How I taught myself to play the keyboard
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- Learning to play is one of the best things you can do for your music production.
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I got my first keyboard at the age of seven. But with no lessons, I was forced to teach myself. Thankfully my keyboard came with a bunch of songs built in and it would show me what notes were being played on every song. Learning these songs was the first step in teaching myself how to play the piano.
Now in 2021 there's better solutions like Melodics. In this video we'll explore how we can use Melodics to learn how to play the keyboard.
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Sorry son I didn’t pay for lessons, glad it worked out love Dad. Proud of you.
Looool hey pops! Forgot you watch these 😂. It’s all good dad, you set me up with the keyboard and it all led to where I am now! Thanks pops!
Stefan Guy Yes I follow you son lol..
Wholesome moment. We love to see it.
@@stefanguy hilarious 😂...ya'll look alike too!
This is awesome!!
shout out to the self taught musicians!
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
i've also been learning with melodics and i was surprised of how quickly i improved even better than some friends who are learning with real teachers
That’s dope man! Glad you’re seeing quick progress with it! Did you start with guided or jump straight into the lessons or courses?
@@stefanguy thanks man, no first I was just jumping between lessons cause I didn’t get subscribed but once subscribed I followed the guide! (Sorry for my English I’m french speaking 😅)
Dope, thanks for sharing this with me!And you’re English is good!
@@stefanguy thanks I appreciate it
I started teaching myself about 3 years ago using UA-cam vids. Check out HD piano very helpful watch and play along
Inspiring story. That's how Matthew Whitaker began. The way he did it, the keyboard became a music school. If it has a variety of styles, you can learn how to comp, add chords to one-hand melodies, and develop a sense of rhythm -- everything you need to know to learn songs by ear and play from fake sheets. I'm glad to hear you had enough love for music to persist to learn how to play because in this video you prove you can teach an old dog like me, new tricks. Thank you.
I can play some chords and notes by ear. I make my own beats but unfortunately I have carpal tunnel in my dominant playing hand. I can play for about ten mins then the pain is too much to bare but I won’t quit. luckily to produce I can make loops.
Yeah I learned a few chords threw ear too, I played trombone in marching band and we would play a lot of old rnb and I would just remember the chord parts and try to mimic them on piano but I catch myself using the same chords
Hi Stefan, very Interesting, there was me thinking you were classically trained.
Hey Arturs! You’re too kind my friend! Nope this is how I got started and was like this for many years. Music class in school worked in pretty much the same way too learning and performing songs every other week!
Yeah man Melodics is amazing to practice a variety of things. I did soms lesson for fingerdrumming in the free version and just on a few lessons i started making a lot of progress 👌🏾sadly I can't buy the full version at this moment
I had the same beginning and process with the yamaha. your video got me nostalgic
For real! Dope you know the struggle haha! 👊🏾
Bought a subscription late last year and even though I haven't practiced as much as I should have I've seen results! Sticking with the correct finger positions at time initially felt uncomfortable but I then have gotten more and more use to them.
Dope! Yeah man it definitely helps, especially helps and makes it a lot easier to play once you get use to it! Get on the daily practice bro! I've set a reminder for 5 minutes a day. Did you start with guided or did you jump straight into lessons or a particular course?
@@stefanguy Guided. Didn't know where to start so I chose that! Wish there was a section where you could learn all the chords in a freeplay mode or something as well.
I may have to try this software out, i took lessons as a kid but don’t remember and really messed up my left hand in a car wreck but want to try and see if i can learn and am physically able to still play so I picked up a midi just recently
Loved the video, I am glad you did a video on this because I was thinking of getting Melodics too.
Hey man thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. Awesome, definitely give it a try and let me know how you get on with it!
Stefan Brother, you continue to inspire, especially with ones like myself who is always good at starting things...I’ve run out of excuses🤣😆Love your work and passion my brother. Keep producing music from your heart🙏
Thank you for this inspiration to try melodics. God bless you and your family abundantly always 🙂🙏❤
I had that Yamaha keyboard too, I learnt to play the same way. That’s so crazy 😩😂
was not expecting an ad when i first saw this video
Thanks bro you inspired me to get up and play my piano lol
Haha jump on it bro!
I only just started the video and I said "Lessons that never came" the exact same time as you! Now I am creassssing! LOL God knew your talent would be an abundance for learning without official lessons anyway! haha... and back to the video I go LOL 😂
LOOOOOOOL you know it bro! But this is another man I learnt lots off right here people! All day studio sessions over the summer!
@@stefanguy BOXA JUICE Gang Gang!!! Loool
Yep I was waiting for the BOXS JUICE haha! 🧃
I'm going to join you on the 30 days! Ive had it since I got my akai but I haven't been consistent with it
Hey Brittni! Let's go! I set a repeating reminder. Just completed the 7 day streak and I've been enjoying it! Let me know how it goes!
0:13 exactly what happened to me at that age. Only difference, my parents started me on an air organ. Yes, I'm that old 😳🤭🤫
Funny bro, lol
I'm a Melodics subscriber and I think it's great. I kinda have trouble being consistent with it on a regular basis, and I'm trying to work that out, but using it has helped me make improvements. Looking to go deeper. Thanks for sharing!
Super dope. I need to get back into playing again. I’m probably at late beginner level. Gotta start somewhere right 😭
Thanks bro! 100% it’s where i’m at with guitar, the road is long but set yourself a routine 5-15mins a day, keep it fun and before you know it you’ll see big improvements!
What a huge help man, thank you
Thanks for the knowledge Stefan. I'm a producer and a pianist since i'm 6 years old so i'm impressed by music skills ;)
We had the exact same journey beginning on the keys. Word for word, bar for bar lol
Great video Stefan! Very informative. Quick question for you - what would be the recommended MIDI keyboard to couple with Melodics for a 14 year old just beginning his keyboard learning journey? He wants to eventually make music for use in video games.
Thank you my friend. This video is exactly what I needed. Which keyboard you recommend to start with?
thanks a lot for sharing, amazing app. Will try to finally learn to play :)
I really wanted to start learning how to play the piano by myself, but I didn't know how, but than I saw that you dropped a video about it, so I had to check it out.
I really thank you for dropping this, cause now I know how I'm going to start.🤞🏾❤
Hey Roan! Awesome! It’s the first hurdle, knowing where to start and what to practice! Glad I could share this with and point you in the right direction to get you started! Let me know how you get on with it!
@@stefanguy for sure man, I will do that🤞🏾❤
I would like to know when are we getting knew episodes of the producer series?😅
@@roanyosky9918 Awesome! 😅 producing for series will make a return soon 👀
Very good
Thanks pops
Been waiting to see if I should get this but I guess I'll give it a try.
Once again a quality content video brother my outmost respect for this I’m looking forward to learn to play piano and composed music when I will have enough money to buy the material ❤️🙏🏽
Thank you brother! Melodics has a free mode if you’d like to try that for the time being if you already have a laptop and keyboard. Appreciate the kind words bro and all the best once you start learning!
@@stefanguy thank you for your reply brother I absolutely love music ( Neo Soul Rnb Gospel Blues Dancehall etc.. ) and i want to be an accomplished musician like you are for the moment I don’t have a laptop unfortunately but I’m waiting to buy good material
I hope you get your hands on a laptop soon my friend! It sounds like you have a real drive, so I have no doubt that you’ll put the work in and get the the level you hope to when that time comes!
Looool This video is such a mood! Love it bro bro!
The puns in the software is dope too! "The best thing 'synth' sliced bread" I'm here for the cheesiness 🧀🍕
Great work as always!
PT 2 - How to share a single 61 key keyboard live on stage as a teenager! 😂
Bless!!!
Loool bro, it took me so long to read it correctly haha, it was twisting up my tongue man 😂. And sharing a single 61 key keyboard LOOOOOL 😂😂😂 good times man
Which reminds me, i havent done my 5 minutes today. Better get to it!
@@stefanguy 😂😂😂 Good times indeed!! Also I might to check this melodics out just to see how many puns they have while teaching lool
@@stefanguy All the best with your 30 day challenge! 🎹💙🖖🏾
Hahaha
U are lucky bro.I begged to my father to buy me a piano when I was 9 but he didnt.now I am 36 and I bought my own piano and trying to learn piano for making beat.I have ability for composing but no background.
Thank you :)
I'm stuck in finding middle C on a m32 keyboard.Do I need a full size keyboard to do the lessons?
I want to start investing my free time to learn/play/make music. Its been 2 weeks now. Im stuck choosing the Akai mini mk3 which only have 25 keys. Or looking for more keys but still portable. I mean just learning music in general with the Akai is good (i think). But its so limited. Idk anymore
How screen record and switch views from your cam to your computer screen yours is so smooth
Good stuff! I have no music ability but messing around with AI music creation has given me the bug to learn. I'll give Melodics a try.
What music AIs do you use? And how do you use them towards music?
Does it get into music theory at all? And would you recommend for a child?
Do you recommend melodics as a starting point to learn the keyboard, if so why?
I wanna start off with the trial to see if it works for me. Will your code work at a later date or only on initial setup?
Hey man. I’m not entirely sure, i’ll have to ask. But what i’d suggest is creating an account and trialing it and then if you decide you want to go for it, create another account and use my code!
@Stefan Guy my tansport buttons on the S49 dont work anymore, Do you know how to fix it?
Be honest. Is Melodics really worth it?
Try it and make an informed decision for yourself. All I can say at this point is that the method to learning is very similar to how I started. Watching notes being played and copying it. This worked for me. Melodics also have exercises, courses and a structured way of learning. This is great for many people who either don't have the time or don’t know how to extrapolate information from numerous sources to build their own learning program. The information is out there for free, of course, but can one put it together and effectively learn? Some can, many can’t and that’s fine. Also a lot of the times people stagnate not for the lack of practice but because they’re not practicing the right things. A tool like Melodics can help with that. To what extent it helps you, only you can say. Like I mentioned in the video I’m doing 30 days with it to see if it can personally help me and someone at my current playing level. I’ll then report back my findings. But with everything, the best thing to do is try it for yourself.
@@stefanguy I appreciate this response! Definitely going to look more into it. I just want to be a better producer and musician
Ugh.. thought this was legit, and then it turned out to just be an ad..
If he didn't get a perfect on grade 1 I would've unsubscribed. Just kidding, but for real though.
😂 I wouldn’t blame you. I’d have to just shut down my whole account lol
"Lesson 1"" if you know then you know!
Not me thinking you grew up playing gospel music (mostly based on the fact you always talk about chord symbols in the relative major)
Haha yeah that came years after! Around 15 I started playing in church and learning that stuff. Again no real lessons but picking things up from other musicians in the church and learning gospel songs! Then I moved to a CCM church, playing very basic chords on most of the songs and lost my gospel chops 😂
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Stevano Urkel
u need more acoustic panels not your walls n overtop.
Most definitely, but I’m in an apartment so it’s not going to happen. I’ll explain why I only have 4 in my home studio video when get around to it.
I’ll try RX-8 dialogue de-reverb in a future video to see if I can improve the sound.
@@stefanguy naw the sound was cool. I was just saying for mixing .
Yay I'm first hiii
🙌🏾🙌🏾 hii 🙋🏾♂️
Hii wassup, do you know what's be a good midi keyboard for FL studio?
@@gldrsesxo2511 AKAI MPK MINI 2
@@onemprod ight bet, do you know any 49 key ones too?
Any will do to be honest. But what you get will depend on your space/how large you want to go. I also recommend a minimum of 49 keys as that way you’ll be able to play in every song key. But in this video i’m using the M32 which has 32 keys. It’s great for portability. My main keyboard is the komplete kontrol s49 but you don’t need something that complexed if you’re not using native instruments software. The Komplete Kontrol A49 has the same keybed and provides a good playing experience but is cheaper without the extra bells and whistles of the S49. This are the only keyboards ive had experience with in the last few years so all i can recommend. Hope this helps and makes sense!
Melodics is free to download and comes with free lessons, but the monthly membership (valued at $29.99/mo) unlocks new weekly lessons, unlimited play time and additional features such as free play over lessons. Melodics makes practice fun
So the whole video is just an add for melodics? sussy...