Folks, heres how you play this tune: One--- play the 6ths here Two--- Play E to Am Three--- Play the kicker Four--- Play the clash chord Five--- The walkdown If ever I believe my work is done, then I start back at one
This is the man that made me want to teach myself piano 20 years ago! Thank you MC Knight for always giving us beautiful music, timeless love songs, but above all thank you for the inspiration! Blessings!
I’ve always wanted to know how to play this intro... never thought you would actually take the time to break it down for us. Can’t put into words how great this is...thank you sir you are great and the music you have shared over the years is timeless. I’ll probably never meet you and I doubt you’ll read this but you have always been a great inspiration to me. Thank you 👍🏾
This helped a lot. Made it sound so much more dynamic. Thank you. For those of you having trouble following this, try and learn a simplified version first. It's much easier to pick up the nuances after you got the basic chords down first.
Kudos! What a gift! He is a rare musician who can also sing incredibly and write. I grew up listening to his songs and being inspired to play. Thank you Brian and thank God for giving you the gift of music to glorify Him!
It's good to play, but it is far more important to analyse what Brian is playing to use this patterns in other songs and to build your own vocabulary! I've learned some new chords) Thanks a lot, Brian!
I learn this back in 2000 when I was 15years old when this song first came out. You used to listen to this song in my sleep and while doing my homework. Hey Brian McKnight you have really awesome chords!!
Brian McKnight has the most swagger. "Not that they were playing them wrong, they just weren't playing them right". One of the greatest of all-time top 10 male vocalist of all-time, Top 5 R&B artists of all-time
I was just looking for a tutorial on the intro to this amazing song and this vid came up. First I'm like, oh, this guy has nice production gear. Wait, is someone holding the camera? Wait, he's talking in first person. Wait, THIS IS BRIAN McKNIGHT!!! Feel like I stumbled on gold with this vid!
Big fan right here Brian! Thank you for all your music through the years, I grew up listening to you & saw you perform in Brisbane/Australia back in 2012. Mind blowing concert, but I was so guttered that I never got to meet you due to all the cd's & teez that were sold out that night that everyone needed to have in order to meet you. I'm put'n together a medley with your songs that I hope you can check out when it's ready & I hope you come back again soon! Much love & God bless... D
Man I remember when the world fell in love with this song! I was about 8 and knew every word. Love these videos man, great to see how their actually played.
OMFG I DONT BELIEVE IT!!!!!!!!! TUTORIALS FROM THE BEST EVER....YOU HAVE THE BEST IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND YOUR PLAYING SKILLS ARE REMARKABLE!!! YOUR BIGGEST FAN EVER.
Wow! You are amazing! I was looking for this song to play for a wedding and can't believe I found the origanl artist showing how! You are a talented and gifted singer/musican! Thanks so much!
i just dont understand how folks(20 dislikes) is saying "dislike" this is the guy that composed this song!!! he's being nice enough to show us the CORRECT WAY to playing his song !! thanks MR.Brian for showing us KEEP MAKING MUSIC BRO I LOVE IT!!!!
That was beautiful!!! I'm just discovering your page. Where'd you go?!?!?! I can't play the piano but I miss good ol' Brian McKnight R&B songs. Think I'll listen to Brian McKnight essentials on Apple Music tonight.
Thank you so, so much Brian! It's literally a dream come true! I watch your live performances over and over again, trying to figure out what you play, but those attempts weren't very successful. Thank you for sharing, I am a huge fan. : ) Your playing inspires me : )
Thank you Brian! I think you're the first artist that's making tutorial videos :-) Any plans to make guitar tutorials? "My kind of girl" would be a nice one! Believe me, if you make a DVD with tutorials it would be a BEST SELLER :-D
First Thank you for you gift. You inspired me to sing at a young age and I am still at it. Also, I see you are setting a trend here. I wonder if other musician/artist will follow your trend to sharing or expose the secrets behind the quality of the songs they produce for the fans.
This was obviously aimed at more advanced players, not for "note-for-note" readers. As an "advanced" pianist myself, It even took me a good 10mins to finally understand the full thing! Anyway here's my take on the chord structures: Emaj7, F#/G#, C#m7 - F#9, then the whole 69 chord progression on the first inversion (RH: F#-G-F-F# & LH: D#-E-D-D#, adding the 6 & 9 notes below the RH notes).... ....C#m7 (with the dissonant D on LH too), chromatic down to D# into a D#7(#9), G#m7 - G#m7/F#, F7(#9b5) with the arpeggio on that chord...... ......C#m7, Bsus2/D#, E6/7, C#m7/F#.....then the last beauty: F#7(b9) Hope this makes sense! Thanks Brian McKnight for creating such a beautiful lil jazzy ballad intro!! Love it!
"advanced'...ok JAMTASM if this took you 10 min, you obviously are not advanced. There's nothing difficult about what he is doing. It's just his choice of votings and arrangement that he personally likes.
Man! I am so glad that, it might have taken for over, buuuut I fell in my love my voice and my talent because dude... just watching you play a tutorial is intimidating as hell.. lol... Oh... Background... I am still jamming your first album like it just came out and yes, I was so excited that I was able to attend your concert when you performed in Houston last year! It is the simple things in life... lol... I did try to learn to play piano, but I do not have the passion and disciplined to learn the instrument so now I do just enough to create my own music projects. But enough about me... You make me proud to be an artist as not to be overly critical of today's artists and truth be told, it is likely true of past artists as you are uniquely you..... buuuut... Not many can do what you do and just grab a guitar or sit at the nearest piano and not only play a song, but play your own work and it sounds like what is on the recording.... In either case, happy holidays, and bro-ham continue to what you do!
Amazing! I absolutely love this song, and the piano is unreal. On minor favor though, If you could possible move the camera directly above the piano that would be great! I get a little mixed up on keys with the left hand. I just can't quite see where all your fingers are. But other than that, outstanding job Brian. Keep it up!
The first time i transcribed this piece i fell into the many "quirkiness" like most people doXD. Figure out the 4th time or so alot of it was easier for me with adding and understanding the vocals. It made the all more balanced to the ear.
Awesome, this tutorial helped me not just on this song but now my approach has been elevated. Still sure I'm not playing it perfectly but close enough to create my interpretation. Cracked me up how when you hit those last few shreds, you block the view of your hands and don't repeat em then says....Happy shredding!! I swear I could hear the words...good luck sucka!!!! LOL Awesome video sir, hope I can do this song justice!
Brian... Been a fan since the beginning! Remember seeing your live performance on Oprah with Take Six covering 'Moody's Mood for Love". It was a wrap from there. Love your voice. I've done a few covers of your songs (all due respect to you) ... Love Fall 5.0 on the latest album...
Brian keeep up the AWESOME work . You are truly a legend and you don't get the credit you deserve in the muscic game IMHO . Could you please do a tutorial for What's My Name ?
Good night, I am from Brazil, I love your musical work Sr Brian, I accompany you for a 10 year old ... I hear your music in my podcast, this tutorial is very bacan, thank you for sharing with your fans and lovers of good songs ... My sincere kisses and hugs ... gratitude🙏🙌🎏🌹🌟❤🙋🏻♀️🇧🇷
Boom! Just like he said, it aint that they couldn't play it well, they was just play'n it wrong. And I peeped sum of those and thought the same. Even I can't play them , CLOSE to urs, but ur style and flavor makes it what it is, and played another way aint the same, less u do it. Hats off man, good way to represent yo sh..!
Had to watch a few tutorials to see what you meant. There should be no error in music. The blue print is before you if you have an ear and patience for it. Love your music. Continued success and blessing for you.
ok Brian! Very good this tutorial! I would like to learn more about these fantastic chords you play! Where can I learn more about? are gospel? what secret? a hug! 'm Brazilian! laughs!!
THANK YOU Sir. Can we please also learn how to play this song on guitar? I have bought music sheet for this but still could not achieve anything good out of it :)
I am poor sell most everything simply to see you cantar.não it comes to music it is the best of all time already seen the guy is so that the children are doing the same drive.dom divine. Brazil won brian.vem pro again I will be there!
not to blaspheme or anything but you are a GOD. Such a heavy influence on my life musically. Could you please put a tutorial of the arrangement for the way you sing The National Anthem with your sons?
There are computer programs you can use, that show the exact keys you are pressing. Not that you don't know this, but it'd be a huge help, especially for those of us who dont naturally play already.
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Folks, heres how you play this tune:
One--- play the 6ths here
Two--- Play E to Am
Three--- Play the kicker
Four--- Play the clash chord
Five--- The walkdown
If ever I believe my work is done, then I start back at one
Hilarious! He definitely made it seem like he's using common chords and movements that are easy to pick up on. He's a monster musician!
Cant understand exactly but got the point. Hilarious!
Oh My Gosh, I am so star struck right now. I never knew he was this humble and cared this much.
Ķevinlashèy is the only thing that makes music like this for business days after brain McKnight my boyfriend helping me with business in the world now
This is the man that made me want to teach myself piano 20 years ago! Thank you MC Knight for always giving us beautiful music, timeless love songs, but above all thank you for the inspiration! Blessings!
I’ve always wanted to know how to play this intro... never thought you would actually take the time to break it down for us. Can’t put into words how great this is...thank you sir you are great and the music you have shared over the years is timeless. I’ll probably never meet you and I doubt you’ll read this but you have always been a great inspiration to me. Thank you 👍🏾
you gotta make a tutorial on how to be Brian Mcknight...🙊🙊
You, Sir, are a master of your art.
This helped a lot. Made it sound so much more dynamic. Thank you.
For those of you having trouble following this, try and learn a simplified version first. It's much easier to pick up the nuances after you got the basic chords down first.
Kudos! What a gift! He is a rare musician who can also sing incredibly and write. I grew up listening to his songs and being inspired to play. Thank you Brian and thank God for giving you the gift of music to glorify Him!
It's good to play, but it is far more important to analyse what Brian is playing to use this patterns in other songs and to build your own vocabulary! I've learned some new chords) Thanks a lot, Brian!
I learn this back in 2000 when I was 15years old when this song first came out. You used to listen to this song in my sleep and while doing my homework. Hey Brian McKnight you have really awesome chords!!
My daughter was conceived to this record. Thanks B. McKnight you are the best!!!
-EK
Brian McKnight has the most swagger. "Not that they were playing them wrong, they just weren't playing them right". One of the greatest of all-time top 10 male vocalist of all-time, Top 5 R&B artists of all-time
I’ve been playing this intro at least three times a week for a few years. It’s my favorite piece of music. Thank you for sharing this, B.
I was just looking for a tutorial on the intro to this amazing song and this vid came up. First I'm like, oh, this guy has nice production gear. Wait, is someone holding the camera? Wait, he's talking in first person. Wait, THIS IS BRIAN McKNIGHT!!! Feel like I stumbled on gold with this vid!
Mr. Brian McKnight, your music 🎶 is simply beautiful. Love that 90’s R&B.
A musical genius. Such an incredible blessing to hear gifted music
Nothing like getting it directly from the source. Thank you so mucb. And thanks for all the brilliant music over the years. You are one of the greats!
Big fan right here Brian! Thank you for all your music through the years, I grew up listening to you & saw you perform in Brisbane/Australia back in 2012. Mind blowing concert, but I was so guttered that I never got to meet you due to all the cd's & teez that were sold out that night that everyone needed to have in order to meet you. I'm put'n together a medley with your songs that I hope you can check out when it's ready & I hope you come back again soon! Much love & God bless... D
Man I remember when the world fell in love with this song! I was about 8 and knew every word. Love these videos man, great to see how their actually played.
Whatever instructional video you post is greatly appreciated. I'm leaving it at that. Hope to see more.
OMFG I DONT BELIEVE IT!!!!!!!!! TUTORIALS FROM THE BEST EVER....YOU HAVE THE BEST IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND YOUR PLAYING SKILLS ARE REMARKABLE!!! YOUR BIGGEST FAN EVER.
Wow! You are amazing! I was looking for this song to play for a wedding and can't believe I found the origanl artist showing how! You are a talented and gifted singer/musican! Thanks so much!
i just dont understand how folks(20 dislikes) is saying "dislike" this is the guy that composed this song!!! he's being nice enough to show us the CORRECT WAY to playing his song !! thanks MR.Brian for showing us KEEP MAKING MUSIC BRO I LOVE IT!!!!
That was beautiful!!! I'm just discovering your page. Where'd you go?!?!?! I can't play the piano but I miss good ol' Brian McKnight R&B songs. Think I'll listen to Brian McKnight essentials on Apple Music tonight.
Thank you so, so much Brian! It's literally a dream come true! I watch your live performances over and over again, trying to figure out what you play, but those attempts weren't very successful. Thank you for sharing, I am a huge fan. : ) Your playing inspires me : )
Truly a legend of music, Brian Mcknight hope you have a brighter future up ahead
It's impossible for me to keep up with this videos, but it's still great to see you play like that and give away some tips that hopefully I can catch.
This is an all time favorite Back At one! I love the intro & the Tutorial. Keep up the great work!
So so so happy that ur willing to show the world how it's REALLY DONE!!
Thank you Brian! I think you're the first artist that's making tutorial videos :-) Any plans to make guitar tutorials? "My kind of girl" would be a nice one! Believe me, if you make a DVD with tutorials it would be a BEST SELLER :-D
Awesome!!! Please, may this be the beggining of a serial. It'd be a dream come true.
1:44- 1:45 it also happens to his real music video, on that part when alarm sounds this time his phone sounds on the same part amazing.
Love the jazz chords...especially to an intro of a Pop song.
First Thank you for you gift. You inspired me to sing at a young age and I am still at it. Also, I see you are setting a trend here. I wonder if other musician/artist will follow your trend to sharing or expose the secrets behind the quality of the songs they produce for the fans.
This was obviously aimed at more advanced players, not for "note-for-note" readers. As an "advanced" pianist myself, It even took me a good 10mins to finally understand the full thing! Anyway here's my take on the chord structures:
Emaj7, F#/G#, C#m7 - F#9, then the whole 69 chord progression on the first inversion (RH: F#-G-F-F# & LH: D#-E-D-D#, adding the 6 & 9 notes below the RH notes)....
....C#m7 (with the dissonant D on LH too), chromatic down to D# into a D#7(#9), G#m7 - G#m7/F#, F7(#9b5) with the arpeggio on that chord......
......C#m7, Bsus2/D#, E6/7, C#m7/F#.....then the last beauty: F#7(b9)
Hope this makes sense!
Thanks Brian McKnight for creating such a beautiful lil jazzy ballad intro!! Love it!
JAMTASM Iknow nothing about piano and it took me 4 days... I play guitar
JAMTASM wtf T.T
i think the second chord of the solo is g#min13
"advanced'...ok JAMTASM if this took you 10 min, you obviously are not advanced. There's nothing difficult about what he is doing. It's just his choice of votings and arrangement that he personally likes.
Thanks, I have been a fan of your work for a long while...
brian's gotta be the only guy willing to do his own tutorials! pretty damn cool!
Waiting more of this kind of content brian! :)
Awesome, even with my eyes closed the progression is clear. Thanks for helping those who love your music.
Yes ! come to Brazil,please! We love u and your amazing talent !
It took me a couple of days, but thank you SO much for this! Analyzing these progression. So hip.
Thank you Brian. Used to love this song in High School
brian you are the best!!! come to Brazil! we´ll be waiting for you!!
Man! I am so glad that, it might have taken for over, buuuut I fell in my love my voice and my talent because dude... just watching you play a tutorial is intimidating as hell.. lol... Oh... Background... I am still jamming your first album like it just came out and yes, I was so excited that I was able to attend your concert when you performed in Houston last year! It is the simple things in life... lol... I did try to learn to play piano, but I do not have the passion and disciplined to learn the instrument so now I do just enough to create my own music projects. But enough about me... You make me proud to be an artist as not to be overly critical of today's artists and truth be told, it is likely true of past artists as you are uniquely you..... buuuut... Not many can do what you do and just grab a guitar or sit at the nearest piano and not only play a song, but play your own work and it sounds like what is on the recording.... In either case, happy holidays, and bro-ham continue to what you do!
Amazing! I absolutely love this song, and the piano is unreal. On minor favor though, If you could possible move the camera directly above the piano that would be great! I get a little mixed up on keys with the left hand. I just can't quite see where all your fingers are. But other than that, outstanding job Brian. Keep it up!
I need some piano lessons from you Brian!! I teach piano...but I think I could watch you play all day long!!! :-)
The first time i transcribed this piece i fell into the many "quirkiness" like most people doXD. Figure out the 4th time or so alot of it was easier for me with adding and understanding the vocals. It made the all more balanced to the ear.
Awesome, this tutorial helped me not just on this song but now my approach has been elevated. Still sure I'm not playing it perfectly but close enough to create my interpretation. Cracked me up how when you hit those last few shreds, you block the view of your hands and don't repeat em then says....Happy shredding!! I swear I could hear the words...good luck sucka!!!! LOL Awesome video sir, hope I can do this song justice!
Wow 😲 My Wife told me to follow you on IG an UA-cam, I’m so happy I listened to her!! 🙏🏽
Brian... Been a fan since the beginning! Remember seeing your live performance on Oprah with Take Six covering 'Moody's Mood for Love". It was a wrap from there. Love your voice. I've done a few covers of your songs (all due respect to you) ... Love Fall 5.0 on the latest album...
Thanx B. McKnight! I learned the whole intro.
Brian keeep up the AWESOME work . You are truly a legend and you don't get the credit you deserve in the muscic game IMHO . Could you please do a tutorial for What's My Name ?
Good night, I am from Brazil, I love your musical work Sr Brian, I accompany you for a 10 year old ... I hear your music in my podcast, this tutorial is very bacan, thank you for sharing with your fans and lovers of good songs ... My sincere kisses and hugs ... gratitude🙏🙌🎏🌹🌟❤🙋🏻♀️🇧🇷
great piano work,from the master,realy awesome
You are a superb musician. Pay you all my respects and I need to study harmony
Boom! Just like he said, it aint that they couldn't play it well, they was just play'n it wrong. And I peeped sum of those and thought the same. Even I can't play them , CLOSE to urs, but ur style and flavor makes it what it is, and played another way aint the same, less u do it. Hats off man, good way to represent yo sh..!
obrigado!!! ter uma intro ensinada pelo próprio artista é muito bom!!! Deus o abençoe!!!
Love the shoulder moves 🤣 so much style man
One talented man thanks for the post
Had to watch a few tutorials to see what you meant. There should be no error in music. The blue print is before you if you have an ear and patience for it. Love your music. Continued success and blessing for you.
I love Love LOVE to hear you play!!! You just gave me the idea to make that intro my ring tone!! :-)
What piano brands do you recommend? What's your favorite piano to play at home, or on stage?
ok Brian! Very good this tutorial! I would like to learn more about these fantastic chords you play! Where can I learn more about? are gospel? what secret? a hug! 'm Brazilian! laughs!!
I hope you could do a cover of Side A's Forevermore.... Too bad I didn't get to watch your concert when you flew into the Philippines.
Thanks this breaks it down for me...it will take me about three months to learn it!! lol..but I'll get there.
bow down to the master
Muito bom!! Very Good!! Big Sound! Wonderful music!!
the king of chords is what they need to call you brain!!
How do or should I say should we develop as musicians in your opinion if we want to creat our own music like you do?
Awesome. Thank you very much for this video! I love these chords!
Dude!! you rock at everything.
THANK YOU Sir. Can we please also learn how to play this song on guitar? I have bought music sheet for this but still could not achieve anything good out of it :)
thjeee best! thats how it really sounds
This dude is ridiculously great.....That's all.
Legend in my book...!
I am poor sell most everything simply to see you cantar.não it comes to music it is the best of all time already seen
the guy is so that the children are doing the same drive.dom divine. Brazil won brian.vem pro again I will be there!
not to blaspheme or anything but you are a GOD. Such a heavy influence on my life musically. Could you please put a tutorial of the arrangement for the way you sing The National Anthem with your sons?
YEAH A TUTORIAL FROM THE MAN HIM SELF!!!! NICE!!!!
please please please make an intro to Home I'm trying to learn it by ear and would love to see your approach
The GOAT 🐐!!
I listen to Meshuggah and ... Brian McKnight.
Introducao de outro planeta. Ápice da criação musical.
Just zoom in a little bit from above the keyboard.. so I can see lol
Such an unforgettable intro..
best tutorial ever❤
is there any pdf(score) for this intro? thanks.
great talent. so have u before played classical .
This man kicks ass!
is that the maschine console u have??? i know the keyboard is the motif....how are the sounds on the maschine???
beautiful!! more, please!:)
anyone knows his equipments? what brand etc? piano sounds GOOD
@ lelo jenkins i'm hearing the right hand playing fourths.while the left hand just moves in half steps.... C# F#/Eb,D G/E, C F/ D, back to C# F#/Eb
Mannnn Brian. You know so much harmony. Where did ya study piano??? @bmcknight23
Love the Apreggios!
How offer do you get lessons from the master himself!!! Wow!!
There are computer programs you can use, that show the exact keys you are pressing. Not that you don't know this, but it'd be a huge help, especially for those of us who dont naturally play already.
@iamlegendwatcher yeah man, well sum of us just play by ear and know keys and thangs from here-say or observation. But, I feel u tho...
Is there sheet music for this available?
awesome!
Come back to UA-cam Brian!
super! thank you Brian