{"id":2842,"date":"2021-02-27T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-28T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/?p=2842"},"modified":"2023-01-09T15:07:55","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T23:07:55","slug":"top-10-youtube-piano-tutorials-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/top-10-youtube-piano-tutorials-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 YouTube Piano Tutorials"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In our era of video tutorials and online DIY, finding a good resource in the giant haystack that is the internet can be overwhelming. One way to find resources is to ask other piano learners what works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You told us, and we got the data! Here\u2019s a run-down of our top 10 YouTube piano tutorials in 2020 as determined by viewers like you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"blue-text-block\"><center><h2 style=\"font-size:22px\"><b>\ud83c\udfb9 Your Go-To Place for All Things Piano<\/b><\/h2><p>Subscribe to <i>The Note<\/i> for exclusive interviews, fascinating articles, and inspiring lessons delivered straight to your inbox. Unsubscribe at any time.<\/p><iframe class=\"email-form-include\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/weeklyemail\" frameborder=\"none\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/span>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>#10. How to Play \u201cHallelujah\u201d on the Piano<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Play &quot;Hallelujah&quot; On The Piano\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NBPgCAJqbiI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>This tutorial is fantastic for both beginners and more advanced pianists. Beginners can learn a simple version of \u201cHallelujah\u201d that captures the essence of this iconic song. Meanwhile, advanced pianists can learn how to create a fuller, more unique cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHallelujah\u201d happens to be very beginner-friendly. Just playing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/chord-hacks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">basic chords<\/a> broken will sound very similar to the original recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My favorite thing about Lisa\u2019s tutorial is her improvisation demonstration at the end. Improvising sounds\u2014and looks!\u2014magical, but when Lisa breaks it down, it\u2019s less mysterious. Indeed, anyone can improvise with practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pianote.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/pdf\/Hallelujah-LeadSheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b><i>Download lead sheet<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>#9. Piano Exercises for Beginners (Speed, Dexterity, Hand Independence, Control)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Piano Exercises For Beginners (Speed, Dexterity, Hand Independence, Control)\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g4G8VQ194sc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Good technique goes a long away, especially for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/getting-started\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">beginners<\/a>. But practicing technique can be a drag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are four quick exercises that, while challenging, shouldn\u2019t be boring. Lisa will show you the easiest version of these exercises. Then, she\u2019ll show you how to push yourself with a few challenging alterations. You\u2019ll learn contrary motion, incorporate dynamics, and a fun little exercise we call The Claw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>#8. How to Play \u201cPerfect\u201d on the Piano (Ed Sheeran)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Play &quot;Perfect&quot; On The Piano (Ed Sheeran)\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PwOVanOWdzM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Ed Sheeran\u2019s \u201cPerfect\u201d is beautiful and romantic with a lovely triple metre. And there are only four chords!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this tutorial, Lisa will walk you through everything you need to play both the melody and accompaniment. She\u2019ll also give you tips on how to build on the provided lead sheet to make your performance\u2014at the wedding chapel, at home on Valentine\u2019s Day, or wherever\u2014<i>perfectly<\/i> yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pianote.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/pdf\/Perfect-LeadSheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b><i>Download the lead sheet<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>#7. 4 Things a Beginner Piano Player Should Practice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"4 Things A Beginner Piano Player Should Practice\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ulq7HkupBSw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>If you\u2019ve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/getting-started\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">just started<\/a> your piano journey, it can be helpful to watch someone who is going through the same experience. In this video, Lisa walks beginner pianist Kaitlyn through some basic skills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keyboard geography.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Five-finger scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThe Claw.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keyboard familiarity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>By watching Kaitlyn, you\u2019ll also see common problems you might relate with. (Does \u201cmy fingers don\u2019t want to co-operate with my brain\u201d sound familiar?) And we\u2019ll show you how to troubleshoot them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>#6. I Bet You Didn\u2019t Know Piano Scales Could Sound Like This!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"I Bet You Didn&#039;t Know Piano Scales Could Sound Like This!\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iBq1AUujEaA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cScales are like vegetables&#8230;\u201d \u2013 Lisa.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Scales might be boring and their benefits aren\u2019t immediately obvious, but you should still do them because they develop important skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make scales less boring, Lisa will show you some fun exercises to incorporate into your practice routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you pair your scale practice with chords, they\u2019ll sound less monotonous and more like a song. Understanding how diatonic chords work with the key you\u2019re playing will also develop your musical creativity and improvisation skills. A double win!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>#5. Piano Finger Speed Exercises<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Piano Finger Speed Exercises\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T3nCjlAt1Ew?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\u201cHow do I play fast?\u201d is a common question we get. The answer? Start slow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this video, Jordan will show you a number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/faster-fingers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">speed exercises<\/a> you can do to take your playing to the next level. They\u2019re all beginner-friendly: the five-finger scale, the thumb tuck, the blues scale, and the arpeggio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These skills are the building blocks to epic piano-playing down the road, so dedicate a few minutes each session to finger speed exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>#4. Create Emotion with Just 3 Notes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Create Emotion With Just 3 Notes (Piano Lesson)\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TZteV8UW3ds?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Take your moody improvisations to the next level. With just three notes and a simple progression, Lisa teaches you how to create emotional, atmospheric, and beautiful music in this video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you get the basic concept down, try different rhythms and experiment with different octaves. Each register creates a different mood. Then, mix up the order of notes and find a melody that expresses you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you check out our sequel: creating emotion with <a href=\"\/blog\/create-emotion-with-4-notes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">four notes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>#3. How to Play \u201cSomeone You Loved\u201d on the Piano<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Play &quot;Someone You Loved&quot; On The Piano\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i1AMYsR7xHQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\u201cSomeone You Loved\u201d by Lewis Capaldi was one of our top requests, so it\u2019s no surprise this tutorial made it to the top 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I love about this lesson is the many different ways you can play this song using the same few ingredients. Lisa shows you how easy it is to adjust the mood, color, and texture by varying rhythm and chord shapes. Use octaves and lower registers to increase intensity, or fewer notes and higher registers for a more delicate feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pianote.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/pdf\/Someone-You-Loved-Lead-Sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b><i>Download lead sheet<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>#2. 4 Songs that are Perfect for Beginners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"4 Songs That Are Perfect For Beginners (Piano Lesson)\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EHI3e75zHis?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Beginners can play songs! In fact, it\u2019s part of Lisa\u2019s philosophy that beginner pianists leave their first lesson having played their first song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are four simple songs that will get you playing and having fun from day one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>\u201cCups\u201d by Anna Kendrick<\/b> from <i>Pitch Perfect<\/i> is a fun one to sing along to, and we\u2019ll show you how guitar chord charts work so you can get singing right away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>\u201cHello\u201d by Adele<\/b> is a majestic number, and it only has four chords. Lisa will show you how to play simplified \u201ccheater\u201d fifths that fit well with this song.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>\u201cJust the Way You Are\u201d by Bruno Mars<\/b> is another well-known banger. We\u2019ll show you how to use rhythm to create an upbeat feel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, <b>Lewis Capaldi\u2019s \u201cSomeone You Love\u201d<\/b> is another \u201cfour-chord wonder\u201d that will get you stoked on day one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>#1. How to Read Notes (Beginner Piano Lesson)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Read Notes (Beginner Piano Lesson)\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gEI7uYOCQXo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Learning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/sight-reading-made-simple\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how to read notes<\/a> is like learning another language. It\u2019s a super useful skill and that\u2019s probably why it\u2019s our number one video to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lisa will show you how to read the grand staff in this short lesson. She\u2019ll run over basic theory, but she\u2019ll also tell you tips and tricks to help you sight read faster. For example, did you know that you don\u2019t have to read every single note to make sense of sheet music? Instead, pay attention to the skips, steps, and the direction of notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve watched this video, make sure to head to our <a href=\"\/blog\/more-songs-perfect-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2021 sequel<\/a> which is even more comprehensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope these top 10 YouTube piano tutorials give you hours of fun. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC_DmCvOP5Q_eBMRDvqqRXjg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Subscribe<\/a> for more free content in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy playing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe class=\"email-form-include-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/weekly-email\" frameborder=\"none\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The top 10 YouTube piano tutorials by Pianote. 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