Here are the names of each song :) Day 1: Nevereverland - Nano Month 2: Gerudo Valley, The Hero Month 4: River Flows in You Month 5: Kuusou Mesorogiwi Month 6: The Hero, Unravel, Rondo Alla Turca Month 8-9: Orange, Yasashisa no Riyuu, Fur Elise One Year: Jiyuu no Tsubasa 1 Year 2 Months: Zenzenzense 1 year 6 months: Brave Shine

After learning piano for 7 years of my life, this guy is fantastic after this short amount of time. It was also really great watching the hand posture improve over time 😂

"Sorry for the lack of pants" Me every time someone is at the door

Damn the piano community is harsh. I thought this was incredible, but apparently there are so many backseat Mozart’s commenting. Not everyone can afford a real piano. Also, why so much criticizing on the music he plays? So what if it’s all pop. Would you rather him play music he does not enjoy? That defeats the purpose of music. I’m sticking to guitar...

As someone who’s played the piano for a very long time, I’d like to say that your dedication and vast improvement over such a short time is extremely impressive. I have no idea what songs you play, reading the comments it seems like they mostly come from anime, if I’m not mistaken. I did recognize fur elise however, (of course) and I was really shocked when you were having a tough time with it, given that you were playing long single-hand runs not long after. If you struggled with fur elise, (which is definitely a beginner to intermediate piece) I think it might be because you’ve developed a bad hand posture and don’t revise your fingering. Luckily these are easy habits to break. Practice keeping your wrists further above the keyboard and your fingers slightly curled. This will make it much easier to get leverage on the keys and improve your ability to control your volume. Also when you begin a piece, make sure you’re not playing with convoluted fingering, because after you’ve muscle memorized the wrong fingering it can be very difficult to change to something better. Finally, consider playing pieces which require a softer touch, use staccato, have triplets, slurs, and dotted rhythms, have a different time signature, (like waltzes), have changes in dynamics and maybe later, have cross-rhythms. Classical music almost always uses multiple of these elements of composition, which is why piano teachers usually teach classical music: it makes learners better rounded. If the music you currently play has some of these elements, I’d encourage you to pay attention to those. But seriously give classical a shot, it won’t bite. Good luck

this inspired me, wow. I shall be dusting of my keyboard and trying again!

2,000 hours of csgo and I'm still trash

Watched the whole video. Wonderful progress! You are right, consistency is the key (with deliberate practice).

as a pianist and a teacher, I have to say that your progression over 18mths is nothing short of amazing.

**Dusts off the ol' keyboard**

Hey man, I'm 17 and I just wanted to thank you for sharing this. All my friends who play instruments have been doing so since they were very young (I know a kid whos been playing piano since he was 4) and I've always wanted to get into piano or guitar or anything really, but I was always intimidated thinking that it was too late to get into anything at this stage. So thank you for showing me that it's never too late to get into anything. I mean even past the two month mark you were playing a lot better than I would think someone at that stage could play. Awesome job.

You're pretty good, but I think you could benefit from playing some slower songs that will force you to concentrate more on your dynamics and musicality rather than just banging out something crazy

I still have the "Day one" level after a few months

You are completely amazing. Thank you for the inspiration. I want to learn to draw, but I believe the principles are the same: practice consistently, correct your errors, focus, never quit, and only compare yourself to where you were and how far you've come. I think if you can learn and have this amazing outcome, I can too. The journey isn't over, but it will be a worthwhile ride. Thank you.

I definitely see alot of improvement from your first day to a year and a half later. The only piece of advice I think I should share with you about learning piano is remember its not about just about the end goal of finishing the song, but everything in between. Right now you're playing like you are in a rush to learn and build on to the next song (which is cool), but you really need to work on the fine detail of every key you hit. For example your flourishes are wonderful and on point, but your base keys are muddled and kind of gummed up. Keep it up though!

Youve made some nice progression. I mainly want to give you one tip on what I think is important for further growth: Relax. In your playing, yes, but also your hands and fingers. I often see people play with really unrelaxed hands. Sometimes even downright stiff. Take a breather, let your hands chill, and try to keep them that way throughout the entire performance. It will greatly help you maintain a flow and will improve the sound of your playing as a bonus. One way to learn this is by trying to move your hands less, especially vertically. Also don’t lift your fingers more than necessary. Keep it to minimal hand acrobatics to reach maximal relaxation and thus a good physical and musical flow. Good luck! :D

I like how when he play the wrong note he continue to play, if I played a single wrong note I stop playing and start again but this guy is a legit legend.

why tf did his day one sound so good already

I started playing 10 years ago and watching these progression videos of people playing for and year and a half makes me feel like I failed myself. Wish I started with the dedication to practice consistently

I wish i could refund my 6000 hours of cs go time to learn an instrument. Global elite means nothing.

Adderall's one hell of a drug...

4k+hours of dota and i'm still average... wtf

So, I get to play my favourite song 1 year and 2 months in. Great.

This helped me in a profound way. I almost died recently after a severe illness. I barely cope with deep anxiety/depression with meds. I knew I needed to create something to give my life meaning and was in search of it. Your video gave me the courage and motivation I needed to start learning the piano. You’re an amazing person with a lot of talent - you have my everlasting thanks. Many blessings!

Here from reddit! Keep the good work up, mate. That was a great attempt at River Flows in You!

You were not a complete beginner or a very talented one with amazing coordination. It took me about 7 months to have the coordination that you have in your very first video. Well done!

0:24 ONE PAAAUUUUUNNCH

Anime has this one special perk, and that is producing masses of potentially good pianists, and you're a representation of exactly that, pretty nice progress ^^

Damn man, this is a nice progress!

This is very inspiring....playing this instrument is addictive that I don't even noticed I've already spent almost a day of playing until I fall asleep of the song I'm practicing.

What the hell am.i doing with my life....T.T

If Simply Piano pops up one more time on my screen when I try to watch a piano video I will scream.

You need a steady keyboard/piano because this one is all over the place

I get three wishes from the genie, to be an amazing piano player is one of them. Thanks for the inspiration!!

That feel when u see 500hours over 18 months and I got 1000 hours in csgo in under a year

ive been playing the piano for 6 years, and want to congratulate you! 3 years later you are probably much much better doing way more challenging pieces and your dedication in the 18 months really impresses me!!! great job!

I love dude post a video to showcase progression, (I'm assuming partially to stimulate/convince others that it's worth the effort, but obviously also because he's rightfully proud of what he was able to accomplish) and people automatically jump on telling him what he needs to do better. I didn't read where it said, "look at my progression after 18 months, please critique my technique". Anyway, dedication and perseverance pay off. 500 hours in a year and a half, boom. Try 'mariage d'mour' by George Davidson. Pretty easy, very gratifying and I found helped me become better all around. And Erik Satie pieces, really helped me feel the keys. Good stuff man.

did it reach her?

I don't men to show off but I've np been playing for 18 months and I can play twinkle twinkle little star with only 2 mistakes.

finally someone who actually shows clips of them messing up. All the other videos Ive seen only show them playing like pros from day 1 and it hella lowers my modivation. so thank you so much for this video. and you play amazingly!! much love!!

So all the hours I spent playing Skyrim, if I had practiced piano, this would have happened. Nah. Knowing a video game world is more impressive. Not really.

> Be me >Start learning to play on the piano (For Elise at start) >later >watch this video >cry cuz after almost 2 years of learning you can play just half of For Elise in half speed

I checked twice to see if I didn't have x1.25 accidentally. Your tempo is quite fast for most of these! It's actually harder to go slower the better you get lol.

I'm a classically trained piano teacher that also plays in band. Good job for playing so well within such short period of time.

day 1 wasn't bad at all. Obviously a begginer, but defenetly had some experience playing

I feel like you practiced 8 hours straight one time

Just gotta say...I love your posters man But aye your piano playing is hella sick too bro I don't even have a keyboard 😂

I grew up taking lessons as a kid and gave it up when I was in HS. Since then, I would fiddle around with the piano once in a while but never serious about it. I'm 30 now and have been taking the piano serious over the last 2 months. I am making great progress in the last 2 months, but it is easy to get discourage, especially when it feels like you can't break down some of these walls. Thanks for the video, man. It's truly an inspiration. The 'Heroic' Polonaise by Chopin is currently a goal of mine.

I love all your posters! :)

A weeb and a musician... Noice.

Love the "Your Lie in April" hoodie along with your posters of DBZ and Tokyo Ghoul. BTW you're progression is insane man. better than mine. Keep at it!

I agree to this..plus putting love on what you do, there's no impossible...I'm also practicing the same and I can really see the wonder of regularly doing it...also, it is very essential to feel the music and learn how to listen 😊

"Sorry for my lack of pants" so funny.. made my day. :))

OMG THAT TOKIO GHOUL THEME :DDDDD WONDERFUUUUUUUULLLLLLLL DIDNT EXPECT THAT XD

I SEE ANIME IN THE BACKGROUND

dont let people let you down this is amazing progress the thing about musicians is YOU can keep playing no matter what circumstance you are in music is an anchor in our lives and so what you arent all the way rn just means the work was even more worth it

Pants are the devil. Piano is amazing. You're a good dude

"I still see my self as a beginner at this point" *Advanced runs up the piano while left hand is half broken from chords.*

i'm telling mum on you

i Love how you just kept on going. i Love the way you JUST DID IT and how you actually keep hitting the keys IRRESPECTIVE of tone accuracy, but how you actually built your Rhythm skills COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT of tonality. That's something most people grossly underestimate (thinking that tonality ALONE is everything and Not being able to TELL that their Rhythm is improving dramatically in the midst of wrong notes). 😍🥰😍😍😍

Nah. Don't believe this. He must have studied another instrument or has learnt before and has come back to it. The left hand and right hand are too good for a beginner of that time length practicing.

It's so cool when you recognise a song that he is playing from an anime

Is there some specific training or book or something you followed to achieve this? I'd really like to try this myself

the confidence to have 1.8 million people see you in your boxers. word.

I thought I'm too old to play piano but then this video inspired me

Damn you learned quick

wtf, I have been playing and learning for 3 months and I'm barely better than this guy on the first day

I also learn to play the piano myself, and now I'm learning unravel (acoustic ver). Then I want Brave Shine. So I met your video, and now I have more motivation. Thank you.

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This guy is an anime piano player!! I could see those posters of Tokyo ghoul, bleach and Naruto on the background 😆😆😆

How am I watching this just now, you are amazing man, I've neen a pianist since I was 10 years old (20 currently) and seeing someone improve this good reminds me of those days, keep doing what you love, improvement comes only from practice

Unravel sounded so good

Because of your awesome playing, we will forgive you for your lack of pants. ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ

You're playing might not be perfect, you might have a long way to go (we all do actually)... But you definitely did a good job. Thumbs up from a classical-trained pianist who appreciates the effort you put into your practice sessions and the passion that moves you and makes you keep going. Keep it up :)

Every time I feel useless I watch your video and practice again it’s been 3.5 years thank you and sorry for my bad English ☺️☺️

Well first of all congrats dude. impressive progress in mess than 2years. I've been playing this instrument for 10 years now and I don't understand why so many beginners wanna learn anime songs/ lyrics songs. I mean, it helps you improve your placement, your flexibility but try to work on a mozart or beethov some time and you'll see the benefits of it ps: I love anime/manga I don't blame them

You're coming along well, and I can see that you've got the aptitude for it; and I'd like, If I may, point out a couple of things that will really help you in your journey. I can also see that you are able to discern specific lines that are not yet as rhythmically precise and fluid as the piece aims to be, and where you want them to be. Take the Mozart Sonata in C, for example, not an easy piece, so awesome that you're willing challenge yourself like that. With that said, I can see that you are maybe in a hurry to reach your desired performance level, and that hurry shows in you rushing the piece, or playing the lines faster than you're able to do at the moment, or than they really even need to be. Here's my advice, slow down and focus more on the quality of every note, more than the quantity or speed, slow your metronome down by say 10 or 15 BPM (Beats per minute) and really let the notes individually speak. Let them sing.. As I often say to my students, It's your hurry that is slowing you down, and if are willing to slow down, you will actually get there faster! I'm sure you're aware of this to a degree, but take it even further, until everything flows smoothly and musically. Anyway if you haven't heard Mitsuko Uchida's version of this piece already, it's a world class example of what I am talking about. Oh, and a metronome is your BEST friend, really! Keep going! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pqplbNGIqs-Yd30.html

03:20 Song name:Zen zen zense recognized in 2 seconds cuz he is too damn good when playing it

This is amazing and gives me hope I can improve with consistent practice. I think it’s awesome you can do such huge jumps and complex arrepegios in only 18 months!

The hand positions are killing me at some points.

GO VIRALLLL GOOOOOO

Awesome man! If you could tell us how is it that you started to learn piano?! You recorded yourself on the first day, but what was it that you did?! Did you take lessons? or did you go to a certain website? I've been wanting to learn piano and im looking to start. Some guidance would be awesome!

I’m getting a keyboard soon and this video is super inspiring. Everyone says you need to play for like seven years in order to be a decent player, but this just goes to show that with enough dedication you can get very good in a short time.

3:12...ok i love you😌

How did you get your left hand to do different things than your right

Ok I’m calling bullshit I’ve been practicing for 4 years and this is better than most of my pieces. Plus no one on earth can play like that on day 1.

Pros: great inspirational video. loved it bro Cons: inconsistent tempo and wrong time signatures

Started playing today for the first time, i hope i can get to your level👍🔥

That Kaori Miyamozo picture in your profile pic made me cry. Your Lie in April is a must watch anime.

I swear every time I see that stand bounce I’m like why didn’t you put the extra 20 bucks

If you learn to read sheet music it will help immensely more. You will be able to learn songs faster than synthesia, and you will remember them. I did synthesia at first and I always had a few notes wrong in my performance, and I always had to look at my left hand. I still look sometimes, but man I make a whole lot less mistakes and overall am so much more comfortable with playing. 1. Get a teacher 2. Get a weighted digital or used upright (not spinet) 3. Practice consistently with good form 4. Over time you WILL be a better pianist or Use synthesia or simply piano = results may vary...

Your day one is better than my whole year lol

Eyy one punch man let go 😊

How did you learn the songs?

It's amazing, I saw your video this morning and purchased this model without even noticing it the afternoon.... For 100usd, key problem, fixed with rubber contact for 6usd... What a chance, thank you

come here from reddit, you playing Brave Shine makes me REALLY want to crack open my storage and dust off my keyboard can you give me links to the brave shine tab(piece? musical note?) cheers!

ONE PUNCH !!!!!!!!

Hey, awesome job! I'm looking to do something similar. Do you mind if you discussed your practice habits/routines? Did you use a teacher/manuals? How did you break up your practice time and how often in a day would you practice? Apologies in case i'm being too inquisitive! Great job!

1 week of playing the piano with 2-3 hrs of practice and I can do a lil bit of Unravel, half of Für Elise, half of I need u (by BTS), happy birthday, and twinkle twinkle little stars. I have serious problems with playing with two hands and faster pieces since I'm really not the type who even types fast so good luck to me 😅. Though, this motivates me a lot, thank you! I wish I could be at least half this good in a year