16 Levels of Piano Composition: Easy to Complex | WIRED

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  • Pianist and composer Nahre Sol attempts to play "Happy Birthday" in 16 levels of complexity. Nahre starts playing the iconic tune with just one finger and adds more and more layers until she's playing it with extended harmonies, elongated melodies and staggered leaps. Watch and see how it all comes together!
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    16 Levels of Piano Composition: Easy to Complex | WIRED

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  • @NahreSol
    @NahreSol 4 роки тому +52222

    This is a HUGE honor, thank you so much for having me on!!!

    • @jadenyuki6298
      @jadenyuki6298 4 роки тому +655

      Nahre Sol You are a genius! You deserve so much more international recognition!!!😃

    • @maleseola5978
      @maleseola5978 4 роки тому +159

      I was waiting for your that sparkly effects you always put in your videos, that I realise im on the wrong channel. Good job on the video btw

    • @kyutboi123
      @kyutboi123 4 роки тому +73

      Nahre, you were amazing! 👏👏👏

    • @maqeelafzal
      @maqeelafzal 4 роки тому +65

      Nahre Sol
      Very nicely explained to the point you are not just a talented piano player but a teacher also.

    • @brian8653
      @brian8653 4 роки тому +24

      Thank you you are literally amazing. I Love your youtube channel

  • @iBowlSpares
    @iBowlSpares 4 роки тому +11018

    She sits there and says 'you can' and I sit here like 'I absolutely can not'

    • @gamedirection_us
      @gamedirection_us 4 роки тому +256

      "Yet"

    • @kuyakokssuu
      @kuyakokssuu 4 роки тому +74

      THIS MADE ME LAUGH SO HARD HAHAHAHA

    • @Haloguy7
      @Haloguy7 4 роки тому +9

      Clifford Laysell Tru dat fam.

    • @grajekpl8423
      @grajekpl8423 4 роки тому +7

      cannot should be written together, I think ;>

    • @4ppyfish
      @4ppyfish 4 роки тому +2

      Clifford Laysell hilarious

  • @olliebennettt
    @olliebennettt 4 роки тому +14665

    Level 17 - ‘Now lets try it whilst manipulating time and space’

    • @shamiiko9798
      @shamiiko9798 4 роки тому +213

      KINGU CRIMSON

    • @gogl0l386
      @gogl0l386 4 роки тому +331

      "Now you might wonder how to manipulate time and space in a piece. There are many different ways of achieving this
      Mushrooms is one way."

    • @OscarGeronimo
      @OscarGeronimo 4 роки тому +89

      She kindda achieved that in a way... remember that music deals with memory, and memory is a human characteristic (not just having it, but the extend by which we live by it as opposed to instinct of the moment) and when we start twisting memory and it's representations, we start to change (and reflect on) the way we perceive our own perception of reality and how we record it.

    • @jpeg7605
      @jpeg7605 4 роки тому +122

      Ling ling could do it

    • @olliebennettt
      @olliebennettt 4 роки тому +42

      flat well if you can play it slow you can play it fast

  • @AnHourOfLove
    @AnHourOfLove 3 роки тому +5646

    Today I discovered I’m at level pre-beginner.

    • @moonchild2140
      @moonchild2140 3 роки тому +53

      me too 💀

    • @suneplongchar5211
      @suneplongchar5211 3 роки тому +77

      No pre pre pre pre beginner

    • @amrithmadhu1523
      @amrithmadhu1523 3 роки тому +15

      Me at 7 though🙄.more 5 levels to go.

    • @spyder7599
      @spyder7599 3 роки тому +41

      these levels aren't for pianists, they r for compositions

    • @amrithmadhu1523
      @amrithmadhu1523 3 роки тому +14

      @@spyder7599 yeah but it's a good way to know where You are at bro.

  • @MalusOfficial
    @MalusOfficial 3 роки тому +4896

    “C’mon it’s just music theory not rocket science”
    “C’mon it’s just rocket science not music theory”

    • @thirdjaruda4202
      @thirdjaruda4202 3 роки тому +203

      music theory is like rocket science but instead you use your ears to test out everything

    • @magicl3o
      @magicl3o 3 роки тому +166

      when you actually understand more about rocket science than you do for music theory:

    • @osaze2708
      @osaze2708 3 роки тому +12

      Keep telling that to your self

    • @mimikyumastery4084
      @mimikyumastery4084 3 роки тому +46

      It’s not just a theory it’s a music theory thanks for watching

    • @ivoryas1696
      @ivoryas1696 3 роки тому +10

      Malus
      Genius _does_ come in different strands!
      It's actually odd though, just like you can see an increase in the complexity and/or a _decrease_ in familiarity of a piece of sheet music, so to can you see it in most mathematical equations!

  • @majorjuxta
    @majorjuxta 4 роки тому +5204

    Level 1 : class example
    Level 16 : actual exam question

  • @danielthrasher
    @danielthrasher 4 роки тому +10354

    She's amazing. Good on you for having her.

    • @okayyraph2139
      @okayyraph2139 4 роки тому +233

      Daniel Thrasher is on here 😱

    • @lancegalera
      @lancegalera 4 роки тому +70

      @@okayyraph2139 ikr woahh

    • @gdmason2439
      @gdmason2439 4 роки тому +57

      Daniel Thrasher I cant breathe

    • @jakob7211
      @jakob7211 4 роки тому +74

      Didn't expect you here XD. I love your Sketches.

    • @4lexflp
      @4lexflp 4 роки тому +20

      Dude u late

  • @iversonpaulalay5514
    @iversonpaulalay5514 3 роки тому +1690

    The hidden hero of this video: the editor who literally labels all the steps of the videos in the performances combined👏👏👏

    • @MaemiNoYume
      @MaemiNoYume 3 роки тому +191

      I'm not sure, but I think the editor is herself, because on her own youtube channel you can see the same kind of labeling too, the same visual style and the same textual style. Sometimes the labels are pointing out things that she didn't say on the video, it's complementary. So I think she's did that herself. In Jacob's wired video, he also edit it himself in his style.

    • @Zappafantrust
      @Zappafantrust 2 роки тому +46

      yeah, I don't think the editor knows to include which text at which point. She did it herself

    • @Mark-Wilson
      @Mark-Wilson Рік тому +7

      It's her editor I think
      Al her videos have that labelling

    • @aranyabanerjee4520
      @aranyabanerjee4520 Рік тому

      999th like

    • @gaweyn
      @gaweyn Рік тому +1

      yep, pretty sure she edited it, she does it on her other videos too

  • @Alex-lz1ql
    @Alex-lz1ql 3 роки тому +682

    as a music student I find myself coming back to this every few months to see how much further I've progressed

  • @b_nadams
    @b_nadams 4 роки тому +4896

    Wired did a great job getting Nahre for this video. She didn’t simply explain ‘this is easy (lvl 1)... now this is difficult (lvl 16)’ like in a clickbaity list. Instead she really defined the steps of complexity within a composition in a way that is accessible for both musicians and non-musicians.

    • @TheJenniferKK
      @TheJenniferKK 4 роки тому +17

      If you're going to say "alike", don't say "both".

    • @booscuw9509
      @booscuw9509 4 роки тому +44

      @@TheJenniferKK bruh

    • @angelictreble
      @angelictreble 4 роки тому +28

      grammarly extends its youtube ads!

    • @b_nadams
      @b_nadams 4 роки тому +6

      Jennifer S Changed lol

    • @JohnWick-or8um
      @JohnWick-or8um 4 роки тому +4

      Jennifer S grammar police over here

  • @OBM21
    @OBM21 3 роки тому +428

    The presenter is so talented. The way she explains each concept so concisely and demonstrates it perfectly shows true mastery.

  • @rinreborn7364
    @rinreborn7364 3 роки тому +811

    Me
    - doesnt play piano
    - understand nothing
    - still watched whole video

    • @BrenoPonce
      @BrenoPonce 3 роки тому +37

      Me
      - play piano
      - understand nothing
      - pain peko

    • @rinreborn7364
      @rinreborn7364 3 роки тому +22

      @@BrenoPonce Also me now:
      - Bought a keyboard
      - Struggle to self learn
      - Cant play using both hand
      - pain peko

    • @TitaniumTronic
      @TitaniumTronic 3 роки тому +12

      Me
      -not the best at piano
      -understands a bit
      -is hoping for real piano lessons and not just youtube

    • @hyunsoonahn
      @hyunsoonahn 3 роки тому +4

      @@rinreborn7364 i play piano, and don’t worry, it takes around a few months to learn to play with both hands.

    • @marcus6916
      @marcus6916 3 роки тому +1

      lmao i started used 2 hands on day one

  • @elizabetho6517
    @elizabetho6517 4 роки тому +12754

    This video called me untalented in 16 different ways

    • @vavelntinharaklanyi1888
      @vavelntinharaklanyi1888 4 роки тому +156

      You are not alone man, I got stuck at the second level

    • @aviolaist
      @aviolaist 4 роки тому +58

      Because of my music theory class, I got level 7. Then got stuck... LOL

    • @jamessadler7
      @jamessadler7 4 роки тому +16

      I made it to level 6

    • @sambulls
      @sambulls 4 роки тому +11

      reaching negative levels (ways) of untalent by leaving a comment like that, ie takes very little talent to make a comment like that lol (no offence, im untalented too (2 [level 2]))

    • @Quassar18
      @Quassar18 4 роки тому +37

      Talent is a matter of hard working and moving forward no matter what

  • @rubymcneil5693
    @rubymcneil5693 4 роки тому +2286

    I love how she shows off her skill while still being humble.

    • @anterafaelknezevic2957
      @anterafaelknezevic2957 4 роки тому +55

      I get what you mean ... nothing is annoyinger than an attention seeking music prodigy

    • @Bryan-gi6ot
      @Bryan-gi6ot 4 роки тому +69

      I mean don't get me wrong if I could play piano like that I'd show off to as many people as I can I really don't care what others think at that point because if you can play piano your basically a demigod.

    • @kharismas6825
      @kharismas6825 4 роки тому +50

      Dunno, but didn't see her as showing off.. she's just teaching

    • @l00pd3l00p
      @l00pd3l00p 4 роки тому +13

      I think you mean skill, not talent.

    • @rubymcneil5693
      @rubymcneil5693 4 роки тому +4

      @@kharismas6825 by showing off I meant showing us. Sorry if I added that wrong.

  • @mhelfresa4374
    @mhelfresa4374 3 роки тому +820

    I suddenly realized I don't want a complex birthday party. A simple one will be fine, thank you.

    • @denzilgwilliam6043
      @denzilgwilliam6043 3 роки тому +22

      Sometimes you can have too much of a good thing.

    • @mhelfresa4374
      @mhelfresa4374 3 роки тому +11

      Let that good thing be simple.

    • @rodrigomachado5291
      @rodrigomachado5291 2 роки тому +14

      Agreed. The thought of "more / more complex = better" is just stupid mental masturbation. Musical masturbation (exaggeration to showcase skill whether with vocals or instrument) just sounds bad in all shapes and forms.

    • @JetBeray
      @JetBeray 2 роки тому

      LOL

    • @Moriadin
      @Moriadin 2 роки тому +13

      "Simplicity is Brilliance" - Bruce Lee

  • @yelyel2620
    @yelyel2620 2 роки тому +102

    You know someone's a great musician when you see how careful yet precise they create a sound through their instrument. A lot of ppl think its all about how fast or crazy one plays, but as Nahre mentioned physicality does not equate to complexity.

  • @brandonmayers2874
    @brandonmayers2874 4 роки тому +6446

    This girl is so humble and you can really see how artistic she is.

    • @darshan5044
      @darshan5044 3 роки тому +2

      1st comment ...

    • @mist3325
      @mist3325 3 роки тому +2

      YAROU JOTAROOO!!!!
      YAROU DIO!!!

    • @gdkabsbdkwkwm4187
      @gdkabsbdkwkwm4187 3 роки тому +19

      She is most technicaly advanced pianist in the world (like Chiffra)

    • @soulhunter3800
      @soulhunter3800 3 роки тому +3

      SIMP

    • @Brocolli_Pizza
      @Brocolli_Pizza 3 роки тому +1

      Ben Wälde what does that word even mean? I’ve seen it so much at like every comment.

  • @eric6cho
    @eric6cho 4 роки тому +3639

    Level 17: I will now disassemble the atoms of this universe and recreate it to the tune of happy birthday

    • @bazalbaz
      @bazalbaz 4 роки тому +43

      Calm down Rick. Do you need a new Morty?

    • @chrisSkordPiano
      @chrisSkordPiano 4 роки тому +14

      hahahhaa that was a good comment very funny

    • @sttephanygamarra1124
      @sttephanygamarra1124 4 роки тому +8

      @@bazalbaz I play the piano too but I'm definitely the Morty to her Rick 😂😂

    • @n-wordpolice9545
      @n-wordpolice9545 4 роки тому +1

      Thanos is that you

    • @AtiAntaGata
      @AtiAntaGata 4 роки тому

      Believe it or not, but you are doing it right now billions times per second.

  • @ENTP247
    @ENTP247 2 роки тому +11

    How can you be a genius, humble and so chill at the same time??

  • @ADK610
    @ADK610 3 роки тому +237

    Is this a dissertation for a PhD in music? AMAZING!!

    • @toddm8609
      @toddm8609 3 роки тому +34

      Dissertations in music are usually not this applied haha.

  • @LovegiDavid
    @LovegiDavid 4 роки тому +3451

    shes so humble yet threatening me just by her skills, lmao, I wish she is my piano teacher

    • @harrast134
      @harrast134 4 роки тому +2

      Aku juga mau kali

    • @TgiSlayer
      @TgiSlayer 4 роки тому +63

      I don't even play piano and I feel threatened

    • @Tonyplat98
      @Tonyplat98 4 роки тому +15

      it would be very expensive piano lessons...

    • @Gunni1972
      @Gunni1972 4 роки тому +8

      I wish, she'd had been my english teacher. I actually understood, what she said.

    • @mikeyo1234
      @mikeyo1234 4 роки тому

      @Corey Lylyk Neurological predisposition is where it's at.

  • @lukesheveland9016
    @lukesheveland9016 4 роки тому +2085

    Of course she’s brilliantly acquainted with music theory, but wow is she an exceptional communicator as well.

    • @DodaGarcia
      @DodaGarcia 4 роки тому +7

      Luke Sheveland YES!

    • @bellaancheta5407
      @bellaancheta5407 4 роки тому +34

      SHE IS SO GOOD WITH WORDS AND EXPLAINING EXACTLY WHAT SHE’S DOING!!!!

    • @icecreamforcrowhurst
      @icecreamforcrowhurst 4 роки тому +4

      Luke Sheveland not too shabby on the ivories either

    • @icecreamforcrowhurst
      @icecreamforcrowhurst 4 роки тому +3

      Did you fall in love? It’s ok you can admit it...

    • @GOTHREALESTATE
      @GOTHREALESTATE 4 роки тому +21

      She makes this look so simple. Communicating what we all do is a different skill entirely and its beautiful watching her do it with so much ease.

  • @samtate2011
    @samtate2011 2 роки тому +234

    Amazing piano skills BUT whoever edited this video is SO talented as well OMG great editing.

  • @TheAcdcninja
    @TheAcdcninja 3 роки тому +13

    Someone who is this effortlessly able to just come in and out of different genres and seamlessly do and uno all different ideas while explaining the whole time like it’s nothing is just so impressive. It’s almost like she’s a surgeon who’s got herself cut open on the table and is giving a lecture on how to perform complex surgeries without the fact that she’s demonstrating on herself phasing her in the least

  • @treyGivens1
    @treyGivens1 3 роки тому +3541

    She's a genius. I cannot believe how clearly and concisely she articulated her points.

  • @calebm7295
    @calebm7295 4 роки тому +3539

    One of the best music educators on the platform, with an excellent channel! Big fan!

    • @Un1234l
      @Un1234l 4 роки тому +1

      @Lisztian
      Add Ken Hewitt for Jazz and Blues.

    • @JackBarton
      @JackBarton 4 роки тому

      Such a wonderful skill. Wish I could start learning

    • @franzliszt7682
      @franzliszt7682 4 роки тому +3

      @@JackBarton Never too late to start :)

    • @samaritan29
      @samaritan29 4 роки тому +2

      @OneFourFive i would watch richard atkinson, richard atinkinson actually analyzes muical compisitions of the classical era. no idea who adom nolly is tho

    • @tunaburnak5650
      @tunaburnak5650 4 роки тому

      @@franzliszt7682 Expect if you want to master the violin and you're over the age of 5

  • @musicalmystery1993
    @musicalmystery1993 Рік тому +28

    Nahre did a Master-Class job of explaining all of these possible musical techniques available in the composer's palette in such a short period of time! Also excellent job of showing them applied in the context of the Piano.

  • @TASLightnindog
    @TASLightnindog 3 роки тому +87

    It's people like Nahre Sol that make it extremely hard to call myself a musician

    • @faperito2389
      @faperito2389 Рік тому +5

      I've just resorted to calling myself a mediocre musician. I'm at peace with that when the Nahres of the world exist.

    • @NotFine
      @NotFine 10 місяців тому +2

      She wasn't born this good!

    • @hatebreeder999
      @hatebreeder999 8 місяців тому

      Lolz u spoke my mind

  • @edunavia182
    @edunavia182 4 роки тому +3402

    9:20 when your birthday cake has cocaine

    • @mariee1279
      @mariee1279 4 роки тому +63

      I laughed hard omg

    • @Minuey
      @Minuey 4 роки тому +59

      Sounded kind of ugly and beautiful at the same time.

    • @JIMN26
      @JIMN26 4 роки тому +24

      Or you just had 12 cups of coffee

    • @SlippyDaSquid
      @SlippyDaSquid 4 роки тому +4

      Minuey Agreed. Happy birthday is supposed to be a simple happy song.

    • @emmanuela5619
      @emmanuela5619 4 роки тому +8

      This sound like something that could totally be in Untitled Goose Game, maybe in a birthday area or something like that.

  • @kris_3220
    @kris_3220 4 роки тому +4141

    gotta play the melody upside down so the australians can hear

  • @mcseamuscoy9526
    @mcseamuscoy9526 Рік тому +31

    We were so impressed with how effectively you explained your process, and the different levels of complexity. You're an excellent teacher!

  • @alexandreleblanc9582
    @alexandreleblanc9582 2 роки тому +9

    This was my favorite of the complexity series. I absolutely loved the way you explained the various aspects of music theory and how you used complexity to embellish the piece. Truly amazing.

  • @fakhrulsyazwan139
    @fakhrulsyazwan139 4 роки тому +1758

    So, when can i blow out the candle on my cake ?

  • @mattmaloney2445
    @mattmaloney2445 4 роки тому +3264

    In the last example, I wouldn't know when to blow out the candles.

    • @janniswildermuth1499
      @janniswildermuth1499 4 роки тому +161

      Right when you think she's done. But then it turns out that was just the first movement, and you were just horribly rude to your birthday present...

    • @bennyboyAF
      @bennyboyAF 4 роки тому +107

      You wouldn't have to. They'd be blown away just by listening. :P

    • @janniswildermuth1499
      @janniswildermuth1499 4 роки тому +9

      @@bennyboyAF Nice

    • @Channel60291
      @Channel60291 4 роки тому +10

      This comment is underrated 😂

    • @garfocarro
      @garfocarro 4 роки тому +1

      lol man. l o l

  • @PbPomper
    @PbPomper 3 роки тому +2

    Nahre's videos are amazing. She is such a great teacher, musician and video producer. I also love how open minded she is when it comes to music.

  • @connorlowe1302
    @connorlowe1302 Рік тому +6

    I've come back to this video 3 years later. What a wonderful talent and brain. Thank you for your contribution to the world and art Nahre, we are all better for it.

  • @onesagotoomany
    @onesagotoomany 4 роки тому +4056

    That is an absolutely fantastic video. I'm blown away. Technical, theoretical, artistic, and creative. Bravissimo.

    • @raulperez2308
      @raulperez2308 4 роки тому +29

      check her channel if you already haven't, she's a brilliant teacher as well as pianist

    • @therumbler
      @therumbler 4 роки тому +28

      Is it not "Bravissima" as Ms. Sol is female?

    • @federicociancia6663
      @federicociancia6663 4 роки тому +5

      @@therumbler Yeah

    • @XenoghostTV
      @XenoghostTV 4 роки тому +3

      Bravissima* lmfao

    • @InXLsisDeo
      @InXLsisDeo 4 роки тому +1

      @@raulperez2308 I just did, and looking at Nahre Sol's own incredible channel, I can see that the entire video (including editing and animations) was likely made by her.

  • @AdamNeely
    @AdamNeely 4 роки тому +2241

    Congrats Nahre! What an awesome video.

    • @yairlife
      @yairlife 4 роки тому +19

      Neely deserves more likes, you guys

    • @bobpham1428
      @bobpham1428 4 роки тому +1

      Hey Adam neely 😏

    • @Nabrix
      @Nabrix 4 роки тому +19

      When she mentioned polytonality, it reminded me of your vid on it :)

    • @chikitronrx0
      @chikitronrx0 4 роки тому +13

      This Is quite a serious video
      Adam neely Is here
      We are talking about major leagues. :D

    • @Bobotv1000
      @Bobotv1000 4 роки тому +14

      You wanna play on my Minecraft server?

  • @Luke_Robbins
    @Luke_Robbins Рік тому +1

    I rewatch this video once every two years or so because it’s so mesmerizing and inspirational. Thanks Nahre!

  • @kekekw3478
    @kekekw3478 3 роки тому +1

    this is exactly what i needed to know. she's really good! i look forward to seeing more of her

  • @potatochan_ph
    @potatochan_ph 4 роки тому +1790

    Is there no one gonna appreciate the amazing editing skill in this awesome video?

    • @enricopersia4290
      @enricopersia4290 4 роки тому +24

      I don't know if was Nahre or Wired that made the editing, probably Nahre because on her channel always edits like that :)

    • @Ghakimx
      @Ghakimx 4 роки тому +64

      its level 17 editing.

    • @jayviermendiola
      @jayviermendiola 4 роки тому

      LOL WTF

    • @ClaudioDesideriMusic
      @ClaudioDesideriMusic 4 роки тому +1

      Ahaha here I am!

    • @drifter5875
      @drifter5875 4 роки тому

      You just did :)

  • @sandyfkashag181
    @sandyfkashag181 4 роки тому +1988

    level 17: you will now need your third hand.

  • @nini_03
    @nini_03 Рік тому +1

    this is a beautiful explanation. i never thought of music like this in my 11 years of playing piano. just goes to show that a truly great teacher will teach you all of these alongside your own will to learn

  • @ckn711
    @ckn711 3 роки тому +1

    Your knowledge and understanding of music is simply amazing. Thank you for sharing it with all of us!

  • @hugobolon9832
    @hugobolon9832 4 роки тому +2816

    0:06- Enjoying myself
    0:08 my crush walks in

  • @thebigsad9463
    @thebigsad9463 4 роки тому +4796

    Everybody gangsta until asians start playing "Happy birthday" in 16 levels of complexity

    • @nittin8501
      @nittin8501 4 роки тому +169

      not really how the meme works

    • @biswasbista3423
      @biswasbista3423 4 роки тому +36

      I like your name lol

    • @woomy8971
      @woomy8971 4 роки тому +215

      This isn’t an Asian thing, Nahre Sol is just really good.
      Source: am asian that sucks at piano

    • @mahmoudaamar9205
      @mahmoudaamar9205 4 роки тому +163

      you a fake asian

    • @gautam8072
      @gautam8072 4 роки тому +48

      @@nittin8501 reality can be whatever I want it to be

  • @marisb7369
    @marisb7369 2 роки тому +1

    this is the most interesting and most helpful thing i've watched or read on composition. so good

  • @z.siblings9055
    @z.siblings9055 Рік тому +3

    This is amazing! I love how Narhe explained everything with exceptional clarity! Her improvisations are also incredible :)

  • @mizuhonova
    @mizuhonova 4 роки тому +1374

    I think everyone who cares anything about music should watch this. It's absolutely eye opening and a rare opportunity to see how vast the musical landscape is. It's often said "you don't know what you don't know". This is one of those rare videos that allow you to take a peek at how much you don't know in regards to music in a digestable format for the layman.

    • @connorwilde1471
      @connorwilde1471 4 роки тому +12

      I thought overall she did pretty well. I just wish she went a little deeper into the harmonic side of things. She only very briefly touched on it and it was almost more of an afterthought rather than the main focus.

    • @cuteonigiri1671
      @cuteonigiri1671 4 роки тому

      Absolutely!!

    • @MrDrumStikz
      @MrDrumStikz 3 роки тому +22

      @@connorwilde1471 I believe her intent was not to teach you how to use these compositional techniques, but rather to show you what you COULD do. There are plenty of resources on harmony available; she wanted to demonstrate other aspects of the musical spectrum.

    • @wernervannuffel2608
      @wernervannuffel2608 3 роки тому

      @@MrDrumStikz Exactly!

  • @grimreaper-cx7ks
    @grimreaper-cx7ks 4 роки тому +1592

    The fact that you are demonstrating this while talking so calmly...scary

    • @NimsChannel
      @NimsChannel 4 роки тому +24

      Can manipulate space time with piano.
      Can't drive.
      There is always a tradeoff. Unless you're Hugh Laurie.

    • @quatricise
      @quatricise 4 роки тому +9

      she's got 20+ years of piano training (still super impressive tho)

    • @jonnysense2308
      @jonnysense2308 4 роки тому +1

      Danilo Pablo maybe she started real young.

    • @skyweeeeee
      @skyweeeeee 4 роки тому +3

      If you think this is scary go have a look at her channel.

    • @poockoo
      @poockoo 4 роки тому

      It will have something to do with audio and video editing.

  • @marc-andre6804
    @marc-andre6804 3 роки тому +1

    So much fun to watch. She is amazing. And I want to point out the amazing graphic motion design of this video, it is really well done, so dynamic and fun... Good job Wired. Thanks for sharing this with us!

  • @arijeanz
    @arijeanz 2 роки тому +8

    she explained everything so fluidly and quickly, but not once did i feel left behind or confused about what she meant. wow

  • @jankuiper3422
    @jankuiper3422 4 роки тому +3824

    Level 1: One finger.
    Level 2: Two fingers.
    There are 16 levels.
    I'm afraid.

  • @simonjohn5059
    @simonjohn5059 4 роки тому +1255

    I want her to play Happy Birthday at my Funeral.

  • @vinodvaddi
    @vinodvaddi 3 роки тому +2

    What an absolute master class! For someone like me who enjoys listening to piano but never have touched one, this is the most structured way of explaining what it is that I like about the sound.

  • @vlache6983
    @vlache6983 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you, just what i really needed, nothing bored or useless seconds, only actual and informal and easy learning about piano!

  • @Strellock
    @Strellock 4 роки тому +1222

    Condensing 20 years of music theory in 10 minutes?! I feel ... inadequate! XD

    • @Strellock
      @Strellock 4 роки тому +19

      @Just Me My meaning was - amount of time required to learn all that theory and begin to put it into practice. Though with a brain like mine 2000 years would not be enough, so I'll take your 200! Cheers!

    • @TonyisToking
      @TonyisToking 4 роки тому +13

      Baby steps, friend. A lot of this stuff comes naturally as you come in to your own. Think about it, everything taught has to be thought first. Meaning you will probably think of your own ways to make music and possibly in the process create a new method. This is how all music theory was invented. Music lovers playing with their instruments. Keyword, playing. We don’t focus on that very much, but to play rarely has aim.

    • @valarinan7723
      @valarinan7723 4 роки тому

      xDDDDDDDDDDDDDdddddddddddd

    • @amberf6275
      @amberf6275 4 роки тому +1

      They should show this in every music theory class this fall and be like "with study, you can flip common melodies on their head just like this!"

    • @Strellock
      @Strellock 4 роки тому

      @@TonyisToking I guess you're right. Anyways, I tend to regard piano players as these magical beings anyways, lol. I play a bit of drums, on a good day I might even feel inclined to consider myself a decent drummer, but piano players are just a few orders of magnitude above anything I could ever endeavor to do. Jealousy, sir!XD Have a great day!

  • @samococo
    @samococo 4 роки тому +641

    She's the human version of the ''demo'' mode on my old Casio keyboard. Love this!

    • @deedeeen
      @deedeeen 4 роки тому +3

      Samuel M. I gave you the 200th like.

  • @joshuaklind
    @joshuaklind Рік тому +8

    Incredibly concise and pretty amazing to understand where you are your musical learning journey. She's phenomenal and makes this wild complexity approachable. I love the intimacy she shows in what level 16 means. And somehow it's possible with a song I'm not deeply tired of 😂

  • @westonrossnfl
    @westonrossnfl 2 роки тому +1

    So humble and transparent about it being a subjective craft. I love it see it.

  • @TopRanky
    @TopRanky 4 роки тому +2004

    “How to play the Happy Birthday song without getting copyright claimed by Warner Chappell Music”

    • @nickghaffarian5707
      @nickghaffarian5707 4 роки тому +5

      Lol

    • @Fsuholley
      @Fsuholley 4 роки тому +1

      Top Rank AUDIOBOOKS PLUS 😂

    • @MusicalInquisit
      @MusicalInquisit 4 роки тому +65

      Actually, the copyright for Happy Birthday is now null because of controversy regarding who owns the lyrics of the song.

    • @erasofsound
      @erasofsound 4 роки тому +4

      You mean Universal Music Group

    • @RottingDragon
      @RottingDragon 4 роки тому +25

      That's not hard since they don't have the copyright to it anymore and the judge who ruled that ordered them to pay back millions of dollars in claimed royalties.

  • @jasonbonne-gray3698
    @jasonbonne-gray3698 4 роки тому +1047

    Level 239 -Now lets play using our 3rd eye to visualize B-flat Major minor 9th and mouth trumpet along with the polytonality of Giant steps in the key of the colour blue ....... backwards ... while riding a unicycle

    • @HaramiSalami420
      @HaramiSalami420 4 роки тому +3

      Jasbon 🤣🤣🤣

    • @Andreseme23
      @Andreseme23 4 роки тому +8

      Jasbon that’s level 25 as much

    • @Haylem
      @Haylem 4 роки тому +20

      Weak I'm over 9000
      I've entered the 10 the dimension and and playing is #!_;3$9 Key while going back to the Future and past and in an infinite level of existence to play one key at a time which exists in all of us. I am all of you.
      Every single soul on Earth is dedicated to a single sound

    • @DerekReeseZsugus
      @DerekReeseZsugus 4 роки тому +1

      With ankle weights... Standing on your arms...

    • @keegan6298
      @keegan6298 4 роки тому

      Hold my beer, I’m up for that

  • @AK-lv3xz
    @AK-lv3xz Рік тому +1

    This is amazing. For some reason after watching all the piano tutorials I can this has been super informative thank you 😊

  • @AlainaChin
    @AlainaChin 3 роки тому +6

    4:03 that...that...that flex though had my jaw DROPPED

  • @jackofspades2957
    @jackofspades2957 4 роки тому +264

    wow, she condensed several years' worth of music theory and knowledge into one 10-minute video. amazing.

  • @ethancheng6734
    @ethancheng6734 4 роки тому +2792

    Level 1: Melody
    Level 2: One-Finger Bassline
    Level 3: Two-Finger Bassline
    Level 4: Chord
    Level 5: Arpeggio
    Level 6: Waltz Form
    Level 7: Melodic Embellishment
    Level 8: 2-Voice Melody - High
    Level 9: 2-Voice Melody - Low
    Level 10: 3-Voice Melody
    Level 11: 4-Beat Rhythm
    Level 12: 5-Beat Rhythm
    Level 13: Harmony Change
    Level 14: Extended Harmony
    Level 15: Melody Manipulation
    Level 16: All Levels Combined

  • @isnate
    @isnate 2 роки тому +1

    Probably one of the most amazing things I ever watched! I love you for this!

  • @joebrooks6125
    @joebrooks6125 Рік тому +3

    I’ve been stuck on a song I made at 10yrs old. Built it up until I was 15 and couldn’t make it more complex after that. I am now 22 and haven’t created any new progress. This video made me realize not only am I stuck at the 6-7 stage.
    Thank you for this video now I know where to improve

  • @bgdowns10171
    @bgdowns10171 4 роки тому +1181

    Excuse me ma'am, but my piano does not play that. How to fix?

    • @wil7702
      @wil7702 4 роки тому +77

      Restart it

    • @bgdowns10171
      @bgdowns10171 4 роки тому +40

      @@wil7702 Instructions unclear. Hand now stuck in the blender. How to fix?

    • @wil7702
      @wil7702 4 роки тому +28

      @@bgdowns10171 hmmmm..... it appears you have gotten yourself in a real pickle. Control alt delete and go to task manager, click end task

    • @bgdowns10171
      @bgdowns10171 4 роки тому +24

      @@wil7702 Instructions unclear. System 32 deleted. How to fix?

    • @jordaneimer2873
      @jordaneimer2873 4 роки тому +9

      first buy a $100,000+ steinway and sons grand

  • @jaysteele8702
    @jaysteele8702 4 роки тому +724

    “I’m pretty good at piano”
    *watches this video*
    “Oh, I’m a three.”

    • @spinyoblock2024
      @spinyoblock2024 4 роки тому +2

      Jay Steele same (I just finished amazing grace and thought it was amazing XD)

    • @baronroaster404
      @baronroaster404 4 роки тому +37

      the beauty of piano is that people who don't play can't tell how trash we are

    • @andrewwwog5683
      @andrewwwog5683 4 роки тому

      I FEEL U

    • @blindcharades9742
      @blindcharades9742 4 роки тому

      @@baronroaster404 hahahahahahahaha truuuu

    • @gingerboy9170
      @gingerboy9170 4 роки тому

      Lol... I'm at 4...😂

  • @antonylikallio4021
    @antonylikallio4021 3 роки тому +3

    What a superb presentation in every way, bravo!

  • @marcoplayzsolo3904
    @marcoplayzsolo3904 2 роки тому +1

    Your expertise can benefit my piano compositions greatly! Thank you I learned alot

  • @quelorepario
    @quelorepario 4 роки тому +856

    "I am Nahre Sol, and this is my Masterclass..."

    • @py1983
      @py1983 4 роки тому +31

      quelorepario I'm Renata Bliss and i'm ur freestyle dance teacher 💃🏼

    • @Little_Lotta
      @Little_Lotta 4 роки тому +3

      Py This is the PERFECT reply to this comment.

    • @Ace-dv5ce
      @Ace-dv5ce 4 роки тому

      666th comment!!

  • @bacphan7582
    @bacphan7582 4 роки тому +1044

    "By adding the finger 6"
    Wait what, that's illega

    • @xT..
      @xT.. 4 роки тому +10

      THIS IS THE FUNNIEST COMMENT ON THE INTERNET!! I'M DYING!!

    • @oliverwright6215
      @oliverwright6215 4 роки тому +23

      Emmanuel Abore no shut up

    • @natsaij.g1942
      @natsaij.g1942 3 роки тому +4

      Oliver Wright let people enjoy things jeez

    • @oliverwright6215
      @oliverwright6215 3 роки тому +16

      Natsai J.G no they were being sarcastic

    • @d0mi3000
      @d0mi3000 3 роки тому +38

      this thread is amazing lmao, you have a guy who calls out a guy who was being sarcastic, that guy probably liked the comment, then another guy comes in and thinks that the sarcastic guy is not sarcastic and calls out the guy that told the sarcastic dude to shut up, then the guy that called out the sarcastic guy told the guy who called him out because he thought that they weren't sarcastic says that the sarcastic guy was being sarcastic, amazing lol

  • @slimvictor
    @slimvictor Рік тому +2

    Wow, this is fantastic! She is amazing! I love her explanations, and her musicality!

  • @justsomeguywithasmolmustac9476
    @justsomeguywithasmolmustac9476 3 роки тому +90

    Playing Level 1: Aww it sounds funny..
    *After a few seconds*
    Playing Level 16: What’s happening???

  • @collinwalker7543
    @collinwalker7543 4 роки тому +1934

    I didn't understand this guy when he told me he was getting his PhD in music theory.. now I get it

    • @loyalite4972
      @loyalite4972 4 роки тому +174

      Never underestimate the musicians 😭😭

    • @pete4463
      @pete4463 4 роки тому +166

      haha! this wasn't even that heavy on theory which is the even more mindblowing part lol

    • @Incog2k6
      @Incog2k6 4 роки тому +110

      Yeah, there's a reason why even rocket scientists are glad that they studied aerospace engineering instead. And no, it's not merely a meme. Music theory is legitimately difficult.

    • @omniyambot9876
      @omniyambot9876 4 роки тому +46

      Incog2k6 wtf? music theory is great and very respectful subject. But it is nothing compared to rocket science in terms of complexity lol.

    • @pete4463
      @pete4463 4 роки тому +144

      @@omniyambot9876 They are both very complex is very different ways. Can't really compare apples to oranges.

  • @pinkblastoise
    @pinkblastoise 4 роки тому +1758

    It’s 3:50 am, and I just watched a 10 minute video on levels of piano composition.. I don’t even play piano

    • @zeeeeeeeeeev6493
      @zeeeeeeeeeev6493 4 роки тому +15

      chubby pikachu speaking straight facts

    • @karlitriarou6888
      @karlitriarou6888 4 роки тому +10

      Omg same except its 3:40 am

    • @thespeedyyoshi
      @thespeedyyoshi 4 роки тому +5

      Chubby Pikachu not even kidding, it's 3:33 am right now lol

    • @pinkblastoise
      @pinkblastoise 4 роки тому +2

      @@thespeedyyoshi you live in vancouver?

    • @thespeedyyoshi
      @thespeedyyoshi 4 роки тому +4

      Chubby Pikachu close. Oregon.

  • @PianoBruce
    @PianoBruce 3 роки тому

    That was crazy! What you can do to a song is so unlimited, one thing that stuck out to me was the harmonising and with the changing chords!

  • @richardzhou6775
    @richardzhou6775 Рік тому +2

    I tried to practice this piece in different keys just to exercise different chords and voicings. Never thought about so many ways of practicing. This really elevates practice into multi dimensional. Thank you so much for posting this tutorial 🎉🎉🎉

  • @fweddyfwintsone4491
    @fweddyfwintsone4491 4 роки тому +883

    09:02 Warning. While trying to dance to Level 16, I dislocated my hip. If you must dance, please proceed with caution.

  • @trapfx1089
    @trapfx1089 4 роки тому +1527

    While nahre's skills on the piano are absolutely amazing, props to the guy that edited this video, jesus christ!

    • @paleontologi485
      @paleontologi485 4 роки тому +152

      TrapFx You made it sound like Jesus Christ edited this video.

    • @trapfx1089
      @trapfx1089 4 роки тому +31

      @@paleontologi485 8:58 - 9:26 IS crazy

    • @qetuowrzip7681
      @qetuowrzip7681 4 роки тому +35

      if you've seen any of the videos on her youtube channel, you might think that she helped there as well :D

    • @apzzpa
      @apzzpa 4 роки тому +60

      I think Nahre also edited it, or at least the graphics. The edit and graphics are the same as her videos on her channel

    • @ColleenKitchen
      @ColleenKitchen 4 роки тому +16

      might have been a non guy.

  • @mambrokens
    @mambrokens 2 роки тому

    she made me cry on her solo, thanks this things are motivating and very useful

  • @athenaeum4030
    @athenaeum4030 3 роки тому +6

    8:56 That is amazing

  • @WhiteRaven9
    @WhiteRaven9 4 роки тому +460

    this is awesome! she explains it well without making it boring. I'm not a huge piano enthusiast but I found this extremely interesting as both a musician and a regular person. it's cool to know the music terms and hear her put them together like that.

  • @malcolmgoldie
    @malcolmgoldie 4 роки тому +524

    Level 16 - "Sorry but my child has started crying and is hiding behind the sofa, can you play Level 3 again please?"

  • @davidbarton6651
    @davidbarton6651 3 роки тому +4

    This is SO educational and so good for my young composers. Thank you

  • @rogerssombe7369
    @rogerssombe7369 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful lecture. Music is such a interesting field of study. Thanks so much Nahre!!!

  • @DadIsntMad
    @DadIsntMad 4 роки тому +392

    Okay I thought I would never be impressed by Happy Birthday melody but this was crazy

    • @TechnoRaabe
      @TechnoRaabe 4 роки тому +4

      Watch "How to sound like Bach" by Nahre Sol. There she uses this theme too!

  • @tnsnamesoralong
    @tnsnamesoralong 4 роки тому +749

    Happy Birthday
    00:51 01.level: Melody
    00:59 02.level: One-Finger Bassline
    01:09 03.level: Two-Finger Bassline
    01:32 04.level: Chord
    01:49 05.level: Arpeggio
    02:37 06.level: Waltz Form
    03:25 07.level: Melodic Embellishment
    04:03 Á lá Liszt or Horowitz: broken octaves, repeated notes, chromatic embellishments, arpeggio, wide chord, repeated chords, glissando, chord resolution
    04:28 08.level: 2-Voice Melody - High
    04:40 09.level: 2-Voice Melody - Low
    04:52 10.level: 3-Voice Melody
    05:27 11.level: 4-Beat Rhythm
    05:35 12.level: 5-Beat Rhythm
    06:00 All Levels Combined: broken chords (arpeggios), melody in inner line, melody fit into groups of 5, two independent lines, trill, lines moving different directions,
    06:25 13.level: Harmony Change
    Extensions: any additional notes beyond first 3 notes of chord
    Harmonic Progression: the order of chords accompanying a melody
    Scale: an organized sequence of notes
    Scale Arrangement: starting your scale on a different note than the first scale note
    07:20 14.level: Extended Harmony
    Polytonality: combining two different key centers together
    07:40 15.level: Melody Manipulation: Melody Backwards, Upside Down, Upside Down+Backwards, fragments displace it in different registers
    08:29 16.level: All Levels Combined (Text)
    08:55-09:27 All Levels Combined (Music)

    • @djbis
      @djbis 4 роки тому +31

      I love comments that contribute something to an already great video.
      Thank you sir. 💯

    • @andrewsugono4832
      @andrewsugono4832 4 роки тому +11

      tnsnamesoralong somebody give this man a noble prize.

    • @aman_design
      @aman_design 4 роки тому +8

      this should be in the description.... WIRED should pay you for this ... thanks for the comment btw

    • @MegabyteLuv
      @MegabyteLuv 4 роки тому +1

      Helpful comments in UA-cam= faith in humanity, gracias. So much gracias.

    • @davidzuercher
      @davidzuercher 4 роки тому +1

      have a cookie. you rock.

  • @Beatyofeet32
    @Beatyofeet32 3 роки тому +1

    This is the first time I've seen or heard of her and I can't imagine you having selected a more perfect musician for this video.

  • @TheAkdzyn
    @TheAkdzyn 3 роки тому +1

    This video has inspired me to keep exploring in different directions. I recently started watching Narhe Sol's channel after seeing her on one of Paul David's challenge videos and her meticulous efforts and process are mesmerizing to watch. Thank you.

  • @danilogouvea
    @danilogouvea 4 роки тому +964

    Understanding music at this level is such a gift. Simply beautiful.

    • @MikkeMan
      @MikkeMan 4 роки тому +44

      Yeah, she knew this stuff in the womb.

    • @galurachristian1983
      @galurachristian1983 4 роки тому +19

      I like it when she said that there should always be purpose why your playing otherwise it would be pointless . iloveit. On point

    • @the_neutral_container
      @the_neutral_container 4 роки тому +1

      ꧁Low Mike꧂ see what you did there.

    • @aloksankhe
      @aloksankhe 4 роки тому +47

      It's not a gift. She worked towards it. Put lots of time to learn and practice.

    • @saswatamohanta1023
      @saswatamohanta1023 4 роки тому +22

      not a gift. took practice and dedication

  • @Whassevah
    @Whassevah 4 роки тому +605

    She's taking my appreciation of music on a magic carpet ride to another level. She's a g̶e̶n̶i̶e̶ genius.

  • @necromantis420
    @necromantis420 2 роки тому +1

    This video opened up my musical mind so much, simple and obvious yet so helpful. I was like 'why didn't I think of that??' thanks

  • @wolfgang2477
    @wolfgang2477 3 роки тому +4

    3:43 is the prettiest rendition of happy birthday i've ever heard.

  • @navedabbasi163
    @navedabbasi163 4 роки тому +4534

    Level 69: Let's do this without a piano

  • @ChaunceyDos
    @ChaunceyDos 4 роки тому +366

    This is a really great piece. Nahre's analogies are ON POINT, her explanations are fantastic. The editing and graphics were minimal yet so informative. Tasteful choices. Very pleasing to watch.

  • @CrownMaclaran
    @CrownMaclaran 3 роки тому

    This is the most amazing explanation, I have ever seen. Really and amazing player and knowledge of what she is talking about, really impressive🙏🏾

  • @Piargane
    @Piargane 3 роки тому +1

    this could not have been done in a better way wow! Great playing and my appreciations to you (being a pianist myself)!