Beatles-Golden Slumbers tutorial

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pianojohn113

16 жыл бұрын

A tutorial on "Golden Slumbers," the first of the "Final three" on Abbey Road.

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@NicolasCurcioWriter 14 жыл бұрын

my favorite part about your videos: you teach how to play EXACTLY what the song is...not the freaky arrangements people make up which incorporate the the vocals into notes...i hateee those. thanks so much!!

@aeroplaneoversea 4 жыл бұрын

Nicolas Curcio sameee

@k.wrennn 3 жыл бұрын

Same bro I thought I was alone

@NicolasCurcioWriter 3 жыл бұрын

@Luis hi yes

@yersontry Жыл бұрын

@Louis Tea Enjoyer Relevant question to ask in times of the pandemic I guess haha

@kieranmcguire5881 Жыл бұрын

100% agree

@charliedowling2977 4 жыл бұрын

12 years on and still the best tutorial

@portoproduces5375 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@patrickthomas8890 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@stevensingleton5179 2 жыл бұрын

true dat

@nachofast89 2 жыл бұрын

this

@johwbel 2 жыл бұрын

word

@dadduorp 3 жыл бұрын

I loved Paul’s exquisitely melodic use of inversions on such simple chords.

@masonevans6059 2 жыл бұрын

Musical God

@JuanaLopez-by5np 5 ай бұрын

me too ✨🩵

@dogatron 14 жыл бұрын

having never had a piano lesson in my life, I've learned this song completely in just over 3 hours. you are an awesome teacher.

@charisalockley1022 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This song is one of my favourites and your tutorials are excellent, great work John!

@pianojohn113 Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, Charisa. Enjoy!

@jameslaurent6491 10 жыл бұрын

Man, I've been watching your videos for years. You play everything to a T. Your time and effort are appreciated so much.

@audreyeg7 16 жыл бұрын

oh my gosh! this is probably my favorite song from the beatles thank you soo so much for doing a tutorial for this song!!

@ThunderPower 13 жыл бұрын

the line - "sleep pretty darling, do not cry" on the word "cry", instead of playing D-E-F and A with the low D octave, I prefer to play A-E and D with the D octave, bringing the E down to a D and finally a C (to make an F chord). It's less dissonant, seems to follow the orchestration a little better, and I think it's what Sir Paul played live when I saw him at Yankee Stadium. Great tutorial though, thanks so much!

@famatu 3 жыл бұрын

The dissonance actually sounds better to me I gotta say

@patrick1724 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's a Dminor9 chord there - I play F A and E in the right hand, with the D octave in my left. Sounds right to me.

@stevewhite8971 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful melody! It's a privilege to play it

@EvolvedCognition 3 ай бұрын

Love it! So simple, yet so beautiful. Probably one of my favorite Beatles pieces!

@SIGNATURESOUNDZ 14 жыл бұрын

John, you pretty much have taught me how to play piano. I been studying the songwriting secrets of the beatles and coupled with your lessons Ive learned not only how to play but the theory of these great songs. Thank You.

@gez75t9x 2 жыл бұрын

My god I've been looking for a channel like yours for ages - this stuff is great!

@Barkboat 14 жыл бұрын

you're doing a great thing posting these tutorials pianojohn! you've really understood the purpose of communicative power that the internet is all about. thanks a lot!

@m00n69 12 жыл бұрын

Of ALL the piano tutorials, this is the only one where I learn to play. Thank you big time.

@sambrault6143 12 жыл бұрын

You have taught me everything I know on piano. Thanks a bunch, John! Keep the amazing videos coming! :)

@patrickquillin2894 8 жыл бұрын

Brilliant and patient teacher showing we budding pianists how to play this beautiful song. Thank you!

@pianojohn113-8 8 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, Patrick, I appreciate the kind words!

@HWD1958 13 жыл бұрын

Absoluteley superb John. I love this tune.

@glendagable 15 жыл бұрын

What a great thing to share!! your time and talent for free, I'm very grateful!

@BabinKirill 11 жыл бұрын

You explained all their songs I ever wished to learn... thanks a lot, friend. You r on the right way!

@Dircio007 14 жыл бұрын

John I just want to thank you. You do not know this, but your tutorials have made me succed in the Fab 4: A Tribute. This is a concert we made at school. I would show it to you but our crappy camarographer made a crappy job. Anyways, you have made me succeed as the first pianist in the history of our school. Thank You!

@hiabbeyhimaggy 15 жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial. Beautiful song. Wonderful lyrics and great tune. Thanks for posting!

@alfie931502 11 жыл бұрын

I learned this song when I was 7 ! I got glad when I found you play the same version :)

@charlieleger1 11 жыл бұрын

Thank You! Thank You SO MUCH 4 all your hard work and generosity. Great job on all your lessons.

@spaceman27west 15 жыл бұрын

i hope you keep doing these. they are so helpful and fun to play. thanks so much!!!

@PudgyPooch 14 жыл бұрын

:O I am about to learn one of the most beautiful songs that was ever written.. I can't thank you enough!!! :D

@cloclocupcake7 13 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Most beautiful song ever.

@derekhornsby677 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, exactly what I was looking for.

@RichInternationalAir 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this excellent tutorial.

@girl920 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Awesome lesson! I can actually play this after watching your video! Wow cool! You explain it perfectly with just the right timing! Good job!

@leefrank5332 10 жыл бұрын

your beatle piano tutorials are great. could you possibly do one for the paul McCartney song "Junk"? thanks.

@gbrainy 15 жыл бұрын

YAY!! Thank you, you're an awesome teacher, I just learned this song and Let it be in one day!!! youre the best!!!!!

@pts5217 5 жыл бұрын

I LOVE this...thx man. Perfectly explained for a guitarist trying to figure out piano.

@pianojohn113-8 5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, my friend, I'm glad it was helpful to you.

@soredis 12 жыл бұрын

In my opionion pianojohn, you deserve knighthood too. Thanks for your tutorials!!

@francogothica1993 14 жыл бұрын

Wow simply thanks... This is so awesome. ;) Especially the fills cheers!!!

@berstdeini 14 жыл бұрын

Amazing! You are a great teacher!

@flymusicguy 12 жыл бұрын

I learned just from watching the demo in the beginning. =D Thanks John!

@Jamedean1245 16 жыл бұрын

Excellent work, again! This is a beautiful song. I have often wished Paul would have made it just a little longer, but it's not necessarily a bad thing to leave people wanting more, sometimes.

@pedmunds1 13 жыл бұрын

thanks once again. another great tutorial : )

@shadowestreetshuffle 13 жыл бұрын

I can´t thank you enough, pianoJohn. I´ll remember you as my first piano teacher. Easy ;-)

@cassiemccarley3525 11 жыл бұрын

Finally a tutorial I can easily follow! Tbank

@tisdale36 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite beatles songs

@fatas412 16 жыл бұрын

i love the beatles and have always wanted to play this song thank you very much for showing how to play it

@shaunmcgee4204 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic job mate! 5🌟s

@linkinparkluvr224 16 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, this is truly amazing =] Thank you so much haha. I have a couple piano videos on my page but not nearly as well was this =] Fantastic work, dude. =D

@michaelbean5312 22 күн бұрын

Thanks, it cleared some things up for me.

@bornon221269 11 жыл бұрын

"first a brief demo of the song"... pam pam pam pim pim pam... OKAY! It starts with....... ah ah you are so great!!!!!!! I would like you were my piano teacher, thanks for your tutorials. God always bless you and people like you

@danflynn8470 Жыл бұрын

Great song and great video thank you :)

@pepitosbazzeguti5676 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You, for yours tutorial, the best of me.🙂

@vinceq1036 5 жыл бұрын

Very well done, easy to follow.

@javiervillarroel6057 13 жыл бұрын

thanks man, i really i can learn to play piano with your videos..!!

@ShakeyHeadLute 15 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much-ur a great teacher!

@buddys2244 13 жыл бұрын

Diffidently one of your better teachings. I dont read music or anything but Ive sort of learned and so sometimes I think you go a little fast in your video switch I understand since your trying to make it easier by putting it all in one video instead of two parts. But sometimes you are a little hard to follow and go fast But this video was ALOT better than some of your others;)

@mccartneya5696 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, John ! 私は日本人です。私はあなたのおかげでピアノが好きになりました。とても感謝しています。あなたのピアノの音色は美しい。

@jim25shwp 15 жыл бұрын

This just goes to show what a genius McCartney was.

@maryannepetrosino9174 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I am a beginner and your tutorial is very easy to follow. Many thanks!!!

@pianojohn113 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful to you, Mary Anne. Enjoy!

@alepizzol3455 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Great job

@avatargang8044 15 жыл бұрын

thank u thank u the easiest video i found! thanku so much...

@EddieBsB 11 жыл бұрын

Man, I love you ! hahaha Ok, too much... But all the songs I'm trying to play, there you are. Thank you for this tutorial... P.S.: The guy that just bought the piano and tried Martha My Dear... hehe For real, you helpped me a lot !!

@marklepage2133 12 жыл бұрын

i've seen this piano before. merci beaucoup pour le tutorials. vous et tres bonne l'homme!!

@johnegan4762 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this!

@pianojohn113 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, John, glad it was helpful. :-)

@RiC_David 16 жыл бұрын

British? You've been watching too many movies, my friend, in which English characters sound like well spoken Americans (they talk like Frasier Crane). Oh and I can't thank you enough for these vids, John. I only discovered Abbey Road last year and only decided to seriously improve my piano skills this year. As if by magic you've brought them both together. Thank you!

@sol_felipe 11 жыл бұрын

thanks man, it just took me two days of practice

@nils8584 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. After playing guitar for 2 years and working on my theory the transition to piano is made with delightfully surprising ease. Not undue to your tutorials. Not at all! Thank you!

@-amitkalderon1225 7 жыл бұрын

Nils I'm doing that transition exactly right now. I also played a violin for 5 years so I got the theory, but can you tell me how was the transition for you? Is it just about learning the chords well and then I could play most songs?

@nils8584 7 жыл бұрын

Amit Kalderon Yes, I just learned to play chords in a basic way on piano (like in the case of C = C G C E G C) and started to sing along with songs (mostly beatles ;)) I make a lotta mistakes untill I don't anymore. My ears just learn. Try different inversions of chords (In the case of C = E G C, G C E, and of course C E G) Mess around with the bassline, although in the beginning I focussed on the right hand. Left hand will come. I found Lady Madonna to be a cool piece to get a swing in the left hand. You can use this swing in may songs ofcourse. But I'd say just look up chords like you do for guitar and play, make mistakes, listen for what sounds nice to you. And, when you learn new things from songs, like the octave swing bass line in lady madonna, try to apply it to another song or chord structure. This way you make them your own. Have fun playing!!

@-amitkalderon1225 7 жыл бұрын

Nils Thank you so much for the long and detailed comment. It's very useful. I believe i'll also play mostly Beatles and some Queen, so I'll take everything you said into count. Thanks a lot!

@Luca_the_memegod 2 жыл бұрын

i cant belive this was put out so long ago

@adam32379 11 жыл бұрын

Took me 2 days as well. I'm gonna learn with a little help from my friends from you next.

@garyswerdlowmusic 14 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work!

@matiascalvocrende8773 4 жыл бұрын

Thankfull to you from Argentina!

@pianojohn113 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, my friend!

@saptono 12 жыл бұрын

Thank you pianojohn. Warm greetings from Indonesia

@SITHPEPE08 8 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH JUAN (JOHN IN SPANISH ) ;) GREETINGS FROM MEXICO CITY, GOD BLESS YOU MAN.

@MrKk320 7 жыл бұрын

John in spanish, te mamaste jajajajaja

@MrMeowMeows619 6 жыл бұрын

Good tutoring

@Daniela_Rocanrol 6 жыл бұрын

Aaron Kennedy Me dio mucha risa eso xD

@raza960 14 жыл бұрын

Another great piano tutorial.I love that song. I now that its a really guitar song,and that it will not sound so good on the piano,but can you make a tutorial of run for your life.And thanks again for the great tutorial

@Courtney_Ann_ 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks :) This helped alot.

@soniacosta1154 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, excelent !

@Sabaranarede 14 жыл бұрын

Great job!

@northernguard2004 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Great play!

@ElronHumpperdink 11 жыл бұрын

Has anyone ever told you that you sound like Ray Manzerek from the Doors? Rest in Peace. Great tutorial by the way.

@Mdg897 6 жыл бұрын

Don't give up, John

@pianojohn113-8 6 жыл бұрын

I'm still here!

@jordan6988 5 жыл бұрын

pianojohn113 - would you ever make a video of how to play "sixty years on" by Elton John? Also thanks for all the videos! I have learned so many songs with your tutorials

@christianaustin9599 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid I learned the song thank you

@christianaustin9599 6 жыл бұрын

pianojohn113 - keep making vids your a beast

@EDUTAMARIU 15 жыл бұрын

thanks! you re good teacher

@1968wch 14 жыл бұрын

Thanks once again John, I love this song but could never quite grasp it until I watched your tutorial... You are a star!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Do you take requests?. If so I would love to see a tutorial of "The End Of The End" from Paul's "Memory Almost Full" album please.

@hillarion 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks - in 60 minutes I could play this "roughly" - now its just a matter of practice. Thanks again.

@switch3459 2 жыл бұрын

after 60 minutes? what about after 9 years?

@TheJJaylo 11 жыл бұрын

thanks so much! this was breat

@BillGraper 3 жыл бұрын

5:26 I like the bass staying the same, but in the actual song, the bass notes move: G A B G C

@khanada1969 7 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you!

@tailendcharlie 16 жыл бұрын

if its octaves ,he tells ya!you dont need to see them.piano john,you rock.

@jonioden6323 8 жыл бұрын

+pianojohn, a tricky one for me to learn was Marth My Dear. there's a tune that ya pretty much gotta get it right. not much room for putting your own taste to it. but when you get it right...there's a real feel of accomplishment. the tricky back/forth timing was the tough part to crack

@MeanMrMustard 13 жыл бұрын

Try leaving the right hand rhythmical pattern unchanged as in the verse at the chorus while adjusting only the bass part's beat, it's easy to do and sounds great. I should know, I've finished covering this one in November. I'm going to record it next, so perhaps you'll feel the difference. :)

@SecretNinjaVon 13 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that! I've been trying to get the sheet music for that (without paying, I can never find good sheet music even when I do pay) so I had to resort to scribing it as you play it. Now for me to play it over and over (whilst singing badly) and piss off all my neighbours.

@greenman9123 6 ай бұрын

What up John I'm stoned !

@ybot1983 16 жыл бұрын

superb

@chella548 14 жыл бұрын

awesome thanks man :D

@dweingast 4 жыл бұрын

Well done

@paulnagy1546 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you !!!!!!!!!!!

@HSAdestroy 13 жыл бұрын

Master John Please do 'I Will' that would absolutely blow my mind :)

@TuBeSoCk5 12 жыл бұрын

Love playing Golden Slumbers, Carry that Weigh, The End. It's one of my favorites but I was wondering if you know any songs by The Who. Such as Baba O'Riley, Squeeze Box, or Real Good Looking Boy?

@glendagable 15 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!I can do this but not from sheet music { I 'm really happy you teach this way. I was just going to ask this but found the answer after checking out your channel page: Do you have any DVDs of your video lessons available for purchase? A: No, I do everything for free right here. I really believe that music should be shared and learned by everyone who wants to play. If my videos add to your musical enjoyment or help you to become a better musician, then it's worth it for me.

@emilyorejuela9974 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I did it!!

@pianojohn113 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats on learning it! :-)

@reneorozco 16 жыл бұрын

Pino Johon saludos desde chile, gracias por las hermosas horas frente a mi teclado soñando ser un beatles, Muchas Gracias

@priushy5321 4 жыл бұрын

Very clear

@Barkboat 14 жыл бұрын

@pianojohn113 another thing i like is that you seem to enjoy abbey road as much as i do. best. record. ever.

@Siberianhusky89 14 жыл бұрын

Dude, you're a genius. I'm a huge Beatles fan and a piano player (I mostly play chord style and sing). Do you have one for "You Never Give Me Your Money"?