How to play Interstellar's "Cornfield Chase" by Hans Zimmer 🎹✨ (Beginner Piano Tutorial)

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  • Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
  • Ready to learn a stunning piece of music? It's one of the most popular pieces to perform in the world-- whether in concert halls or in on TikTok; this theme from Interstellar starts simple and builds into something a bit more complex to challenge your fingers.
    Don't worry, Lisa is here to guide you every step of the way!
    Chapters:
    0:00 - Introduction
    0:22 - Getting started
    2:16 - Bars 5 to 9
    3:10 - Bars 13 to 20
    4:00 - Bars 21 to 28
    6:43 - Finger stretch break!
    7:22 - Bars 29 to 36
    8:53 - Bars 37 to 44
    10:55 - The beautiful part!! Bars 45 to 56
    16:17 - Tips and tricks
    18:13 - Performance
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    Lisa Witt has been teaching piano for +20 years and in that time has helped hundreds of thousands of students learn to play the songs they love. Lisa received classical piano training through the Royal Conservatory of Music, but she has since embraced popular music and playing by ear in order to accompany herself and others. She is a songwriter and recording artist. Lisa’s contagious enthusiasm will have you excited to practice and return to the keys for your next lesson. Her teaching style focuses on you, making lessons encouraging and fun.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 717

  • @PianoteOfficial
    @PianoteOfficial  Рік тому +187

    The music came before the movie: Christopher Nolan gave Hans Zimmer a letter and asked him to compose something inspired by it. Check out the full story and dive deeper into this lesson on our blog >> www.pianote.com/blog/interstellar-theme-tutorial/

    • @alfredromero4784
      @alfredromero4784 Рік тому +2

      Lisa what would be the Chords for Against All Odds please it's a beautiful heart wrenching song😢 that really hurts SPIRITUALLY.

    • @alfredromero4784
      @alfredromero4784 Рік тому +1

      What about what 'love got to do with it "Foreigner"

    • @samdecoover9351
      @samdecoover9351 Рік тому +1

      Partially true. The theme was not Cornfield Chase, it was 'Day One Dark'. There's a version of the very first version somewhere on UA-cam if I remember correctly.

    • @AB-dy4gh
      @AB-dy4gh Рік тому +3

      Please tell me where I can find the sheet music for this arrangement. I cannot find anywhere. You are such a wonderful teacher! Thank you!

    • @_pcnhrmny_
      @_pcnhrmny_ Рік тому +3

      ​@@AB-dy4gh i'm having the same issue pls share the sheet🥺

  • @JSwixx
    @JSwixx Рік тому +834

    When I got the beginning parts I just cried. I’ve wanted to play and have loved film score music my entire life and never thought I’d get to a point of being able to play the songs I love so much. I’m 26 and never played the piano but I bought a piano back in June and the realization that I actually CAN learn this made me emotional. Thank you for your awesome lessons!!

    • @unzonked
      @unzonked Рік тому +14

      I haven't played any instrument in my life but I'll give my all to learn this exceptional piece of art.

    • @Officialv5a
      @Officialv5a Рік тому +7

      Congratulations!! It's a beautiful thing and I'm so glad you have been able to do this. Keep going and doing what makes you happy

    • @Doggstyler
      @Doggstyler Рік тому +6

      This is the move. You're certainly a good person, good heart.

    • @pianoecats
      @pianoecats Рік тому +2

      congrats! Keep going!

    • @Franklin2027a
      @Franklin2027a Рік тому +1

      how did it go ? don't stop. You can

  • @Eggy79
    @Eggy79 Рік тому +247

    "You can't make an Interstellar tutorial that's easy to follow along with, it's not possible"
    Lisa: No, it's necessary.

  • @K3dzz
    @K3dzz Рік тому +86

    I have been playing piano for about 20 years and this has to be one of the best worded and presented tutorials/lessons I have ever seen! Concise, straight to the point yet in depth enough for people to learn correct technique! Awesome!!

  • @1Gibson
    @1Gibson Рік тому +23

    I started piano 2007, had to stop cold turkey when diagnosed with M.S. in 2008, i felt like the very thing i desired for myself was snatched away from my memory and fingers. I heard this song 2 weeks ago for the 1st time and something awoke within me with this song. Ive been on my keyboard determined to learn this song for myself. Im now 46, its been a rough 20yrs with this disease but im going to get it.
    Thank you for making it much easier to learn.

  • @PianoMatronNeeNee
    @PianoMatronNeeNee Рік тому +426

    Love your teaching style. I learn so much. You make it look so easy.

  • @teedtad2534
    @teedtad2534 Рік тому +80

    It really helps when she NAMES the chords and or keynotes. When she covers the lessons at a slow pace and when the keynotes LIGHT up it is easy to follow along!! 🙏💐❤️💡💐

  • @Genevieve8002
    @Genevieve8002 Рік тому +24

    Interstellar / Cornfield Chase from Hans Zimmer is my absolute favourite composition. Even broken down in lesson chunks it sounds sooo beautiful. The way Lisa is explaining it all, I’m very much a beginner and feel like I could actually learn this with time and practice. A couple of weeks back I had no idea what an arpeggio pattern was and thanks to Lisa, I incorporate arpeggio pattern in my daily practice and they sound so pretty!! 😍✨🎹✨

  • @TripleTapHK
    @TripleTapHK 6 місяців тому +16

    That first F Major 7 in measure 13 always gets me. Such a beautiful chord.

  • @paoltab
    @paoltab Рік тому +4

    I took piano lessons for a few years when I was just a kid. Now at the age of 33 I am becoming interested in the piano again, and I have landed on your channel. Thank you. Because I discovered that I still have many things in my mind that I thought I had lost over time. I think I'll start from here, from this wonderful music, and from your lessons

  • @adrianbrzozowski4438
    @adrianbrzozowski4438 Рік тому +8

    I did not expect this tutorial to be so useful! You''re really gifted as a teacher, everything feels so easy when mixed with practice. Thank you very much! Stay healthy!

  • @hhfggjskw2134
    @hhfggjskw2134 Рік тому +3

    Didn't seriously play something like a piano since schools music lessons. Just started with this lesson after breakfast and learned a considerable part already. She has such a nice way of teaching, so smooth and gently.

  • @mkh6338
    @mkh6338 8 місяців тому +10

    Love how passionate you are in teaching music and going step by step. Thanks a lot!

  • @manarhussein6599
    @manarhussein6599 Рік тому +13

    I have tried to master it for months and the cords are really hard, this is beautifually explained and helped alot, Thank you so much ♥️
    The fact the he wrote it before the movie is insaaannee!!

  • @amishshrikantpandey231
    @amishshrikantpandey231 7 місяців тому +1

    I left playing the piano for 6 long years and almost completely forgot how to play. Always loved Zimmer's this music score and wondered if I could ever play that. I've started playing again this year and just playing along with you felt so comfortable it was like I never stopped playing. Being able to play this music feels so beautiful and emotional at the same time. Thanks for this amazing video, this has been a GREAT help!

  • @stratum42
    @stratum42 Рік тому +8

    Thank you for doing what you do. I've restarted playing at 47 after not playing since I was a teenager. Being a big fan of instrumental music and science fiction this song was one of a few that that motivated me to want to learn again. Your style of teaching is amazingly easy to follow and I believe will help me a lot. I will become a subscriber soon.

  • @Ondraha
    @Ondraha Рік тому +4

    Just wow. What an amazing teacher and pianist you are.

  • @JBittermusic
    @JBittermusic Рік тому +5

    Love your way of teaching, piano can seem so intimidating but you take that away ❤

  • @BadBass.Co1313
    @BadBass.Co1313 Рік тому +34

    I want to thank you for your amazing videos!!! They are always so helpful! :)

  • @thy2279
    @thy2279 Рік тому +7

    I love the power and energy

  • @E1i0
    @E1i0 Рік тому +10

    This tutorial gave me the confidence to try and learn how to play this amazing song, which I wasn't sure I was ever going to be able to play! You're amazing! Thank you

    • @E1i0
      @E1i0 Рік тому +1

      Don't do it, scam!

  • @EricaEchos
    @EricaEchos Рік тому

    You are my favorite UA-cam piano teacher BY FAR. Having a beautiful voice that is on-pitch is such a bonus - for us!

  • @miileekombian8501
    @miileekombian8501 Рік тому +29

    I was just thinking about this theme and how to play it and here it is😂. Go Lisa and Pianote. You guys are awesome 🔥

  • @evaam9296
    @evaam9296 4 місяці тому

    I love how enthusiastic you explain every part of the piece. You also are amazing at explaining things at a reasonable pace!! :)

  • @marie_eva
    @marie_eva 10 місяців тому +2

    Thank you so much for this tutorial 😭😊💞 Interstellar is my all time favourite film & score. I just have a keyboard, I usually play by ear. But lately I've been struggling with depression so I haven't played it. I decided I should try to learn my favourite, the cornfield chase, to motivate me, but I don't have the energy to play by ear like I normally do- I just need someone to show me how so I can more quickly feel some joy from playing it. This is perfect! And you emit such joy as well, it makes me smile. Thank you.

  • @Pawl0solidus
    @Pawl0solidus 7 місяців тому +2

    This music is so beautifully. I always cry hearing it.

  • @alorduy1207
    @alorduy1207 Рік тому +15

    Am from Colombia. This the best video that I've been found. I'm learning English, piano and Pentagram in a only video. I'm very happy. Keep it up! Thanks!

  • @ImJack6
    @ImJack6 Рік тому +13

    This is so easy to learn. Thank you Lisa! Thank you Pianote! 🎹👍🏻😊💯

    • @PianoteOfficial
      @PianoteOfficial  Рік тому +5

      You are very very welcome! its one we've wanted to do for a very long time

  • @saranachname
    @saranachname 9 місяців тому +1

    This is very helpful, especially the tips for relaxing the hands. The teaching style is clear and easy to understand. Thank you.

  • @dysennn
    @dysennn Рік тому +3

    wow her teaching is so relaxing 😌

  • @MrTrimstarfish
    @MrTrimstarfish Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for this, picked up piano again for the first time in around 5 years and this tutorial was so simple to learn.. huge request for me would be Gladiator now we are free! Thanks heaps guys keep up the uploads!

  • @JithinJacob333
    @JithinJacob333 5 місяців тому

    It's amazing how much music can just transport you to places. The beginning just makes me feel I'm just staring into the vast emptiness of space and I just feel so insignificant. I get a weird feeling in my chest each time

  • @itswook
    @itswook Рік тому +1

    i appreciate you SOOO much for teaching this and being so detailed with it as well❤️

  • @blueberry_artz4869
    @blueberry_artz4869 11 місяців тому +1

    You looks so focused while playing the music it is so inspiring ✨✨

  • @debbzilla
    @debbzilla Рік тому +6

    Was literally thinking about this song today and then you shared a tutorial. Been in a slump lately and this has made me want to sit down and play. Thanks!!!

    • @PianoteOfficial
      @PianoteOfficial  Рік тому +1

      It is fate! very glad to get you some inspiration :)

  • @leensdollsworld5188
    @leensdollsworld5188 Рік тому +1

    Wow, that's the most amazing illustration for interstellar I have watched so far. Thanks a lot!

  • @AVKStudio
    @AVKStudio Рік тому +2

    I dont know if the most gorgeous thing here is the song, the way you play it, your voice or the way you teach it, thanks for all the above (thanks Hans too) !

  • @rh45sth62
    @rh45sth62 Рік тому +5

    Fantastic piece of music, fantastic tutorial. This also helped me to read music better ! 😊🎹💯💫

  • @CrossEyedLion85
    @CrossEyedLion85 Рік тому +1

    Lisa. I think I told you this already. You're such a character. My personal number one tutor on UA-cam. Video is stored for when I feel to play some piano again probably in autumn and winter. I really need to take some time again and try to improve my play. That song is so good too.

  • @divineblows8646
    @divineblows8646 9 місяців тому +3

    Like I can't believe that this all was for free..... People pay to learn and still do not get such a wonderful teacher as you . I am so grateful to you an god that I found this video with such a Talented teacher..... It just made my Dayyy🙏🙏

  • @1tressaht
    @1tressaht Рік тому +4

    You are the type of teacher I always needed 🥰

  • @g00gle5ucks5
    @g00gle5ucks5 Рік тому

    Excellent tutorial. Structured, clear, easy! There are a few other compositions that I prefer to this version but thanks to what you taught me I'm able to pick and choose what I like from those!

  • @little_records
    @little_records Рік тому +1

    You're like my favourite teacher. My other teachers are cool too! But your kind and warm welcoming approach to teaching is so thanked!

  • @jeseraa
    @jeseraa Рік тому +1

    i thank you so much for this incredible explanation! it really does help me understand this piece of art and the piano itself 💗💗💗

  • @yo-d7244
    @yo-d7244 4 місяці тому

    I love the way you count 123 melodically.
    thanx for the video. you made it so interesting.

  • @ramseyr1
    @ramseyr1 Рік тому

    Hi there first of all thank you for allowing me at 62 years of age to play one of my favourite pieces of music of all time it just connects with me every time and btw I primarily play drop c guitar so bit of a metal head by nature but brought up around a piano but seriously I can’t put into words the enjoyment you have given me thanx again 👌

  • @tautuaisila6807
    @tautuaisila6807 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful combination of both hands Miss Lisa, that's awesome, look forward to practice that progression..

  • @DJeMo
    @DJeMo Рік тому +2

    So much tug has this vibe, love it, such and array of emotions as it builds, some folks performing it in the big church organs is amazing

  • @nadiasaid5207
    @nadiasaid5207 Рік тому +5

    I just love your teaching, Lisa. I can play this song after just a few sessions at the piano (though the last 20 bars were a bit tricky). What a beautiful song. Thank you!
    Also an update, I can play the 1st movement of the moonlight sonata too thanks to your teaching! ♥️♥️

  • @ramseykeynes9789
    @ramseykeynes9789 Рік тому +1

    This is superb!!!!!! What a masterful teacher! Thank you so much!

  • @Mysterave
    @Mysterave 8 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely love the Interstellar score. Will definitely work on this. Your lessons are great.😊

  • @nursekate3124
    @nursekate3124 Рік тому

    Geez where were you when I was a kid! I play by ear primarily before I could even begin to learn a song by reading the music. My teachers used to get exasperated with me when I would ask them to play it over and over. Thank you!!

  • @Summypiano
    @Summypiano Рік тому +2

    My favourite movie ost!!! Brings me back to the movie each and every time I hear this

  • @gggyyyttt
    @gggyyyttt 9 місяців тому +1

    Your music is so beautiful. Thank you for teaching me interstellar rhythm 🩷

  • @DenTube619
    @DenTube619 Рік тому

    I think this is the best tutorial video I have ever watched. Love the way you explain the steps and your voice is really kind to listen to. Even though I’m practicing a different version of this piece, I still really enjoyed the video.

  • @enriquepartida3689
    @enriquepartida3689 Рік тому +3

    I want to learn this song now. Great job Lisa!

  • @MP-uz5ks
    @MP-uz5ks Рік тому +1

    What a great tutorial! Thank you so much!! I don't play piano but accordion, it took a bit time to "translate" this to accordion but it has a very beautiful result, even with the stradella bass system.

  • @sudhanshumusic81
    @sudhanshumusic81 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Lisa, you made it so simple that even a beginner can play with a little practice...it was a meditative experience for me while I was playing this following your instructions...

  • @jaydonwinger9869
    @jaydonwinger9869 Рік тому +26

    This video was so informative and professional while also being very entertaining. Thank you for being authentic and including all the little tips and tricks as you went. :)

  • @Antoine_G.
    @Antoine_G. Рік тому +20

    Amazing tutorial, and such a beautiful song, thank you 😊
    Hoping for piano sheet in description soon if possible 😉

  • @chilixol7177
    @chilixol7177 Рік тому +2

    Thank you Lisa ✨ !!
    Thank you Pianote ❤️

  • @debijohoffman1875
    @debijohoffman1875 Рік тому +10

    I've been playing for 50 years now. This is a beautiful 😍 song. I love your "thumb hack" wayyyy cool. Keep it up. 💯

  • @dcjamz69
    @dcjamz69 Рік тому

    i like how excited you are for the piece, definitely helped me stick with the piece to the end, thank you very much!

  • @ankitlohia365
    @ankitlohia365 Рік тому

    loved the tutorial. I am a beginner starting to lean this as my first piece and I am in awe.. by the sounds

  • @mlam4301
    @mlam4301 2 місяці тому

    I love your teaching style. It's so encouraging.

  • @barclayhhuga654
    @barclayhhuga654 11 місяців тому

    If there was ever a perfect teacher !!!! She has the approach spot on and charisma

  • @vivalingua9377
    @vivalingua9377 Рік тому

    Even as I listen, I see the movie in my mind and I start feeling the tension. Hats off to you and of course the composer.

  • @brazukadanceschool
    @brazukadanceschool Рік тому

    You are so charismatic! 🤩Every time i watch your videos a take myself uncosciously smiling.

  • @georgechacon2648
    @georgechacon2648 Рік тому +2

    Hello, thank you thank you thank you! I've always wanted to play this! Very excited to start. God Bless

  • @robingaspard
    @robingaspard Рік тому +1

    So excited to start to learn it 🎹🌌

  • @itachiyt2960
    @itachiyt2960 4 місяці тому +3

    Ok, now i need a piano to play it 😢

  • @ridhiisharma5177
    @ridhiisharma5177 Рік тому +1

    got a keyboard a month back and have been dying to try this out... THANK YOU SM, IT'S SO DIFFICULT BECAUSE I HAVE NO BACKGROUND BUT I LOVE ITTT!!!!

  • @michaelgrimes8828
    @michaelgrimes8828 Рік тому +15

    I tried this using the strings voice on my keyboard. It sounds beautiful.

  • @brahimmarah3111
    @brahimmarah3111 Рік тому +2

    I really appreciate your work

  • @Adks007
    @Adks007 Рік тому +5

    Was so eagerly waiting for this tutorial from you ♥️♥️ thank you

    • @PianoteOfficial
      @PianoteOfficial  Рік тому

      It took us a while but we think this one is just right

    • @Adks007
      @Adks007 Рік тому

      @@PianoteOfficial Bars 45 to 56 is the most beatiful part of the intestellar. Those arpeggios is what I was exactly looking for. Again Thank you so much LISA.♥♥

  • @Piano.Musikk
    @Piano.Musikk Рік тому +1

    Amazing improvisation! Thanks a lot

  • @Mia-MireVanAswegen
    @Mia-MireVanAswegen 3 місяці тому

    I’ve learned this now. And this video was just amazing for teaching this complicated yet beautiful piece.
    Thank you for helping me achieve something I thought I’d never accomplish. ❤❤

  • @jonathantapia8277
    @jonathantapia8277 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for doing this tutorial

  • @haroldperezcoronado3569
    @haroldperezcoronado3569 Рік тому

    Wow!!! Thank you so much! I’m practicing!! Right now 🎉 loved it

  • @B0K1T0
    @B0K1T0 Рік тому

    Thanks a lot! I already fiddled around a bit with the melodic and harmonic idea of this fantastic piece earlier on a synthesizer, which was lots of fun. Hans Zimmer's music is so minimalistic but loaded with emotions from another world (perfectly fitting these kind of films) ♥I'm just starting to learn the piano and after watching this I found myself googling for piano teachers in the neighborhood 😆Can't wait to be able to play such pieces! I'm so grateful I got back into music after a long break (I'm almost 40 now but I I'm pretty sure this rediscovered love will last this time), and to all the very helpful and inspring content of all sorts that is freely shared on the internet 🙏

  • @schokoladendonut
    @schokoladendonut Рік тому

    This tutorial is so helpful, thank you very much!

  • @mitulp.mandalia6123
    @mitulp.mandalia6123 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for this quality guidance.❤

  • @sophiedevries9028
    @sophiedevries9028 Рік тому +8

    10:15 this part is so beautiful😭🥺wonderfully played thank you

    • @Doggstyler
      @Doggstyler Рік тому

      Yep. I get -always- goosebumps.

  • @miguelconde8938
    @miguelconde8938 10 місяців тому +1

    love your energy

  • @iamXnl
    @iamXnl Рік тому +1

    Not only is this tutorial more extensive on the members area, there is also an additional video by Cassi Falk going through the needed technique to practise the specific parts of this track. Very good for warm-up and technique training days.
    I've been a member for about three weeks now. Did not think twice after two or three days to get the full year package. I do need to slow myself down a bit to give my wrists some rest between sessions and I'm recording my whole progress from day one. I do have a funny personal goal; In one year I'd like to play on a public piano somewhere (airport, trainstation) and be able to play at least 3 to 4 pieces from memory. (this track is def. on the short list to play!)
    So; thank you! It took me about 2 years to start while having a keyboard staring at me every day, collecting dust , and now I can't stop!

  • @janetgordon7833
    @janetgordon7833 5 місяців тому

    I got the extreme part right away thank you for teaching me this Lisa😊

  • @nikitoroberto
    @nikitoroberto Рік тому +1

    The best Interstellar piano video tutorial so far.

  • @alexandrebelloir7920
    @alexandrebelloir7920 Рік тому

    Thank you so much, this is the first piece I now can play entirely!

  • @aa-sd2io
    @aa-sd2io Рік тому +2

    I'm amazed I was just yesterday searching for how to play it and now you uploaded this video thanks a lot!

  • @pdgamember
    @pdgamember Рік тому +1

    My favorite piece of music ever :)

  • @MarkuzP66
    @MarkuzP66 Рік тому +1

    Love this theme❤. A very good example how important filmscore is for the mood of a movie.

  • @canaandinberu5480
    @canaandinberu5480 Рік тому +1

    This is soo amazing...thank you ❤

  • @minigamescenter4632
    @minigamescenter4632 Рік тому

    Been practicing the arrangement of Patrik Pietschmann for around a year, this is the first piece I learned and I think it's beautiful

  • @jasoncooper1869
    @jasoncooper1869 Рік тому

    Absolutely beautiful

  • @zoimayo8467
    @zoimayo8467 10 місяців тому +1

    Wow her classes es are so good!

  • @shellanashellan1834
    @shellanashellan1834 10 місяців тому

    Thank you so much. 💕
    It’s very easy and helpful.

  • @at-km7th
    @at-km7th Рік тому

    Really helpful, i'm learning piano only by your video and still can play Interstellar, thank you and thank you so much!

  • @juliamore7329
    @juliamore7329 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for your teachings ❤️🥹

  • @dipanshu_goyal_
    @dipanshu_goyal_ 11 місяців тому +1

    You are the best piano teacher I have ever seen on youtube
    Love from INDIA❤❤

  • @yorgondios7870
    @yorgondios7870 Рік тому +6

    Omg i learned piano fot years and i was horrible. I now understand i just didnt have a good enough teacher. You're amazing! Thanks for reconnecting me with piano and music again. Your energy is amazing