and variations/inversions of them all (that is the I, IV, V, & VI chords in G). There are no rules, just do what sounds good. Cheers.
@@Songwriter74 Thanks, Craig. Got another question re: "stacked chords." (a la Brian Wilson et al.) I have a foggy notion on how they would work, but since I'm not really a musician, and only know very basic theory on the guitar I'm not sure how to apply them on to the guitar or piano. It would be very much appreciated if you would please be so kind as to give me a very basic lesson on this subject. I know I'm asking a lot, but I'm an old guy (75) and don't the time (or the money)to take lessons.
Another catch up required
Yes I agree fellow piano man, will follow up...
Too fast for beginners
Probably true; I never considered myself much of a teacher, but thought I would share this anyway; cheers for watching