🎹 New piano accompaniment tutorial up on the channel! “In the Still of the Night” by The Five Satins✨
#pianotutorial #thefivesatins #inthestillofthenight #pianowithnate #pianocover
A little “rant” I went on in my latest song tutorial video…
I often get comments that say “Just show us how to play it, don’t explain so much!”
Over the years, I’ve made many tweaks to my approach, based on constructive criticism that I’ve taken to heart.
However, this is one where I want to plant my flag, knowing full well that my teaching isn’t for everyone.
Covering songs with chord-based piano accompaniment is a creative process. We interpret the original recording (which often includes many more instruments than just piano) to fit our needs, skill level, and vision.
One of my favorite parts of doing covers is making arrangement decisions, and I like to let you in on that thought process.
My hope is that you will not only memorize songs through my videos but also learn to be more independent and gain confidence in learning songs on your own without a tutorial.
There are countless “Synthesia” tutorials on YouTube where you can just memorize a series of notes.
But I worry that many people do this uncritically, thinking they are just “learning the song.”
It is always someone’s interpretation.
There are often inaccuracies, or opportunities to make it easier OR more decorated.
I hope this perspective is helpful to keep in mind. Let’s keep making piano creative and fun!
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🎹 New piano accompaniment tutorial up on the channel! “Real Love” by the The Beatles✨
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Once you’ve mastered chord inversions, all the notes of a chord just “light up” on the keyboard across multiple octaves, allowing you to dance around on different voicings of that chord! 🎹✨
This video is an easy introduction to chord inversions, breaking down the essentials to help you play more fluidly and expressively. You’ll learn the concept of chord inversions, master the three main inversions of basic triads (root position, 1st inversion, and 2nd inversion), and get practical tips on fingering techniques and exercises to build muscle memory and confidence.
Chord inversions don’t just allow you to make your chord transitions smoother and less clunky, they can be used to improvise impressive piano parts or even imply little melodies between your chord changes. For a deeper dive on techniques for effectively incorporating inversions into your accompaniment playing, check out my course Piano Chord Breakthroughs! (link in bio)
#PianoInversions #ChordInversions #PianoTutorial #LearnPiano #PianoForBeginners #MusicTheory #PianoTips #PianoChords #PianoLessons #PianoPractice #ChordBasedPiano
🎹 New piano accompaniment tutorial up on the channel! “Yesterday Once More” by Carpenters✨
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🎹 New piano accompaniment tutorial up on the channel! “Something” by The Beatles✨
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🎹 New piano accompaniment tutorial up on the channel! “To Love Somebody” by Bee Gees ✨
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Learn the “Thumb-Drop Trick” for beautiful 7th chord voicings! 🎹✨
In this quick tutorial, I’ll show you an easy trick to transform basic major and minor chords into stunning major 7th, dominant 7th, and minor 7th chords. If you’ve ever had trouble finding the different types of seventh chords in a song, this video is for you!
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🎹 New piano accompaniment tutorial up on the channel! “Sunny Afternoon” by The Kinks✨
#pianotutorial #thekinks #sunnyafternoon #pianowithnate #pianocover
🎹 New piano accompaniment tutorial up on the channel! “Killing Me Softly With His Song”✨
#pianotutorial #robertaflack #thefugees #killingmysoftly #pianowithnate #pianocover
🎹 New piano accompaniment tutorial up on the channel! “Leaving on a Jet Plane” by the John Denver✨
#pianotutorial #johndenver #leavingonajetplane #pianowithnate #pianocover
🎤 In my latest YouTube video, I share 3 tips on mastering the art of singing and playing piano at the same time. With strategic practice, you’ll be able to effortlessly play and sing most songs! 🎶✨.
#PianoTips #SingingAndPlaying #MusicEducation #LearnPiano #pianopractice #pianowithnate
🎹 New piano accompaniment tutorial up on the channel! The classic “With A Little Help From My Friends” by the Beatles✨
#pianotutorial #beatlespiano #withalittlehelpfrommyfriends #pianowithnate #pianocover
I hear from so many of you who are rediscovering your love for piano later in life. It’s amazing to see how a chord-based approach can reignite that passion! 🎶 Don’t let past experiences or age hold you back. Dive in, have fun, and watch your progress soar! 🚀
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🎹 Struggling to make new habits stick in your piano practice? Here’s a crucial tip! 🎶
Establishing “good habits” on piano can be tough and even frustrating. But don’t let it take over your whole practice session! 🌟 Dedicate a small part of your time to focused habit work (metronome, counting, foot tapping, etc.), then enjoy playing your favorite songs without the pressure. Remember, having fun is key to sticking with it! Over time, these good habits will naturally integrate into your playing. Keep at it, and happy practicing! 🎵
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Ariane did an amazing job with the bossa nova classic “Água de Beber” 🎹 ✨
We loved David’s super fun rendition of Tiny Dancer! 🕺✨
Kass’ Theme from The Legend of Zelda 👾⚔️🧝
Nice work, Diego!! ✨
At this years video recital, Uma got to show off her awesome multi-instrumental skills 🎹🥁🎤✨
