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1. Introduction: Welcome to this piano course, while you're a beginner or an intermediate player looking
to enhance your skills. This course will
guide you through essential techniques to make your piano playing sound
richer and fuller. We will start the
foundational concepts like Tad and gradually introduce
more complex topics, such as suspended chords,
arpeggios, and more. Every lesson has a few exercises
you can play along with. By the end of this
course, you will not only understand
the techniques, you will feel more confident
and creative at the piano. Alright, let's dive in
and start your music.
2. Triads: Music consists of
12 unique notes. On the piano, these
are divided into five black notes and
seven white notes. After these 12 notes, the pan simply repeats. In an octave higher or lower. So for example, this is in C, and this is in C,
an octave higher. So what exactly is a triad? A triad is simply a chord
made up of three nodes, and it's super
easy to build one. For example, let's say we are in a C major scale and we want
to play a C major chord. All you have to do is skip
every other node in the scale. So we place our finger
on the C. We skip the D, we go to the E, we skip
the F, and we go to the G. This is a C major chord. It is a major chord
because we have three half steps in
between the nodes. In between the first
two nodes, basically. This is called a minor chord because we have two half steps. So here's the super easy
way to start playing real songs on the
piano using Troiat. You can play the
melody in a right hand and the towed in the
left hand. So that's it. It sounds super simple, but once you get feel for it, you'll be amazed at how
many songs you can play. Just give it a try. So the creative challenge
for this lesson is to create your own short
chord progression using Tied and play it in
different rhythms as well and try to create
different vibes with it. Let's practice this together.
3. Triads Exercise 1: The The The B The The The The The
4. Triads Exercise 2: B
5. Triads Exercise 3: U
6. Inversions: When you're playing toit, you might find yourself
jumping all over the keyboard, just to switch from
one chord to another. For example, if you're
playing a C major chord, and the next chord is a G major, you have to move quite
a bit to reach it. This can feel awkward, especially if you're
just starting out. So this is where
inversions come in. So what are inversions? A triad is made up
of three nodes. And you play the twad with the node that names the
chord at the bottom. So let's say, a C major chord, you play the C at the bottom. This is called the
root position. We can move the C to the top. This is called the
first inversion. We can move the E to the top. This is called the
second inversion. So you can rearrange these notes without changing
the chord itself. So why is this useful? The biggest advantage of using inversion is smoother
transition between chords, a technique known
as voice leading. Imagine three singers each
holding one note of a chord. Instead of letting them move to completely different notes, it sounds way better
to move just a little bit or stay
at the same note. So the creative challenge
for this lesson is to take a simple progression you already know and try playing each chord
in a different inversion. Notice how the sound changes. Maybe this it feel smoother, more emotional. Try
to play with it.
7. Inversions Exercise 1: A
8. Inversions Exercise 2: B B B
9. Inversions Exercise 3: [No Speech]
10. Bass: Now that we have COVID
twides and inversions, it's time to add more depth to your playing by introducing
bass notes in the left hand, while the right hand takes care of the chords and the melody. So far, everything
we've played has mostly stayed around the
middle of the piano. But real songs usually have
multiple instrumental layers. For example, drums, a bass line, guitars, synthesizers,
pianos, melodies, and more. To make your piano playing
sound more complete, you want to simulate
these layers. So one of the best way
to make your playing silent richer is by using
the low noise on the piano. For example, if you play a
C chord in the right hand, you can play the C
in your left hand. For a D chord. You can even play the octave. This method works
great when the song only consists of chords
and a bass line. But what happens when you also
need to include a melody. This is where many beginner
pianists struggle. The most basic level,
you can just play the melody in the right hand and the bass in the left hand. But this will sound empty. So the key is to biotize the melody in your right hand
while still supporting it, that chord tones
whenever possible. You don't have to play
the fuel chord just enough to make it sound
twitcher and beautiful. As gain confidence, you can start planning chords
and melody naturally, creating a fuller, more
professional sound. So the creative challenge for this lesson is to try to play your favorite
chord aggression, but with bass notes instead of just the tide in your left hand. So play the chord in the right hand and add the bass notes
with your left hand.
11. Bass Exercise 1: The the The The The the He
12. Bass Exercise 2: Uh u Uh The The the the the Uh,
13. Bass Exercise 3: M
14. Bass Exercise 4: To Uh
15. Suspended chords: Now the V vx chord, triads inversions
and bass nodes. It's time to introduce
suspended chords. Also known as Ss chord. These chords are
a fantastic tool to create tension
and anticipation, adding more movement and
color to your playing. So what is a suspended chord? Suspended chord are
variation of a triad, where the third is replaced by either a
second or a fourth. This gives the
chord a more open, unresolved sound,
which naturally leads the listener to
expect a resolution. Suspended chords don't
fulfill resolve on their own, which is why they
are often followed by a regular major
or minor triad. This builds tension and release, which is very
important in music. Imagine a pianist playing a song at the exact same volume
from start to finish. Sure, it sounds pretty, but it's missing some spark. So there are two main
types of suspended chords, Sis two and SS four. Let's take the C major
chord as an example. To make this a Css two, we replace T E with
the second. One, two. Back to the C major. To make this a Css four, we replace the E
with the fourth. One, two, three, four. Caesars, too. C major. Css for you can already
feel the tension. So let me give you an example. The great of challenge for
this lesson is to take a simple chord
progression and replace one chord or more where it
says two or recess four. Play around with resolving
it or not and see how it changes the emotions and the
feel of the progression. See you in the next lesson.
16. Sus chords Exercise 1: A
17. Sus chords Exercise 2: And the The And the the the the
18. Sus chords Exercise 3: B Um U Uh, oh
19. Sus chords Exercise 4: Uh then the B the I and and And
20. Walks: Now it's time to add
even more movement to your playing with what I
like to call cord walks. Cord walks a simple tool for making your cord
changes more interesting. So what is a cord walk? A cord walk is when you add
notes between two cord in your left hand instead of jumping directly
to the next cord. For example, instead of
jumping from a to F, we can walk like this. A, G, F. So let me give you
a few examples with this chord progression, A minor, F major. C major, G major. Let me give you another example. D major, E minor
C major. D major. Let me give you a final example with the cord
progression F major. C major. G major, A minor. Cord walks add Live and
flow to your playing. Instead of abut chord changes, you will move through notes, just like how a
singer glides between ******* or a guitarist
glides between frets. So the cative challenge for this lesson is to take one
of your favorite songs. Listen carefully
to the bassline, and experiment with
this technique. You don't have to
replicate this exactly. Just play around
with it and have fun. See you in the next lesson.
21. Walks Exercise 1: A B the then the map but the Data
22. Walks Exercise 2: Then the But but the Dan Dan Dan and D and
23. Arpeggios: Now let's take a play to the
next level with arpeggios. Arpeggios breakup chords
into individual notes, sometimes multiple notes
to create flowing, beautiful patterns to
add energy, emotion, and movement to your music, and mastering them will open up a whole new world
of expression. So what are arpeggios. An arpego is when you
play the note of a chord, one at a time, sometimes
two or more notes instead of together. You can vary in speed, patterns, and octaves to
create different modes. Let's take a look
at some patterns.
24. Pattern 1: Let's take a look at
the first pattern. We're going to use this
called progression. C shop minor. A major. E major. B major. The pattern goes like this. First note, second note. Third note, second
note, first note. L I played an inversion for the A and the E.
Basically works the same. You play the first note. Second note, third note, second note, first note. Let's do this as well
for the E chord. This is the inversion
for the E chord.
25. Pattern 2: For the second pattern, we're going to use this
called progression. A minor. F major. C major. G major. And a pattern goes like this. You play the first, second, third, and then go
back to the first. We can also blat infusions here.
26. Pattern 3: For the third
pattern, we're going to use this cord progression. C major, G major, F major, G major, and we're going to play the
pattern with the left hand. So for the CCOd we'll
start with the first. We move to the fifth. Then we go to the first, but octaier then we go
back to the fifth. And then we go back to
the first, and that's it.
27. Pattern 4: For the fourth
pattern, we're going to use this called regression. For the fourth pattern, we're going to use this
called progression. A minor, F major, C major, and G major. We're going to walk
with a left hand. Let's start with the A chord. You place a hand on the A. Then we play the
fifth of the chord. We go back to the first
with an octave higher, then we walk two nodes up
and two notes back down. Ohh They move on to the next chord. C. And the G. We don't have to
walk all the way up or down. We can stop in the
middle like this. Walk using the
nodes in the scale. For example, let's say we're on A major scale, which
is this skill. It has three shows we have
this chord progression, L shop minor, D major. A major E major. We're going to walk like this. We're going to use the
nodes in the scale. For the D, To the A chords. To the E chord. I played the F shop and the G shop because these are
in the skill of A major.
28. Pattern 5: For the fifth pattern, we're going to use this
called progression. G major. E minor. C major, D major, we're going to
play this pattern. We start to the first,
then the fifth. Back to the first, put on
Octaper back to the third. Then we go up. Then we
move back to the fifth. So this is the third.
Go back to your fifth. Back to your first,
better oct of higher. Back to the third. So let
me play it slowly for you. Again. Alright, let's move
on to the next chord. Mm. Mm mm So you're actually playing
the notes from the god, but in a different order.
29. Pattern 6: At 46th pattern, we're going to use this
called progression. G major. A minor, and L major. The pattern goes like this. The first of the chord, the fifth of the chid. The third of the choid but then an octare back to the
fifth. Back to the third. Let's move on to the A minor. And to the F. You played F twice.
30. Pattern 7: For better number seven, we're going to use this
called progression. C major. G major. A minor. F major. We're going to walk
with octave in right hand. So we play the chord
to the first, second. You move your hand
up to the same. Mid to octave. Back to the C. Mm And then we move
on to the next chord. Then we move on to the
next chord, A minor. And the last chord. Ooh. So you're basically just playing the d
but octafire as well.
31. Arpeggios follow up: Whether you're playing solo
piano or accompanying a song, arpeggios gives your music an expressive and
professional sound. Decadive challenge
for this lesson is to make your own arpeggio. You can vary in speed, create your own patterns,
and play around with it. Try your different rhythms, maybe play octas and
just have fun with it. Decadive challenge
for this lesson is to create your own arpeggio. Play around to the order
of notes to rhythm, speed, different variations,
and maybe play octasEperiment with
it and have fun.
32. Arpeggios Exercise 1: A Mm Mm. Mm M
33. Arpeggios Exercise 2: Mm. Mm. Mm. Mm.
34. Arpeggios Exercise 3: Oh and
35. Arpeggios Exercise 4: Uh and uh,
36. Arpeggios Exercise 5: Oh, Uh,
37. Arpeggios Exercise 6: Uh, and and in
38. Arpeggios Exercise 7: [No Speech]
39. Octave bass: Let's add some power and
drive to your playing with a super fun technique
called the octave bass jump. Sounds fancy. Don't worry. It's simple and
incredibly effective. It takes some time to practice, but once you get to know
this, it's really fun to do. So what is the octave bass jump? Here's the D. You play a deep bass note
with your left hand, so the root of the
chord you are playing, and then move your hand
up to the middle of the piano and you
play the full chord. Along the middle of the piano. This motion brings
a playing to life. Adding the kind of pause
and energy you hear on pop, rock, or even class cop pieces. So for example, F major. Can also play inversions. This technique can
be tricky at first, especially hitting
the right nodes. So I'll give you a few tips on how to practice
this efficiently. The first one is to
use reference points. Use reference points like the middle C to
judge where you are. The second tip is to use your hand and feel where
you are on the keyboard. For example, I know without looking that this is
an A major chord. When you move my finger down, it's A minor chord. You have to practice it a bit, but it's really useful once
you get to know how it works. And the third tip is
to practice slow. Practice slow
before speeding up. You don't want to mercer memory to remember the wrong keys. So first, practice slow
and then speed up. So the creator challenge
for this lesson is to try to add this technique
to a song you love. Try to practice it slowly
before speeding up. That's really
important. Alright, see you in the next lesson.
40. Octave bass Exercise 1: The D The the D the the the The the D D the The the the the, the the the
41. Octave bass Exercise 2: The the the the The the The the the the the the the the the the
42. Octave bass Exercise 3: [No Speech]
43. Outro: Congratulations. You've
completed this course. By mastering these techniques, you've built a
toolkit that allows you to play with
confidence and creativity. I'm proud of you. But remember, this is just the beginning. The real magic
happens when you take what you've learned
and make it your own. You can always revisit
the exercises and play along with the videos
as many times as you like. Repetition is key to progress. The journey of learning
piano never truly ends. There's always more to explore. I want to thank you for
being part of this course. I hope it sparked new
inspiration in your playing. Keep going, keep going, and enjoy every single night. I'll see you in the
next one, please.
Julian, Your Asian Pianist
