How To Read Notes (Beginner Piano Lesson)

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  • @PianoteOfficial
    @PianoteOfficial  2 роки тому +199

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    • @prem5864
      @prem5864 2 роки тому +5

      Mam u r beautiful charming 😘
      Love from India

    • @ptouch9792
      @ptouch9792 Рік тому +5

      How do I master the use of this sight reading

    • @junewoodland2668
      @junewoodland2668 Рік тому +2

      8:17

    • @waynebradley1295
      @waynebradley1295 Рік тому +2

      Wayne B. Johnson

    • @abdsakowa
      @abdsakowa Рік тому +1

      I am not into piano yet but in guitar.would I be right in saying same technique applies. I do like your explanation ( Ever good boy does fine )
      I need to memorize at what points it starts

  • @acelilsmoke7293
    @acelilsmoke7293 5 років тому +3217

    Wasted a year in high school wanting to learn piano and the teacher never gave me the time of day to help me learn, you’ve explained this so clearly it was amazing thank you so much

    • @kennethwood88
      @kennethwood88 5 років тому +149

      Learning the piano is not as hard as you think. Just learn how to read music. Learn what the keys are, and your good to go. No one taught me how to play it. I play music by Beethoven, Chopin, and Scott Joplin. Yet I learned on my own.

    • @zain4019
      @zain4019 5 років тому +41

      Kenneth Wood
      Wow! That’s awesome and super inspiring.

    • @thisusernolongexists8608
      @thisusernolongexists8608 5 років тому +64

      @@kennethwood88 its easy to learn but hard to master just like any other instrument

    • @gonzalezboys3884
      @gonzalezboys3884 5 років тому +2

      C:'

    • @SyssySyssy
      @SyssySyssy 5 років тому +28

      @@kennethwood88 I think that's the best way to learn anything. On your own, just because of interest.

  • @frog911
    @frog911 3 роки тому +15706

    When you’re just one of those people who decided to learn piano just to play their favourite song

    • @bhoomigupta2083
      @bhoomigupta2083 3 роки тому +221

      ikr

    • @physicsisawesome696
      @physicsisawesome696 3 роки тому +469

      The problem is that my favorite pieces are gaspard de la nuit and Hungarian Rhapsody no 2 lol :/

    • @buhzs9663
      @buhzs9663 3 роки тому +37

      Yess

    • @ohtheboysaslagAM
      @ohtheboysaslagAM 3 роки тому +247

      I’m doing this cuz I wanna learn to play my favourite songs off by heart cuz that’s be so much fun and wouldn’t you just feel so powerful being able to do that and my favourite teacher is my music teacher and I was set a challenge to learn something different that we aren’t learning in class so here I am 😂

    • @physicsisawesome696
      @physicsisawesome696 3 роки тому +13

      @@TPCMusicYT 😭😭

  • @salpalazzo779
    @salpalazzo779 3 роки тому +1566

    As an older beginner, with no real knowledge of reading music, I found this very easy to understand. Thank you!

    • @thuginhoe
      @thuginhoe 2 роки тому +8

      Same! Couldn’t have been more thankful for this video

    • @bumboseat1235
      @bumboseat1235 2 роки тому +1

      She’s very good 👍

    • @leahakikoy
      @leahakikoy 2 роки тому +5

      Yes. As someone who has never read music before in my life (42 years old), never played an instrument, this was easy to understand!

  • @susanbaum4984
    @susanbaum4984 2 роки тому +735

    At the age of 50, I decided to learn piano. I remembered when i was a kid, reading notes gave me nightmares and I failed the test miserably!! Now I am older and determined to tackle this emotional problem. You tutorial gives me strenghth and confidence to do so! Thank you!!!

    • @cristibaluta
      @cristibaluta Рік тому +19

      40 here and decided the same

    • @cynbo11
      @cynbo11 Рік тому +18

      I started lessons this year when I turned 50 as well! Unlike when I was 7, I'm owing it now and loving it!

    • @susanbaum4984
      @susanbaum4984 Рік тому +10

      @@cynbo11 i bought a piano for kids years ago when they were young. Sadly they were never into it. Now it is mine and I am having fun! Are you taking any lessons?

    • @itsklos
      @itsklos Рік тому +1

      How's it going?

    • @katrand5357
      @katrand5357 Рік тому +6

      I’m about to turn 72 and I totally agree with you, Susan! Except I’m learning Dulcimer

  • @olivierlids5910
    @olivierlids5910 3 роки тому +1444

    This woman is giving some really positive vibes. The way she teach this is 'simply' amazing.

    • @plantymcplantface7182
      @plantymcplantface7182 3 роки тому +21

      She reminds me of my highschool art teacher. Such a positive person who wants to share their passion

    • @elmehdisaniss2731
      @elmehdisaniss2731 3 роки тому +7

      She has an ENFP personbality type

    • @kryrins
      @kryrins 3 роки тому +11

      I see what you did there with that 'simply'

    • @AboveAverageMan6
      @AboveAverageMan6 3 роки тому

      @@kryrins he/she "simply" roasted 'em

    • @person6848
      @person6848 3 роки тому

      lol-

  • @xyzabc5121
    @xyzabc5121 4 роки тому +4459

    Me in 10 mins: learns everything
    Me after 10 mins: forgets everything

    • @estefanytbh
      @estefanytbh 4 роки тому +39

      Same 😂

    • @chetnatransport9718
      @chetnatransport9718 4 роки тому +19

      Same here broo

    • @goodyeoman4534
      @goodyeoman4534 4 роки тому +53

      That's why you practice.

    • @InhumanImplant
      @InhumanImplant 4 роки тому +11

      Same bro, it sucks lol

    • @InhumanImplant
      @InhumanImplant 4 роки тому +31

      @@goodyeoman4534 Not when you have ADD, or short term memory loss. No way i could memorize a 5 plus minute song without forgetting it a week later lol

  • @mizucos7
    @mizucos7 5 років тому +1037

    EGBDF - Every Good Boy Does Fine
    FACE
    I still remember them when first taught in elementary

    • @cowpresident76
      @cowpresident76 4 роки тому +147

      Or what about EVERY GOOD BURGER DESERVES FRIES

    • @abc456f
      @abc456f 4 роки тому +20

      Same here. Something I never forgot and I'm 62 now! But honestly, the more music reading you do, you just begin to recognize the notes by looking at them. It takes time but it definitely begins to happen.

    • @tombracy2630
      @tombracy2630 4 роки тому +1

      I just found an awesome piano learning course which I know you are going to love.
      The course teaches you how to play piano professionally
      Here is the link >>> BestWay2LearnPiano.blogspot.com

    • @zealandb.9589
      @zealandb.9589 4 роки тому +13

      Where I went it was EGBDF - Elephants Go Bouncing Down Freeways

    • @pillarNG
      @pillarNG 4 роки тому +17

      FACE in the Space
      Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge
      This is what I learned

  • @Huffman620
    @Huffman620 2 роки тому +1628

    She brings the comfortability of a kindergarten teacher, while simultaneously not talking down at her audience/students 😊🤟🏻🤙🏻

    • @animalfinatic9366
      @animalfinatic9366 2 роки тому +54

      Agreed, I feel like I'm in school again, but in a joyful way. Back when I was excited to learn and actually felt like I was being taught. How I missed that whimsical feeling. This woman did a wonderful job with teaching.

    • @sharingmatters
      @sharingmatters Рік тому +7

      Yeeees. The school we didnt know exists 🎉

    • @LEXAHOLISM
      @LEXAHOLISM Рік тому +3

      Omg you read my mind 😂❤

    • @Jesuslovesyou0316
      @Jesuslovesyou0316 5 місяців тому

      Father God loves you so! John 3:16✝️

  • @yosoress
    @yosoress 5 років тому +9358

    Here I am singing my ABC just to know what letter comes next

    • @kevinhurtado6647
      @kevinhurtado6647 5 років тому +378

      at least im not the only one

    • @eira72
      @eira72 5 років тому +177

      I always do that lol

    • @itsnaomiii5369
      @itsnaomiii5369 5 років тому +96

      Deadass me

    • @VietNguyen-qu3gu
      @VietNguyen-qu3gu 5 років тому +58

      Meeee tooooo😅😅😅

    • @starrbrannon3883
      @starrbrannon3883 5 років тому +74

      I do the exact same thing. And I have trouble remembering what note is what in the music book. I am beginning to think that I am not going to be able to do this. My music teacher says that, even though I am mixing up notes from 4 & 5 lessons ago, she wants to continue on. When continuing on is just confusing and getting me discouraged even more. She says that one day it will all just sink in. Well, what if it doesn't?

  • @RealRanton
    @RealRanton 4 роки тому +2258

    great tutorial. actual helped me a lot

    • @ivanbanuelos1387
      @ivanbanuelos1387 4 роки тому +34

      Wasn't expecting to find you here!
      I'm a big fan!!
      I hope you have an awesome day and learn to play piano like a god!!!

    • @drizzle7198
      @drizzle7198 3 роки тому +19

      This is first time I've seen a verified user have less than 100 likes lol

    • @canadianbutt275
      @canadianbutt275 3 роки тому +2

      What instrument are you learning

    • @verimus1920
      @verimus1920 3 роки тому +5

      Ranton???!!!!?!?

    • @marcelszekowski315
      @marcelszekowski315 3 роки тому +9

      shaolin monk learns piano

  • @natsudragneel2258
    @natsudragneel2258 4 роки тому +5107

    I’m just trying to pick up another hobby during the quarantine

  • @jimdawson5299
    @jimdawson5299 Рік тому +94

    I’m 64. I just began to study music theory last year. I bought an inexpensive keyboard and am learning to play. I wish I had known 50 yrs ago how easy this is. I am glad that I found you. You are an awe inspiring teacher.

    • @dancobb2199
      @dancobb2199 Рік тому +4

      Bingo! Same here.

    • @sharingmatters
      @sharingmatters Рік тому +3

      This is the time we grew to play and that is ok. I am so happy there are many adult players starting their journey with piano or keyboards.

    • @taniadamianoff7805
      @taniadamianoff7805 5 місяців тому

      Good for you!
      I am 60 and started learning Mandarin Chinese last year I bought my first violin last month and Now I am in this new adventure. Learning to read music and trying to grasp a decent sound on the strings. But I will succeed!

  • @carolinawenierdog
    @carolinawenierdog 5 років тому +329

    I’ve been playing the organ for 44 years now. The middle C line always baffled me. I wish you had taught me how to read notes all those years ago. Thank you!

    • @PianoteOfficial
      @PianoteOfficial  5 років тому +60

      I have often wondered why this isn't one of the FIRST things taught for all musical learning... Happy to have helped :)!

    • @codeuojared3498
      @codeuojared3498 5 років тому +10

      44 years wow good stuff

    • @electrosahin4285
      @electrosahin4285 5 років тому +5

      @@PianoteOfficial I think others haven't good teaching power as you have...In my opinion, you are one of the genius teacher in the world...💝

    • @embrex104
      @embrex104 5 років тому +3

      I've played around with music off and on for years and I have never seen middle C explained that way. Was definitely an eye opener.

    • @tomdutch4604
      @tomdutch4604 5 років тому +3

      @@PianoteOfficial Thanks to you. I've been tryng to learn how to read notes from every video posted in YT. Yours was the best and very easy for me to comprehend.

  • @sensen4161
    @sensen4161 3 роки тому +590

    had my music teacher been passionate about teaching and making sure students actually understood the lessons, instead of wasting everyone's time, I wouldn't have had to struggle and try so hard to try and like and understand music, but here I am now. Thank you for the great lesson! Learned 10x more in 10 minutes than I would have in 1 month of music classes in school.

    • @divyanshuraj1444
      @divyanshuraj1444 3 роки тому +2

      That's nice

    • @louisestaats234
      @louisestaats234 3 роки тому +3

      So sad that a teacher didn't teach. Still got paid.

    • @Taking_Back_Thyme
      @Taking_Back_Thyme 3 роки тому +2

      I totally understand. My sister had an amazing teacher. By the time I started piano lessons, the teacher had retired. I never did learn to play very well. This lesson was helpful. I’d love to really learn since I now have a beautiful piano just sitting.

    • @ForbiddenChocolate
      @ForbiddenChocolate 2 роки тому +3

      We had a piano when I was growing up. My mother played beautifully and I had always wanted to learn. When I was 7, she arranged for me to take lessons and I was SO excited! My enthusiasm was quickly squashed when, instead of the 15-30 minutes my teacher recommended, my mother would make me practice for 2-3 hours at a time. It sucked the fun out of learning and I quit after just a few weeks. Trying to learn now, over 45 years later and it's much more difficult.

    • @lovelyA933
      @lovelyA933 2 роки тому +3

      I totally understand what you mean! I signed up for piano lessons this year since I've had my keyboard for 10 years and never properly learned how to play it on my own.
      I thought going to an actual music school with a teacher would be the answer but the first class was such a let down. The first month is almost over and we still haven't learned how to read notes!
      He shows up late, tells students to learn songs from youtube videos and is literally incapable of explaining concepts. I literally had to watch videos on how to properly position my hands on the piano because he couldn't even explain that to me.
      He is the type of person to "show" you a concept rather than explain it. He talks a lot but doesn't say anything at all. Honestly just because someone can play the piano doesn't mean they can teach how to play it.

  • @maryjessliebiagtan8871
    @maryjessliebiagtan8871 5 років тому +1119

    It's really a big help since im trying to learn all by myself. Thanks!

    • @skullcrusherxx5294
      @skullcrusherxx5294 5 років тому +55

      Same it's really hard to be self-taught

    • @caitlinhartley2433
      @caitlinhartley2433 5 років тому +10

      Same here

    • @arroyobaby38
      @arroyobaby38 5 років тому +29

      Agree with all 3 of you. I've learned more on line than I did with my 2 teachers.

    • @jianyuhua
      @jianyuhua 5 років тому +3

      Same here, really hard!

    • @arroyobaby38
      @arroyobaby38 5 років тому

      @@jianyuhua - I know right!

  • @kimbrey65
    @kimbrey65 2 роки тому +60

    When I was learning to read sheet music, I remember the different tricks for remembering the note placement. "Every good boy does fine", for the lines and " all cows eat grass" for the spaces. I still use them.

    • @bertybeo4241
      @bertybeo4241 2 роки тому +3

      my mine was “every good boy deserves fudge”

    • @bogus604
      @bogus604 5 місяців тому

      G is on a line though

    • @kimbrey65
      @kimbrey65 5 місяців тому

      @@bogus604 you're right, it's also on the top space.

  • @blackstar1995
    @blackstar1995 4 роки тому +1690

    I wish my choir teacher would have taught us this instead of yelling at us. ;-;

  • @BBD0984
    @BBD0984 2 роки тому +122

    Haa anyone ever told you that you're a great teacher?? SO many great little pointers here.
    I like how you added the notes one by one too, makes it really easy for us to see and understand what you're talking about.

  • @kickasscorm
    @kickasscorm 3 роки тому +379

    I'm a beginner at the harp, and struggling to read sheet music fluently. So this has actually helped, more than just pianists. I am genuinely grateful for this very good video. It helped massively being able to see it as simple skipping of notes. Not just the little rhymes. Nice to have full level of knowledge and also, very brilliantly worded and method to share. thank you again

    • @kickasscorm
      @kickasscorm 2 роки тому +3

      @Soulful Notes by all means. I want to read music to my best ability. I'm a harpist but not opposed to learning other instruments

    • @nevermusic
      @nevermusic 2 роки тому +4

      The harp’s pretty gangster

    • @kickasscorm
      @kickasscorm 2 роки тому +3

      @@nevermusic lmao. The joys of being Irish. I get to be gangster and Celtic at the same time.

    • @roivinikmossel2998
      @roivinikmossel2998 2 роки тому +2

      Im also a beginner and struggles to understand chords.

    • @Itsbvell
      @Itsbvell 2 роки тому

      @@kickasscorm ummmm whos that

  • @sanifsan
    @sanifsan Рік тому +31

    This was the most comprehensive and simple beginner lesson ever! I am 38 years old trying to get into playing instruments as a hobby because I never had the luxury as kid…. Thank you so much!!!

  • @truthhammer4451
    @truthhammer4451 5 років тому +123

    51 years old - very hard hearing and play by ear. I know huh. Never too old to learn correctly. You are adorably effective at teaching. Thanks for keeping it simple.

    • @davidwatson4050
      @davidwatson4050 4 роки тому +23

      Hi, I'm 66 and just starting!!

    • @leonidioyomama
      @leonidioyomama 4 роки тому +11

      good luck to you two!bettwr now than never!

    • @erex9875
      @erex9875 4 роки тому +4

      If you don’t have perfect pitch (or whatever it’s called) I don’t even think you can learn by ear I’m only 13 and I can’t really recognize notes

    • @yashsurana3216
      @yashsurana3216 4 роки тому +2

      im 23 and stated now.
      played by ear till now :(

    • @blitzkrieg7133
      @blitzkrieg7133 4 роки тому

      @@erex9875 You can play the rhythm a bit, won't help much without perfect pitch

  • @bubbles2637
    @bubbles2637 3 роки тому +597

    My dad said " if you are able to read notes you can play any instruments" and here i am

  • @avalur8406
    @avalur8406 5 років тому +222

    I just bought a keyboard and wanted to learn how to play it by myself
    This video helped me so much in terms of reading the notes :D

    • @preethamenon570
      @preethamenon570 4 роки тому

      jjkjkk

    • @kingsolomon1037
      @kingsolomon1037 4 роки тому +1

      Share your experience with us maybe I will understand more better

    • @victorespinoza7753
      @victorespinoza7753 4 роки тому +1

      After wanting for years to play piano I came across Denelle piano lesson and it seems to be the top online system (google it if you are interested)

    • @asmrfancompilations8569
      @asmrfancompilations8569 3 роки тому +1

      I have piano classes

  • @Ciaran_04
    @Ciaran_04 10 місяців тому +6

    I am two days into my piano learning journey. So far I've become addicted to how amazing you can make something sound, simply by pressing some randomly made up keys in a nice pattern. I believe reading sheet music will really help me with piano, and this video has been just perfect. Really straight forward, visual instructions (which personally help me a lot), and a kind relaxing voice. Really well made instructional video, thank you!

    • @inbalg77
      @inbalg77 Місяць тому

      How did your piano learning journey go?

  • @christineaitken1144
    @christineaitken1144 5 років тому +26

    At age 52 I am back at lessons because I too never learned to read a note in my early years as a child. To play by ear I have come to realize is both a blessing and a curse. Not too fond of learning to site read but here I am doing it. Thanks for the visual you provide.

  • @usmfo
    @usmfo 2 роки тому +68

    I’m color blind, dyslexic and generally slow but the way you’ve laid this lesson out is the best possible way to learn notation. I’ve been trying for months and your simple way of looking at notation just opened my eyes to it all. Thank you. Truly, I will pass it along. RS.

  • @daveypermana467
    @daveypermana467 5 років тому +65

    Super nice tips from Lisa Witt Pianote that have to be remembered to be able to read note so easy :
    Treble Clef : FACE & EGBDF (Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge)
    Bass Clef : ACEG (All Cow Eat Grass) & GBDFA (Good Boy Deserves Fudge Always)
    😍🙏👍😍🙏👍😍🙏👍😍🙏👍😍🙏👍

  • @soph9825
    @soph9825 4 роки тому +859

    i was today years old when i found out why they're named g and f clef

  • @proculusjulius7035
    @proculusjulius7035 3 роки тому +22

    I love sight reading, it makes me forget about all the other stresses in my life and focus on improving my sight reading skills. It's not easy but it's really rewarding to get it right.

  • @lepitenjohnlestermarikit8782
    @lepitenjohnlestermarikit8782 4 роки тому +2668

    Why am i watching this?
    I don't even have a piano
    But i want one

  • @TheSnazzler404
    @TheSnazzler404 7 місяців тому +15

    PoV : my coach is teaching stuff like Every green bus drives fast and FACE and stuff like that. He wasted 2 hrs teaching me still I did not understand. She teaches me in 10 mins and I understand…..
    Hats off ❤❤

  • @Nick00Shot
    @Nick00Shot 5 років тому +501

    The names are actually pretty logical: if you'd turn the sheet 90 degrees you just have a piano with all white notes on the lines and between them :D

  • @phantomrose89
    @phantomrose89 3 роки тому +36

    I just need you to know that I took piano lessons for 10 years and NEVER learned to read music. I learned every acronym ever and it just resulted in me spending hours working out what each note was via the acronym. I understand music better after this 10 minute video than I did after 10 solid years of grueling practice. Thank you so much for this!!

  • @doodles5849
    @doodles5849 5 років тому +465

    Who needs this sImPlY pIaNo crap when you have her honesty.

    • @junex4199
      @junex4199 5 років тому +19

      Simply piano is a very good app -_-! I learned 5 notes and a song by Beethoven in one day...it’s really SIMPLE.

    • @johnfitzgeraldkennedy4465
      @johnfitzgeraldkennedy4465 5 років тому +12

      All The Young Artists learning How to read a note isn’t hard. Playing with actually Good technique is. I know people who’ve Taken piano classes for about 7 years and they still can’t play Beethoven but people in simple piano are playing it in like 3 weeks

    • @lilliannasser2540
      @lilliannasser2540 5 років тому +1

      @winter ride Me too!

    • @zoraantal984
      @zoraantal984 4 роки тому

      true

    • @Drfinnish24
      @Drfinnish24 4 роки тому +1

      @winter ride i
      just play by ear

  • @lovisatausen8448
    @lovisatausen8448 Рік тому +30

    This is actually really helpful! It has been years since I was able to read sheet music, and watching your video made it feel a lot less intimidating. Thank you so much!!

  • @meanmachine19123
    @meanmachine19123 5 років тому +70

    Well explained to someone like myself that has never read sheet music. I'm just starting out so this will really help! Thanks for an easy lesson!

  • @justanotherrandomdisneyfan3717
    @justanotherrandomdisneyfan3717 4 роки тому +457

    Trebel clef
    Lines: Every good burger deserves fries
    Spaces: Fries always complete entrees or FACE
    Bass clef
    Lines: Good bikes don't fall apart
    Spaces: All cars eat gas or ACEG

    • @elvirah_nyx
      @elvirah_nyx 4 роки тому +8

      This is so helpful, thanks!

    • @Subsinweekchallenge
      @Subsinweekchallenge 4 роки тому +1

      Thanks now it's more easier to memorize thank you!👍😊

    • @julesgossou7192
      @julesgossou7192 4 роки тому +15

      Bruh it’s all cows eat grass not cars 🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂

    • @mrnarason
      @mrnarason 4 роки тому +3

      Every Good Boy Deserves fudge

    • @Nationtrap666
      @Nationtrap666 4 роки тому +1

      The better way to an average United States citizen learn music theory.

  • @juniper_piggy8091
    @juniper_piggy8091 4 роки тому +675

    Me: has played piano for almost a year
    Also me: I DONT GET IT

  • @djufk
    @djufk Місяць тому +1

    I was afraid to even starting to learn notes, love you approach, thank you

  • @livinginafantasy7894
    @livinginafantasy7894 4 роки тому +41

    Unreal how well you can dissect and teach music theory. If I had taken lessons from you years ago, I would be Elton John

  • @seyahtan24
    @seyahtan24 5 років тому +64

    Damn. I knew nothing about reading notes before the video and after watching it I can say that I really understood it clearly. Amazing stuff!

  • @zoegiadaguevarra7541
    @zoegiadaguevarra7541 3 роки тому +1656

    Pov: you're here because there's a song you want to learn but doesn't have a tutorial on yt so you have to learn how to read notes

  • @courtneymorris1985
    @courtneymorris1985 2 місяці тому

    I’m 30 and I use to play the piano and flute when I was in 5th grade until 7th. I haven’t practiced musics since and I feel like I don’t remember anything. I’m now a truck driver and just bought a digital piano to keep me occupied in my truck when I’m not driving. I’m going to be following your videos in hopes that I get back to playing like I use to. I took notes while watching this video and my memory is beginning to comeback, thanks !

  • @patriciaaguilerajb007
    @patriciaaguilerajb007 3 роки тому +67

    I used to sing in a choir, but unfortunately, my teacher never taught me how to read the notes... You're amazing! The way you teach how to read it makes it slightly less complicated. Thank you so much!

  • @kristakleer5147
    @kristakleer5147 4 роки тому +219

    My music teacher told me:
    For the 5 lines: Every Good Boy Does Fine (EGBDF) and for the 4 spaces, it's F-A-C-E, just count the letters lower or higher after that xD

    • @cowjjf
      @cowjjf 4 роки тому +6

      Krista Kishi yes my teacher told me this too...but I had no idea what she meant...lol😂...

    • @manishakale5259
      @manishakale5259 4 роки тому

      Ohhh cool !!!!!!

    • @ElleSunminLee
      @ElleSunminLee 4 роки тому

      Yes, this is the standard way to teach

    • @nanacandraw1508
      @nanacandraw1508 4 роки тому

      face

    • @leiflorpagba6610
      @leiflorpagba6610 4 роки тому +2

      even better evil gummy bears destroy france

  • @azpatriot2613
    @azpatriot2613 5 років тому +90

    BRILLIANT!! I have been taking lessons for 6 weeks and couldn't get it - Thank you!!!

  • @zg3749
    @zg3749 Рік тому +1

    Reference for myself:
    B >si
    A > la
    G >sol
    F > fa
    E > mi
    D > re
    C > do

    • @zg3749
      @zg3749 Рік тому

      Middle C= kalın do

  • @dnews9519
    @dnews9519 3 роки тому +5

    This lady is a fantastic teacher. And she's so sweet and likeable.

  • @toddchitwood355
    @toddchitwood355 2 роки тому +41

    This is a great way to resurrect my memories of reading music to play piano. It’s been 40 years since I’ve played anything and this really helped me put the notes back in context. I thought I had completely lost this skill. Thanks so much!

  • @indersharma3881
    @indersharma3881 5 років тому +22

    You are really good in explaining simply that anyone can pick up notations very fast. Hope you keep guiding many like me.Thanks a lot

  • @DavidBrown-gq5kz
    @DavidBrown-gq5kz Рік тому +9

    I haven't practiced in 12 years reading notes and playing. Just 10 minutes with you has helped me remember how simple it was the first time I learned. God bless!

  • @PianoteOfficial
    @PianoteOfficial  4 роки тому +349

    If you'd like to learn about sharps and flats (and naturals), we have that lesson right here: ua-cam.com/video/Bh4YYNI-bT0/v-deo.html

    • @sciencemysteries7480
      @sciencemysteries7480 4 роки тому +1

      Thanks

    • @alishavasey2445
      @alishavasey2445 4 роки тому +1

      I don’t now wut your doing but I am going to be in piano lesson

    • @brittanyainsworth9307
      @brittanyainsworth9307 4 роки тому +1

      This was great, I been tryin to find out about "teaching kids to read music" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Foonlant Dumbstruck Formula - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? It is a great exclusive product for discovering how to teach your child to read music notes minus the hard work. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my brother in law got excellent results with it.

    • @user-cool.007
      @user-cool.007 4 роки тому +1

      Just wonderful, I have been researching "musical notes children" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Foonlant Dumbstruck Formula - (do a google search ) ? It is an awesome one of a kind guide for discovering how to teach your child to read music notes minus the hard work. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my colleague got amazing results with it.

    • @jkings6602
      @jkings6602 4 роки тому +1

      Cheers for this, I've been looking for "how to read piano music for kids" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Foonlant Dumbstruck Formula - (search on google ) ? It is a good one off product for discovering how to teach your child to read music notes without the normal expense. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my cousin got great success with it.

  • @shookyshooky6407
    @shookyshooky6407 5 років тому +35

    I use to know how to sight read but its been so long I forgot and her just saying "our musical alphabet runs from A to G and repeats itself" just saved my life and made me understand again

  • @natimunoz97
    @natimunoz97 3 роки тому +58

    AMAZING THANK YOU! I struggle with sight reading, so finding a teacher who explains it so well is super helpful. Keep doing what you're doing!

  • @shannonleckie7767
    @shannonleckie7767 4 роки тому +4

    I’ve watched so many videos on reading notes and was still so confused about why each note was placed where it was. The way it is explained in this video makes it so clear and easy to understand. Amazing. Thank you

  • @schatz3751
    @schatz3751 5 років тому +9

    Thank you very much.. freely you have received and freely you give. That's how it should be. You are the best example of a good teacher who cares not about money but about teaching music to people who can't afford much. Hats of to you...

  • @eccedoetic
    @eccedoetic 4 роки тому +2392

    POV: you’re here because you used to play the piano but forgot how to

    • @TheBlend3r
      @TheBlend3r 4 роки тому +73

      YES YOU READ MY MIND also nice Danganronpa pfp

    • @lara-ws4jn
      @lara-ws4jn 4 роки тому +39

      Omg how do you know

    • @nomadicgamer9466
      @nomadicgamer9466 4 роки тому +43

      I've only had to re-learn how to play the piano *several times* throughout my life - from scratch. A sad fact. But, I really want to get back into it again and hopefully, this will be the last time I have to re-learn it again from the basics.

    • @amateur_apple9435
      @amateur_apple9435 4 роки тому +14

      Literally me-

    • @zpak8050
      @zpak8050 4 роки тому +11

      You caught me

  • @the1socialmediadivafloyd470
    @the1socialmediadivafloyd470 Рік тому +1

    I am 60 and my grandson is 8 he has ADHD and autistic but very musically talented. I am learning so I can guide him as he learns from his piano teacher. He taught himself a piece of Fiera Lis ? but was not using hand techniques last week he learned how to move from c position to d position and a posiiton and played the treble side of Heart & Soul! what was so funny is he added his own part in the song. So his teacher played the movement and he played the melody but added to the melody. He loves to sing too. His attention span is not to good and he gets frustrated and makes excuses. So I am learning too so I can encourage him. I used to play flute, sax, clarinet and sing. Put music down at 17 and never played again. I miss it. I am happy I saw your channel. Now off to memorizing the notes. I love your style for the CUES and how to sight read. I am already kinda worried about playing with 2 hands 2 different lines of music. Hopefully you post something on that “how to not get overwhelmed playing 2 sets of notes”

  • @ivylll3397
    @ivylll3397 2 роки тому +86

    LOVE Lisa’s way of explaining things about piano! This is probably the most comprehensive explanation (& fast-catching) of note reading I’ve ever come across.

  • @burrismom6107
    @burrismom6107 3 роки тому +5

    I am re-learning how to read music. It’s been years but it’s coming back pretty quick. I love your suggestions on how to read it instead of the old school way with “every good boy…”. So helpful. Thank you!

  • @erikwithbrim686
    @erikwithbrim686 4 роки тому +286

    thank you, i finally have something to do with the 1000 pound piano chilling in the living room

    • @-arod-7635
      @-arod-7635 4 роки тому +55

      Damn your lucky i wish i had a small one at least

    • @AshleyBurkhalter
      @AshleyBurkhalter 3 роки тому +2

      Same lol

    • @Melody-et7or
      @Melody-et7or 3 роки тому +5

      I wish I have a piano

    • @DayDreamerXX
      @DayDreamerXX 3 роки тому +3

      omg same! (idk if u were joking but i have a like 1000 pound piano in my living room that no one really ever uses

    • @emperor___palpatine
      @emperor___palpatine 3 роки тому +3

      Bro same my parents bought a piano for me but I quit piano. I feel horrible I wanna start using it again 😭

  • @raynbow6
    @raynbow6 Рік тому +6

    I could watch your videos all day long, I learn so much from them, simply because you're a brilliant teacher! Thanks again

  • @Alittleofeverything328
    @Alittleofeverything328 5 років тому +1321

    wasted all my time getting private lessons when i understand u more

  • @muhammadnaeem439
    @muhammadnaeem439 5 років тому +5

    Your style of teaching is so good that it resolved all issues needed to understand ledger lines for me as a beginner. Please keep it up.

  • @sarahafreenmalik2679
    @sarahafreenmalik2679 4 роки тому +18

    This was incredible! I was in an honors chambers choir and my teacher couldn't teach me what you managed to do in your tutorial! Thank you so much!

  • @LAMM2121
    @LAMM2121 2 роки тому +2

    Played/ lessons for abt 2.5 yrs when I was 10. You ** have brought me back up to speed with your practical and easy way of looking at the bar graph. Will be following.

  • @robbiesperry5492
    @robbiesperry5492 3 роки тому +29

    Ah! Some basic teaching that I need! I went to my granddaughters piano recital, & it hit me: I want to learn to play, too!
    I am retired, so I can make time to learn music!
    I look forward to watching all of your videos!

  • @power4u977
    @power4u977 2 роки тому +62

    Wow. I never looked at the music notation in this way! All I knew was Every Good Boy Does Fine and FACE, which was super confusing. Now I’ll be looking at it at a whole new level. Thank you so much for your superb explanation. I guess I won’t be overwhelmed to read sheet music now 😊

  • @abcthe3rd967
    @abcthe3rd967 4 роки тому +8

    That was the most clear explanation I've ever been given about how to read music.

  • @floralsubs
    @floralsubs 3 місяці тому

    i’ve been trying to learn the piano and none of my teachers really taught me this, i’ve only gotten a hang of the G clef but nothing about the bass clef. this helped me a lot. THANK YOU!

  • @kamrynjay
    @kamrynjay 5 років тому +203

    I’m trying to teach myself how to play piano this summer !

    • @kamrynjay
      @kamrynjay 5 років тому +1

      Mateusz thanks , hope all works out !

    • @Kittyfine
      @Kittyfine 5 років тому

      That’s great guys!

    • @misfit1978
      @misfit1978 5 років тому +1

      How you getting on?

    • @Llama_Loca
      @Llama_Loca 5 років тому +1

      Same,i just started summer vacation on my countru

    • @chakungorocks
      @chakungorocks 5 років тому +1

      same here

  • @dianeschuller
    @dianeschuller 5 років тому +8

    what a great explanation. I'm going to switch to using landmarks instead of the acronyms. I'm a senior who never took music in my youth and in recent years have taken up piano. I so appreciate your great, and easy to understand, explanation.

    • @jennywren8937
      @jennywren8937 5 років тому +1

      I agree, landmarks are the best way.

  • @zainaabbas1439
    @zainaabbas1439 4 роки тому +202

    Why couldn't they tell us this in class. Would've made life so much easier.

  • @celestestuart8297
    @celestestuart8297 2 роки тому +1

    I'm learning piano and reading music now as a 45 year old!
    This was INCREDIBLY helpful!
    Good Burritos Don't Fall Apart

  • @tigerex777
    @tigerex777 5 років тому +8

    yeah! I'm re-learning piano starting from memorizing notes and practicing scales. I don't want shortcuts or the 'easy fast way' ! I'm excited to memorize all the notes and hopefully one day I can play my favorite Chopin piece.

    • @chokegang
      @chokegang 5 років тому +1

      Hahah, going to do the same thing! Good luck, never give up, you'll make it 1 day :)

  • @theshadowteam1201
    @theshadowteam1201 Рік тому +1

    I love Side reading,I do it everytikme before I go to sleep its the only thing I do thanks so much for this quick tutorial

  • @kellylewis5018
    @kellylewis5018 5 років тому +12

    I’ve been self taught for the last few months and this helps so much!

    • @aiura03
      @aiura03 5 років тому

      How are you doing with your self-learning with the piano? Are you progressing? I want to learn piano, too but i don't have the time to attend piano classes

    • @kellylewis5018
      @kellylewis5018 5 років тому

      It’s going well! I’m progressing much faster than I thought I ever could! I use the Simply Piano app and practice for at least 30mins a day

    • @christfa66
      @christfa66 4 роки тому

      I’m UA-cam taught

  • @PurpleClaso84
    @PurpleClaso84 2 роки тому +13

    Very well explained. I am a beginner and thought this was super useful! I will likely re-watch seeing that I will most def forget it when I need it

  • @beerswiller1955
    @beerswiller1955 11 місяців тому

    I'm almost 70 and learning piano. I visit a tutor once a week but i use this lady a lot. She covers the lessons very similar to my tutor. This girl is excellent.

  • @zofi1577
    @zofi1577 4 роки тому +433

    I've been playing the piano for 3 years but still don't know how to read notes... I just memorize the finger movements

  • @gerrard1144
    @gerrard1144 4 роки тому +249

    Video: Shows how to read sheet
    UA-cam: Simply Piano!

    • @anakha1527
      @anakha1527 3 роки тому +4

      Actually I came here after using simply piano and I don't understand anything thing from this video.

    • @kxtieelxtiee
      @kxtieelxtiee 3 роки тому

      @@anakha1527 is simply piano good? Idk if I’d want to make that subscription.

    • @user-hu6bm9bn4c
      @user-hu6bm9bn4c 3 роки тому +2

      @@kxtieelxtiee well depends on what you want to learn. I think it's just fine for children who wants to get started but it's not teaching techniques and theory. it's better to get a real teacher I think.

    • @kxtieelxtiee
      @kxtieelxtiee 3 роки тому +1

      @@user-hu6bm9bn4c well learning to read notes and all the chords and its variations is what I want to learn, as well as improv

    • @user-hu6bm9bn4c
      @user-hu6bm9bn4c 3 роки тому

      @@kxtieelxtiee I don't know if simply piano teaches chords but there are many helpful UA-cam tutorials. ofc it's your choice, but I think UA-cam tutorials can be just as helpful as simply piano

  • @DarkWorldQ8
    @DarkWorldQ8 2 роки тому +5

    More than 20 years ago they taught me "Every Good Boy Does Fine" for the five lines and I still remember it

  • @l0vexnana
    @l0vexnana 4 роки тому +4

    I was in band ooh middle school, over 12 years ago. This was so helpful! Sight reading is better than memorizing acronyms.

  • @ariwou
    @ariwou 2 роки тому +17

    i have to study for a music exam, and this vid helps me a lot compared to other videos. the way she explains them makes it sound so clear

  • @ArtArt-xh5oq
    @ArtArt-xh5oq 4 роки тому +76

    This year (2020); I am going to be going back to a hobby that I missed, in a VERY VERY long time! And that is, playing musical instruments!🙂
    I haven't played an instrument in roughly 10 years! And I am VERY excited to get back into it!
    But this time, I am going to be learning how to play the piano! I just love how the way it makes me feel & calm! I am so excited to play it!🙂😁❤️🎹
    I would LOVE to learn to read music so that I can understand the song I am play the songs I want to play!🙂

  • @magpie06
    @magpie06 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for this video! I played piano and clarinet in junior high, but I'm 68 now and trying to re-learn piano. I'd forgotten how to read the notes on the F clef (and even what the F/bass clef was called!). Now that you've shown me the correct notes, it's going to help me so much! My husband just bought me a new piano so I'm ready to go! Thanks again!

  • @w0mblemania
    @w0mblemania 5 років тому +60

    This is very good, thankyou.
    I'm finding that mnemonics have, at best, slowed down my learning. But the landmarks really do help.

    • @jameswalters8155
      @jameswalters8155 5 років тому

      I used to be bad at playing piano. Now I play like a pro! Get some great piano lessons here:
      ==> HootPiano.xyz

    • @jaydog4u2
      @jaydog4u2 5 років тому +1

      Agreed this was so much easier for memto grasp

    • @Ilovemesomemj1
      @Ilovemesomemj1 5 років тому

      The same with me. Mnemonics have definitely slowed me down.

  • @debdeelie8241
    @debdeelie8241 3 роки тому +4

    I'm just learning and each time I have to go back from C to count it. This pattern recognition is so much easier for me! Lisa, thank you!

  • @Robert_A_Keyboards4948
    @Robert_A_Keyboards4948 3 роки тому +4

    I remember as a young lad. learning the lines and spaces was relatively easy. Teachers taught this well! What was a tad more complex was learning to coordinate reading that and playing it on the piano! THAT is where the fun (craziness) began.........:) An excellent lesson as always!!!!!!

  • @markrossetti8520
    @markrossetti8520 2 місяці тому

    I've rewatched this video constantly and memorized the "EVERY GOOD BOY DESERVES FUDGE" & "Faces in the spaces" your video ties it all together- I'm hoping to not be yelled at so much in the choir loft as I sing by ear but want to technically be better. Thank you for your patience

  • @ALMALV8
    @ALMALV8 5 років тому +16

    your are so far the best teacher and you look sassy . aaannd i look forward for more of your lessons
    thank you ♥

  • @Stripping_Bolts
    @Stripping_Bolts 4 роки тому +274

    Why am I watching this? I've literally been playing mayonnaise my entire life

    • @beefstrokinoff
      @beefstrokinoff 4 роки тому

      Jack Mike Hawkoff Haaaa

    • @raccoon5214
      @raccoon5214 4 роки тому +1

      not funny

    • @Anterr_
      @Anterr_ 4 роки тому +6

      @@raccoon5214 80 people beg to differ

    • @raccoon5214
      @raccoon5214 4 роки тому

      Bruh. you mama is on my side tho so quiet.

    • @ImabossSK
      @ImabossSK 4 роки тому +4

      Dang, I've been playing mustard :(

  • @brokenbutler12
    @brokenbutler12 5 років тому +6

    I’ve been playing the trombone for years and never realized the connection between the two clefs. Thank you so much this was very helpful

  • @thexombie3225
    @thexombie3225 9 місяців тому +1

    You single-handedly taught me something I thought I would never be able to learn. Thank you so much!

  • @therealmyra
    @therealmyra 2 роки тому +20

    Thank you so much. Adult learner here and I find this very helpful.

    • @Kinobambino
      @Kinobambino Рік тому +1

      Hows it goin Myra

    • @therealmyra
      @therealmyra Рік тому

      @@Kinobambino It's going well. Trying to practice everyday. How are you?

    • @Kinobambino
      @Kinobambino Рік тому

      @@therealmyra nice I'm happy to hear that. Do you think you've made good progress in 3 months? And I'm doing well, getting better everyday 😌 thankyou for asking

    • @therealmyra
      @therealmyra Рік тому +1

      @@Kinobambino Practicing daily or missing a day here or there, I have made amazing progress in 3 months. I am always surprised at how music that looks intimidating the first time becomes doable the next time I see it and playable the next.😃

  • @poptartmike1893
    @poptartmike1893 3 роки тому +68

    Me after I learn the treblel cleff: Wow I think Im finally starting to understand music I got this
    Bass cleff: Allow me to introduce myslef

    • @theflyinggoatman
      @theflyinggoatman 3 роки тому +1

      Yes the floor is made out of billions of atoms that make the floor.

  • @marilynseda3017
    @marilynseda3017 3 роки тому +6

    So far you are one of the best tutorial I've seen, very excellent in your explanation. Easy to comprehend, I'm 63 years old and I've always wanted to learn how to play the 🎹 piano. After hearing your tutorial, definitely I am all in. Thanks soooo much!❣️

  • @obryaflorida5983
    @obryaflorida5983 2 роки тому +1

    never touched a piano til 2 weeks ago but did choir for 9 years. this is basically the same thing & that made it much easier to understand!!

  • @charityputnam50
    @charityputnam50 5 років тому +16

    I feel so validated! I teach piano about the same way. Thank you.