How To Play "Imagine" by John Lennon - Piano Lesson (Pianote)

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  • @PianoteOfficial
    @PianoteOfficial  2 роки тому +9

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  • @annettec1912
    @annettec1912 Рік тому +9

    Thank you for this session! Yes I did enjoy this "Imagine" very much! Keep in touch by showing all beginners your easy method of learning...you teach in a "manner of patience" that's appreciated by numerous beginners indeed! Thank you!

  • @kevinahackenson5044
    @kevinahackenson5044 10 місяців тому +4

    I’m pretty new and this is a game changer

  • @neojakemcc
    @neojakemcc 5 років тому +9

    A band I was in back in high school tried to do this. Terribly. Now, over 20 years later, I'm gonna make it up to the spirit of John Lennon.

  • @keen1981
    @keen1981 4 роки тому +33

    I’m absolutely thrilled by this! I knew the song should be quite easy to learn as it’s just alternative triads, but you break it down really nice and make it visual with your way of doing videos. Thanks a lot!

  • @dylarononguitar8209
    @dylarononguitar8209 4 роки тому +66

    Excellent! As a guitar guy, I would say this is the best piano tutorial I've ever seen. Thank you!

  • @melo3music
    @melo3music 3 роки тому +10

    Finally a more simplified version of imagine. Thanks so much for this piano tutorial

  • @nyandwipierre4856
    @nyandwipierre4856 23 дні тому

    Thank you very much for the wonderful tutorial. Not only you helped me nail down the song Imagine, but also you helped understand the game of the triads, the 7th, and the variations. All I want is to get to the level of improvisation. But I am aware it is a result of rigorous and assiduous practice. Thank you again for the content you provide.

  • @seastar3460
    @seastar3460 2 роки тому +4

    Perfect beginner song!

  • @Wesdag
    @Wesdag 4 роки тому +14

    You've done an excellent job here, very clearly explained & super easy to follow. Thanks a lot.

  • @johnjoubert2224
    @johnjoubert2224 5 років тому +16

    Thanks for bringing one of my favorite songs within reach of my abilities. When I master this song and play it in public as a new addition to my portfolio I will be a very happy man. Along with McCarthy's Yesterday I will have mastered the 2 best Beatles songs.

    • @DrB81
      @DrB81 4 роки тому +2

      John Joubert Imagine was a Lennon solo piece. I know what you mean tho. ✌️

  • @asadasad84
    @asadasad84 2 роки тому

    Great Teacher You are ...

  • @G-sidesss
    @G-sidesss 2 роки тому +3

    This is awesome. I’m determined to finally learn a piano song all the way through thank u so much

  • @rejeandurette3471
    @rejeandurette3471 3 роки тому +1

    I'm a total newbie, so I appreciate the detailed and slow approach. It's going to take a lot of work, but in a few weeks, I might have it

  • @valentinavisbal375
    @valentinavisbal375 4 роки тому +68

    YOU ARE THE BEST! I FINALLY LEARNED A WHOLE SONG, I'M SOOOO ECXITED! ☺︎

    • @valentinavisbal375
      @valentinavisbal375 4 роки тому +6

      now I'm trying to sing and play at the same time

    • @kingreinierpalmea8898
      @kingreinierpalmea8898 4 роки тому +2

      this was the first whole song i learned too because it is in C major

    • @Zeronas87
      @Zeronas87 4 роки тому +1

      Congratulations 👍

    • @_keysean
      @_keysean 3 роки тому +1

      EXACTLY HOW I FELT ABOUT “Clocks”!!!!

    • @YYZed12
      @YYZed12 3 роки тому +2

      I’m struggling at the last part lol

  • @Thedestroyer7360-d8y
    @Thedestroyer7360-d8y 7 місяців тому +4

    Wow, it's been 20 years for me on not listening to songs like this, but when I decided to play this song, it made me cry, because of the memories of listening to those songs since when I was 17 years old, now I listen to songs like this,
    Who loves this song
    👇

  • @rezapazirandeh7860
    @rezapazirandeh7860 4 роки тому +6

    Best Imagine Tutorial I have seen. Thank you!

  • @marceloanacleto7722
    @marceloanacleto7722 4 роки тому +3

    I am looking for tutorials for weeks, this is definitely the best. It is very clear and elucidative, thanks.

  • @markellis8621
    @markellis8621 4 роки тому +7

    Really appreciate this tutorial love this John of Lennon. I’m trying to learn it and enjoying the journey so far. 🙏

  • @tsh3828
    @tsh3828 4 роки тому

    Honestly only just started but by far this is the best channel for clear instructions, others are very good but I find myself back to you each time, thank you

  • @pipperoooo
    @pipperoooo Рік тому +2

    Great tutorial. Thank you. One of the greatest songs ever. ❤

  • @axnfloater6453
    @axnfloater6453 4 роки тому

    One of the few who actually slow the lesson down . Thank you Jordan!!! I Have followed Lisa for some time,but you are also a force to your trade!!!!!!!

  • @markrossman3574
    @markrossman3574 5 років тому +4

    Great video. It really made this song seem doable - since I had the sheet music at home - and tried to play it myself before and got frustrated - this video really made the song seem "not as difficult as I thought"

  • @danieldanton1129
    @danieldanton1129 3 місяці тому

    I've got it now... Thanks to you! (And others and myself) Great tutorial

  • @ricardo2bo
    @ricardo2bo 5 років тому +4

    Wonderful lesson! That screen with the keys diagram along with real playing and score is really cool!

  • @BDI2023
    @BDI2023 2 роки тому

    Dude! you have been a blessing to my family we really appreciate you and the Ms. on this channel !!!!! Thank you so much !

  • @DesertRat332
    @DesertRat332 5 років тому +12

    Excellent lesson! I love how you show the music notation *and* the keys that are being played (fingering) on the piano. You explain it slowly and so well that even an old man like myself who has only been fooling with piano for three years can understand it. Absolutely, hands down, the best piano lesson I have seen on "Imagine" on UA-cam. THANK-YOU! Do you have a lesson on "Ruby Tuesday" by the Rolling Stones?

  • @Frank-bs2zd
    @Frank-bs2zd 4 роки тому +2

    This is the best tutorial I’ve ever seen! As a non piano player I could play the song very well! Thank you!

    • @Jeremyparker
      @Jeremyparker 3 роки тому +1

      So now you are kind of a player yeah?

    • @Frank-bs2zd
      @Frank-bs2zd 3 роки тому +1

      @@Jeremyparker well, depending on who’s listening hahaha

  • @heartofhawaii8232
    @heartofhawaii8232 5 років тому +10

    absolutely the best tutorial of this song...here in 2019! thoroughly enjoying your style of teaching, clear and patient. Thankyou !!

  • @ariezwart7494
    @ariezwart7494 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this simple explanation of this awesome song

  • @samuellau6442
    @samuellau6442 8 місяців тому

    wow¡¡¡¡¡ Amazing talent!

  • @SteveGong
    @SteveGong 3 роки тому

    Thanks so much. There's so many scores on the internets without the full chords and they really don't do the song justice.

  • @stevesutherland8247
    @stevesutherland8247 3 роки тому +24

    This is a great tutorial and I’m going to give it a go. However, anyone else notice that in the bridge/pre chorus he was playing F when the music said E? I’ll try both

    • @LadyCameoASMR
      @LadyCameoASMR Рік тому +3

      I just noticed this. The sheet music provided doesn’t match the video

    • @Vincent-kb2wo
      @Vincent-kb2wo 7 місяців тому +1

      @@LadyCameoASMR i was stuck at that part for a little bit, but i think F should be the correct one there

    • @frankshaffner6324
      @frankshaffner6324 3 місяці тому

      Agreed that the sheet music is not an exact match to the played notes. I was stuck there too. Nevertheless, pianote is still a great source for tutorials!

  • @7recon1
    @7recon1 5 років тому +7

    its great that you include jOHN in this instruction. thanks

  • @frankielau6511
    @frankielau6511 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the showing of the song Imagine, it motivates me to start playing... lovely song. Thanks

  • @azrisgndrov718
    @azrisgndrov718 2 роки тому

    Perfect explanation. Thank you

  • @Philip-yf7tn
    @Philip-yf7tn 4 роки тому +6

    Great tutorial. Would be nice if the Sheet music was update to correct the errors in the Pre-Chorus. Thanks

  • @allgood6760
    @allgood6760 3 роки тому

    John Lennon would ❤️ you for this.. TIMELESS song! 🎶👍🇳🇿

  • @hiramwilliams7560
    @hiramwilliams7560 18 днів тому

    Wow, thank you so much, the piano is such a great instrument. This will be my first song for it. It's good that I know it from the guitar. Liked & Subscribed.

  • @bosslhee
    @bosslhee 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing this tutorial ❤️ 💕

  • @johnobienu
    @johnobienu 11 місяців тому +1

    Very good I like it♥️♥️♥️

  • @TheLopezbejar
    @TheLopezbejar 5 років тому +10

    Excelente el tutorial! De todos los que vi de la canción “Imagine” es el más claro, sencillo y mejor explicado que vi. Muchas gracias.

  • @billyjoemills
    @billyjoemills 10 місяців тому

    Excellent. Thank you.

  • @tonybevel5282
    @tonybevel5282 2 роки тому

    Brilliant! Thank you

  • @ИринаИванова-х6м3э

    Your lesson is the best! Absolutely!

  • @chilepine
    @chilepine 10 місяців тому

    Great tutorial

  • @supercallifragi
    @supercallifragi 5 років тому +2

    Thank you for this easy to follow tuition ihaving learned the notes/chord positions this is to be my first song practiced when my digital piano arrives soon.

  • @sylviannemauriceb9388
    @sylviannemauriceb9388 3 роки тому

    very nice and you make it easier for me to learn thank you

  • @Redant1Redant
    @Redant1Redant 5 років тому +1

    Love the way you teach this song.

  • @iq150aa4
    @iq150aa4 3 роки тому

    Great instructions

  • @charlesscott3949
    @charlesscott3949 Рік тому

    Great Great Great !!! - Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU !!

  • @lanceautonomous
    @lanceautonomous 4 роки тому

    Awesome!

  • @carolgame1020
    @carolgame1020 4 роки тому +1

    Thankyou...this is awesome

  • @angienuno2757
    @angienuno2757 4 роки тому +1

    Great tutorial!!!!!

  • @vintageritarose
    @vintageritarose 3 роки тому

    I'm a good piano player I must say you're really good explaining this every detail. Great natural teacher.

  • @yangyon
    @yangyon 6 років тому +6

    Thanks for your clear tutorial

  • @19sept76
    @19sept76 3 роки тому

    Excellent well taught and presented

  • @terrelspears3856
    @terrelspears3856 5 років тому +2

    Thank you so much for this outstanding tutorial!

  • @carpo719
    @carpo719 5 років тому +2

    Thanks so much. I've been a guitarist for decades but still never learned piano. I'm gonna try in the new year. :)

  • @carlosmartin7878
    @carlosmartin7878 3 роки тому

    great tutorial. thanks

  • @station2station544
    @station2station544 3 роки тому

    1:02 Just a correction - in the original recording, in the main (opening) pattern John Lennon plays a pinky D when playing the C (inversion) triad that follows the A-Bb-B runup. That wasn't included in this video. So the first chord played in the 3rd measure of the right hand would be a 3 note triad consisting of E-G-D. It's a simple addition and makes the song if you add it. John Lennon plays the D each cycle.

  • @Scanpian
    @Scanpian 4 роки тому

    Wow! Amazing tutorial

  • @garthsmith7910
    @garthsmith7910 3 роки тому +1

    Great tutorial, love the way you teach. Thank you.

  • @jerrytom3514
    @jerrytom3514 3 роки тому

    Nicely done

  • @emilschneider5121
    @emilschneider5121 5 років тому +1

    This is an excellent tutorial of a loved favorite.

  • @dantedelacruz198
    @dantedelacruz198 4 роки тому

    Thanks sir, that's wonderful teaching.

  • @Алишер-е6в
    @Алишер-е6в 3 роки тому

    YOU ARE THE BEST!

  • @dels.9068
    @dels.9068 3 роки тому

    Very well produced, good job. 👍

  • @RenRoll
    @RenRoll 2 роки тому

    I'm doing imagine for a singing exam and I want to practice it with piano as well so thank you :D

  • @malgorzatatessmer6232
    @malgorzatatessmer6232 2 роки тому

    Sehr schön, Dankeschön

  • @meloniewhyte9451
    @meloniewhyte9451 4 роки тому +1

    Hey thanks so much for all you do for us. Do you think you could give a beginner lesson on how to add blues tones to our playing.... something like what you did in your Hey Jude lesson? Keep 'em coming!

  • @blancathurman1039
    @blancathurman1039 3 роки тому

    Just love it!!

  • @renantebetinol8170
    @renantebetinol8170 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much bro

  • @josephguida5432
    @josephguida5432 5 років тому +1

    If you listen closely to the original recording by Lennon there is a D (played with the right hand 5th finger/pinky) at the beginning of each bar in the verse added as a top note above the G. If it is played without the D nobody notices anyway so it could be left without.

  • @whitbybella1
    @whitbybella1 4 роки тому +1

    Brilliant tutorial thanks so much. Could you do James Blunt No Bravery tutorial sometime please

  • @rickpalmer3340
    @rickpalmer3340 2 роки тому +1

    Many thanks for the excellent tuition! I see you are using different fingers each time you play the chromatic climb in the 2nd and 4th bars etc? Please can you tell me which fingers are best in order to quickly return to the C triad?

  • @marysest-jean4640
    @marysest-jean4640 4 роки тому +21

    YAY I CAN PLAY IMAGINE 🥺🤩😍💗

  • @lele150871
    @lele150871 4 роки тому

    Thanx for this video. Greetings from Tuscany, Italy

    • @PianoteOfficial
      @PianoteOfficial  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching! I hope you and your family are safe :)

  • @shirleyanngilbreath4353
    @shirleyanngilbreath4353 4 роки тому

    Thanks a million💰

  • @cheryldurham3922
    @cheryldurham3922 3 роки тому

    Love it! Thank you!

  • @wicaksarosa
    @wicaksarosa 3 роки тому

    Thanks!

  • @hobbitpianotrainingonlines5166
    @hobbitpianotrainingonlines5166 5 років тому +8

    Guys this is close, but not exactly how it is played on the recording. You are missing the D in the C2 chord played after the chromatic riff on beat 1 only. Also he doesn't rock his right hand to his thumb at all. Those C's are played in the LH with an alternating Octave LH pattern.

    • @shirleyanngilbreath4353
      @shirleyanngilbreath4353 5 років тому +2

      After you learn the song play it your way , not someone else's, improvise. Just saying

    • @jack11356
      @jack11356 4 роки тому

      I agree with you
      Misses theD

    • @fernandoherranz4095
      @fernandoherranz4095 4 роки тому +1

      You are probably right but I think Jordan is going for playability and ease rather than accuracy to the recording. The audience is probably more for beginners and new players so he tailored the lesson for that. But I'm sure he doesn't mind either way as long as you play the song!

  • @purplepat69
    @purplepat69 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for an outstanding tutorial of this wonderful song! I have never played an instrument before and am learning to play keyboard. The slow pace of the song, combined with relatively simple patterns, is enabling this rookie to play something very satisfying in a very short period of time. I agree with Ricardo that having the keyboard displayed above makes it much simpler to follow along.

  • @simonwharf9922
    @simonwharf9922 3 роки тому +2

    Great tutorial thank you. Do you use the pedals? Would like to see instruction for that. Thanks

    • @kevrockism
      @kevrockism 2 роки тому

      Just put your foot on it 👍

  • @francescoNemesi
    @francescoNemesi 5 років тому +6

    In the pre chorus in the second part of the second bar you go back to F chord while playing, but the notation shows a triad of E A C, not F A C

    • @mdanetzky
      @mdanetzky 5 років тому +3

      Exactly! Hard to tell what's right. Does anyone have an idea?

    • @mogesay
      @mogesay 5 років тому +3

      I'm wondering the same thing says E A C not F A C....I play this a totally different way and this is confusing the crap out of me

    • @MegaFrenzyman
      @MegaFrenzyman 4 роки тому +1

      Exactly!! F sounds better than E here in my opinion. It's closer to Imagination, I mean.

  • @Wowwow-wl3kx
    @Wowwow-wl3kx 2 роки тому

    thank you so much~!

  • @alphasxsignal
    @alphasxsignal 7 років тому +2

    Great lesson. This is what I have been looking for a lesson that I sing to and doesn't have
    the other lead notes.
    I hope your other lessons for other songs are like this too so I can sing to them.
    Many lesson on the net for this song put in the notes for every note and thats not what I want so glad you have this type of lesson.

  • @nilsburgi1802
    @nilsburgi1802 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks a lot for this, it's an amazing tutorial. Just one thing confuses me: at 5:14 we go then back up to F, but the notes displayed show, that we would go back to E. So is there a mistake in the notes or has it something to do with that Am/E and F/C that is displayed above the notes? Obviously I still have no clue, what those mean :D Cheers and thanks a lot again!

    • @KAINEVOSS
      @KAINEVOSS 2 роки тому +2

      I’m wondering the same thing. I think it’s a mistake.. the E note should be an F

  • @serenitynow66
    @serenitynow66 9 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @jerrytom3514
    @jerrytom3514 3 роки тому

    Nice job

  • @shirleyanngilbreath4353
    @shirleyanngilbreath4353 4 роки тому

    Wow got it thanks

  • @dman38
    @dman38 Рік тому +1

    Great tutorial. I downloaded the sheet music from the website. I might be wrong but the pre-chorus doesn't match up to the sheet music. Am I reading that wrong?

    • @wiertarko-wkretarka1127
      @wiertarko-wkretarka1127 Рік тому

      I have the same problem with chorus and couple other parts of the song and i think its a mistake caused by format of the paper or smh like that, but if you figure it out, it would be great if you let me know 😁

  • @tujardindeflores3175
    @tujardindeflores3175 6 років тому +3

    Excelente tutorial. Muchas gracias. Tu nueva seguidora y un saludo a todos los poetas que aman el piano.

  • @leeevans9016
    @leeevans9016 3 роки тому

    As a complete beginner,thank you so much.

  • @thu-huongtruong7223
    @thu-huongtruong7223 5 років тому

    Very good teaching .Thank you.

  • @luispalacios6652
    @luispalacios6652 4 роки тому

    I like the way you explained it. Could you explain "ballade pour adelina" the same way? please

  • @carolgoldberg7615
    @carolgoldberg7615 3 роки тому

    I loved this one. Could you do a tutorial on Moonglow? Thanks in advance

  • @tonytravert9944
    @tonytravert9944 3 роки тому +2

    Excellente! But the video you said on how you played the whole song, or the link went to a page that the video was unavailable...anyway thanks for your tutorial.

  • @dandixon7
    @dandixon7 Рік тому

    There are a few times where the sheet music doesn't match what is played. At 5:32, on the third beat of the second measure of the pre-chorus, the music says to rock between A & C then E for two beats. Instead, the teacher plays an F instead of an E. My ear says the teacher has it correct.

  • @Drew__Films
    @Drew__Films 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much! I just learned the intro in 10 minutes and I just started playing piano!