sorry to be off topic but does anyone know a trick to get back into an instagram account?? I was dumb forgot the password. I would love any tricks you can offer me!
@Dane Bronson i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Seems to take a while so I will reply here later with my results.
I lowkey regret neglecting my piano practice when I was a child... I was given those great piano books but I just not practicing... Maybe I will start from scratch again from now..
I have same regret of not practicing enough when I was young. Believe or not, I didn't practice much when I was little and had many years of blank before becoming serious about music. Maybe I'll talk about that in a future video.
WOW WOW WOW!!! For the first time there is a piano teacher that encourages students to SING the tones as well as PLAY the keys. Singing is a very crucial part in teaching musicianship to beginning students. Sadly very few teachers use singing as a part of a child's musical upbringing.
I DO IT :D I like to think that the more we can make the student feel the music in different ways the better it will be. singing will awaken another type of muscular memory with the tones, being able to access it when away from the piano, for example
@@lucasmm3llo Yes, I agree. It makes learning easier. It adds another dimension of understanding music. Along with copying down the music, singing the exercises in other keys, and composing their own melodies, either on the piano or singing will help master the overall goal in music: musicianship.
Thank you for sharing tips on teaching techniques to beginner students. Would love to see more contents like these from beginners all the way to intermediate
You got it! Just give me time, as these videos take lots of time to make. But if enough people like it, it motivates me to keep making these and other videos!
just the fact you have 1k likes ad 0 dislikes tells you how much people enjoy your content. please make a lot of content on exercises like this. these are really helpfull.
I've been looking for a teacher that focuses on technique. I feel it's not what you play but how. If you have a good technique, everything you play is good. I like this a lot.
I've been learning piano (since 6 y/o) and completed all my graded exams in my 20s but I feel like I lack technical skills even after playing for so many years 😢 I just discovered your channel and your videos are so helpful as I try to re-learn all these things. SO clear, concise and straight to the point! Your videos start exactly when you press play! Thank you for that. Subscribed!
They start when you press play. But the introduction is too long really. Watching for the second time, oh wow now I know for sure you lived in three countries.
One of my piano teachers used this book! I didn’t really appreciate the drills at first, but now I do! The illustrations also give life to the drills, so you can picture a scenario as you do the drills to make them more musical.
I'm so glad I found your channel. I just started tutoring music to beginners and technique is SUPER important. So I'm glad I am on the right path RE teaching/tutoring.
I learned the subdivision of the notes by saying words which have the number of syllabes i needed, I speak spanish but I don't think it matters like "pan" "ta-ca" and things like that
You are hilarious. Love your comedic inserts. I have been teaching myself piano for approximately a year now & am encountering difficulty because I have developed bad habits (that I didn't realize were there until your video). I ordered the book from your description box & am going back to the basics before I move on. It's a bit disheartening; but I will be a better musician if I do this. Thank you so much for your videos. I hope you make more. 🙂
It's better to build a strong foundation later than never. Lots of students don't learn properly in the beginning. That way, you may be able to go through the different levels quicker, but you will eventually hit the limit with improper technique and get stuck. I'm glad my videos are helping.
Thanks a lot Teacher, I could afford an online corse, but it is not enough of course, just want to thanks a lot for making this content. It's my first time ever I've seen you, you look as an understanding teacher. This video with the Hanon one are music to me ears literally hahah. Please keep suggesting book like these, and of course infinite gratitude towards you ;) have a nice week. Best wishes from Argentina!
A new subscriber- I have been learning piano for a month now as an adult. I have signed up to a few YT sites that are for early stage piano students but while they are all great, yours is the closest I have seen to an actual lesson. With your attention to detail I should think these videos are a gem for those who are not currently able to take private lessons. Thank you!
Wow, you are a great teacher and have a nice, relaxed personality. Content is clear and understandable, and more importantly, makes me want to practice! Thank you.
I have a question 🙋♀️ I’m a beginner teacher 👩🏫 what do you give to your students(book like advantage adult piano or sheet music from internet or you write a exercise for every lessons you give to them )
Thank you! I love these type of basic techniques lesson coz my teacher did not teach me last time. Btw, i feel a lot of improvement after the Hanon tips. Still practicing whenever i hv the time. Thank you again.
Thank you Akira I am learning a lot from you. My struggle is playing the 16th note fast but I know you will get there and show us the techniques. Thank you, you are a good teacher.
More like this please! I am learning a lot I swear. All I do is go through my free music book I've downloaded online without executing proper technique! I mean there is a guide there but this helps me a lot. I don't have a professional teacher I'm a self taught but I hope you do more like this!! Godbless stay safe sir!!🥰
Akira, thank you for making time to create this video👍. This is gem a of information that is practical and speaks volume with condensed how to do's in the ways of the piano.
I took piano lessons in 1980. The very first book that was given to me by my teacher, and which I still own to this very day is... wait for it... A Dozen A Day Preparatory Book. If it works, don't change it! ;-)
The instrument hasn't changed for about 150 years. There are also many good new books available now, but I'm comfortable using what worked for me and has been working for my students.
Thank you so much for this lesson. You are a great teacher. I was looking for something like this. I love your content More video's on good technique please as there is not much of this information out there
Hello. Wonderful channel. I am going to use your videos to get my kids started with piano. But, what are your thoughts on Czerny? Do you have a place for him in your studies? Can his books help with anything? And if so, which ones? Thank you for putting out good content.
I do use Czerny after beginner method books. Check out my intermediate book video. Although I try to share as much tips as possible, please be aware that videos can't replace lessons from an experienced teacher. My videos are meant to be supplement to actua lessons or for new teachers to learn how to teach.
I have a question. I’m an adult taking piano because I got bored during quarantine. I was pretty accomplished as a violin student in my youth and played consistently for 19-20 years, so I know music (mainly treble clef, bas clef has been what I’ve needed to learn) anyways I have very small hands. For reference my 11 yo has beautiful piano hands and her hands are way longer than mine and my 7 yo boy basically has the same length hands as myself. When I’m looking at my position, since my piano teacher is just having me do pieces for fun and enjoyment, I notice when I go to octave my hands have a hard time remaining curved. What would you suggest. Although I’m 43 and learning for fun and enjoyment, I know having adequate finger training will make it way more enjoyable in the long run especially since I’m already hard on myself since I have quite the knowledge of music and practicing etiquette etc. love your videos. I ordered the dozen a day books to help me get better in the little things in addition to my lesson pieces I have.
Everyone's hand and technique are different, so I can't give individual advice without seeing you play. But in general, it's OK to open up your hands to reach wide intervals. Just make sure your fingers are still curved inward and not completely straight, or even worse, collapsed If you are interested, you can book an private session and I'll be happy to take a closer look and discuss more details.
Nostalgic... My teacher tought me piano with some of the same books back in 2005. Stopped after a year though. Place I transferred to had no piano schools so I never went back to playing until college. Am self taught and I could play Fantaisie Impromputu quite sloppily hahah. I somewhat regret not learning piano continuously. I'm a guitarist now & could play cannon rock and a few more complicated pieces but I pretty much would have preferred if I mastered Piano instead of Guitar. So here I am starting from Step 1 until I could Sight Read and Play Well
Thanks! I like using the Dozen A Day books to start the concept of technical exercises too. I like your point and pic on “Hanon for 3 years old works in some countries but not all” 😆
That is a tough habit to get rid of, but it's pretty common. If you are able to handle your repertoire with your pinky sticking up, it's not the end of the world. But it's better to get rid of it because it is a sign of unnecessary tension in your hand. There are a few exercises in Dozen a Day where you hold certain keys while playing other keys. That helps with finger independence. It will probably take a long time, but by constantly correcting it while doing these technical exercises and learning to relax your hands, eventually you can get rid of it.
That is another topic I have plan to make a video on. Being a pianist, teacher, linguist doesn't leave me much time for recording and editing, but I'm trying my best to produce these videos more often. I appreciate everyone's help liking and sharing my videos!
I am loving your technique videos! Do you have videos for teaching adult learners? Would you use these same preparatory exercises with adults or start them on Hanon?
I teach adults in the same way as I teach children. It is the same instrument after all. There are adult method books, too, but I don't find them any more or less effective than the ones I use for all the students.
1:25 Pretty ̶w̶e̶i̶r̶d̶ smooth transition right there :0 Jokes aside, I have been seriously thinking about teaching piano to some friends and I didn't know how could I properly guide them and this video is a light of hope and guidance! So thank you very much for sharing your knowledge for free, 本当に、ありがとうございます！😁 By the way, could you clarify what do you mean with "collapsing fingers"?
Excellent video -- thanks! I reckon that an acoustic piano is the best option for learning but, focusing on the piano action, which Yamaha DIGITAL piano would you recommend? (Assuming that I can't buy an acoustic piano.) In other words, which Yamaha digital piano (particularly the cheaper ones!) is more realistic, when compared to an acoustic piano? Thanks!
It is very interesting how someone had the same question just yesterday in an online private session, and I just did this exact research :) As you said no digital piano can beat an acoustic piano, and a digital piano that really feels like an acoustic piano is usually more expensive than an acoustic piano. With that said, if you MUST get a digital piano, Yamaha's Avantgrand series does impressive job imitating a real piano. For cheaper option, P515 seems like the best option right now, but won't be as good as Avantgrand series. Instruments are expensive, but the quality of the instrument you practice on has a huge impact on your progress. So if you are a serious learner, I wouldn't go with anything that are under $1000 that really feels "fake." Even my own Yamaha P155 that was the highest-end "portable" keyboard at the time still feels pretty fake and I really cannot perform my best on it.
@@AkiraIkegamiChannel Wonderful -- thank you very much! I also was looking at the P-515, since the Avantgrand is a bit over my budget, so it's settled: P-515 it is, thanks!
I would love to own Avantgrand one day, maybe in my office, in addition to my acoustic pianos as an expensive toy to play with. @Yamaha I'll be happy to review it if you offer one :)
you are a very good person not only a teacher. I like to learn piano but I can't afford a teacher so your videos are very important to me.
sorry to be off topic but does anyone know a trick to get back into an instagram account??
I was dumb forgot the password. I would love any tricks you can offer me!
@Misael Harry Instablaster :)
@Dane Bronson i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and im waiting for the hacking stuff atm.
Seems to take a while so I will reply here later with my results.
@Dane Bronson It worked and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy:D
Thanks so much, you saved my account!
@Misael Harry No problem :D
I lowkey regret neglecting my piano practice when I was a child... I was given those great piano books but I just not practicing... Maybe I will start from scratch again from now..
I have same regret of not practicing enough when I was young. Believe or not, I didn't practice much when I was little and had many years of blank before becoming serious about music. Maybe I'll talk about that in a future video.
You and me both🤦🏽♀️. I'm trying to get into it now again. Now I actually have to pay 😭😭
Better to be late than never.
Eyyy isn't it the guy that makes the Genshin osts.
WOW WOW WOW!!! For the first time there is a piano teacher that encourages students to SING the tones as well as PLAY the keys. Singing is a very crucial part in teaching musicianship to beginning students. Sadly very few teachers use singing as a part of a child's musical upbringing.
I DO IT :D
I like to think that the more we can make the student feel the music in different ways the better it will be. singing will awaken another type of muscular memory with the tones, being able to access it when away from the piano, for example
@@lucasmm3llo Yes, I agree. It makes learning easier. It adds another dimension of understanding music. Along with copying down the music, singing the exercises in other keys, and composing their own melodies, either on the piano or singing will help master the overall goal in music: musicianship.
Dozen A Day is one of the music books I started out on. Use to hate it lol but it made me a better pianist in the long run.
Never thought I'd see someone with thicker lenses in their glasses than my friend, but here you are. Thanks for the great video!
Cherish your eyesight!
Thank you for sharing tips on teaching techniques to beginner students. Would love to see more contents like these from beginners all the way to intermediate
You got it!
Just give me time, as these videos take lots of time to make. But if enough people like it, it motivates me to keep making these and other videos!
this is how you know this is a really good video - no thumbs down in this video
New student here 🙋🏻♀️ Please go on with this kind of videos. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇧🇷
That bell notification was so loud I started to compose my 9th symphony. J.K. Love your content!!!
Now im one of your students over RUclips, thank you Akira-san :)
Welcome to my RUclips community!
just the fact you have 1k likes ad 0 dislikes tells you how much people enjoy your content. please make a lot of content on exercises like this. these are really helpfull.
Thank you. Will do!
Please go on with this! Thank you 🙏🏻
I've been looking for a teacher that focuses on technique. I feel it's not what you play but how. If you have a good technique, everything you play is good. I like this a lot.
You can learn what to play from books, but my philosophy is that a teacher's role is to teach how to play.
I've been learning piano (since 6 y/o) and completed all my graded exams in my 20s but I feel like I lack technical skills even after playing for so many years 😢 I just discovered your channel and your videos are so helpful as I try to re-learn all these things. SO clear, concise and straight to the point! Your videos start exactly when you press play! Thank you for that. Subscribed!
They start when you press play. But the introduction is too long really. Watching for the second time, oh wow now I know for sure you lived in three countries.
Same, I basically scratched everything and decided to start from the very beginning idfc how much time it takes I need to get better at this
You are my favorite piano teacher on RUclips. Best teacher 👍👍
The octave 🤣 my hands are so small I can’t play the octave from above the keys
I love how you are so detailed with the hand positions!
The video I'm editing right now addresses that a little bit. Stay tuned!
Very good points for beginners and very clearly explained.
Muchas gracias excelent video!!
I just tried Hanon technique, interesting 👏🏼😊Thank you
Thanks for sharing!!!
Sir your very straight forward and Frank... I really like your honesty and your approach to teaching 👍👍👍
Also your sense of humour is off the roof🤘🤘😁
Thank you!
Very good explanation,enjoy very much, than you so much
One of my piano teachers used this book! I didn’t really appreciate the drills at first, but now I do! The illustrations also give life to the drills, so you can picture a scenario as you do the drills to make them more musical.
Akira-san is an excellent teacher.
Thank you, teacher. Very instructive. I'm waiting for book one and two videos.
From everyone's positive comments, looking like I'm making book 1 video in the future.
Thank you for tips and techniques, there were very hand for me
I used the dozen a day books before Hanon. Also while using the tutor books and some scales over 1 octave.
I'm so glad I found your channel. I just started tutoring music to beginners and technique is SUPER important. So I'm glad I am on the right path RE teaching/tutoring.
Welcome to my channel!
I'm glad you are finding these useful.
Yes! More! Please!
I learned the subdivision of the notes by saying words which have the number of syllabes i needed, I speak spanish but I don't think it matters like "pan" "ta-ca" and things like that
Very helpful tips. Keep up the good work.
Thank you. I will!
You are hilarious. Love your comedic inserts. I have been teaching myself piano for approximately a year now & am encountering difficulty because I have developed bad habits (that I didn't realize were there until your video). I ordered the book from your description box & am going back to the basics before I move on. It's a bit disheartening; but I will be a better musician if I do this. Thank you so much for your videos. I hope you make more. 🙂
It's better to build a strong foundation later than never. Lots of students don't learn properly in the beginning. That way, you may be able to go through the different levels quicker, but you will eventually hit the limit with improper technique and get stuck. I'm glad my videos are helping.
Thank you very much for your kind response. 🙂
Thank you for these tips. I learned so much about technique from this video.
Oh man, I haven't seen this much Irasutoya clipart since I moved back from Japan. 懐かしい～
Haha, they are great! Makes my boring videos far more interesting :)
This is so good. Thank you, Akira.
Thank you so much, sir!
loving your lessons, thank you
It really helps when you show us you playing each exercise with the metronome.
Can't wait for more, teacher Akira
Great video for the people like me playing the piano as a hobby. Thank you!
Great instruction and very insightful tips!
I'm very pleased AND impressed with your ability to relay information along with showing us detailed hand positioning, etc. Thank you, thank you!
Thank you for giving this tutorial, I will try to practice this later today. :)
Thank you so much for these lessons, I am learning so much and achieving great things just cause videos like yours exist. So thank you, really.
You are welcome.
I'm glad you are finding these contents useful!
Thank you Akira! Definitely, continue with more videos on A.D.A.D Book 1 and 2!
You are an amazing teacher for teachers! Thank you so much! Congratulations from Brazil
Glad you are finding these useful! Thank you for your comment.
Thank you very much Sensei, your videos are always interesting and helpful. Grettings from Mexico.
ThNk you, this is really helpful.
You're welcome!
Great!, Awesome!
Thank you for making these videos!
Can you please make a video on sight reading and singing? Thank you so much 🙏🏼🥰
Your channel is destined to success! Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Abraço do Brasil!
Thanks a lot Teacher, I could afford an online corse, but it is not enough of course, just want to thanks a lot for making this content. It's my first time ever I've seen you, you look as an understanding teacher. This video with the Hanon one are music to me ears literally hahah. Please keep suggesting book like these, and of course infinite gratitude towards you ;) have a nice week. Best wishes from Argentina!
Dozen a day was my favourite book to practice as a child. Never realized then, how important they are.
Da bambino.hai.la.mano.ma.nn.la.testa..da.adulto.hai.la.testa.ma.nn.la.mano
A new subscriber- I have been learning piano for a month now as an adult. I have signed up to a few YT sites that are for early stage piano students but while they are all great, yours is the closest I have seen to an actual lesson. With your attention to detail I should think these videos are a gem for those who are not currently able to take private lessons. Thank you!
Great suggestions. Thank you
Very detailed explanation. Thanks a lot. Look forward to book 1
Can't wait for another teaching from you ❤
Thank you for these videos! I will definitely be referencing these in my own studio! Many many thanks
Awesome!
Thank you very much Akira-san, this is really great and helpful
Wow, you are a great teacher and have a nice, relaxed personality. Content is clear and understandable, and more importantly, makes me want to practice! Thank you.
I'm glad my videos are helping. Thank you for your encouraging comment!
Thank you Akira san, this is really important for me as new student. Please continue the lesson 🙏
This video actually helped me with timing and rhythm, thank you Akira! See ya on Saturday
That's great!
Thank you, Teacher!
You are very welcome!
I have a question 🙋♀️ I’m a beginner teacher 👩🏫 what do you give to your students(book like advantage adult piano or sheet music from internet or you write a exercise for every lessons you give to them )
I have certain go-to method books I use, which I will probably introduce in the future videos, so stay tuned!
May be you have dvd / downloadable lessons for those, who unfortunately are unable to visit you in person? You are a great person and teacher!
Thank you.
I do offer online lessons. Please check the description for the link.
Thank you! I love these type of basic techniques lesson coz my teacher did not teach me last time. Btw, i feel a lot of improvement after the Hanon tips. Still practicing whenever i hv the time. Thank you again.
Glad it's working out for you. More to come!
Just stumbled upon your channel and I'm so motivated to fix all the little bad habits I've developed and start again. Thank you for your content!
Thank you Akira I am learning a lot from you. My struggle is playing the 16th note fast but I know you will get there and show us the techniques. Thank you, you are a good teacher.
More like this please! I am learning a lot I swear. All I do is go through my free music book I've downloaded online without executing proper technique! I mean there is a guide there but this helps me a lot. I don't have a professional teacher I'm a self taught but I hope you do more like this!! Godbless stay safe sir!!🥰
My videos are not intended to replace lessons with professional piano teachers, but I'm glad you are finding it helpful in your situation, too.
I LOOOOOVVVEEEEEEE YOUR CONTENT
Good day Ikegami-san... Konichiwa...
thank you for your lecture here.. always helpfull,,
always inspired.. 👍
Glad you liked it.
Akira, thank you for making time to create this video👍. This is gem a of information that is practical and speaks volume with condensed how to do's in the ways of the piano.
You're so welcome!
These are great, Akira-san!
I took piano lessons in 1980. The very first book that was given to me by my teacher, and which I still own to this very day is... wait for it... A Dozen A Day Preparatory Book. If it works, don't change it! ;-)
The instrument hasn't changed for about 150 years. There are also many good new books available now, but I'm comfortable using what worked for me and has been working for my students.
Definitely interested in second book.. please make another video 🙏🙏
It was released to public this morning.
@@AkiraIkegamiChannel thank you.. already watched the video 👍👍🙏
👍👍👍👍👍 thank you
I love your videos - especially as, unlike many RUclipsrs, YOU DON'T YELL AT ME!!!!! :)
You're awesome man, love your channel
Thank you so much for this lesson. You are a great teacher. I was looking for something like this. I love your content More video's on good technique please as there is not much of this information out there
I'd be curious about a Book One video if you want to do it! Thanks for the great video!
It's already out. Check out my tutorial playlist.
Hello. Wonderful channel. I am going to use your videos to get my kids started with piano. But, what are your thoughts on Czerny? Do you have a place for him in your studies? Can his books help with anything? And if so, which ones? Thank you for putting out good content.
I do use Czerny after beginner method books. Check out my intermediate book video.
Although I try to share as much tips as possible, please be aware that videos can't replace lessons from an experienced teacher. My videos are meant to be supplement to actua lessons or for new teachers to learn how to teach.
Amazing. Thanks
Glad you liked it!
It would be helpful to see you go through all of these exercises in the Daily Dozen Series. You are amazing teacher
Thanks
I have a question. I’m an adult taking piano because I got bored during quarantine. I was pretty accomplished as a violin student in my youth and played consistently for 19-20 years, so I know music (mainly treble clef, bas clef has been what I’ve needed to learn) anyways I have very small hands. For reference my 11 yo has beautiful piano hands and her hands are way longer than mine and my 7 yo boy basically has the same length hands as myself. When I’m looking at my position, since my piano teacher is just having me do pieces for fun and enjoyment, I notice when I go to octave my hands have a hard time remaining curved. What would you suggest. Although I’m 43 and learning for fun and enjoyment, I know having adequate finger training will make it way more enjoyable in the long run especially since I’m already hard on myself since I have quite the knowledge of music and practicing etiquette etc. love your videos. I ordered the dozen a day books to help me get better in the little things in addition to my lesson pieces I have.
Everyone's hand and technique are different, so I can't give individual advice without seeing you play. But in general, it's OK to open up your hands to reach wide intervals. Just make sure your fingers are still curved inward and not completely straight, or even worse, collapsed
If you are interested, you can book an private session and I'll be happy to take a closer look and discuss more details.
Really useful!
Nostalgic... My teacher tought me piano with some of the same books back in 2005. Stopped after a year though.
Place I transferred to had no piano schools so I never went back to playing until college. Am self taught and I could play Fantaisie Impromputu quite sloppily hahah. I somewhat regret not learning piano continuously. I'm a guitarist now & could play cannon rock and a few more complicated pieces but I pretty much would have preferred if I mastered Piano instead of Guitar.
So here I am starting from Step 1 until I could Sight Read and Play Well
Sorry you had to stop taking lessons in the middle, but it's never too late to start again!
Thanks! I like using the Dozen A Day books to start the concept of technical exercises too. I like your point and pic on “Hanon for 3 years old works in some countries but not all” 😆
Glad you liked it!
Awasome channel thank uuuuuu
Do you have suggestions for the left hand particularly for the pinky? When I attempt to speed up, my pinky on my left hand has a mind of its own.
That is a tough habit to get rid of, but it's pretty common. If you are able to handle your repertoire with your pinky sticking up, it's not the end of the world. But it's better to get rid of it because it is a sign of unnecessary tension in your hand.
There are a few exercises in Dozen a Day where you hold certain keys while playing other keys. That helps with finger independence.
It will probably take a long time, but by constantly correcting it while doing these technical exercises and learning to relax your hands, eventually you can get rid of it.
Still waiting for the video that talks about the Method Books.. I use Alfred's Adult and was wondering if you would recommend other book and why
That is another topic I have plan to make a video on. Being a pianist, teacher, linguist doesn't leave me much time for recording and editing, but I'm trying my best to produce these videos more often. I appreciate everyone's help liking and sharing my videos!
You have very useful content and seem like a nice person - thank you! See you a little more in the future here :)
this channel is great :)
great video!
would be awesome if you could also make one about the beginner method books :)
That's on my to-do list. Stay tuned!
I am loving your technique videos! Do you have videos for teaching adult learners? Would you use these same preparatory exercises with adults or start them on Hanon?
I teach adults in the same way as I teach children. It is the same instrument after all. There are adult method books, too, but I don't find them any more or less effective than the ones I use for all the students.
Love your content. I'm approaching intermediate (adult) look forward to more of your videos. I may contact you for regular lessons
Sounds good. Looking forward to it.
1:25 Pretty ̶w̶e̶i̶r̶d̶ smooth transition right there :0
Jokes aside, I have been seriously thinking about teaching piano to some friends and I didn't know how could I properly guide them and this video is a light of hope and guidance! So thank you very much for sharing your knowledge for free, 本当に、ありがとうございます！😁
By the way, could you clarify what do you mean with "collapsing fingers"?
I made these videos hoping to help teachers, too. Very glad to hear it is serving that purpose!
Excellent video -- thanks! I reckon that an acoustic piano is the best option for learning but, focusing on the piano action, which Yamaha DIGITAL piano would you recommend? (Assuming that I can't buy an acoustic piano.) In other words, which Yamaha digital piano (particularly the cheaper ones!) is more realistic, when compared to an acoustic piano? Thanks!
It is very interesting how someone had the same question just yesterday in an online private session, and I just did this exact research :)
As you said no digital piano can beat an acoustic piano, and a digital piano that really feels like an acoustic piano is usually more expensive than an acoustic piano.
With that said, if you MUST get a digital piano, Yamaha's Avantgrand series does impressive job imitating a real piano. For cheaper option, P515 seems like the best option right now, but won't be as good as Avantgrand series.
Instruments are expensive, but the quality of the instrument you practice on has a huge impact on your progress. So if you are a serious learner, I wouldn't go with anything that are under $1000 that really feels "fake." Even my own Yamaha P155 that was the highest-end "portable" keyboard at the time still feels pretty fake and I really cannot perform my best on it.
@@AkiraIkegamiChannel Wonderful -- thank you very much! I also was looking at the P-515, since the Avantgrand is a bit over my budget, so it's settled: P-515 it is, thanks!
I would love to own Avantgrand one day, maybe in my office, in addition to my acoustic pianos as an expensive toy to play with.
@Yamaha I'll be happy to review it if you offer one :)