Willie...as others have commented, this information is USEFUL. In order to be an effective teacher, one must possess empathy or in other words, the ability to put himself in the mental state of the student in order to explain the concepts. You're able to explain necessary concepts in a way that is easy to assimilate. Personally (like most people, I suppose), I'm on a level that is unique so a "roadmap" as you previously described, that's best for me, is something that I think that could only occur on a 1:1 basis. It kind of saddens me. I want to be humble, but have to say honestly, I was legitimately born with some musical gifts. I've honed with years of practice and rote memorization, but I'm not even close to where I need to be or should be. Your lessons are helping me to be better and I wanted you to know that. I really appreciate what you're doing. If I can get my s*it together and find my bearings, I will happily pay for a roadmap that suits me. Since I was 5 years old, I've seen a LOT OF 10 HOURS A DAY practicing, playing, etc. Most people don't realize that I'm self-taught because I started playing ragtime when I was very young . I just fell in love with Scott Joplin after I saw, "The Sting". Somehow, syncopation was just ....well, it's in my DNA! I have a tremendous hunger for truly understanding the theory that has eluded me for my entire life because I lacked a proper teacher. I've "gotten by" on my ear and my tenacity. Thank you. I will keep watching your videos, studying, practicing, etc. Again, my hope is to somehow develop a personalized roadmap or plan to get me to where I should be. There's something really amazing in me that hasn't been developed properly . At 46 years-old, my goal is to fix what should have never been wrong. I was born to play the piano ,but without the proper guidance, I'm just a mediocre hack. I don't know what else to say, but "thank you".
Thanks Jason for your comment! I agree at some point you need 1-on-1. This is why I created my coachingwithwillie.com program. Every student has individual needs and without hearing how you play and getting information from you it is really difficult to say "Do this then this then this." I think too many piano sites are a "cookie cutter" approach to learning the piano. The reality is that the LIVE piano teacher will never be replaced. At least not in the near future. Again, this is why I do live coaching with my students. This gives them the dedicated attention they need to succeed.
Great Lesson! Thanks! Now I measure how useful the Roman notation is, based on the diatonic chords and their quality! Chords also make more sense. I would have a question regarding the melody of a song. What would you say about its relation to the Chord Progression. I assume it is part of it, but there is maybe more to understand about it.
Thanks Michèle. Typically the melody will relate to the chord. So if you see a C7b9 chord, the melody might be a Db (the flat 9), but usually the melody is going to relate to the chord somehow. This is of course a simplified explanation and I can explain more in our coaching sessions.
Hi Willie, I'm enjoying your approach to this series of lessons, & love the humor in them. Laughter is such a better way to learn the lessons. I like the approach to playing different octaves to hear the key of the song which works naturally on training the ear & listening to the bass motion, but I usually just wait till the end of the song & the key magically appears there (unless it does not end on the root :).
Hi Willie, I'm loving these videos! When you first mentioned this new initiative, though, I heard it as “Noble Piano’, so was certainly taken aback when I saw the logo and you began talking about bullsh*t !!! However, in terms of the definition of ‘noble’ being ‘of excellent or superior quality’, I think my initial understanding sits very well alongside your No Bull Piano.
I find this to be incredibly inspiring, and it gives me hope as a musician getting into the game later in life (I turn 50 in January). I've been practicing every day for the last year and a half, after not touching a keyboard for 20 years. I've had the theory down since childhood, which saves me a great deal of headaches. I've got all 25 scales down (let's not forget the chromatic scale), and I do all right with the classics, but what I'd really like to do is improvise and play by ear. There's a ton of garbage on RUclips in this respect, and I'm thankful I came across this channel accidentally. I'm subscribing; this is good sh*t!
Amazing how well my mind opens to info once the B.S. has been removed. For the first time, I'm understanding that what makes a triad a diminished chord is the 3rd and 5th both lowered by 1/2 step, like it's been double-minored. I didn't really get that before.
TBH, I wasn't a fan of the "Circle of 5ths is BS" stuff at first (I found it a bit too clickbaity), and at first I was wondering whether spending so much time talking about your background as a musician is really that important (basically trying to prove that you can teach - and I still think you shouldn't have to prove that you know this stuff, but I don't know, maybe more people will listen to you if you do that), but this lesson really changed my mind - great lesson that covers all of the basics you need to know without going too much in depth with the stuff. It's really simple to understand and stays focused on the topic. I already know all of this stuff, but I watch these lessons because they may give me new ideas on how to teach these things (I'm a music theory teacher). I haven't watched other pianists on RUclips, so I really don't know about the circle of fifths stuff, but I guess you may have a point if the circle of fifths is taught as some kind of a holy grail of music, and people learn it before learning the major scale. I learned all of this stuff in a classical music school, so I understood the importance of the major scale before I even knew what the circle of fifths is, and there's just a lot of stuff that I take for granted because of my "formal" background. But yeah, a lot of teaching stuff on the internet tends to be about stuff like "learn this easy trick and you can learn any song in ten minutes", so I appreciate you for actually taking your time to explain these concepts thoroughly and practically, but without getting too much into the small details. One can always learn the small details later - having a good and simple way of understanding the basics is really important.
I'm glad you're enjoying the series! I'll be adding more videos that go into more details on some other topics. Planning on doing some more advanced work for players who are not beginners.
Thanks Willie , as usually , very well done... BUT there is one thing which really is frustrating : in most videos there is 5 ( or more ) min about the super basic stuff like what's a scale or a triad.. but when it's getting REALLY interesting " messing around/rhythms" etc there is not much material. Yeah , I know it is about to learn how to mess around :-). But it would be super helpful to have a demonstration of 15 best rhythm patterns , for example. And thanks for your determination and beeing pushy 😎
In all of his videos he literally says how much he hates "This Rythym Pattern will make you a Professional Player" videos, he even ranted about it. Seriously.
It is NOT about magic tricks or "how become a pianist in one hour" What is played are clearly patterns...I am not asking for cheating short cuts but a good stock of constructions ,which can be combined, re-combined, altered...even the demonstrated chord progressions are (harmonic ) patterns ... why not showing some rhythmical ones ?
@@Piano-rk8os This is simply the basics of chord progressions, not a lesson on rhythm. I'm pretty sure he will do a separate lesson on rhythms. It makes sense to focus on one main thing in one lesson. I mean, if one is going to watch a lesson on chord progressions, they didn't start watching the lesson because they wanted to learn rhythms. Similarly, if one wants to learn accompaniment rhythms, they don't start watching a lesson on chord progressions. This is why a specific lesson for a specific topic makes a lot more sense.
You're right Lance! Again, COF is useful, the point is that there are other and BETTER things to learn BEFORE digging into the circle of fifths. I think I said that about a dozen times in this series.
There is no ''3 ways to learn piano/music''!!! This is bullshit!! It takes years and years !!! WAKE UP!!!! Practice practice and practice is the only way!!! And joy of course :)
Practice and the willingness to rationalize your practising. Always try to form a daily habit of leaving your comfort zone-that can make practise a fun mental exercise once you get used to it. Try out different techniques how to practise instead off dull repetition (which underchallenges and thus causes disstress to your poor brain). Learn about the way you learn your own personal best way of learning-which means to explore the most interesting subject there is: Yourself!
@@jazzedge Also I started practicing modes, and wanted to know if they could be part of chord progresions and if so, how to differentiate them from the major scales.
Greetings Willie, I always gain much knowledge from your insightful lessons but, I am still shocked by the addition of your off-color language. It is unbecoming for a teacher of your stature. The only thing it adds is that you are angry as you admitted. I hope it will pass. Sincerely from your 87 year old student.
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I will say that Tom Holland and you are the best in RUclips. Sincerely, immense help to understand music. Thanks!
Thanks so much!
Willie...as others have commented, this information is USEFUL. In order to be an effective teacher, one must possess empathy or in other words, the ability to put himself in the mental state of the student in order to explain the concepts. You're able to explain necessary concepts in a way that is easy to assimilate. Personally (like most people, I suppose), I'm on a level that is unique so a "roadmap" as you previously described, that's best for me, is something that I think that could only occur on a 1:1 basis. It kind of saddens me. I want to be humble, but have to say honestly, I was legitimately born with some musical gifts. I've honed with years of practice and rote memorization, but I'm not even close to where I need to be or should be. Your lessons are helping me to be better and I wanted you to know that. I really appreciate what you're doing. If I can get my s*it together and find my bearings, I will happily pay for a roadmap that suits me. Since I was 5 years old, I've seen a LOT OF 10 HOURS A DAY practicing, playing, etc. Most people don't realize that I'm self-taught because I started playing ragtime when I was very young . I just fell in love with Scott Joplin after I saw, "The Sting". Somehow, syncopation was just ....well, it's in my DNA! I have a tremendous hunger for truly understanding the theory that has eluded me for my entire life because I lacked a proper teacher. I've "gotten by" on my ear and my tenacity. Thank you. I will keep watching your videos, studying, practicing, etc. Again, my hope is to somehow develop a personalized roadmap or plan to get me to where I should be. There's something really amazing in me that hasn't been developed properly . At 46 years-old, my goal is to fix what should have never been wrong. I was born to play the piano ,but without the proper guidance, I'm just a mediocre hack. I don't know what else to say, but "thank you".
Thanks Jason for your comment! I agree at some point you need 1-on-1. This is why I created my coachingwithwillie.com program. Every student has individual needs and without hearing how you play and getting information from you it is really difficult to say "Do this then this then this." I think too many piano sites are a "cookie cutter" approach to learning the piano. The reality is that the LIVE piano teacher will never be replaced. At least not in the near future. Again, this is why I do live coaching with my students. This gives them the dedicated attention they need to succeed.
Great Lesson! Thanks! Now I measure how useful the Roman notation is, based on the diatonic chords and their quality! Chords also make more sense. I would have a question regarding the melody of a song. What would you say about its relation to the Chord Progression. I assume it is part of it, but there is maybe more to understand about it.
Thanks Michèle. Typically the melody will relate to the chord. So if you see a C7b9 chord, the melody might be a Db (the flat 9), but usually the melody is going to relate to the chord somehow. This is of course a simplified explanation and I can explain more in our coaching sessions.
@@jazzedge Thanks, Willie!
Love this guys approach
Your a lot of fun, your passion is inspiring and your approach is fresh. Love it, i'm your new fan!
So great to hear! Thank you!
Hi Willie, I'm enjoying your approach to this series of lessons, & love the humor in them. Laughter is such a better way to learn the lessons. I like the approach to playing different octaves to hear the key of the song which works naturally on training the ear & listening to the bass motion, but I usually just wait till the end of the song & the key magically appears there (unless it does not end on the root :).
So happy to hear that Jude!
Hi Willie, very useful stuff again. Diatonic chords and chord progressions... this is were the real fun begins 😎👍
Oh yeah!
You're a good teacher ... well explained. Thank you.
Thanks George Mohr!
Love these lessons!!!! So helpful.
Hi Willie, I'm loving these videos!
When you first mentioned this new initiative, though, I heard it as “Noble Piano’, so was certainly taken aback when I saw the logo and you began talking about bullsh*t !!!
However, in terms of the definition of ‘noble’ being ‘of excellent or superior quality’, I think my initial understanding sits very well alongside your No Bull Piano.
Thanks Geraldine!
I find this to be incredibly inspiring, and it gives me hope as a musician getting into the game later in life (I turn 50 in January). I've been practicing every day for the last year and a half, after not touching a keyboard for 20 years. I've had the theory down since childhood, which saves me a great deal of headaches. I've got all 25 scales down (let's not forget the chromatic scale), and I do all right with the classics, but what I'd really like to do is improvise and play by ear. There's a ton of garbage on RUclips in this respect, and I'm thankful I came across this channel accidentally. I'm subscribing; this is good sh*t!
Thanks again 3+10!
Can you tell me what app or software allows you to see exactly what notes and the corresponding chord is?
One of them is MIDIculous
Awesome videos! great style, no BULL!
Thanks!
Amazing 🙏🙂
Thanks Seb!
Thank you for this information!
You bet! Thanks for commenting
I love this lesson, Thank You!
Thanks Jayson Jacob!
I just subscribed to your channel. It's a great video.
Thanks Henry! Be sure to check out the newest videos in the No Bull Piano playlist
Amazing how well my mind opens to info once the B.S. has been removed. For the first time, I'm understanding that what makes a triad a diminished chord is the 3rd and 5th both lowered by 1/2 step, like it's been double-minored.
I didn't really get that before.
TBH, I wasn't a fan of the "Circle of 5ths is BS" stuff at first (I found it a bit too clickbaity), and at first I was wondering whether spending so much time talking about your background as a musician is really that important (basically trying to prove that you can teach - and I still think you shouldn't have to prove that you know this stuff, but I don't know, maybe more people will listen to you if you do that), but this lesson really changed my mind - great lesson that covers all of the basics you need to know without going too much in depth with the stuff. It's really simple to understand and stays focused on the topic. I already know all of this stuff, but I watch these lessons because they may give me new ideas on how to teach these things (I'm a music theory teacher).
I haven't watched other pianists on RUclips, so I really don't know about the circle of fifths stuff, but I guess you may have a point if the circle of fifths is taught as some kind of a holy grail of music, and people learn it before learning the major scale. I learned all of this stuff in a classical music school, so I understood the importance of the major scale before I even knew what the circle of fifths is, and there's just a lot of stuff that I take for granted because of my "formal" background. But yeah, a lot of teaching stuff on the internet tends to be about stuff like "learn this easy trick and you can learn any song in ten minutes", so I appreciate you for actually taking your time to explain these concepts thoroughly and practically, but without getting too much into the small details. One can always learn the small details later - having a good and simple way of understanding the basics is really important.
I'm glad you're enjoying the series! I'll be adding more videos that go into more details on some other topics. Planning on doing some more advanced work for players who are not beginners.
Finally!!!
Thanks Willie , as usually , very well done... BUT there is one thing which really is frustrating : in most videos there is 5 ( or more ) min about the super basic stuff like what's a scale or a triad.. but when it's getting REALLY interesting " messing around/rhythms" etc there is not much material. Yeah , I know it is about to learn how to mess around :-). But it would be super helpful to have a demonstration of 15 best rhythm patterns , for example. And thanks for your determination and beeing pushy 😎
In all of his videos he literally says how much he hates "This Rythym Pattern will make you a Professional Player" videos, he even ranted about it. Seriously.
It is NOT about magic tricks or "how become a pianist in one hour" What is played are clearly patterns...I am not asking for cheating short cuts but a good stock of constructions ,which can be combined, re-combined, altered...even the demonstrated chord progressions are (harmonic ) patterns ... why not showing some rhythmical ones ?
@@Piano-rk8os
This is simply the basics of chord progressions, not a lesson on rhythm. I'm pretty sure he will do a separate lesson on rhythms. It makes sense to focus on one main thing in one lesson.
I mean, if one is going to watch a lesson on chord progressions, they didn't start watching the lesson because they wanted to learn rhythms. Similarly, if one wants to learn accompaniment rhythms, they don't start watching a lesson on chord progressions. This is why a specific lesson for a specific topic makes a lot more sense.
Exactly MaggaraMarine!
the circle of 5ths would help you know that the b flat was the 5th of the F major scale though.
Except the fifth in the key of F is actually C
I meant 3rd@@jazzedge
I love how you get on those technical Beethoven wannabes. Lol
wow I get it.. very clever way of forcing the brain to know the numbers in any key..
5:22
now horns. Good!
Drums!
Too bad that didn’t kill me
So basically the 1st title that says "Circle of 5ths is bullsh*t" is just a click bait
ah, explains what a diatonic autoharp is all about.
At 9 minutes you are using the circle of fifths smh
I dont think he said he would never use it, he was just expelling the myths surrounding it.
You're right Lance! Again, COF is useful, the point is that there are other and BETTER things to learn BEFORE digging into the circle of fifths. I think I said that about a dozen times in this series.
There is no ''3 ways to learn piano/music''!!! This is bullshit!! It takes years and years !!! WAKE UP!!!! Practice practice and practice is the only way!!! And joy of course :)
Absolutely! Couldn't agree more. It takes time, practice AND patience! Thanks for commenting Olga
Practice and the willingness to rationalize your practising.
Always try to form a daily habit of leaving your comfort zone-that can make practise a fun mental exercise once you get used to it.
Try out different techniques how to practise instead off dull repetition (which underchallenges and thus causes disstress to your poor brain). Learn about the way you learn your own personal best way of learning-which means to explore the most interesting subject there is: Yourself!
Th”EAR”y
Love it Drastar Striker!
@@jazzedge Also I started practicing modes, and wanted to know if they could be part of chord progresions and if so, how to differentiate them from the major scales.
Greetings Willie, I always gain much knowledge from your insightful lessons but, I am still shocked by the addition of your off-color language. It is unbecoming for a teacher of your stature. The only thing it adds is that you are angry as you admitted. I hope it will pass. Sincerely from your 87 year old student.
@Brian Casper Being human and an adult allows him to control his language and choice of words. I am not a man.