How To Play a Piano Montuno over any chord

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  • Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
  • This video is part of a series of practical keyboard tutorials for those interested in a career as a gigging/recording musician. In the series on reading chord charts, we talk about playing in a number of fun and popular styles, the differences between them, and what's appropriate to play in various situations that might come up.
    In this video, we look at how to put together a basic Piano Montuno pattern for playing Salsa music, and a few common rhythmic and harmonic variations on the pattern.

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  • @steezyyyp9401
    @steezyyyp9401 4 роки тому +150

    Bro when u switched it to a minor key, I had to get up and dance lmao that shit had flavor bruh lmao

    • @Alex-ns6hj
      @Alex-ns6hj 3 роки тому +1

      This comment made me smile haha

  • @LeahYoung-Multi-Media
    @LeahYoung-Multi-Media 7 років тому

    I really dig these piano tutorials! They are informative, witty, entertaining. Thanks for sharing.

  • @salvatorefarfaglia5810
    @salvatorefarfaglia5810 4 роки тому

    no way....you are a genius Michael, I really like the way you offer your contents! Cheers to you

  • @BarronimoMusic
    @BarronimoMusic 5 років тому

    I was looking for a term to describe this piano technique and you provided the answer. Thank you Internet and thank you Michael Hartigan. Good job.

  • @Life-is-a-Dance
    @Life-is-a-Dance 4 роки тому

    Diolch from Wales you are a star 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 👍

  • @davidshaffer9573
    @davidshaffer9573 Рік тому

    excellent tutorial! Thanks!

  • @josemichee2820
    @josemichee2820 Рік тому

    Wow merci Maestro 👍🙏🎹🎵🎵🎵🎶🎼👌👏👍

  • @lisakayreed
    @lisakayreed 4 роки тому

    Excellent thank you!!

  • @jamesdean6660
    @jamesdean6660 3 роки тому

    Thanks bro perfect video

  • @robingarcia718
    @robingarcia718 7 років тому

    Thank you Michael!

  • @jorsutton7373
    @jorsutton7373 6 років тому

    Bueno amigo!

  • @fineartist7710
    @fineartist7710 4 роки тому +104

    ..I am Cuban and a musician...and I go to say you've got the "Cubano" in you.

  • @weha9009
    @weha9009 7 років тому +257

    This is absolutely unbelievable! I spent YEARS of my life to understand these rhythms with a lot of teachers who talked and showed a lot of nonsense and I felt foolish all the time, because I checked nothing. And this guy needs 5 MINUTES and - I know all whats needed. THANK YOU!!! Now I know how to play S A L S A!!!

    • @dirtylint
      @dirtylint 5 років тому +5

      I agree with you totally !!! Good and clear explanations and the rhythmic changes are not so difficult AND sound authentic !! Thanks a BUNCH !!

    • @mattlawyer3245
      @mattlawyer3245 Рік тому

      Amen! This was a WONDERFUL video!

    • @yomcast7555
      @yomcast7555 4 місяці тому

      Genius ! Merci!!!

  • @bernardb2n
    @bernardb2n 6 років тому +220

    Gee......this is the best montuno lesson i've found so far, thanks mate. Should do more.

    • @thebeliever4802
      @thebeliever4802 3 роки тому +3

      Yeah, this guy is amazing, but what allot of people also think is that latin piano sounds difficult/ or that it is, but thats not true, what he showed us is a basic pattern that will work in any key, and it sounds amazing. On thing that i recommend doing is playing different inversions with each hand. When you have this covered all you have to do is just make the chords dominant by putting your thumbs and your pinky a half note down, and there you ha e your montuno

  • @WORLDDRUMCLUB
    @WORLDDRUMCLUB 3 роки тому +32

    Superb video my Man. Simple, progressive, musical, and useful

  • @AlVelasquezDrums
    @AlVelasquezDrums 9 місяців тому +8

    I’ve been playing and teaching drums for 40 years. I haven’t played piano since college. This lesson taught me more in 5 minutes than I learned in college. You have a gift teaching piano . I’m a fan. 🎼🙏🏽

  • @lorenanovoa4584
    @lorenanovoa4584 7 років тому +36

    Love this video. Thank you! Can you please do some more Latin Piano tutorials? PLEEEEEEEASE!!!!

  • @AndromedaCripps
    @AndromedaCripps 6 років тому +55

    I think the three most important latin rhythms are a basic montuno, a bossa nova, and a samba. Maybe make a video on those other two? With those three you can play just about every popular latin song (as in popular beyond the genre, not within it).

    • @greg_musician92
      @greg_musician92 Рік тому

      Woahhhh! No much wrong here. Bossa nova and samba aren’t Latin. There are countless popular Latin rhythms…Cumbia, merengue, huapango, etc

    • @midifromhell
      @midifromhell Рік тому

      @@greg_musician92 Bossa Nova came from Brazil in the 1960's.

  • @sameer8823
    @sameer8823 4 роки тому +14

    I hope UA-cam rewarded you for this video. I'm sure it's helped loads of people learn. Good on you sir 👊

  • @powerfulpaper3559
    @powerfulpaper3559 2 роки тому +2

    me unironically jamming to this instead of actually trying to play it

  • @arenotdiy7280
    @arenotdiy7280 2 роки тому +13

    You spoke and played through the song in time, and taught new things without ever having to break the groove. Bravo sir, Bravo

  • @GroovingGeckoMusic
    @GroovingGeckoMusic 7 років тому +59

    Very, very nice breakdowns and excellent method of teaching. Keep it up!

  • @yiftach2949
    @yiftach2949 3 роки тому +10

    this is the best piano lesson video on youtube. Short, charming editing, and very informative and to the point! Thank you so much for making this it really helped!

  • @mikebardenmusic
    @mikebardenmusic 6 років тому +10

    I am a pro keyboard player but have very little experience with this, and just got asked to play in a salsa band this week. This will save my ass. Thanks!

    • @P4boot
      @P4boot 4 роки тому +3

      😂 I guess we never know everything, even when you are a pro.

  • @catulayo1
    @catulayo1 5 років тому +24

    Saludos al CHE GUEVARA de la SALSAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!

  • @bradleybunch1886
    @bradleybunch1886 6 років тому +11

    Wow thank you...been playing keys for 60 years (have two music degrees) but I am always interested in learning more. Your explanations are clear and I really appreciate your written out notations. The chromatic passing tones were really helpful -- glad you mentioned the cliche montunos they are a perfect starting point.

  • @diasslo
    @diasslo 7 років тому +14

    I´m from south america and I like salsa piano, and you really get the arpeggio. not so many people can really dig the montuno

  • @diegomariozg
    @diegomariozg 2 роки тому +6

    Genial la forma en la que explicas la manera de tocar el piano en este ritmo. Me gustaría que nos dieras un curso más completo de la forma de tocar el son y la salsa, con uso de progresiones, arpegiados, acordes, etc. Muchas gracias

  • @MarjosArt
    @MarjosArt 8 років тому +18

    these are awesome videos=== just learning the basics-- you're awesome!! THANK YOU!

    • @hartiganmusic
      @hartiganmusic  8 років тому +3

      +Valentine Wilson I'm having a good time making them. Thanks for watching!

    • @MarjosArt
      @MarjosArt 8 років тому +1

      +Michael Hartigan yes- i can see you are having fun with your graphics etc... ha ha... (but i gotta say I saw your sychopated funk lesson first and it was awesome with out all those graphics too-- honest! but good for you figuring out all that animation stuff-- I've been learning some basic animation too - it is fun~

    • @MarjosArt
      @MarjosArt 8 років тому +1

      I sing in a NOLO sound band and they/we/ need a key board player- i have good time/rhythm - and was forced to take piano lessons as a kid- so all these tips for groovin' with the band make a lot of sense - love all the styles you cover-- really great. and plenty of clear and basic info to practice with- I've got a lot to pull together for sure to really JAM with the band... but thanks for these videos!! keep em coming brother!!

  • @raulraphael7404
    @raulraphael7404 6 років тому +10

    Dam!...You play Latin ...with the groove and feel of a Latino music pro!..Bravo!

  • @michaeltsouris8190
    @michaeltsouris8190 8 років тому +8

    I like how you remind people at the end of videos that it IS viable to be a working musician. Just have to cover all your bases and be a professional. Great work man!

    • @hartiganmusic
      @hartiganmusic  8 років тому +5

      +Michael Tsouris I've managed to avoid being a barista so far. For me at least, the key to working consistently seems to be:
      1. being solid at what I do,
      2. proving I'm reliable and not too flaky

    • @michaeltsouris8190
      @michaeltsouris8190 8 років тому

      +Michael Hartigan
      #3. Positive attitude.
      :)

  • @evamai
    @evamai 6 років тому +5

    I wanted to learn how to play some easy salsa patterns (only know how to play classical piano). I love this. So easy to follow along. Great breakdown! Thanks so much! Would love more of this!

  • @julidraney9443
    @julidraney9443 2 роки тому +1

    This is great! Entertaining, too! Thank you so much!

  • @kebabroyal5682
    @kebabroyal5682 6 років тому +9

    No fuss, very clear, right to the point. Very useful. Thanks for this :)

  • @brittanyalayneplayspiano
    @brittanyalayneplayspiano 3 роки тому +4

    I’m Cuban and a classical/improv musician, thank you for explaining this so I can branch out and connect with my roots!!

  • @akproductions9377
    @akproductions9377 3 роки тому +1

    U the best b safe b bless 🙏💯 love you bro

  • @ThoughtsEtcEtcEtc
    @ThoughtsEtcEtcEtc 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome tutorial, thank you so much. I’m quite new to Latin music and super interested in the Son Montuno sound. When you added the sixth - it’s so vibrant! Cheers!

  • @nickynahu
    @nickynahu 3 роки тому +1

    Haha dude, you're awesome and funny. So hard to find someone that joyfully goes through all of this and gives you an idea to freestyle.

  • @carlosfigueroa790
    @carlosfigueroa790 4 роки тому +2

    Heeey! teacher! come some time to Guatemala City to eat some Salsa there!!!

  • @ManofLetters
    @ManofLetters 3 роки тому

    The best video by far brudduh thank you so much

  • @BaltiSean
    @BaltiSean 4 роки тому +2

    I love the humor you pepper into your videos. You’re my favorite! Please make more videos!

  • @AndreaSpolti
    @AndreaSpolti Рік тому

    You look like Che Guevara, please next time don't forget un Montecristo No. 4 :) Great piano stuff though, thanks boss!

  • @jeffreyfelder7981
    @jeffreyfelder7981 Рік тому

    Awesome, simplistic explanation. You covered chord progression, and rhythms...

  • @zecalimazeca
    @zecalimazeca Рік тому +1

    GREAT TEACHER, GREAT LESSON. Thank you. Greetings from Brazil

  • @luisfigueroa5072
    @luisfigueroa5072 Рік тому +2

    What you have accomplished in five minutes is incredible. Thank you

  • @RJ-or8bw
    @RJ-or8bw 2 роки тому +2

    One of the most succinct and detailed lessons on UA-cam

  • @authorstan
    @authorstan 8 років тому +4

    Michael, I watch a LOT of instructional videos, and yours are GREAT!! Thanks for sharing your talent with us and keep up the good work!!

    • @upwastoid
      @upwastoid 8 років тому +1

      this! ^^ I'm not on the level of this type of lesson, but I've basically learned all that I do know from youtube instructional videos and the layout, graphics, speed, information delivery of this video is phenomenal, keep up the good work!

  • @GospelProgressionsUniversity
    @GospelProgressionsUniversity 5 років тому +1

    Haha! If I came here just for 0:53 I'd be happy

  • @soundaddiktion2006
    @soundaddiktion2006 4 роки тому +2

    Montuno paino are some of may fav things in music to listen to

  • @whel-auxnavigatesthedystop8709
    @whel-auxnavigatesthedystop8709 3 роки тому +2

    What a hero! I'm just beginning my piano journey, having started during lockdown and what a joy these montunos are to play! May the universe smile upon you my friend.

  • @okarynolot
    @okarynolot 8 років тому +3

    Excellent explanation of groove model ! :)
    Extremely useful!

  • @Chris.4345
    @Chris.4345 2 роки тому +2

    What a well done instructional video! Thank you!

  • @akproductions9377
    @akproductions9377 3 роки тому +1

    U the best teacher

  • @joelserrano1311
    @joelserrano1311 9 днів тому

    I am Latin and this lesson is a outstanding plus. You are an awesome teacher , how easy was to understand even the variations with you method. Thank you so much, congratulations!

  • @H2OStriker
    @H2OStriker Місяць тому

    Came across this video again randomly on my recommended page and shoutout to you! This really helped when I became pianist for my schools Latin jazz band. Miss it.

  • @johnc5869
    @johnc5869 6 років тому +2

    I dont even play piano (I'm a guitarist) and this made great sense. Nice!

  • @lens8933
    @lens8933 4 роки тому

    Amazing !! thanks !! just subscribed. thanks for how to play piano for each style of music

  • @davelester1985
    @davelester1985 Рік тому +1

    What a nice explanation. Clear, concise, easy to use. I will share you with my keyboard friends, one in particular is trying to learn more of this technique. Bravo!

  • @olloyd1985
    @olloyd1985 4 роки тому +1

    Great videos man! You're a translator for musical styles. Thanks!

  • @vincentjaime181
    @vincentjaime181 Рік тому +1

    Damn I wish Ive found this guy sooner.
    He makes practicing so much more enjoyable

  • @gitarreminusspielen
    @gitarreminusspielen 2 роки тому

    that's why I love UA-cam! thanks for you effort!! do you have the information of the whole video in an PDF? and the backing tracks for practice as an mp3 or just an backing track video?

  • @brandondejesus6178
    @brandondejesus6178 5 років тому +1

    Hola Michael me podrías enviar esa base para practicar con el piano la base de fondo que tiene bajos y todo te agradecería gracias

  • @lydiebelmontet9956
    @lydiebelmontet9956 3 роки тому

    Hello, I live in France and I am passionate about latino-américan music.Thank you for this very interesting explained. I love your vidéos in youtube to learn piano montunos. In this vidéo I would like to learn the next part or the complete piece.
    Where I Can find this beautifull music? Just to listen to it. Thanks you very much. Greetings for France! Lydie

  • @harrymaldonado1980
    @harrymaldonado1980 2 роки тому

    Hi Mike, I like your teaching, how about teaching this by the numbers? You'll get many subscriptions for it

  • @UniqueTouch
    @UniqueTouch 4 роки тому

    Hrllo Mike H. just wondering if you have made any more Montuno Salsa vids ??? If no - can you guide me where to look that i may learn Sir??? I Love the way you played The Montuno But I need more my friend.. What's Next Sir.

  • @ricomajestic
    @ricomajestic 6 років тому +2

    These are great! You should expand on these video lessons and even sell them online(not too expensive I hope). There is nothing out there on practical or real world keyboard playing for intermediate players and very little on the different accompaniment styles and grooves.

  • @johntrojan9653
    @johntrojan9653 2 роки тому

    WOW !! NOW IT'S EASY 4 THIS WHITE BOY !
    T/Y MUCHO DR. AMIGIO
    😃 😃 😎 !!!!!!!

  • @JayStansfield
    @JayStansfield 2 роки тому

    Totally fabulous human being! Thanks for this :) And thanks for being in this world xxx

  • @undercoverllamaweirdo9822
    @undercoverllamaweirdo9822 2 місяці тому

    I just ended up on here by coincidence but now after 5 minutes I’ve learnt so much omg thank you

  • @seamanjive
    @seamanjive Рік тому

    Im hearing Stephen Stills latin piano here. Stills spent early years in South America and its influence is all over his work. Gotta try this...thx.

  • @aemythjensen
    @aemythjensen 2 роки тому

    Suggestion: Make a video about "We don't talk about Bruno" analyzing the style, rhythm, and how to play it in piano

  • @Vic9994546
    @Vic9994546 3 роки тому

    Thank you I’m a classical pianist getting into jazz this is very helpful I’m trying salsa

  • @BILLYARA1
    @BILLYARA1 5 років тому +1

    .Michael Hartigan, thanks a million for sharing your knowledge. Excellent your virtual tools you use. A question, what is the name of the program or softwarte that you use to make the musical figures appear on the screen? Thank you

  • @timwillis6433
    @timwillis6433 Рік тому

    Thanks Michael - great vid! Very helpful!

  • @reneortiz5876
    @reneortiz5876 2 роки тому

    Thank you Maestro…. Excellent teachings we appreciate it

  • @him_animations
    @him_animations Рік тому

    Great sir, I came here cause I needed this for one of my cartoons. Have an awesome day.

  • @freddyperezmusicentertainment

    Thank you. you mean well ' simple and no ego. thanks you are the best Gringo I know on youtube. And i mean that in a great way !!!!!!!

  • @carriea.2467
    @carriea.2467 5 років тому +1

    You play beautiful Latin Music now all u have too do its take a hair cut and take off ur beard and put on a cuba hat. And then u can merry me
    😂😂😂

  • @leonaranzazu187
    @leonaranzazu187 2 роки тому

    Awesome!!! subscribed at once. This tutorial was kind of hypnotic , it is like an internal voice that said : it is not that difficult, look at this instructor an enjoy. Thank you again.

  • @thebeliever4802
    @thebeliever4802 3 роки тому

    This is a very easy and good sounding way to play montuno's. One thing i do suggest doing, is playing different inversions with each hand, and also practise playing with major, minor, and dominant 7 chords, doing this will give the montunos allot more flavour. If you mastet this then all you do is just jumo between the different inversions, or climb chromatically uo the scale or go down, possibilities are endless

  • @gistr72
    @gistr72 4 місяці тому

    Thanks, great lesson! Can you post something about Guantanamera song? I am struggling on it😅

  • @edgarsnake2857
    @edgarsnake2857 4 місяці тому

    Your lessons are top notch. Thank you for showing hoe it's done. Cheers.

  • @Olivman84
    @Olivman84 3 роки тому

    Man! Impressive musical and teaching skills! I subscribe!

  • @roy6848
    @roy6848 4 роки тому

    amazing lessonlearned it quick and efficiently thankyou

  • @JC-bj5cv
    @JC-bj5cv Рік тому

    Wow, you're terrific.... I really enjoyed this

  • @BaltiSean
    @BaltiSean 3 роки тому

    I’m still waiting on my shipment of Hartigan’s Generic Salsa

  • @ernestocruz7953
    @ernestocruz7953 3 роки тому +1

    Yes! Every tutrotial should be like this! Explaining concepts, not just specific notes to play

  • @christinegrove4144
    @christinegrove4144 2 роки тому

    I'm learning well from just watching your intro montuno piece.

  • @jenniferbradleypiano
    @jenniferbradleypiano 4 роки тому

    Wow, this was super helpful. Subscribed! Thank you!!

  • @poyodiazmusic
    @poyodiazmusic 3 роки тому

    great video , BTW "montuno " is because it was music played by the people from " el monte"

  • @SafeRetirement
    @SafeRetirement Рік тому

    Nice lesson, well explained. Not too fast so I could pick it up the first time around; not too basic, (i.e. this a c, this is an e, this is an f...).

  • @PochoNieves
    @PochoNieves 2 роки тому

    Wow this was awesome. I wished you had broken up the playing for non piano players.

  • @anastasissfyrides2919
    @anastasissfyrides2919 3 роки тому

    very instructive for the uninitiated, clear and simple, thank you

  • @Frontier2000AnoDomin
    @Frontier2000AnoDomin Рік тому

    Nice vid Mike. Dude, are you using a small scale keyboard or do you have bear-size hands?

  • @paulussantosociwidjaja4781
    @paulussantosociwidjaja4781 3 місяці тому

    Interesting musical solution channel. Cheers!

  • @startguitar1981
    @startguitar1981 3 роки тому

    Excellent video !! really great job !! Congrats !!

  • @uhoh007
    @uhoh007 4 роки тому +8

    This is a flat-out masterpiece of piano instruction. It doesn't matter if you make no more. You gave us this priceless video, thank you !!!!

  • @cookiman4225
    @cookiman4225 5 днів тому

    Wow bro idk how u did it but i understood everything o.o

  • @RyanSukale
    @RyanSukale 7 місяців тому

    This lesson is really fun to watch. Thank you so much for the tips! I cant wait to be able to play this.

  • @jimmythompson5822
    @jimmythompson5822 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the wisdoms. You just upped my game.