How to Play "Tiny Dancer" by Elton John (Easy Piano Tutorial)

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  • Опубликовано: 30 май 2019
  • Tiny Dancer is a classic that should be on every piano player's list! One of Elton John's most iconic songs, Tiny Dancer was recorded in 1971 but didn’t gain popularity till much later.
    In the US it was certified gold in 2005 and hit 3x platinum in 2008 after being featured in the film "Almost Famous". It's an awesome song to learn, play and perform, so I hope you enjoy this longer lesson!
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    Here are all the timecodes for the different parts of the song:
    - The into (The part you REALLY want to play) - 0:53
    - Make the intro sound awesome - 3:04
    - The melody and verses - 4:34
    - The "Ballerina" part (I don't know what to call it lol) - 8:05
    - How to chord the song so you can sing along - 9:44
    - The bridge (pre-chorus?) section (and a key change!) - 11:45
    - The chorus! (the part nobody knows the words to but sings along anyway) - 15:26
    - A final playthrough - 19:28
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Комментарии • 359

  • @PianoteOfficial
    @PianoteOfficial  Год назад +7

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  • @TheRealJimmyRoberts1
    @TheRealJimmyRoberts1 4 года назад +12

    Ive played piano for over 40 years. I happened upon this video and I must say that your entire manner of explaining is excellent. Pleasure to see this. I will be back.

  • @aloha1005
    @aloha1005 4 года назад +7

    So many people already said what i think of these tutorials: wanting to pratice it right after, feeling you might be able to do it even you don’t have 10 years of piano lessons, decomposition of a score made so simple that you understand the different parts, and finally her beautifull gorgeous voice. My favorite tutorials!

  • @MuzixMaker
    @MuzixMaker 3 года назад +173

    Hold me closer, Tony Danza...

    • @gregoryambres1897
      @gregoryambres1897 3 года назад +5

      I thought it was just me 🤣

    • @MordecaiOShea
      @MordecaiOShea 3 года назад

      the best verse 🤣🤣

    • @Sky-on2cy
      @Sky-on2cy 2 года назад

      "ANGELA!"
      (alternatively "MONA")

    • @DaveGrohl.
      @DaveGrohl. 2 года назад

      @@gregoryambres1897 me too! Hahahaha

    • @il4454
      @il4454 Год назад +4

      ….and count the head lice on the highwayyyyy.

  • @edwardnovel5455
    @edwardnovel5455 Год назад

    Ty soooo much one of my favorite 🎹 🎹 🎹 rips. My son King says ty as well. We're learning. Ty May every blessing be healthy.

  • @michaelascerno3813
    @michaelascerno3813 3 года назад +1

    She is amazing

  • @nightwriter2439
    @nightwriter2439 5 лет назад +52

    Seriously! You have the most amazing channel and your generous instructions are so much fun to follow. Thank you for this. I’m fortunate to have found you!

  • @ava-ff9rt
    @ava-ff9rt 5 лет назад +165

    The best piano tutorial I've ever watched ! Thank you so much

  • @igoralves1
    @igoralves1 Год назад

    Deserves 1000 likes just because of the lead sheet in real time. !!! thanks

  • @jancollard8802
    @jancollard8802 2 года назад

    my god you make me cry how beatiful and talented you are. You really touch people and make a huge difference more than you know, God bless you thank you so much. love you -Jason

  • @RickyTibbetts
    @RickyTibbetts 2 года назад +7

    You're an amazing instructor. I love your positive, upbeat, and easy-to-follow tutorials. I learned "Imagine" by John Lennon because of you! I'm a total beginner, but I'm making great progress, thanks to Pianote!

  • @ginogenero7972
    @ginogenero7972 3 месяца назад

    I used to try to play accompaniment to this song exactly like the record - until I learned it's well known that Elton never plays any song exactly the same way twice. He kind of freely improvises based around the original chord shapes. Feels so much more natural and easier.

  • @csnestyl
    @csnestyl 3 года назад +1

    I have never seen a better teacher then you. Thank you so much please never stop and I won't either

  • @Chris-xy9lm
    @Chris-xy9lm 3 года назад +1

    one of the better lessons on youtube because you can learn it quick

  • @philiphake1182
    @philiphake1182 2 года назад +2

    This was the song that my mom danced in the daddy daughter dance!

  • @WinsomeJohnny
    @WinsomeJohnny 5 лет назад +4

    Your singing voice is velvety smooth.

  • @colleenmorey1872
    @colleenmorey1872 4 года назад +2

    Brilliant! Thank you... I am picking up piano after a 30 year hiatus... you have inspired my confidence

  • @youroxstar
    @youroxstar 4 года назад +5

    Wow! I've been watching various piano tutorials over the last year (I'm a new player/learner), and this is one of the most comprehensive and naturalistic ways of presenting, teaching, and having fun in a lesson! I don't read sheet music, but having it up the whole time is massively helpful for pace and lyrical connection - Thank you!

  • @jeannetteantry1086
    @jeannetteantry1086 2 года назад +6

    You make it look so easy, but it is a game changer for me to use lead sheets and learn these chords. They are already starting to resonate and become easier to play after only a few months of studying the scales and their chords. Thanks for including the lead sheets for this music. You can't know how nice it is to find it as you have shown it without any expectation.
    I love this song and you really bring it to life and show me how I can too. You really explain how to use the chords very well. I love that I can play it the way I hear it, and I don't have to try to find a score that is written as Elton John recorded it. My ear can hear the differences and I love to have the original, and now I can recreate it myself. That is as good as it can get. thanks so much. I have plans to buy all your books in the fall. And I can't wait.

  • @keytohappiness7704
    @keytohappiness7704 4 года назад +3

    I don't have my keyboard yet, so i'm just watching a whole bunch of your videos while I wait. It makes me regret taking my music class for granted and never really paying attention to how to read music seeing as I only recently got interested in this. Now I've completely forgotten even just the basics like eighth notes, half notes, rests, etc. I definitely won't be able to play this song for a while as I need to completely start over but I'll definitely come back to it once I'm ready. : )

  • @adverma4
    @adverma4 4 года назад +3

    The way you’ve broken this down is incredible. Thank you

  • @melaniestone7761
    @melaniestone7761 4 года назад +4

    Brilliant tutorials. Only started playing a month ago when my friend gave me her late husband’s piano. Brings us all so much joy. Thank you so much 😃

    • @lizh9009
      @lizh9009 4 года назад

      What a special gift from a friend!! Music brings so much joy to others. I hope you enjoy your journey learning to play piano!

  • @patrickrynearson9428
    @patrickrynearson9428 4 года назад +4

    Awesome tutorial! I have been playing piano for almost 3 months now and you made it so simple to help me learn how to play one of my favorite songs, Thanks!

  • @samuellewis9554
    @samuellewis9554 2 года назад

    thank you so much for making a childhood dream come true. . As a result of a money shortage my family could not pay for my lessons and definately not afford and form of a piano. Did so many piano and keyboard types exsist in the SEVENTIES. Now i am disabled and i thank Pianote for this possibility. It was Richard Claydeman that motivated me, the dream started when i heard a student playing Ballad for Adelein. Got my adjustable Piano Chair yesterday. I can really recommend one for height and comfort. Thk U Pianote

  • @AnonymityIx
    @AnonymityIx 3 года назад +1

    I've watched dozens of "tutorials" and this is maybe the best I've ever seen.

  • @jacquelineusher5313
    @jacquelineusher5313 2 года назад

    Thank you for the lesson, my husband wants me to learn how to play the song Tiny Dancer.

  • @LivingMusic
    @LivingMusic 5 лет назад +4

    You are an amazing teacher!! You play and teach just like me, thank you. Finally someone gets how to teach piano in the most simplest and fun way!!!! Now I don’t have to spend hours decoding the notation from Hal Leonard. Many blessings to you.

  • @maddy-4075
    @maddy-4075 4 года назад +49

    I started playing piano when I was really young and then quit when I was about 10. This piano tutorial really helped me one of the best I’ve ever seen. I really regret quiting piano but your tutorials have helped me learn again❤️ only had to watch one video to subscribe

    • @jordan_mcarthur7591
      @jordan_mcarthur7591 4 года назад

      me too!!

    • @justinstuart8382
      @justinstuart8382 3 года назад +1

      Me too. My parents always had a Piano in the house and I was self taught until I took real lessons in my 20s. Having kids and starting family after I moved away from my parents home I never played much again, now I'm wonting to get my young son into Music to help him with his Autism and to show him that sounds can be fun as he doesn't like noise at all.

  • @anushrighoshal7829
    @anushrighoshal7829 4 года назад +5

    I’m not even joking u r sooooo much better than my piano teacher and this video was extremely helpful...thank you sososososo much 🥰

  • @michaelascerno3813
    @michaelascerno3813 3 года назад +1

    This explanation brilliant explains why Elton John is a master. I LOVE this!!

  • @williammeis1
    @williammeis1 6 месяцев назад

    Unreal. I come from guitar but I’ve always wanted a piano because I just adore it. I have zero experience really except for playing on keyboards as a kid. I taught myself the intro to bohemian rhapsody and the first portion of this song. I’m absolutely ecstatic. Thank you so much!

  • @popshobbydungeon
    @popshobbydungeon 2 года назад

    Just found you
    been playing by ear on a baby grand since I was 7 (56 now)
    just bought a Korg Kronos and Korg 88 Nautilus............ Subbed
    thanks for this

  • @rudydegelder700
    @rudydegelder700 3 года назад

    Just wanted to let you know that you are a beautiful human being.
    Thanks Lisa!

  • @thomasaquinas601
    @thomasaquinas601 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you for that beautiful explanation. It is the best I've seen.

  • @rikiodevon
    @rikiodevon 3 года назад

    Inspirational Lesson for this Professional Piano Teacher , I Love To Learn Learn more Teaching Skills and Techniques with Everyday that passes

  • @jamesparsons3134
    @jamesparsons3134 5 лет назад +4

    Thank You Lisa I am so happy I have found you, I have grown so tired of old crabby music teachers who think the piano and music is a alter where you sacrifice yourself too the gods, rather than find expression and joy ! !! You are a great teacher.... Jim

  • @davidheslet7932
    @davidheslet7932 5 лет назад +4

    Although my skill level is not here yet, I am grateful to be able to say that I understood all the chord AND note structure laid out in this tutorial. Thank you for such a great channel to learn from ❤️

  • @Ad_DOOM
    @Ad_DOOM 5 лет назад +37

    That’s wonderful. Fantastic video. It’s above my skill level (2 months playing) but I’ll be having a go at this later. Thanks again.

    • @PianoteOfficial
      @PianoteOfficial  5 лет назад +20

      Hey Adam! Try JUST the intro - go really slow .... watch, repeat. Could be a fun challenge for you!!

    • @paulm.6818
      @paulm.6818 4 года назад +4

      You can do it for sure man! The first song I EVER learnt on the piano was "Your Song" and if I can do that, you can definitely do this! Just put your mind into it! Good luck, enjoy!

    • @iambrad4163
      @iambrad4163 3 года назад +2

      Now is the time to give it a try this is your reminder

    • @prouteurprofessionnel4996
      @prouteurprofessionnel4996 2 года назад

      Don’t worry I’m 13 years old I learn piano since 3 months and now I can play Turkish March by Mozart.

  • @ashtonscott4778
    @ashtonscott4778 4 года назад +29

    Is nobody gonna mention how her voice is absolutely breathtaking??

  • @SongsByLouLaro
    @SongsByLouLaro 3 года назад +1

    You are a wonderful teacher. I totally appreciate the way you slow things down and explain everything. It helps so much.

  • @andrewwright6893
    @andrewwright6893 5 лет назад +17

    Brilliant, really made it look easy. Nice one.

  • @kareemaly4259
    @kareemaly4259 Год назад

    Best online tutorial - I got to say this was so helpful!

  • @lauracannitovitrit8974
    @lauracannitovitrit8974 9 месяцев назад

    You are an excellent teacher !! That was so helpful. Thank you

  • @oldrock9
    @oldrock9 3 года назад +1

    You are simply amazing. thank you.

  • @jaredcarter7725
    @jaredcarter7725 4 года назад +6

    Your amazing teacher and makes me wanna always practice after watching!

  • @rexy706
    @rexy706 4 года назад +2

    Fantastic tutorial, I had surgery which impaired the dexterity of my left hand. Improved, but never fully returned (I don't have the discipline to constantly practice scales prefer just to get stuck into a song.) Thank you fantastic tutorial. Such a lovely singer too. Delighted to have found your channel. 💕

  • @user-dd8jp7eu5w
    @user-dd8jp7eu5w 4 месяца назад

    Extremely useful video! The best one I’ve seen on RUclips! Thanks a lot❤❤❤

  • @funkyflipper7
    @funkyflipper7 4 года назад +1

    Thank you!!! You Rock!!! Awesome peeps you are!

  • @vonschroeder5334
    @vonschroeder5334 2 года назад +1

    So impressive, thank you.

  • @paolodigiorgio1709
    @paolodigiorgio1709 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for this FANTASTIC piano tutorial!

  • @patriciaann6380
    @patriciaann6380 5 лет назад +4

    Great lesson Lisa plus added bonus of sheet music , thank you !

  • @albertomartinez2479
    @albertomartinez2479 6 месяцев назад

    Lisa, Tiny Dancer plays often in my head. Thank you for putting it all together for me. AL

  • @petechampagne4893
    @petechampagne4893 4 года назад +1

    Thank you! Fairly new at this, you are simply wonderful. Thank you for including chords as well. The best tutorials I’ve seen so far. 💙

  • @xs1207
    @xs1207 2 года назад +1

    Beautifully played
    Beautiful lady x

  • @Clauds71
    @Clauds71 3 года назад +2

    I’ve loved this song ever since I was a child, thank you so much 😍💯🙏

  • @christrahan5715
    @christrahan5715 3 года назад +1

    Very talented pianist. Very talented instructor. Thank you so much for this tutorial.

  • @csamaka5320
    @csamaka5320 5 лет назад +6

    Thanks Lisa!! Great teaching and amazing voice.

  • @gamalismail5666
    @gamalismail5666 5 лет назад +3

    We are so happy with the best way you are explaining thank you very much

  • @marcurelio
    @marcurelio 5 лет назад +2

    Finally a TRUE piano tutorial on RUclips!

  • @falconismbot9370
    @falconismbot9370 5 лет назад +4

    Oh I cannot wait to get home and try this. Love the tutorials on this channel, always good selections.

  • @justinpetrovich6100
    @justinpetrovich6100 4 года назад +1

    Im pretty sure your the best person ever

  • @RB60802
    @RB60802 4 года назад +2

    You kick major ass. Great tutorial and sweet sweet voice. You play it beautifully

  • @josemanuelcabral5390
    @josemanuelcabral5390 3 года назад +1

    Perfect! Thank you very much.

  • @RayLunaMedia
    @RayLunaMedia 3 года назад +1

    You Are the best!! Thank you so much for this. 😎🎼🎶🎹🎤🎧🙏

  • @mikesweeney789
    @mikesweeney789 2 года назад +1

    I recently found your channel and am greatly enjoying it. I started on piano at age 6 and then after around 3 years became fascinated with other instruments (saxophone, guitar, bass). After watching several of your videos, I am going to pick up a digital piano and get back into it. I am excited to see how this journey progresses. Thank you for inspiring me......

  • @garycallum7641
    @garycallum7641 5 лет назад +4

    Brilliant. Thank you again. I’m getting there!!

  • @daveadams5
    @daveadams5 5 лет назад +2

    Thankyou so much for posting this wonderfully clear demonstration of how to play this tune. This video has THE best explanation of the intro bar none I have seen on RUclips! Thankyou. I have subscribed. Just marvellous!

  • @abstractalexx9031
    @abstractalexx9031 5 лет назад +3

    Omg I love tiny dancer I can learn it and show it to my friends now thanks sooo much 🙏

  • @davebren46
    @davebren46 5 лет назад +6

    fantastic wish you sang more....

  • @gregoryambres1897
    @gregoryambres1897 3 года назад

    Girl You ROCK! Thank you!

  • @aussiecoastie72
    @aussiecoastie72 4 года назад +1

    Your an amazing player and teacher . I’m a beginner ... and I love your approach . Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @dreamintokyo
    @dreamintokyo 5 лет назад +3

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!! You explained everything so well!! Please make more Elton videos! ❤️

  • @migstheshit
    @migstheshit 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for this!

  • @pianosongbook
    @pianosongbook 5 лет назад +4

    Love all the great Elton John Songs, Great tutorial!

  • @jacksdrums1
    @jacksdrums1 4 года назад +1

    can't wait to learn this ,Thanks !!!

  • @richardtonge1921
    @richardtonge1921 4 года назад +4

    You are so good at teaching, I was able to play this after a few minutes and I am truly grateful. I have subscribed so I can get more of your excellent videos. Thanks again 👍

  • @TheDocgianfranco
    @TheDocgianfranco 4 года назад +1

    Great teacher! Go on!!

  • @stevec7445
    @stevec7445 4 года назад +1

    You just became my teacher! Thank you for the great tutorial. Appreciate you taking the time putting this together.

  • @kathyswanson4173
    @kathyswanson4173 4 года назад +1

    Thank you. I really enjoy your videos. You are a wonderful teacher & you play good songs plus you have a great personality.

  • @EluneMusic
    @EluneMusic 5 лет назад +2

    These tutorials are actually super in depth! great job! very easy to learn from :)

  • @SarahQuinnandFranklin
    @SarahQuinnandFranklin 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much you helped me learn my favorite song on the piano within a half an hour

    • @trustinjesus1119
      @trustinjesus1119 5 лет назад

      My favorite piano song too. Been trying to play it the last 8 years. I used this program Y2mate for downloading the RUclips file to my hard drive and then just now uploaded it to the cloud, Google Drive (10g free, it went from 2.2 used to 2.4). It means so much to me I never wanted to be without it (without Lisa).

  • @josuemontanez2298
    @josuemontanez2298 2 года назад +1

    Great Tutorial! Thanks for including chords to sing it and play it. :)

  • @loveleelibra5599
    @loveleelibra5599 8 месяцев назад

    Wow!! Excellent teaching💯🍎👍

  • @7recon1
    @7recon1 4 года назад +1

    thank you

  • @lukeskywalker9060
    @lukeskywalker9060 2 года назад

    I love tiny dancer

  • @michaelmccatty1341
    @michaelmccatty1341 7 месяцев назад

    just found you. So glad I did.

  • @jamesaccardo9313
    @jamesaccardo9313 4 года назад +1

    Amazing Amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @johne1599
    @johne1599 4 года назад +2

    You are a great teacher. Thank you for this lesson!

  • @VIKTOR-pp8pu
    @VIKTOR-pp8pu 4 года назад +1

    Thank you very much !!! Very good job , nice song

  • @Ilovemesomemj1
    @Ilovemesomemj1 4 года назад +1

    ❤❤❤❤❤ MY SPIRIT ANIMAL..... You make it look so easy. Thanks again

  • @lyrf1
    @lyrf1 4 года назад +2

    Thank you! And your voice is so so beautiful!

  • @DaltonGrados
    @DaltonGrados 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for this tutorial! Very well done!

  • @isabelleortiz6895
    @isabelleortiz6895 4 года назад +2

    Thank you so much!! This is a great tutorial

  • @allgood6760
    @allgood6760 2 года назад

    Thank you Lisa! ❤️🇳🇿

  • @MoishHas
    @MoishHas 5 лет назад +2

    Fantastic. Thank you for the video. Love , peace & music

  • @zeppdude335
    @zeppdude335 2 года назад +1

    That little fill at 10:34 made me pick up a guitar lmao. Huge respect for pianists

  • @jamesaccardo9313
    @jamesaccardo9313 4 года назад +2

    Amazing and Beautiful ! Love it !

  • @BaronVonRichtofen
    @BaronVonRichtofen 4 года назад +3

    I'm going to try this because your video is so user-friendly. I've been playing guitar 40 years and have recently picked up keyboards and I really appreciate Elton's work. Thank you for publishing this lesson. I'm sure I will be able to play this soon because of your competent teaching style.

  • @bellasaward8330
    @bellasaward8330 3 года назад

    My favourite! ❤️

  • @user-jv2us9vd1c
    @user-jv2us9vd1c Год назад

    Thank you for your lessons so mach!