The Quickest Method to Learn Fast Notes
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Күн бұрынYou want to play fast notes on the piano like the pros do. You have spent a lot of time learning it, but you feel like you still cannot do it. In this video, you will learn how to master fast notes in no time with this simple but effective method!
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0:00 Intro
0:57 Key Concept: Slow Practice
2:10 Notes
2:31 Connection Points
4:19 Autopilot Mode
7:40 Practice Slowly
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@jazerleepiano 2 жыл бұрын
Do you think slow practice is useful? 0:00 Intro 0:57 Key Concept: Slow Practice 2:10 Notes 2:31 Connection Points 4:19 Autopilot Mode 7:40 Practice Slowly
@benjaminpeternorris 2 жыл бұрын
Yes absolutely!! I know what you mean about 'losing' the notes that you used to have under your fingers. Going back to super slow practice is the only remedy. If you can't play a piece slowly, you can't really play it.
@tammylaronde8593 2 жыл бұрын
I think it's very useful. You don't want errors that you make when you start playing faster to become ingrained.
@MasterpieceTheatreDM 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, this concept is soo important to focus on in of itself. Adam Neely refers uses the term "glacier slow" a lot for approaching fast parts. Love the points you brought up. However you should really pair these concepts with the other component which is *the sleep cycle and muscle memory*. Slow practice and watching for connection points really starts to pay off over the course of a few days. This might be a trivial sounding point for seasoned players, but for beginners it's really important to emphasize exactly how the brain cements muscle memory. Once you isolate and practice a section slowly repeatedly without or almost completely without errors, it's really only the next practice day which you will see that investment pay off.
@margarethany 2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t know about the Autopilot mode before, i usually thought that i can play songs correctly, but lately I’ve been trying to playing again after few months n i lost them quite a lot. Thanks for mention it, I’ll practice properly this time :D
@kirrileepearson9981 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely slow practice has helped me prevent the pitfalls of autopilot mode which I didn't realize I do a lot until watching this... It means I'll play better under pressure. thanks for helping to explain this concept. it makes sense
@MrSoflash 2 жыл бұрын
So true this auto-pilot concept. Once I've learnt a piece well, if I actually try to think about what note to play next while playing it I almost always mess up, while if I let the AP run undisturbed and concentrate on expression all is generally fine.
@SofiaMariaVona 2 жыл бұрын
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@hx9d674 2 жыл бұрын
Same
@ENikolaev 2 жыл бұрын
Hm I actually do this without having known it was a concept. I’ve always just needed to play by ear, obvious learning the notes but I try to just get an idea of the right order and start looking up while I play or even closing my eyes until I feel where my finger needs to be based on the sound I hear and once I get 8-12 notes I then speed it up and start adding next notes
@oliverracz2686 2 жыл бұрын
Another interesting thing I noticed about autopilot mode is that it only works when using both hands. I can’t play only the right or only the left hand part on auto pilot, I actually have to think about it when I take away the other hand.
@claire9058 2 жыл бұрын
Omg I thought I was one of the weird ones to feel this. Sometimes I feel so rushed and just keep asking myself what's next that I end up messing up everything haha
@galadrielherrinvonlothlori925 2 жыл бұрын
So basically: If you can play it slowly, you can play it quickly...
@user-LuxTurrim 2 жыл бұрын
More like: if you play it slowly for a long enough time you can play it quickly
@justarandomhumanthatexists3818 2 жыл бұрын
Yep. But..... Eventually, you can get to 15 nOtEs pEr sEconD
@ScruffyTubbles 2 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Graham Fitch will tell you exactly the same.
@sahanaprabhu8025 2 жыл бұрын
Haha the twoset fandom has reached this channel.
@mudswallow5074 2 жыл бұрын
If you can't play it slowly, you can't play it quickly. 40 hrs/day of playing slowly!
@karanj6764 2 жыл бұрын
100% agree with the autopilot concept, and then suddenly "forgetting" how to play the sequence of notes leading to mistakes. Unfortunately for me, I'm at a point in my piano progress where I can grasp the basic structure of a sequence far too quickly, or in other words, ' going into autopilot' far too quickly before actually understanding the sequence at a fundamental level. I will definitely keep in mind to practice slowly for as long as possible. Thanks for the tip :)
@Chris_2023_ 2 жыл бұрын
Have found the exact same obstacle! I have played accordion for over 45 years and yes this loss of finger memory does happen, especially with Balkan music.
@saraah3964 2 жыл бұрын
Does it work for you? I have the same problem
@karanj6764 2 жыл бұрын
@@Chris_2023_ Absolutely! Wow 45 years! I hope I have the motivation to keep up with music for that long
@karanj6764 2 жыл бұрын
@@saraah3964 To be honest I haven't learnt anything new recently, so I can't say haha. But I'm certain it helps because your fingers still need get used to the notes being played, even if you've 'learnt' the piece
@NimeuMusic 2 жыл бұрын
Jazer, you're such a smart and rational guy. So much great advice and it's all free, thank you very much!
@pineapplehouse6964 2 жыл бұрын
Your tutorials are so valuable and to the point. You don’t waste one minute of skill development. Your 5 minute tutorial yields hours of valuable practice content. Thank you so much.
@SchneppFlute 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, this works. I'm too impatient in practicing sometimes and those are the bits I can't play well in my lessons.
@minnauyeda8002 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I’m constantly teaching my students how to practice well. Slow it down. Take it section by section. If you can do that, and your fingers know where they’re going, you can add speed later. You won’t sound like a great pianist just playing fast, out of control, slowing down, stumbling. The agility and speed comes later.
@velcroman11 2 жыл бұрын
Learning slow also means getting the technique correct.
@user-es7dw4dg2j 9 ай бұрын
I have been playing piano for 50 years, ok with a break of 30 years. Jazer, you are the first to teach me how to practice correctly. I admitt, that my first teacher very often urged me to practice more slowly, but I ignored it. Especially your advice to do two bars seven or more times until proceeding to the next two ones is extremely helpful. At last I get into it and I enjoy playing my Yamaha grand piano much more than I ever did. You are doing a great job, Jazer. Thank you so much for your tutorials!
@lordcustard-smythe-smith9153 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely spot on. I wish my pupils would always do this. I TELL THEM AGAIN AND AGAIN ! The trick is to spend 2-3 weeks on the hard bits slowly and play them exactly the same, no mistakes and no bad technique. If you learn it incorrectly, it will take far longer to fix it and you will waste a load of time in the process. Do it slowly, do it right, and in three weeks time you'll have learnt it correctly in a fraction of the time practising. If I'm performing, I write a list of the bits I might struggle with, and target them separately.
@joesauvage1165 2 жыл бұрын
This is such a superb tutorial Jazer. I have watched many of your other videos and have been integrating many tips into my practice…like chunking down difficult parts and getting the right notes while slowing it down really makes such a huge difference. I have begun to notice that slow deliberate practice builds deeper connections and let’s you learn much more than just the notes on the page. I am deeply grateful for your lessons and you passion for sharing. Deepest thanks!
@davidvanderduin4519 2 жыл бұрын
This video was incredibly insightful! And I was very happy to hear that apparently kind of "losing" a piece after having played it for a long time is a common thing (and how to fix it :)
@jenjoy4353 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for validating my slow practicing. I will do more of this and take note of connection points. It is an odd feeling when muscle memory takes over but when I think about it a lot of what we do involves this.
@nickelliot4301 2 жыл бұрын
I started reviewing finger number positions this year for the same reason- I was starting to forget pieces I had played hundreds of times. The combination of slow play and choosing the ideal finger for each note really helped.
@noelnjunge9389 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jazer. Thanks to this tip my confidence playing piano is now more relaxed and more focused as compared to previous times when I was mostly on autopilot. Looking forward to more tips from you. Best regards
@Rombizio 2 жыл бұрын
One of the best recommendation videos I have seen. The autopilot comment is spot on. Notes, connections and slow playing while focusing. As a self-taught person I am reviewing my entire practice time to incorporate those things.
@deassgb4274 2 жыл бұрын
So so true! Totally get it!
@PearlPaisley 2 жыл бұрын
I am in the beginning of my journey but yes, I recognize the part of going faster and faster. I wasn't even aware of it until my teacher pointed it out. So a metronome seems like a good idea. Will check out the watch. Thanks for good content.
@MarkQub 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You!!!
@emilysnow1375 2 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say thank you soooo much. I really understood the Autopilot mode and then eventually loosing the notes. I’ve been learning Für Elise and have been playing the fast 16th notes without really learning them. I’ve recently “lost” the notes and gotten really frustrated and confused and unmotivated, but now I understand why and will definitely go back and “build a strong foundation” for the fast notes.
@nate8701 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you I needed this
@Siuyendiana Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jazer 🎹🎼
@thebeachisdark7 2 жыл бұрын
Such a great teacher! Thank you
@TheJuicyplum320 2 жыл бұрын
Omg! So on point! Omg!!! Thanks!
@fam0421 2 жыл бұрын
Thx dude !
@typhoontom 2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding explanation! Thank you!
@PatrisDev 2 жыл бұрын
Some of the pieces I know are fast, and you know you're in autopilot mode when you can no longer play them slowly. I think I'll go through those pieces to "mend" them; go slowly and relearn various parts.
@penispie8251 2 жыл бұрын
Good advice, will try to implement it. Something I do is I try to make myself believe the song is actually this slow so I can trick myself into enjoying the slow playing. Sometimes it works.... Unrelated, but I had a piano teacher who showed me a technique where you subtly curl in your fingers as if towards the centre of your hand when you press the keys, kinda like how a spider walks. I think she said it was a Japanese technique. I can't find anything about it. Anyway it works helping to play smoothly and soft, especially with chords and where you're hand is spread out and it's hard to be delicate.
@jowadsley503 2 жыл бұрын
I'm a big fan of slow practice, I learn every piece slowly first, gradually building up the speed to what it should be !! Thank you Jazer another great lesson 😀😀😀
@uskkshare Жыл бұрын
Thanks, love it 😍
@ackamack101 4 ай бұрын
This is so fantastic. All of your videos on slow practice are just the best. My playing has gone through the roof in a relatively short time from implementing the various aspects of slow practice you talk about. Thanks again.
@barbaraterracciano1 Жыл бұрын
Thank u🥰🥗🪐
@curtpiazza1688 7 ай бұрын
Great pointers! Thanx!!!😅
@fannykalensang 2 жыл бұрын
I love practicing slowly..... i used to use metronome in 40, for example, and everytime i did right, i add the tempo gradually: 42.... 45.... 47..... 50.... and so on.... And it helps me a lot, even though sometimes it hurt my fingers..... 😁😁
@abdulwasihabdulsalam4084 Жыл бұрын
Great tips👍
@debbiecroft286 Жыл бұрын
This makes complete sense, Jazer, and I can feel it in my slow practicing that it helps us learn the notes, the connection points and the fingering patterns. Thanks so much!
@chineselectures 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! Very important to play slowly and pay attention to the connection points! I am learning so much from watching your videos. Thanks again.
@jazerleepiano 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@normaondoy116 2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad I came across this video. This explains what happened to me and the last page of fantasie impromptu. I finally learned it but afterwards lost it. I will definitely follow this lesson to regain the ending of this piece. Thank you. You are such an effective teacher.
@PreciousCarl-cy6hq 4 ай бұрын
I have watched 2 of your videos this evening and there are very few people on this platform that teach so well. I hope and know that i will learn a lot from you. I will check your older videos and learn somethings there as well when i have some free time. Your one in a million man. I dont finally have to hours searching for videos to make me better. ❤
@user-mb6bj2ru8z Жыл бұрын
I'll try it!
@eternityeternity806 2 жыл бұрын
Ty for Ur Videos, I love them.
@cookingwithmoumit8000 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you jazer. Your tutorial really helps me to develop basic skills
@jeanie8593 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been learning piano via Simply Music, which is terrific. Neil frequently talks about to learn quickly we need to practise slowly,and I’ve seen that in my progression. Thanks so much for all your videos, very helpful.
@voiceofaltar8841 2 жыл бұрын
Thank u sir... 🥰🙏🏻
@ahussein92 2 ай бұрын
I’ve learned so much from you. Thanks for sharing.
@rebeccamiller4983 2 жыл бұрын
I am grateful I am getting all this great teaching now when I am just learning to play. Now I won't have to undo a lot of bad habits.
@Fizz-rv9cz 10 ай бұрын
I'm so happy I figured this out on my own. But I'm 42 and just learning. So I guess general age and life experience helped me know in advance that mastery and speed come from slow practise. Hearing you say it though means a lot coz now I know I'm doing the right thing.
@olilupin4605 Жыл бұрын
The “connection” tip is so true ! Since I’ve tried to apply it I feel I progress much more than before, thanks !
@jimmax3278 2 жыл бұрын
My piano teacher always encourages me to practice slow and it works. Thank you teacher
@paulinegibson7010 2 жыл бұрын
I am now practising very slowly and am benefitting. Thanks Jazer !
@SSpitz9907 2 жыл бұрын
you def listen to your viewers, you fine gent. Wholly appreciated and big thanks once again xoxo
@gandlk6191 2 жыл бұрын
This is great. I love all your videos. There's so much useful information and always clear. Thank you, Jazer.
@ronaldau4357 2 жыл бұрын
Really love the way you communicate. I've played piano for 10 years from 13 to university. Then kind of lost interest during my twenties. Fast forward 15 years with a young family and inherited my old piano back after my parents downsized to a condo recently. I'm back at it again... My goal is to be able to teach my wife and kids so they can play a few pieces and also for myself to become a better sight reader (i am definitely a memorizer :) I watched your other video) and also learn some simple pieces I never learned when I was young.
@yajawngzawnghawng2047 2 жыл бұрын
thanks Sir. your tutoring is so helpful for me.
@amandanewbigging2675 2 жыл бұрын
Absolute genius. Mini brains in finger tips! You are an inspiration for me - Thankyou xxx
@markgilmore2077 2 жыл бұрын
I love when you talk about getting a 'better return' from your practice. I agree I think it is very easy to waste a practice session by just motoring through pieces. I have recently started practicing my scales very slowly and carefully aiming for evenness and smoothness - and it has improved my playing much more than trying to play scales fast.
@tubax926 Жыл бұрын
Exactly. I almost never do drills or exercises. I just play my pieces and focus on parts I struggle on, slowly and carefully.
@Intermarillion 2 жыл бұрын
Thank , your lessons make sense and they are free For a beginner , your wisdom counts for a lot.
@kathleencook3060 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jazer. The most significant concept I have picked up from videos on You Tube
@hectorhernandez215 2 жыл бұрын
Bravo...many great musicians work using those concepts....good to see a great class.....
@TheRomy42 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly my problem. Glad I’m not alone in this 🤗 I have a Yamaha digital gp so there is a metronome build in. Will use it more as I tend to rush during slow practice too. So nice I have the same pieces I like to play as you showed here. My practice at learning Clair de Lune is going so much better allready 💪🏻🤞🏻
@craigdouglas9979 4 ай бұрын
You are a wonderful educator. We are very lucky to have access to your talent.
@jorgerivas1424 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This will improve both my piano & cello playing. I'm very impatient with both.
@itsvenkathere Жыл бұрын
Absoluteeeeely true what you said that "One day, you will lose that autopilot and wonder i used to be able to do this"...lol
@marcelvandewinkel1201 2 жыл бұрын
Really helpful innformation. Mentioned before in videos to slow down, but a good reminder, also for me as an absolute beginner, finding myself sometimes going too fast!
@annmytnik1473 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched a few videos now, and they are all so helpful! You’re right on! Thank you!
@drmichaelshea 2 жыл бұрын
An excellent, and very important, lesson. Thanks.
@chrispoythress1432 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jazerleepiano Жыл бұрын
Welcome! And thank you for the support as well.
@jayantjrathod 2 жыл бұрын
You're Absolutely Right Sir Good Information Video 👍
@heeyoung716 Жыл бұрын
Jazer. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Your lessons are very helpful. I will start working on small sections at a time.
@bouboumamiami7919 2 жыл бұрын
thank you for your advices, all the video are interesting. 👍👍👍
@sweetpianomusic3331 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Jazer for the great tip. Yes, practicing is something I've been doing that really help and now I'm sharing it with my students.Great video!
@enricopascucci4802 4 ай бұрын
You are absolutely spot on on everything you say. For example the connection points are fundamental for a correct execution. I realized by myself that very often in a passage there are some connection points that are easy, others that, if not performed (or 'tailored') properly, can lead to a flawed execution. Often we tend to play fast, we notice that something is not working, but we don't understand where, and we continue to repeat and repeat without improvement. Also playing slowly, as you say, lets you absorb the 'meaning' of each note inside the score and avoid going into autopilot mode. I know an international concert pianist (I don't name her here) that is renowned for her incredible touch and articulation: her motto is your same: 'Practise slow!'
@eddy2758 2 жыл бұрын
Oh I get it now, thanks teacher 🙏
@mohammedguemmi42 2 жыл бұрын
I'm only playing piano on my phone and i'm so passionate to the point i have experienced the things you said, the autopilot mode, and starting slow and ending up fast, damn
@lavandaitrufel8310 2 жыл бұрын
I've found your channel so helpful! Thanks a lot, Jazer!
@Mucologist 2 жыл бұрын
Spot on. Very helpful indeed. I can identify with this. I have fallen into the pitfalls a bunch. I am a slow learner. Keep up this advice. Great work.
@anniec3210 2 жыл бұрын
Slow practice is my default because I'm slow at sight reading. 😊 Started learning a new piece yesterday and I'm practicing the first page over and over. I love when AP mode kicks in. One thing i wish sheet music would have is finger placement numbers for each note.
@TheGeorgeB333 2 жыл бұрын
Once again, many thanks Jazer for another great tip ! Greetings from Argentina !!!
@kittylam2972 2 жыл бұрын
You really a good teacher. I have been playing piano for 12 years, I always practise slow.I agree your suggestion :: practise slow ,so that you can play fast later. I would play slow for a few times then a fast for one or twice ,see if I can manage fast play ,if I can’t that means I need to do more slow to consolidate that part.
@lidiahamalis3471 Жыл бұрын
I am a self taught beginner student and I am most grateful for this tip which I will unfailingly put to practice.
@taylordasch2435 2 жыл бұрын
I needed to see this, thanks for sharing your knowledge!
@jazerleepiano 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@edwardcone6860 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this very informative video. It corresponds exactly to my experience. I play the Mozart sonata you feature here, and I must often remind myself to practice it slowly. But I often veer into fast playing, and it is VERY impressive for several seconds, then it becomes a mess! Your advice is excellent. One should always practice SLOW
@prabhusagahayan588 Жыл бұрын
your tutuiols are epic thank you 😁
@paullarkin9177 2 жыл бұрын
I've been using slow practice since I started playing again a few years ago. I realised the importance of what you call connection points. I struggle when the distance of a connection point covers several notes. For example, the first couple of bars of the piano solo for Coldplay's "Everglow" and jump from Gbm to Cb in Lewis Capaldi's "Someone You Loved". It's easy to switch to autopilot with a song like this which is so repetitive
@paullarkin9177 2 жыл бұрын
Also, regarding auto-pilot, check out the concept of automaticity In Cognitive Load Theory.
@vivacemusic1210 2 жыл бұрын
Totally useful insight and i agree with this guy views. When i self learned fantasie impromptus op66 also was very slow and totally noob on the rhythm and everything else. But after sometimes progressing i was able to play smoothly and bit faster legato with moderate tempo but hardly get the wrong notes hit. So practice slow is beneficial and less stress too haha
@goldenlamb777 2 жыл бұрын
I am learning to play by ear. Already catching myself about this auto pilot situation you are talking about. Thanks for the heads up :)
@newonecyclone7846 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jazer, you know truly what you say, n it is the fact that we have to try learning so slowly so that our memory knows what is the right...
@darrencheers6893 2 жыл бұрын
I found your video very helpful and yes you described about the figures suddenly forgetting the notes happens to me and I have to go back and slow it right down.
@DrHusky2749 2 жыл бұрын
This method works on pretty much any instrument, very good advice!
@worrellrobinson1467 2 жыл бұрын
Well done Jazer!... this was a great lesson I have come with the same kind of things you mentioned in my practice so this was really revealing to see I am not the only who has gone through this kind of stuff . keep Up the good work stay blessed & fantastic kind regards from Worrell
@daniel57345 2 жыл бұрын
I am just starting to learn and what I really want is to play the really hard pieces. Not because they're hard, but because they are cool and genius. And since I have no background nor skill, what I got to do by myself was to play it slowly, making sure I got all the notes right. Now, watching your video I know for sure I'm on the right path!
@poobanchini8366 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jazer, can you make a video on proper hand posture/or reducing tension on the wrist when playing piano. Every time I play big chords or jump around with big chords my hand and wrist start to hurt a bit. Thank you if you can do this!!
@hansweichselbaum2534 2 жыл бұрын
Great point, and we generally learn this the hard way! As you said, in a piece we 'knew' well, we suddenly get stuck. Another point with fast playing is that it often becomes uneven. I find this particularly noticeable when playing Bach, or in particular Baroque music. With music from the Romantic period it is easier to get away with not 100% evenness in fast passages.
@vic6695 2 жыл бұрын
You always give great and practical information, which I find very helpful. Thank you.
@nathantaylor2507 Жыл бұрын
Your piano lessons are legit. Very helpful! :) DAMN BRO KEEP IT UP MY G
@tammyj2858 2 жыл бұрын
So glad you are back....
@user-ye6gw8uy6p 7 ай бұрын
i already knew i was needing this, but only you convinced me , i went from very basic piano, to 12 years without it, to try to play Ballade Nº1 of Chopin, yes it may sound crazy but i am that kind of persorn and i'm about 40% of the song, the autopilot is real, i figured out when trying to play to others, as soon as i think about the notes i fail badly , specialy on the very fast parts
@audigold 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and informative Sir . Keep it up Lee
@myta.peters 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are excellent. Particularly this one.
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