How To Play Piano for Beginners, Lesson 1 || The Piano Keyboard
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Күн бұрынIf you want to learn how to play the piano, then this series of piano lessons for beginners is for you: this is tutorial number 1! These free lessons will show you how to play piano from scratch, starting as a complete beginner learning the names of notes on the piano keyboard, through easy steps to the point where you can read piano sheet music for right and left hand and begin to play complex and musically rewarding pieces with hands together.
You'll learn how to read music and a lot of piano-related music theory on the way, including scales, rhythmic concepts as well as tips on good piano technique like fingering and legato. If you're thinking of learning how to play piano or keyboard, these are the beginners lessons' you need!
This first lesson covers the names of the notes on the piano keyboard, and how to understand how we use and refer to our fingers as pianists.
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@johnpomfret9946 7 жыл бұрын
This is going to be fun & frustrating all at the same time. Ever since i was a kid i've wanted to play a keyboard, now i'm finally about to start learning at 55
@ishaqmerchant2227 6 жыл бұрын
John I have started to learn at 76 and its fun
@disregardthefollowingstate8313 6 жыл бұрын
Ishaq Merchant that’s awesome
@natasaceko9615 6 жыл бұрын
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@mariacampbell5042 5 жыл бұрын
I see your post is a year ago, I’m 69and just starting. I’m very interested in how you’ve progressed and did you find it difficult to follow as you advanced.
@as680783 5 жыл бұрын
I'm 48 and just started. Hope you are all doing well?
@mabrun001 5 жыл бұрын
We bought a digital piano for Christmas and while my daughter will be taking private lessons, I’ve decided to learn online. Your lessons stand out over others I’ve watched for several reasons. First, you get right to it. In just a few minutes you’ve given us 5 practical exercises that I can see and hear will be absolutely fundamental. Second, your videos are well produced, your delivery is great and that helps with motivation. Third, your video focuses on the piano keyboard and your hands from a first person POV. Many other online teachers seem to want to get their faces in and often have the cameras pointed at them playing from either a side or behind the shoulder POV. All this to say I think I found my online source for getting started on learning piano.
@BillHilton 5 жыл бұрын
...or as my wife puts it, "you wouldn't have all those subscribers if they could see your face..."! Thanks for the kind words, Mike, and I'm glad you like my stuff. Good luck with your progress, and shout if you have any questions (I always answer eventually, though sometimes I get a backlog...!). By the way, you have the right strategy for your daughter: learning online is convenient for adults, but there's no beating one-to-one tuition from an experienced teacher who can give expert feedback. For kids, especially, I think personal tuition is essential. I hope she does well!
@tolutiti5232 Жыл бұрын
😃😃😃
@chillaxbaap 11 ай бұрын
Whats the progress @mabrun001
@musicmaker3859 4 ай бұрын
Hi Bill, I've never learnt to play piano (as my teacher refused to teach me when 13 at school as I told her I wanted to learn rock&roll songs). She only taught classical music. So I taught myself guitar and written numerous songs on guitar. But your tutorials look interesting. I've bought a digital piano by selling some of my songs so going to learn from your videos. I only know basic music theory so your piano videos look interesting. Thank you for your content. Best, Roberto.
@thanhtungnguyen9034 3 жыл бұрын
4:24 level one 5:10 level two 5:38 level three 7:17 level four 7:43 level five
@dapobanjo164 2 жыл бұрын
Do you believe in God ?
@annoying_bitch Жыл бұрын
@@dapobanjo164 I personally believe in God but you can't just go and ask someone random if they believe in God, it's strange.
@dapobanjo164 Жыл бұрын
@@annoying_bitch I’ve been compromised
@sk7855 11 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot
@justsomegirl_xiii 9 ай бұрын
Thank you sm
@biswanathsaha2208 Жыл бұрын
I'm 24, just bought a 61 keys keyboard and someone suggested me this playlist. i hope to learn a lot. It's always been a dream to learn piano and finally after all these years. Thanks for providing free high quality stuffs for broke students like me
@songjihyo5996 2 ай бұрын
Hi! how's the progress?
@mahdiassaf6671 4 күн бұрын
Hello, what keyboard did you choose for learning? Any suggestions?
@roy-nk4vq 27 күн бұрын
Thank you for this. 67 yrs old and just bought my first digital piano. Trying to teach myself how to play. Stay tuned....
@BillHilton 25 күн бұрын
You're welcome! Good luck, and let us all know how you get on!
@jamesleth806 3 жыл бұрын
what a brilliant music teacher. Well done. Pure natural.
@BillHilton 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks James!
@lotharen Ай бұрын
I am so glad I found this series! I'm an older fella (49) and you explain everything so well. I hate that I've decided at such a late age to learn piano, but it is something I have wanted to do since I was in grade school. My parents never had the money for a teacher and living in a small town and in the country made it even harder as I don't believe there was an instructor. Having attention issues was another thing that kept me from attempting to learn. Now that I am older and have learned to cope with my attention issues have I decided to give this a proper try. I am going to start in the next day or two and hope to update you on my progress and/or comment on the specific lessons I am on. I only have an old Yamaha keyboard that is roughly 25 years old and only works sometimes to start with, but I plan to upgrade to a weighted key digital piano as soon as I can save up for one. There are so many to choose from that it can be a bit overwhelming to be honest. Anyway, thank you again for helping make a much older 'kids' dream come true!
@jace6156 5 ай бұрын
4:24 level one: think of a letter between A & G and play 4 notes with that name on the piano keyboard using any finger on your right hand 5:10 level two: using any finger on your left hand 5:38 level three: name the finger and name the note (play 4 times with that finger) 7:17 level four: name a note and play with one finger in each hand (hit two same notes at once) 7:43 level five: pick a note and play runs (ascending and descending order) (alternate naming the fingers and notes) (make it smooth, same length and loudness) you're ready to move to lesson 2 if you can do all 5 levels without too much effort. piano practice tips: golden rule: little but often is the best! instead of learning hours once a week, try to do 20 minutes a day or lots of 15 minutes! gradually build up your hand muscles
@dograishan8504 4 ай бұрын
Helpful, thank you.
@cargopilotguy305 Жыл бұрын
Everyone who teaches anything should be mandated to have a soothing British accent like this.
@BillHilton Жыл бұрын
Jolly true, old boy!
@cargopilotguy305 Жыл бұрын
@@BillHilton I purchased a dgx670 yesterday. I’ll be using all of your instructional videos. Thanks for making these
@BillHilton Жыл бұрын
@@cargopilotguy305 You're welcome, and good luck: give me a shout if you need any help with anything. The DGX range is outstanding - excellent choice!
@Altimogis 2 ай бұрын
but i prefer arabian or indian. for me its kind of hard to understand british accent yk
@gwendolinesanderson8772 5 жыл бұрын
I am so glad i found you, I had 30 min lessons for 12 weeks 5 years ago, she spent most of the time talking about things other than music, very nice lady but when I said I was a beginner she still seemed to think I knew about music, very strange. I stopped playing as not enough information for me, I did lean to play one piece but that was determination from me. Now I have found you and Wow I have learnt so much. I am now back on my key board again. Thank you so much for doing the videos, you are a very good teacher , its easy to understand, especially about the written music, I always found that difficult, its just practice like all the rest. Teaching is an art in its self and you have masted that at, thanks again .
@BillHilton 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, Gwendoline - I'm glad you like my tutorials! If you ever have any questions or want help with something, just add a comment. It sometimes takes me a day or two to reply, but I always will. Good luck!
@Gamble.. Ай бұрын
for anyone who thinks this video moves fast keep rewatching level one. keep practice you WILL get it. amazing explanations by this teacher
@Sapphireblue1844 4 жыл бұрын
For almost a week, looking for someone on KZfaq to learn with playing a piano and finally found him... Thank you
@hadiroxs 4 жыл бұрын
This is coming very handy and helpful for some of us in quarantine! thanks for making them :)
@fayisa3160 4 жыл бұрын
I’m about to get one lol
@ondrej1031 4 жыл бұрын
@@fayisa3160 lmao same
@nucleardisaster4795 4 жыл бұрын
same here lol
@nicktidball4967 4 жыл бұрын
What keyboard are you guys going to buy? I’m about to purchase one myself
@hadiroxs 4 жыл бұрын
@@nicktidball4967 I have a very basic 76 keys
@eggheadbotty524 4 жыл бұрын
providing it free of cost is really helpfun and loved it .
@charchee4eva 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bill - I've been searching for days trying to find a comprehensive easy to follow guide to learn the keyboard. I have wanted to learn since I was in my 20s, but somehow life got in the way, I've just turned 67 and my husband bought a keyboard for my birthday and I thank you for making it easy for me
@yukiannie666 4 жыл бұрын
i realized...no matter how many tutorials i watch here and no matter how i think i understood...as long as i dont have the instrument to practice on with...its useless...sooo..i gotta save money for it...while saving...im gonna savor the tutorials by heart...i really want to learn how to play piano or keyboard
@CristyTango 4 жыл бұрын
I love that you watch tutorials without having the instrument lol But hey, when you get it, the info will absorb better since you've heard it before! Actually kinda smart! ^_^
@c-shubh 2 жыл бұрын
LESSON 1 DAILY PRACTICE Level 1: 04:22 • Play notes from A to G with your right hand. • When you play a note, say it aloud • Vary the fingers you use and the order in which you play the notes. Level 2: 05:09 • Same as Level 1 but with your left hand. Level 3: 06:30 • Use fingers of each hand in order, starting with your right hand thumb. • Name the finger you are using, think of a note, name that too. • Play the note four times with that finger. • Work through all of the fingers of right and left hand. Level 4: 07:17 • Think of a note, hit two of the notes using the same finger on each hand. Level 5: 07:43 • Start with your right thumb, pick a note and play consecutive white notes up from it, then come down. • Repeat the above plenty of times. • Aim to play the notes with same length and loudness. • Alternate between naming your fingers and naming the notes. • Same as above but starting with your left thumb. Pick a note and play consecutive white notes down from it, then come up. Practice daily.
@adrian78917 4 ай бұрын
thank you ❤
@mikecollett1228 7 жыл бұрын
My Keyboard has come out of the loft many times in the last 10 years. Finding your Piano for Beginners, I found your lesson 1 inspirational, starting from the VERY beginning. This time it's not going back. I'm gonna do It !!!!! Many thanks
@BillHilton 7 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it Mike - I hope the rest of the series works for you, too. Make sure you really, really focus on getting the basics absolutely instinctive: that way you make things easier for yourself as you get on to the more advanced stuff.
@bobvance8915 6 жыл бұрын
did it work?
@reddog25th 5 жыл бұрын
Piano lessons
@charlotted1321 Ай бұрын
I'm not a beginner what's so ever, grade 8 music degree the lot - but I'm starting to teach and ironically it's very hard to teach basics when you forget how simple it all was. These videos and it's clarity will help me in my own teaching
@BillHilton 29 күн бұрын
I'm glad to hear it's helpful, Charlotte - thanks! Teaching is weird, and often it can be a real mental effort, or at least that's how I find it. For what's it's worth, I've found a good trick for teaching at any level, but especially when it comes to teaching fundamentals, is to have a little stock of analogies that you can use to make the concepts you're dealing with relate to something your student understands. So, e.g., I often compare piano fingering to playing pool or snooker, where you're not just playing a shot/note at a time, but always thinking about what's coming next. Or when I'm talking about staccato I tell people to imagine the keys are like hot plates. It's surprising how little images like that really stay with people. Anyhow, let me know how you get on!
@charlotted1321 29 күн бұрын
@@BillHilton thank you for taking the time to answer, Bill. I'll be using this advice for sure!!
@nini-go8tm 23 күн бұрын
Hi! 17 year old here. Learning piano and any instrument whatsoever for the very first time. You’re incredibly underrated!! You’ve explained everything so clearly and I love how you divided this into levels. Subscribed right away. Thank you greatly for this
@ScubarooB 4 жыл бұрын
Just started watching. I played the piano for a few years when I was a kid and now haven't for over 10 years. So glad there are tutorial series like yours these days. Can't wait, it's gonna be fun! Thank you so much for making these.
@BillHilton 4 жыл бұрын
No problem at all - good luck, and shout if you have any questions!
@chewygami8781 4 жыл бұрын
**when a pianist dies** 2:29
@aravindsrinivasan2295 4 жыл бұрын
F
@ashleyhatice258 4 жыл бұрын
@Stephen Quigg The key for the one he pressed is F. The meme is Press F for respect so F.
@TheGameHub 4 жыл бұрын
still click it knowing what its going to bring me too . brilliant
@mo.yo. 4 жыл бұрын
F
@grizzly5.016 3 жыл бұрын
Let’s all put an F in the chat 😔
@annechristensen4336 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Bill, Thank you for your lessons. I am 69, previous guitar hacker and singer (rock and blues), have decent grasp of music theory and bought a keyboard like I always wanted to. I took some sight reading lessons from a friend, bought your How to Really Play Piano book. I've been at it for 4.5 months now. At first I struggled but now it's coming much better. Your book is simply put and easy to understand. I'm enjoying the piano so much. Thank you
@sharonckipchumba 7 ай бұрын
I have just started this video and the tutor is very great! I will stick around on this channel for more lessons. Is anyone else learning piano in 2023 😇
@mahjidtarantino499 7 жыл бұрын
I like this guy a lot! He is my first piano lessons teacher. I got here from his chords tutorial. It was so cool, I annointed him as my teacher and I'm starting from this video and going forward. I will prolly have an British accent shortly. Thanks Bill!
@MG-iq6lr 3 жыл бұрын
Just discovered you. I’m nearly 70 and a total beginner. Felt like a dill when listening to others who appear to be picking up and implementing concepts relatively fast whereas I am still hashing about weeks in. Like your structured method and am determined to keep at it.
@BillHilton 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel! Basically your determination is what will get you through, here. If you look at what current research says about older learners, you’re more than capable of learning exactly what a 10-year-old can learn... it’s just going to take a bit more effort and commitment. The thing I always say to older learners is remember the advantage you have that the kids don’t: you’ve got far more grit and willingness than they have. Keep plugging away even if it seems impossible, give me a shout if you have any questions, and let me know how you get on!
@brucemaclennan9879 5 ай бұрын
I am a complete novice on piano and have watched several piano tutorials but I found them all very confusing and could not grasp what was being taught (I am 82 years old) but this one made things much clearer.
@BillHilton 5 ай бұрын
That's really good to hear, Bruce - thanks very much for taking the time to comment. Do let me know how you get on with the rest of the course, and feel free to run any questions past me: it sometimes takes a little while for me to reply, but I try to answer everyone! At 82 you're far from the oldest learner to have used them (in fact, you're something of a teenager compared to one or two...) so I hope you'll make good progress.
@louiscirillo8561 7 жыл бұрын
I played piano for about 8 years when I was under the age of 15 but gave it up. Being in my forties, I decided to take it up again. I spent a few weeks watching one of the most watched youtube videos on learning piano but the gentleman's odd jokes and lessons started frustrating me for various reasons. Thank God, I found Bill. Much better to what I needed to pick it back up. I bought his book and things are much much better now. Plus Bill sounds like Above & Beyond, so it is much more enjoyable. Thank you from Atlanta, GA USA !!
@BillHilton 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much indeed for the very kind words, Robert - I really appreciate them. Thanks too for buying the book. I hope you continue to make progress. Good luck, and give me a shout if you run into any problems!
@ashokkarne9147 6 ай бұрын
I am 63ryrs old and intrest to learn
@jamiemcewen9455 3 жыл бұрын
Just got my keyboard. I retired in December and learning the piano is one of my retirement goals. Thanks for making it an easy start. :)
@BillHilton 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Jamie - glad to have helped. Good luck with it, and let me know if you ever have any questions/need pointing in the right direction!
@frederickho9696 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir! I had always wish to play the piano... couldn’t afford as a kid, and then too busy as a working adult. Alas, now at 62 very soon, I got myself a Casio PX-S1100 to be delivered today. I am full time caregiving for my dementia mother, so I hope later that my music playing is therapeutic for both of us. Having watched this first lesson, no reason why I should not take your lessons... clear and concise, patience and thoughtful 👍🙏
@BillHilton 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Frederick - I really hope my stuff helps you. Enjoy the new Casio, and give me a shout if you have any questions or need any guidance on any of this!
@colzo6024 4 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted to learn the piano but was too busy. Now at 44 years old I knew lockdown in the UK was coming and I would have time on my hands, so bought myself a second hand keyboard and found these lessons on KZfaq. I'm only on lesson 2 but having loads of fun learning a completely new skill from scratch. The method of teaching is clear and it's very easy for a newbie to understand and follow! Thanks!
@BillHilton 4 жыл бұрын
No problem, Colin - glad it's helping!
@devlenruby6681 3 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna take notes down as I go along with this series. I'm going to really try and get good at this. I'll play every now and then and know a couple songs but that's it. This is helping so far!
@BillHilton 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it - let me know how you get on!
@allsmithify 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to make these.They are very helpful and not confusing or overwhelming. I used to be reluctant to learn piano because it seemed so confusing but I had a lot of fun following along to this video. I am excited to learn more from you. Thank you so much! :-)
@BillHilton 5 жыл бұрын
No problem Allison - glad to have been of help. Any questions you have, just post a comment on the relative tutorial. I always answer (...in the end - sometimes it takes a while!).
@slessorooko7585 2 ай бұрын
Finally, I can now learn piano. Thank you Bill.
@cusalty 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm 39 and learning. I didn't know where to start. This is very helpful.
@koreymatthews7137 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for these videos. I am just starting to learn how to play piano, and have been looking for a good piano tutorial on KZfaq to follow. Your videos are extremely clear, simple, and helpful. I already subscribed, and look forward to future lessons!
@BillHilton 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Korey! The piano for beginners series is going to run for most of this year (probably), so with little luck we should be able to give you a pretty comprehensive grounding :)
@koreymatthews7137 7 жыл бұрын
Ok, great!
@aakayson7969 Жыл бұрын
Are this one a real free lessons or after the first lesson we are going to pay ?
@ponttoonimies 7 жыл бұрын
Bill, my good man, this is amazing. Just what i needed, thank you so much for guiding us into this world of music. You're a heaven sent!
@seshuvijaya1512 2 жыл бұрын
Thank u so much I don't need the keyboard class. u are teaching much better
@lipslide101 7 жыл бұрын
I am so looking forward to this! Amazing man!
@joycepatterson5152 3 жыл бұрын
It's always my desire to learn how to play the keyboard. I'm really grateful for these free lessons.
@BillHilton 3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome Joyce!
@JohnSmith-qv3db 4 жыл бұрын
My new years resolution for 2020 was learn the piano. I'm going to use these as a guide, will report back in Jan 2021.....
@ashleyhatice258 4 жыл бұрын
Same, but Imma report every 1 month
@JohnSmith-qv3db 4 жыл бұрын
@@ashleyhatice258 I was worried month to month I wouldn't improve enough but maybe I'll match you... 🤔
@BillHilton 4 жыл бұрын
Good luck, both of you!
@UAVwaffle 5 ай бұрын
I finally started learning the piano and wow, just 15 minutes of exercise one and I am better at finding keys than I ever have been. Thanks!
@Dim_Magi Жыл бұрын
I am a guitarist and I chose to learn the piano as well in order to develop more in music. I am really grateful to you for these free lessons that you are giving us! Thank you very mach!!!!!
@eustache_dauger 7 жыл бұрын
Considering of learning the piano. Your timing can't be more perfect! Thanks
@caseywagner7725 7 жыл бұрын
If you have always wanted to learn to play the piano but didn't know where to start, then this is for you... VISIT HERE: BestWay2LearnPiano.blogspot.com
@victorpavlov5140 6 жыл бұрын
After trying for years to learn piano I came across Denelle piano lesson and this appears to be the best online system (check it out on google)
@davidlinch2130 6 жыл бұрын
There are several suggestions for how to learn piano Try practicing for 1 hour a day, or just half an hour if you are very busy. Do extra practice whenever you have more time. For example, on weekends you could do more than 1 hour, perhaps 2 or 3, or even more. (I read about these and more from Denelle Piano Lesson site )
@atharvasgamingandeducation3638 6 жыл бұрын
i like it!
@ankursingla2425 6 жыл бұрын
I I ime it too
@margeball6909 5 жыл бұрын
thank you for putting this series together, still trying to find my way.
@taratitipene6692 8 күн бұрын
You are absolutely awesome! A huge thank you to you sir for taking time out to share your piano skills.
@sincerelyyours7538 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! This is helping me a lot. I was recently reunited with a piano I had bought new back in 1977. I moved from the US to Japan a few years later and had to leave the piano behind with my folks. After they passed away I had it shipped to me and now, 45 years later, I'm starting all over again, with the same piano but in a country where there are few English speaking piano teachers. They all teach the Doe-Ray-Me scales here rather than the A-B-C scales which I find easier. So, I thank you for this online course. With it I'm sure I can be my own teacher and not have to worry about the local music customs. BTW, the big takeaway for me in the first lesson was how to memorize the key letters in backwards order. Was always difficult for me in the past.
@pocalocawashere 10 ай бұрын
I've tried to learn piano twice before, but I felt like I was missing some fundamental concepts that the tutorials weren't explaining. This tutorial has been very helpful and I'm looking forward to finishing the series!
@BillHilton 10 ай бұрын
Thanks very much - I'm really glad it helped! Good luck with the series, and give me a shout if you have any questions or run into any problems. Quite a few people have been all the way through it now, so I have a good sense of where people tend to run into problems. The number one piece of advice I would give you is don't race through the early tutorials, even if they seem (relatively) easy - the stronger a foundation you build with the earlier ones, and the more instinctive you make the skills that they cover, the better the chance you have of continuing to make progress when things get tougher (which seems to be around lesson 8 or 9 for most people). I wish I'd made more of a big deal of getting that message across in these early videos! Like I said, any help you need, give me a yell 👍
@ashwinkolhatkar9126 7 жыл бұрын
I love your train your piano brain series! As a self learning beginner, those videos really helped me a lot to attain at least some basic level of hand independence.
@Rumcake256 6 ай бұрын
I played violin throughout school and always wanted to learn piano, so I recently bought one and started looking up online tutorials. I've looked at a few, and this is the one I'm landing on! I really like your approach to the lesson and am very excited to keep going!
@mariegeorge8865 5 жыл бұрын
I am 72 years old and have always wanted to learn piano. I have played a little by ear, but I want to learn the proper way. I found your lessons on KZfaq; your site looks like so much fun and we can go at our own pace. Thank you! I am really looking forward to starting this.
@BillHilton 5 жыл бұрын
Good luck, Marie! You're actually a little on the young side compared to many of the people who are following this series, so I'm sure you'll do fine. Don't hesitate to give me a shout if you have any questions :)
@patriciaann6380 6 жыл бұрын
The best tutorials I have come across , very clear and precise , thank you , ( by the way I am 65 and just learning !!) Thanks Bill
@BillHilton 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Patricia! Stick with it: things take a little longer when you're starting out as a mature piano beginner, but although progress is slightly slower you learn just as surely as a youngster. Good luck!
@margeball6909 6 жыл бұрын
don't feel bad Patricia I am 76 and just starting. Got my piano the other day and my daughter and husband set it up for me. Bill is very good, good luck with the lessons. Marge Ball
@nicolo5633 4 жыл бұрын
I have been looking for tutorials for total beginers, so far this video has been the most helpfull.
@Fourstar-YT 2 ай бұрын
I have had at least seven different ways of “learning piano” including 3 differnt teachers. This is the BEST BY FAR and it’s free! Thank you so much!
@notnotme3918 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this lesson!!! I stopped taking piano lessons for months and completely forgot what I've learned and im excited to continue this throughout 2017!! 😊
@1995silverboy 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bill Hilton!! I’m literally an absolutely beginner and can’t wait to get stuck in :)
@terriking7906 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Bill- I used to play 'very properly' for a good 10 years... but I last played 15 years ago! Seems playing the piano isn't quite like riding a bike, so these videos have been great refreshers for the note reading!
@BillHilton 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it's helping, Terri - let me know how you get on, and shout if you have any questions!
@Draega007 Жыл бұрын
I totally found that out. I was practicing everyday for almost 6 months and I had an accident at work last year that messed up my right hand and I pretty much quit cause I couldn't use my right hand and didn't see the point of trying to practice with my left hand. Well I started back yesterday and forgot everything except the names of the keys. Highly discouraging but I'm kinda hoping it'll slowly start coming back to me as I start back at step 1.
@melissanazareth9259 4 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree just starting at 54 years during the Quarantine and finding this very helpful
@skinnycarrotchan 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you for this video! After an hour I'm able to confidently play whatever note I want!
@jonah5224 3 жыл бұрын
third time coming back to this series since I started producing, I know I can't keep on going without these melodic powers
@BillHilton 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome back Jonah - I guess you're finding it useful!
@denisewray4776 6 жыл бұрын
I just picked up a Yamaha keyboard (61 keys) - and I like how straight-forward and relatable this video is with teaching the fundamentals in bit size pieces. I feel a little less intimidated about diving right in to learn and build on the basic, and hopefully will work my way up to playing on an actual piano. Great video.
@BillHilton 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Denise, and I hope you find the rest of the series useful. Give me a shout if you have any questions. And good luck!
@sdere1000 3 ай бұрын
I recently got a Keyboard and am learning how to play it on the Simply Piano app, and although it is a great app, I knew I was missing a teacher. Your videos have been so helpful for my learning! Its only been 2 weeks since I started, but combining the tips you give and the theory you explain along with the daily practice from the app (which your videos help with, A LOT!), is making me a better player. Thank you for the videos and the resources you have shared with us!
@sheetalsonal6684 3 жыл бұрын
I am restarting to play keyboard all over again after ages , glad that I found you!!
@femaleadventurer 3 жыл бұрын
Excited to find you. I took lessons as a kid, but at 70 I've forgotten it all. Just bought a keyboard yesterday predominantly for rehabilitation of fingers and wrist. Hopefully, I'll be able to manage it!
@BillHilton 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck, Mary - give me a shout if you need any help at any stage!
@atlanticocean9424 4 жыл бұрын
My god this is incredible, thank you!! As a music student without private lessons, this is phenomenal. Thank you so much!!
@BillHilton 4 жыл бұрын
No problem at all - really glad you found it useful. Hopefully you'll follow the whole series!
@kmw1224 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for being a good quality teacher. This is the kind of essential advice I’ve been looking for.
@monicahosterdal8877 2 жыл бұрын
I'm starting to learn today. In school I did not like music, I loved art and crafts. But my guitarist husband has made me get interest in music.
@SirAndi0 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, very clear and most importantly fun! Bought a keyboard 2 years ago and only got the courage to step into it recently, I'll be goin through your vids weekly, thanks
@joycemaxfield7758 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such an easy to follow tutorial. I went to music lessons 25 years ago and stopped before I got very far. I am now 85 and think this is great for exercising my fingers and my brain. Ahead with lesson 2!
@BillHilton 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, Joyce! There are quite a few learners of more mature years working through the course and seemingly benefitting from it, so I hope it works for you. Do feel free to give me a shout if you have any questions!
@tatyana1324 7 жыл бұрын
Bill, thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am so glad I found you!
@ujwalagarwal3722 Жыл бұрын
Always wanted to learn the keyboard. Finally starting today thank you so much to great teachers like you who help and support us freely on the internet
@amythomas446 4 жыл бұрын
Bill thank you so much for these lessons they’re perfectly made and easy to follow. After I’ve picked keyboard up a few times, I can say this is by far the best and easiest to digest and I’m feeling a sense of achievement with every lesson!!! Thank you!!!!
@BillHilton 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Heather. Keep plugging away, and shout if you have any questions!
@Agdcannon 4 жыл бұрын
Love how clearly you explain things! I think this will be great for my son to follow and kickstart his learning! Thank you! 👍🏻
@BillHilton 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Angela - and I hope it's useful for your son!
@asawanichiyong9174 5 күн бұрын
This is very helpful Bill! Bought one as a reward to my self as I finished school!
@STBRetired1 Жыл бұрын
I think it's the accent that makes this more enjoyable than learning from an American (I'm a New Yorker). The accent makes it more fun like watching a Benny Hill or Monty Python show.
@BillHilton Жыл бұрын
Excellent! I've often thought about ending a tutorial with a Benny Hill-style chase sequence, but hiring all the extras would get expensive 😕
@dreadpirateroberts8278 6 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was looking for
@ace9838 3 жыл бұрын
These lessons are really useful! Especially during quarantine, I’m only just getting into playing so this was really useful cant wait to watch the rest of the lessons!
@BillHilton 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them, Archie - shout if you ever have any questions!
@rasdakai 9 ай бұрын
I'm taking my time with this lesson. Doing 15-30 minutes a day and focusing on new practices. I've been on this same video for a week lol. I'm committed to it taking time for me to be a MASTER piano player
@BillHilton 9 ай бұрын
Excellent - you'll have your best chance of success with this approach: a lot of people who start the course try to race through the early lessons but then they get stuck around lesson 8 because they haven't done enough work on the foundations. So keep going, and give me a yell if you have any questions/problems. Good luck!
@rasdakai 9 ай бұрын
@@BillHilton awesome! Will do. I figure a goal of finishing this in 6 months to a year is ideal
@duffton 7 жыл бұрын
I have just bought a yamaha keyboard last week and have been looking at various lessons and stuff, thank you so much for making these videos, they will be a great help :)
@pratyakshyt 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm starting from today
@natalieshohel8316 4 жыл бұрын
you’re a legend. this is gonna be my new hobby for quarantine. thanks bill 👍🏽
@BillHilton 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Natalie!
@ajakayeidowu1782 Жыл бұрын
you know at first it was a bit hard to undrestand but as time goes on now i understand it thanks for the video really helped me a lot
@BillHilton Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear! Let me know if you run into any problems!
@yoshitadawar7165 3 жыл бұрын
This is hands down the perfect tutorial for beginners. Thanks a ton!
@BillHilton 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Yoshita!
@tzgyxpwm 7 жыл бұрын
Recently bought a piano but I'm clueless on how to play it. Found your channel and I am delighted to find out your tutorial will be a for the whole of 2017. Thank you so much!
@BillHilton 7 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you're finding it useful, Troy. Next installments of the beginners' series should be out over the next 10 days or so.
@alexanderrundqvist9458 2 жыл бұрын
I have had piano lessons for years and my teacher is subpar to say the least, she mentions concepts once and expects us to understand and remember it perfectly. I can't even read notes for gods sake, to get to the point, thank you for this, so I can actually learn something for once.
@stellabellator 15 күн бұрын
little and often...never heard anyone suggest this. LOVE and appreciate your vids. Great speed and clarity. 🎉
@al-yashermadan9927 6 жыл бұрын
thank you so much. Having fun here. (Beginner like me). I buy 61 key Piano keyboard and i want to learn more of it.
@ZvikaDror 6 жыл бұрын
you are - AWESOME!!! going back to the basics like we are children again but with the same flow you have on "normal" lessons should be so fun to watch - I'm tuning in for the rest of your beginner series - thank you for sharing I'm a fan for long time (and I play for years :)
@BillHilton 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Zvika - really pleased you like it!
@malcolmbrooks1608 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for simplifying reading music I am 76 always wanted to read music great job
@deepfriedpaper 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is way more frustrating than I thought it'd be. Cant wait to see improvement though!
@BillHilton 2 жыл бұрын
Yep, it's always frustrating - the thing is to interpret that as a good sign: if you're finding it hard, it means you're challenging yourself, which means you're learning. I've been playing since I was 8, I'm now 47... and I still get frustrated!
@arunaramkissoon7372 7 жыл бұрын
excellent tutorial and tips.
@ilianavoutou7367 3 жыл бұрын
Mr. Bill, thank you very much for sharing your piano knowledge with us for free. I have a keyboard, but I am not satisfied with my playing and for this reason I was searching the net for useful piano lessons. I am so thankful for finding your channel. I can tell that you are very good teacher and the videos are very well made and nice to watch. I am very thankful, sir. Cheers, Iliana
@nmendes84 2 жыл бұрын
After 25 years of not playing, I'm finally taking the plunge and starting to play the piano again. Thanks so much, Bill for helping me get back into everything! :)
@BillHilton 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Nicole - let me know how you get on!
@frankielee713 7 жыл бұрын
Man Bill I love the way you explain learning the piano! I was really just looking for a way to learn chord progression or music theory for producing hip hop and dance tracks. After watching your video I believe I can learn to play. Going to lesson 2 after I practice this exercise for a bit.
@BillHilton 7 жыл бұрын
Great to hear it Frank - I hope you enjoy the rest of the series!
@dreaa1417 4 жыл бұрын
Your teaching style seems like a match to my learning pattern.
@dreaa1417 4 жыл бұрын
I think I would need a sharpie pen to label my fingers and the keys
@mkilv4261 6 жыл бұрын
Played around for years with one or two fingers,but now its time to learn, this seems like a good place to start. Thanks
@sharonramayah4017 11 ай бұрын
Greetings from Malaysia. Thank you very much for your generous sharing. I just retired and have always wanted to be able to play the piano. I find your reaching very easy to follow which gives me the extra motivation to learn. God bless.
@BillHilton 11 ай бұрын
And greetings in return from North Yorkshire! You're very welcome: let me know how you get on, and also let me know if you have any questions or problems!
@kristianberget6511 5 жыл бұрын
I'm fifteen and just bought my sister's keyboard and can't wait to begin learning to play music with it. This is by far the best tutorial I've seen for beginners on KZfaq, and it's easy for me to understand you even though I'm from Norway. Thank you so much!
@BillHilton 5 жыл бұрын
No problem Kristian - I hope you make good progress!
@sandhyanarayan5540 3 жыл бұрын
I learned to play the basics of the harmonium as a child but it wasn't fun at all. You make it look easy to learn the piano. Looking forward to my next lesson after enough practice. Thank you Bill!
@BillHilton 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Sandhya! You should find that those harmonium basics come in at least a little bit handy. Let me know how you get on!
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