Hi, certainly the best tutorial I have used, clear and sounds perfect. Been playing piano, keyboards, guitar, bass for 45 years. C1s Yamaha acoustic grand, Nord grand, Breedlove d25sre, strat, Les Paul, telecaster etc.
Wtf. It’s not a love song in the sense of two people being in love, it’s about a delusional (and pitiful) guy that’s in love with a woman who isn’t interested in him at all.
@AntwhaleNearfar No, it's not a 'love' song. Thats understood. Delusional why, because he believed in her BS? Most relationships fail. So that makes many of us... fools who believe(d) in someone, So the comment is a satirical look at love. Hello...
Velvet pipes LOL. Michael McD transitions beautifully from a falsetto into his full head voice in this song. Thanks for the awesome lesson on an old favorite of mine!
Thank you for the breakdown of this song. I’ve been wanting to know how to play this song way before I started piano lessons seven months ago. I was hesitant to learn because of the many key changes within the song. This demonstration is by far the most uncomplicated one I’ve come across so far!
What a genius song. That A diminished chord is sick. 8:09. Thanks for your amazing tutorial. You are a great player and teacher. Wish i had the time to learn this!
great tutorial! accurately played and clearly explained (so many on RUclips are not) also not what you're looking for with Michaels voice, but its a bluesy yawn voice. Had a vocal teacher say to help sing in upper range, try lifting ones palette, how to do that is to get ones inside mouth in yawn position. LOL Singing in that position gives a pretty good Michael imitation.
Estudei partituras somente quando criança , mas tocava de “ouvido”. Aprendo muito com você . Obrigada por compartilhar as maravilhas musicais no seu canal! 🎵🎹❤️Saudações do Brasil, Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
I love Michael MacDonald. He was touring in 2014 with Toto. I went to see them in Rhode Island. Great concert and Michael sang this song as well as many others. I had front row seats. He’s an amazing musician. His voice sounds like sweet caramel mixed with coffee. Weird, but that’s what I get.
Brilliant! Thank you. I need to chart this for my theater gig. Perhaps this has already been covered, but as I am a stickler for details, there's one note that is not right. It is in the last chord of the loop. The chord is actually an A half diminished, so the B natural in the right hand moves up to a C. It should be A in the bass, G, C, Eb. I know it sounds a little weird, but I've played this along with the original recording slowed down to 60% speed. Every piece of sheet music and every tutorial makes the same mistake, but it should be A half diminished, or Ami7b5.
@@HDpiano A few differences that I noticed from the original: - the A diminished chord is voiced F# C Eb in the right hand instead of A C Eb - there's an additional eighth note (Ab) on beat 1 of measures 2 and 3 in the right hand - the very last chord in the right hand (in measures 4 and 8) is G C Eb instead of G B Eb Overall an excellent video. Thank you for your work!
Thank you soooo much. I’m really grateful for your tutorials as they are so thorough. One day when times are better I shall donate or pay you. Thank you again
Wow. I'm a guitarist and assumed this would be way out of my league because it sounds so rich/complex but thanks to how you explained it I've already got the first half down in just a day. God bless ya!
Michael McDonald whom I listen to often. I think MM's voice is: Deep but controled with spurts of high intensity that comes down a scale of melting layers of tones!
This is excellent. I just bought a stage piano. Thought w/ the graphics, this was some gimmicky video game thing, but glad to see you describe the chords being used. Will head to your main site man. thanks.
Without people like yourself people like me would never know where to start playing their favourite songs. I cant read music and play by ear but you make this easy even though i find it difficult as at 52 my brain dont learn so good lol but thankyou so much as not all of us are naturally talented.
Brilliant tutorial. Thankyou. Would probably agree with the constipation comments regarding Mike McDonald’s voice (very difficult to duplicate). Cheers.
@@HDpiano LOL. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I can't take credit for it. I got it from another fellow musician that I just got done working in his basement to redo his Studio that he has. Ironically he also is on RUclips and has hundreds of thousands of followers. His name is Rob Swift and he gives music lessons for guitar on RUclips. By the way you give excellent lessons. This particular song is mind-boggling complex and illogical. I love that about it. Michael McDonald is an amazing musician. Thank you for the lessons they are awesome
Great tutorial, btw, I am still working through this one. I like your presentation - great for my current level. Not sure what Ayooo means. Are you cringing?
I noticed it appears the finger changes on the same chord when you repeat a measure. On the all sharp f,a,c chord right about 8:06 you use the middle finger on the a#. At 8:31 you play it with your index finger instead of the middle finger. Which fingering Is better?
Full lesson: hdpiano.com/lesson/what-a-fool-believes-by-the-doobie-brothers/
Any chance you can teach "One on One" by Hall and Oates
Just got my keyboard last week. Adult learner here. Never played in my life. This is one of my dream songs to learn.
I got my digital piano last week. Which model did you get? I am a beginner too :)
'Soul wolf' would describe McDonald's voice. Howlin' and soulful at same time
NIIIICE
Haha I was gonna say soul husky.
Well put
Oh my word! I’ve known this song for years but only recently had the urge to play it! Thank you for making this fab tutorial. :)
Isn't it awesome??
Hi, certainly the best tutorial I have used, clear and sounds perfect. Been playing piano, keyboards, guitar, bass for 45 years. C1s Yamaha acoustic grand, Nord grand, Breedlove d25sre, strat, Les Paul, telecaster etc.
The greatest love song ever written.
Wtf. It’s not a love song in the sense of two people being in love, it’s about a delusional (and pitiful) guy that’s in love with a woman who isn’t interested in him at all.
@AntwhaleNearfar
No, it's not a 'love' song. Thats understood. Delusional why, because he believed in her BS?
Most relationships fail. So that makes many of us... fools who believe(d) in someone, So the comment is a satirical look at love. Hello...
I haven’t dusted off my piano in years but I got this song stuck in my head and now I’m learning it. Great tutorial!
Velvet pipes LOL. Michael McD transitions beautifully from a falsetto into his full head voice in this song.
Thanks for the awesome lesson on an old favorite of mine!
this is simply outstanding from a learning perspective. thank you
You're very welcome!
I have been waiting for this day since the day I first subscribed
Much love, Isaiah!
Thank you for the breakdown of this song. I’ve been wanting to know how to play this song way before I started piano lessons seven months ago. I was hesitant to learn because of the many key changes within the song. This demonstration is by far the most uncomplicated one I’ve come across so far!
You're welcome! Happy practicing :)
theres just one main key change and its nothing too serious, good luck though hope it went well!
What a genius song. That A diminished chord is sick. 8:09. Thanks for your amazing tutorial. You are a great player and teacher. Wish i had the time to learn this!
🤘
His voice is just beautiful!!
Sure is!
Thanks for posting this. I like how the finger placement is highlighted as well. Makes following along a lot easier.
:)
great tutorial! accurately played and clearly explained (so many on RUclips are not) also not what you're looking for with Michaels voice, but its a bluesy yawn voice. Had a vocal teacher say to help sing in upper range, try lifting ones palette, how to do that is to get ones inside mouth in yawn position. LOL Singing in that position gives a pretty good Michael imitation.
Estudei partituras somente quando criança , mas tocava de “ouvido”. Aprendo muito com você . Obrigada por compartilhar as maravilhas musicais no seu canal! 🎵🎹❤️Saudações do Brasil, Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
MM's voice: Whiskey-infused White Chocolate
Heheh
That's exactly how I'd describe it
Thank you guys! What a monster of a song!!!
Yes indeed. You're welcome, Ted!
Your voice is so relaxing dude
Very kind
@@HDpiano It's 100% true I teach kids trumpet and the tone of the voice sets the tone of the lesson!
I'm just a beginner. No way I could play this yet. Just wanna say you are an unbelievable piano player. Wow!!!!
Thanks very much! You might want to start with one of our Beginner songs: ruclips.net/video/BAfaUZH8Zl4/видео.html
I love Michael MacDonald. He was touring in 2014 with Toto. I went to see them in Rhode Island. Great concert and Michael sang this song as well as many others. I had front row seats. He’s an amazing musician. His voice sounds like sweet caramel mixed with coffee. Weird, but that’s what I get.
that's amazing
Brilliant! Thank you. I need to chart this for my theater gig. Perhaps this has already been covered, but as I am a stickler for details, there's one note that is not right. It is in the last chord of the loop. The chord is actually an A half diminished, so the B natural in the right hand moves up to a C. It should be A in the bass, G, C, Eb. I know it sounds a little weird, but I've played this along with the original recording slowed down to 60% speed. Every piece of sheet music and every tutorial makes the same mistake, but it should be A half diminished, or Ami7b5.
Great detail--thanks Greg!
@@HDpiano A few differences that I noticed from the original:
- the A diminished chord is voiced F# C Eb in the right hand instead of A C Eb
- there's an additional eighth note (Ab) on beat 1 of measures 2 and 3 in the right hand
- the very last chord in the right hand (in measures 4 and 8) is G C Eb instead of G B Eb
Overall an excellent video. Thank you for your work!
Best tutorial for one of the all time great songs and keyboard parts. Thank you.
You bet, Paul!
Devon and dan are the best!
Thanks, Jon! -Devon & Dan
Thank you soooo much. I’m really grateful for your tutorials as they are so thorough. One day when times are better I shall donate or pay you. Thank you again
Thanks, Jackson!
Que lindooo … !🥰🥰
(Chile 🇨🇱/ 2023)
I only learned today that Michael McDonald was in the Doobie Brothers. I now am determined to listen to all of the Doobie Brothers
haha forsure
Wow. I'm a guitarist and assumed this would be way out of my league because it sounds so rich/complex but thanks to how you explained it I've already got the first half down in just a day. God bless ya!
Go get it!
I use these tutorials all the time, absolutely love them. What I would like to know is how on earth you learn these parts yourself
Combination of by ear / with help internally from our team of arrangers/transcribers! Lots of practice!
Teddy bear voice, adorable music, I was brought up on))
Hehe
My fave tutorials on your page. Thanks so much man.
Thanks, Johny!
Glad to say I'm now a hdpiano paid subscriber 😊
We're so honored, Colin!
Michael McDonald whom I listen to often. I think MM's voice is: Deep but controled with spurts of high intensity that comes down a scale of melting layers of tones!
Love that!
Hi I think his voice is so great! I love his voice when on this song.Its amazing,and I love playing this song too! 🇿🇦🌍♥️🙌🙌🙌🙌😉🌟
♥️
Playing and singing this song is HARD
You can do it!
DUDE!!!! Excellent Arrangement..............MM voice is like Coarse Chocolate......rough but oh so good.
Thanks, yo!
I find it hilarious that everyone is so excited about this song. I can’t wait to try it 😏😆
hehehe
Soul is the only word that comes to mind ;)
Oh no doubt.
Great tutorial
i just saw this song on tv and was reminded of it and since i’m at my moms house she has a piano so i was like why not look this up
Lovely!
Voice of Michael McDonald: Silky Smooth
Siiiiiiilky smoooooooth.
Great tutorial, nicely split into small digestible pieces!
Thank you!
Soul bro his voice is solid soul :DDD
:))
What a song, classic
Thanks!
Thank you for this. I'll be practicing.
Good luck
You bet! Happy practicing, Michael
Please make part 2!!! For the love of God!!!!
All parts to all lessons are featured at hdpiano.com!
This is excellent. I just bought a stage piano. Thought w/ the graphics, this was some gimmicky video game thing, but glad to see you describe the chords being used. Will head to your main site man. thanks.
You're very welcome; thanks for the kind words. New stage piano - super exciting!! We're here for ya. 🙌😎
Without people like yourself people like me would never know where to start playing their favourite songs. I cant read music and play by ear but you make this easy even though i find it difficult as at 52 my brain dont learn so good lol but thankyou so much as not all of us are naturally talented.
You're welcome! Keep it up, Craig.
If you can play by ear, you are naturally talented, man.
🤟So easy to follow even a guitarist can manage it! 😆 Perfect tutorial man.
Michael McDonald sounds like a grizzly bear crying for a lost pot of honey.
amazing
funny because he actually sung on the Grizzly Bear track, "while you wait for the others"
Road to 1 million!!! I was here when it was like 200k and it’s nice to watch it grow (ps thanks for commenting back a lot)
Cheers!
Absolutely excellent.
Thanks a lot, Roy!
Omg just subscribed am so excited for Jackson as this is affordable for me and such great clear tutorials, thank you so much, Jackson’s mum, Paula 😃
Woohoo!! Glad to have you and Jackson in the HDpiano family :)
HDpiano thanks so much
Awesome!! Best tutorial [for the intro] of this on youtube.
Thanks, Tim!
Love this song sooo much thx
Unique Wolf voice .
Soulful voice
yes indeed!
OHMYGODIVEBEENRRQUESTINGTHISFOROVERAYEARTHANKYOU
:))
Brilliant tutorial. Thankyou. Would probably agree with the constipation comments regarding Mike McDonald’s voice (very difficult to duplicate). Cheers.
LOL
Mountains are the feeling I get when thy ears lay sound to McDonald's voice.
so poetic!
I usually catch on,but this is a doozy,seperatly,no prob!lol
SOULFUL
:))
Perfect.
Thank you!
Smoky Soulfull
Nice and alliterative!
I loooooovvvvvvveeeeeee youuuuuuuuuuu
THE_GAMERS_SHIT TUTORIALSTYLE you said that last video haha
Meelimoshe hahahahahahahahhahahahahahhahahahahahahhahahahahahhahahahahaahha
And we love you, too!
Before you said honey butter, I was thinking howling butter. Thanks for the lesson!
heheh
Michael McDonalds voice ascends beyond the spiritual plane
:o
Husky
great song. wild syncopation.
Oh that's a great adj.
@@HDpiano LOL. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I can't take credit for it. I got it from another fellow musician that I just got done working in his basement to redo his Studio that he has. Ironically he also is on RUclips and has hundreds of thousands of followers. His name is Rob Swift and he gives music lessons for guitar on RUclips. By the way you give excellent lessons. This particular song is mind-boggling complex and illogical. I love that about it. Michael McDonald is an amazing musician. Thank you for the lessons they are awesome
Last chord is A9b5, tritone substitute of Eb7. Not a lot of them in pop music.
love it!
Michael loves experimenting with chords. And the outcome is amazing.
Wandering Soul-giver...
:D
amazing!!! thank you for this!
Our pleasure, Arlene!
I’d go for “Sexy silk” 😅 loovve his voice 😍😍
親切で、分かりやすい！
ご清覧ありがとうございました！
I'd say his voice kind of sounds like an owl in a telephone booth lol great voice but that's just what I'm hearin'
hhhhhhhaaaa
Michael’s voice is Smooth & Husky, ha.
oooh I like it
when i name any song and then put piano after it, i find this lad
ayyy
@@HDpiano ayyyyy
Awesome sauce
Nice ! M.McDonald , one of my favorites, Can you do a tutorial for " Heaven must be missing an angel " by Tavares.
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Funky Mumble - though I like Michael McDonald's singing and music.
Ayooo
Great tutorial, btw, I am still working through this one. I like your presentation - great for my current level. Not sure what Ayooo means. Are you cringing?
Cool
:)
I likey
And we likey you!
I would say "F@#ing awesome"!!!
🙃
Oof, tough one here. nice!
🤘🤘
Raspy smooth
😎
A rusty reed. He makes the hairs stand up on the back of my guitar.
Hehe
that's perfect
Could you please teach the parks and recreation theme song because there isn’t any good lessons on how to play it on RUclips.
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Soulfull awesome
God has truly blessed him and thank you for the tutoring on this song awesome job you also are very talented
I noticed it appears the finger changes on the same chord when you repeat a measure. On the all sharp f,a,c chord right about 8:06 you use the middle finger on the a#. At 8:31 you play it with your index finger instead of the middle finger. Which fingering Is better?
Fingering is occasionally a fluid, personal thing - in this case you get to pick which is more comfortable with you :)
I listen to this song while sipping champagne on the starboard side of my yacht
WOW
Blue-eyed soul...
Oh fasho!
His voice is Smoky
شكرااا
على الرحب و السعة!
HDpiano ❤👈
Will you guys do a turorial of JamesTW - When You Love Someone ?
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He sounds like mid range compression. But he sings and plays that and that a lot to do
hah love that
Husky MD vox 🎙
MINUTE BY MINUTE BY DOOBIE BROTHERS PLEASEEEEE
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Michael Mcdonald has a sort of woodie tone.
Ooh good one.
Fuzzy smoke
Bourbon neat
oooh
Ok here we go I'm late but....beautiful frog
:))