Greatest Piano Intro Ever? 'The Way It Is' by Bruce Hornsby

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  • Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
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    In this video, Adam breaks down the iconic piano intro to “The Way It Is” by Bruce Hornsby. Adam will guide you step-by-step on how to master the classic groove that forms the foundation of the song. Then, he'll demonstrate how you can integrate some of Bruce's unique piano tips and tricks into your own playing. This is the most widely requested piano intro in this series so far, so if you’re looking to get more creative with your keys playing, then this is the video for you.
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    Video Breakdown:
    0:00 - Intro
    1:32 - Step 1: Learn the Groove
    4:51 - Rhythmic Pushes
    5:40 - Step 2: Add the Detail
    8:01 - Left Hand Breakdown
    9:34 - Intro Breakdown
    10:47 - Step 3: Extract Some Nuggets!
    11:36 - Nugget #1 - Split the Triad
    12:58 - Nugget #2 - Rhythmic Pattern
    13:30 - Nugget #3 - Gospel Triads
    16:30 - Step 4: Get Creative!
    17:25 - New Chord Sequence
    18:35 - Add the Rhythm
    19:35 - Add the Split Triads
    21:33 - Add the Gospel Triads
    22:40 - Playthrough
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Комментарии • 84

  • @frgreen4
    @frgreen4 3 дня назад +2

    All of your videos are valuable, but this one is especially impressive. Unlike nearly all other RUclips presentations, this one provides insight as to how to incorporate these techniques into our own playing. You are true to your intention to help us expand our creativity.

  • @scwyldspirit
    @scwyldspirit 21 день назад +2

    I started learning this on HDPiano. And this kind of brings it all home. Yeah I started on it yesterday and started with the beginning of the song.

  • @bienvenus.n4072
    @bienvenus.n4072 26 дней назад +3

    Gospel Triads, Sus2 and Sus4 may be the best discoveries in piano.
    Great work, i have learned today.

  • @nickmorley1159
    @nickmorley1159 Месяц назад +5

    Just when I thought it couldn't get any better ... Boom! Itching to get to the piano as I'm away for the weekend so I can't wait to get to this.

    • @thekeyscoach
      @thekeyscoach  Месяц назад +1

      Thanks so much Nick! Glad you enjoyed - let me know how you get on trying it out! 🚀

  • @toskaninimissebukpo8410
    @toskaninimissebukpo8410 Месяц назад +2

    Sooo whoa🎉

  • @marcmcconnell
    @marcmcconnell Месяц назад +2

    Really enjoyed you taking the techniques and applying them to another chord progress. That clicked in my brain in a way that will let me use them in other contexts. Well done!

    • @thekeyscoach
      @thekeyscoach  Месяц назад

      Thanks so much Marcus! So glad it’s useful for you!

  • @bleuShoErn
    @bleuShoErn Месяц назад +3

    Never noticed it before you breaking it down, but I do believe there is a styling of Floyd Cramer slip note in this. My mom loved Cramer, herself being a pianist and influenced me to play. Last Date was one of the first songs I learned to play. Thx for reintroducing me to this song. It’s been along time since I’ve played Hornsby music.

    • @thekeyscoach
      @thekeyscoach  Месяц назад

      Interesting! Thanks for checking the video out - so glad it's reintroduced you to this amazing track.

  • @felixdada2044
    @felixdada2044 Месяц назад +2

    Very Good teaching , Thank you so much

  • @EuripidesChimbidis
    @EuripidesChimbidis Месяц назад +4

    Excellent lesson, Adam. Thanks!!

  • @patriciaann6380
    @patriciaann6380 Месяц назад +3

    Yet another great video Adam , thank you so much 🤗

  • @Ozgurs_piano_journey
    @Ozgurs_piano_journey Месяц назад +2

    Now this is my all time best of and I've been trying to learn it since ages and always failing...Needless to say I'm so excited to start this today immediately! Hope I get it this time!

    • @thekeyscoach
      @thekeyscoach  Месяц назад +1

      You got this! Let me know how you get on!

  • @chaotictherory
    @chaotictherory Месяц назад +2

    My 3 favorite piano/keys players are Billy Joel, Elton John, and Bruce Hornsby. You've done 2 of 3 and am stoked! This song was always one of my inspirations to learn. You're awesome Adam and keep up the outstanding blessings you share with all who tune in to your channel. Mad respect coming to you from Oregon, USA.✊️

    • @thekeyscoach
      @thekeyscoach  Месяц назад

      Ah that’s so great to hear! So glad you’re finding these videos useful!
      What Billy Joel song do you reckon has the best piano intro? 🤔

    • @chaotictherory
      @chaotictherory Месяц назад

      @@thekeyscoach In my opinion, Allentown. There's something about that intro that every time I hear it, I want to play it.

    • @thekeyscoach
      @thekeyscoach  Месяц назад

      👍 great shout!

  • @fernandovp230
    @fernandovp230 Месяц назад +3

    great lesson !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! congratulations 👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @erykadubois4555
    @erykadubois4555 Месяц назад +2

    AMAZING...........Adam, when I grow up, I wanna be like you. The way you break it down, even a relative beginner like me could play the rythmn in a few minutes.

  • @billhasty5197
    @billhasty5197 Месяц назад +11

    Another fantastic lesson. I always wait with great anticipation every week for your new video. Thanks Adam. That old Rod Stewart song is a wonderful old classic. How about teaching that to us someday. Glad Rags.

    • @thekeyscoach
      @thekeyscoach  Месяц назад +2

      Thanks so much Bill! So glad you're getting lots of value from these videos!

  • @afhoj
    @afhoj Месяц назад +4

    Really good stuff Adam, enjoyed that one!

  • @DieBirte
    @DieBirte Месяц назад +2

    Danke!

  • @geralynpalacol3764
    @geralynpalacol3764 Месяц назад +6

    🎹oh wow, you just uploaded this!!! THANK YOU ADAM!!!🎹🎉🎉🎉

  • @marshac1479
    @marshac1479 Месяц назад +2

    That's a song. I keep meaning to play the solo...

    • @thekeyscoach
      @thekeyscoach  Месяц назад +1

      The solo later on in the track is awesome! Too much to cover in one video 😅

  • @back-seat-driver1355
    @back-seat-driver1355 Месяц назад +6

    Wonderful detailed teaching- thank you so much Adam!
    I got addicted to your channel.

  • @larrydupre1545
    @larrydupre1545 Месяц назад +2

    Amazing video! Best on RUclips imo 🙏🏼

  • @werhobbies
    @werhobbies Месяц назад +3

    Wow! That was a great video!

  • @lawrencetaylor4101
    @lawrencetaylor4101 Месяц назад +4

    This was way too cool.

  • @wedgeproductions
    @wedgeproductions Месяц назад +3

    Great video ! Thanks Adam

    • @thekeyscoach
      @thekeyscoach  Месяц назад

      Thanks! So glad you enjoyed - it was a lot of fun to make! Such a great tune.

  • @TedBuffington390
    @TedBuffington390 Месяц назад +4

    YAY! Kudos! This is an excellent lesson and production! THANKS Adam!!

  • @DieBirte
    @DieBirte Месяц назад +3

    Oh, wow, Adam… You‘re the greatest… Speechless. ❤

    • @thekeyscoach
      @thekeyscoach  Месяц назад

      🙏 So glad you found the video useful!

  • @kadiummusic
    @kadiummusic Месяц назад +2

    Either that or Rockin' All Over The World. 😎

    • @thekeyscoach
      @thekeyscoach  Месяц назад

      So good! Status Quo were the first band I ever saw live 🚀

  • @talandis
    @talandis Месяц назад +5

    Wow! What an amazing lesson. I've long dreamed of being able to play BH's "The Way It Is", but this tutorial takes it a step further. Instead of learning to play a master's piece verbatim, and thus being kind of locked into it, the emphasis is on learning from the master and applying those techniques to develop one's own creativity. As a result, there are limitless possibilities to explore. I imagine that if I learned to play TWIS perfectly, I would still get bored after a while. But now, I see there is a real path forward for me that is better. This is what I'm really looking for, a way to express myself on the keyboard in styles that I really love. Thanks so much for this! Keep up the great work.

    • @thekeyscoach
      @thekeyscoach  Месяц назад +2

      Thank you so much! 🙏 You’ve articulated so clearly what I’m trying to do here in this video, and on the channel in general. I’m so glad you found it useful. Let me know how you get on with getting this one down! 🚀

    • @mreib7
      @mreib7 Месяц назад

      this sums it for me as well. If I learn a song I love, it just doesn't give me the thrill of creating something of my own. Taking the ideas and developing something of my own is what really delivers the bliss.

    • @thekeyscoach
      @thekeyscoach  Месяц назад

      🙌

    • @talandis
      @talandis Месяц назад

      Two weeks later, I'm still at it. I've made my way through it, now trying to get up to the speed of the playthrough. Super fun! Thanks again for this lesson. It's really been great.

    • @thekeyscoach
      @thekeyscoach  Месяц назад

      Awesome!! 🙌 Great work!

  • @michaelkeithson
    @michaelkeithson Месяц назад +3

    Great lesson Adam! Bruce Hornsby was my biggest inspiration when I first started playing. Still love listening to him. 🎹

    • @thekeyscoach
      @thekeyscoach  Месяц назад

      Thanks Michael! Yeah he's awesome isn't he! Thanks for checking out the video!

  • @werhobbies
    @werhobbies Месяц назад +3

    I’ve been working on this for several weeks. I have much of the intro down pretty well, but not near to the pace Bruce plays. Hope to learn more here.

    • @thekeyscoach
      @thekeyscoach  Месяц назад

      Awesome! Let me know how you get on!

  • @geralynpalacol3764
    @geralynpalacol3764 Месяц назад +3

    Thanks!

  • @mh22xv
    @mh22xv 29 дней назад +2

    Awesome lesson

  • @richardandruthcollins5217
    @richardandruthcollins5217 Месяц назад +2

    Nice Stuff here!!!!

  • @Sha.lom123
    @Sha.lom123 Месяц назад +3

    Hi how do seperate the track into different instruments

    • @Sha.lom123
      @Sha.lom123 Месяц назад

      May be backing tracks

    • @josephsarto2763
      @josephsarto2763 Месяц назад

      Great question

    • @thekeyscoach
      @thekeyscoach  Месяц назад

      Hi! I create my own backing tracks for all these videos. So I make the drums and then record the bass and any other parts.
      I haven’t experimented too much with AI stem generators - I quite enjoy making the tracks though!

  • @kbstabs5982
    @kbstabs5982 Месяц назад +2

    Great video and lesson but not able to download the PDF from this and your previous video.

    • @thekeyscoach
      @thekeyscoach  Месяц назад

      Hi - glad you enjoyed the lesson! Shoot me an email adam@thekeyscoach.com and I’ll make sure you get them. 👍

  • @javiera.4120
    @javiera.4120 25 дней назад +2

    Hello Adam, I love your classes, how can I get the accompaniment to this intro " mp3"?
    Greetings from Spain

    • @thekeyscoach
      @thekeyscoach  25 дней назад

      Hi! Shoot me an email adam@thekeyscoach.com
      Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @gittakarlewski7367
    @gittakarlewski7367 28 дней назад

    Like yourvideos a lot! This was the first one which was not too advanced and quick for me! Really enjoyed it and learned it! But cannot find your video about Gospel triads which is interesting. ????

    • @thekeyscoach
      @thekeyscoach  27 дней назад

      Awesome! Here is the link - ruclips.net/video/yl9DHcASqMc/видео.htmlsi=Qg8rXjOTpq74004Z

    • @gittakarlewski7367
      @gittakarlewski7367 27 дней назад

      @@thekeyscoach thanks!😀will have a try!

  • @Minot855
    @Minot855 Месяц назад +1

    Play with song Mr adam

  • @markdwyer5301
    @markdwyer5301 20 дней назад +2

    Oh my god your thumbnails.

  • @Faithful_Watchman
    @Faithful_Watchman 24 дня назад +1

    The Keys Coach: The D is 2nd inversion add G, not Am over D.

  • @andrewwright6893
    @andrewwright6893 Месяц назад +1

    Superb lesson. What a tune

  • @maxmainzer9978
    @maxmainzer9978 Месяц назад

    Danke!

    • @thekeyscoach
      @thekeyscoach  Месяц назад

      Thanks Max! Glad you enjoyed the video!