How To Read Notes (Beginner Piano Lesson)

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  • Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
  • Sight-reading has never come easily to me. I’ve struggled with it from the beginning. At one point in my early piano years, I had to repeat an entire level because my teacher realized I’d learned nothing. I was hearing her demonstrate the song and then playing from memory, never actually knowing how to read the notes!
    Along the way, I’ve learned some things that have made sight-reading much easier for me, which I'll share in this lesson. As you watch, keep in mind that some people will naturally find sight-reading easier than others. Those of us with strong ears and the natural ability to play without music tend to struggle the most when it comes to reading notation. The reverse is also true for those who are strong sight-readers. Strong sight-readers will often have trouble playing by ear. The important thing to keep in mind is that we all have our own unique strengths and weaknesses and we need to celebrate both.
    Enjoy the lesson!
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    ⚡️Chapters:
    0:00 Intro
    1:07 The Treble Clef
    3:10 Middle 'C'
    6:15 The Bass Clef
    7:40 Lesson Review
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Комментарии • 6 тыс.

  • @PianoteOfficial
    @PianoteOfficial  Год назад +170

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    • @prem5864
      @prem5864 Год назад +5

      Mam u r beautiful charming 😘
      Love from India

    • @ptouch9792
      @ptouch9792 Год назад +4

      How do I master the use of this sight reading

    • @junewoodland2668
      @junewoodland2668 Год назад +2

      8:17

    • @waynebradley1295
      @waynebradley1295 Год назад +2

      Wayne B. Johnson

    • @abdsakowa
      @abdsakowa Год назад +1

      I am not into piano yet but in guitar.would I be right in saying same technique applies. I do like your explanation ( Ever good boy does fine )
      I need to memorize at what points it starts

  • @frog911
    @frog911 3 года назад +14735

    When you’re just one of those people who decided to learn piano just to play their favourite song

    • @bhoomigupta2083
      @bhoomigupta2083 3 года назад +200

      ikr

    • @physicsisawesome696
      @physicsisawesome696 3 года назад +440

      The problem is that my favorite pieces are gaspard de la nuit and Hungarian Rhapsody no 2 lol :/

    • @buhzs9663
      @buhzs9663 3 года назад +30

      Yess

    • @ohtheboysaslagAM
      @ohtheboysaslagAM 3 года назад +235

      I’m doing this cuz I wanna learn to play my favourite songs off by heart cuz that’s be so much fun and wouldn’t you just feel so powerful being able to do that and my favourite teacher is my music teacher and I was set a challenge to learn something different that we aren’t learning in class so here I am 😂

    • @physicsisawesome696
      @physicsisawesome696 3 года назад +12

      @@TPCMusicYT 😭😭

  • @acelilsmoke7293
    @acelilsmoke7293 5 лет назад +2909

    Wasted a year in high school wanting to learn piano and the teacher never gave me the time of day to help me learn, you’ve explained this so clearly it was amazing thank you so much

    • @kennethwood88
      @kennethwood88 5 лет назад +138

      Learning the piano is not as hard as you think. Just learn how to read music. Learn what the keys are, and your good to go. No one taught me how to play it. I play music by Beethoven, Chopin, and Scott Joplin. Yet I learned on my own.

    • @zain4019
      @zain4019 5 лет назад +39

      Kenneth Wood
      Wow! That’s awesome and super inspiring.

    • @thisusernolongexists8608
      @thisusernolongexists8608 4 года назад +58

      @@kennethwood88 its easy to learn but hard to master just like any other instrument

    • @gonzalezboys3884
      @gonzalezboys3884 4 года назад +2

      C:'

    • @SyssySyssy
      @SyssySyssy 4 года назад +27

      @@kennethwood88 I think that's the best way to learn anything. On your own, just because of interest.

  • @Huffman620
    @Huffman620 Год назад +1456

    She brings the comfortability of a kindergarten teacher, while simultaneously not talking down at her audience/students 😊🤟🏻🤙🏻

    • @animalfinatic9366
      @animalfinatic9366 Год назад +50

      Agreed, I feel like I'm in school again, but in a joyful way. Back when I was excited to learn and actually felt like I was being taught. How I missed that whimsical feeling. This woman did a wonderful job with teaching.

    • @sharingmatters
      @sharingmatters 11 месяцев назад +5

      Yeeees. The school we didnt know exists 🎉

    • @LEXAHOLISM
      @LEXAHOLISM 8 месяцев назад +3

      Omg you read my mind 😂❤

  • @susanbaum4984
    @susanbaum4984 Год назад +660

    At the age of 50, I decided to learn piano. I remembered when i was a kid, reading notes gave me nightmares and I failed the test miserably!! Now I am older and determined to tackle this emotional problem. You tutorial gives me strenghth and confidence to do so! Thank you!!!

    • @cristibaluta
      @cristibaluta Год назад +17

      40 here and decided the same

    • @cynbo11
      @cynbo11 Год назад +17

      I started lessons this year when I turned 50 as well! Unlike when I was 7, I'm owing it now and loving it!

    • @susanbaum4984
      @susanbaum4984 Год назад +10

      @@cynbo11 i bought a piano for kids years ago when they were young. Sadly they were never into it. Now it is mine and I am having fun! Are you taking any lessons?

    • @itsklos
      @itsklos Год назад +1

      How's it going?

    • @katrand5357
      @katrand5357 Год назад +6

      I’m about to turn 72 and I totally agree with you, Susan! Except I’m learning Dulcimer

  • @yosoress
    @yosoress 4 года назад +9184

    Here I am singing my ABC just to know what letter comes next

    • @kevinhurtado6647
      @kevinhurtado6647 4 года назад +374

      at least im not the only one

    • @eira72
      @eira72 4 года назад +173

      I always do that lol

    • @itsnaomiii5369
      @itsnaomiii5369 4 года назад +94

      Deadass me

    • @VietNguyen-qu3gu
      @VietNguyen-qu3gu 4 года назад +57

      Meeee tooooo😅😅😅

    • @starrbrannon3883
      @starrbrannon3883 4 года назад +72

      I do the exact same thing. And I have trouble remembering what note is what in the music book. I am beginning to think that I am not going to be able to do this. My music teacher says that, even though I am mixing up notes from 4 & 5 lessons ago, she wants to continue on. When continuing on is just confusing and getting me discouraged even more. She says that one day it will all just sink in. Well, what if it doesn't?

  • @xyzabc5121
    @xyzabc5121 3 года назад +4331

    Me in 10 mins: learns everything
    Me after 10 mins: forgets everything

    • @estefanytbh
      @estefanytbh 3 года назад +40

      Same 😂

    • @chetnatransport9718
      @chetnatransport9718 3 года назад +19

      Same here broo

    • @goodyeoman4534
      @goodyeoman4534 3 года назад +51

      That's why you practice.

    • @InhumanImplant
      @InhumanImplant 3 года назад +11

      Same bro, it sucks lol

    • @InhumanImplant
      @InhumanImplant 3 года назад +30

      @@goodyeoman4534 Not when you have ADD, or short term memory loss. No way i could memorize a 5 plus minute song without forgetting it a week later lol

  • @kimbrey65
    @kimbrey65 Год назад +49

    When I was learning to read sheet music, I remember the different tricks for remembering the note placement. "Every good boy does fine", for the lines and " all cows eat grass" for the spaces. I still use them.

    • @bertybeo4241
      @bertybeo4241 Год назад +4

      my mine was “every good boy deserves fudge”

  • @jimdawson5299
    @jimdawson5299 Год назад +71

    I’m 64. I just began to study music theory last year. I bought an inexpensive keyboard and am learning to play. I wish I had known 50 yrs ago how easy this is. I am glad that I found you. You are an awe inspiring teacher.

    • @dancobb2199
      @dancobb2199 Год назад +3

      Bingo! Same here.

    • @sharingmatters
      @sharingmatters 11 месяцев назад +2

      This is the time we grew to play and that is ok. I am so happy there are many adult players starting their journey with piano or keyboards.

  • @salpalazzo779
    @salpalazzo779 2 года назад +1461

    As an older beginner, with no real knowledge of reading music, I found this very easy to understand. Thank you!

    • @thuginhoe
      @thuginhoe 2 года назад +8

      Same! Couldn’t have been more thankful for this video

    • @bumboseat1235
      @bumboseat1235 Год назад +1

      She’s very good 👍

    • @leahakikoy
      @leahakikoy Год назад +5

      Yes. As someone who has never read music before in my life (42 years old), never played an instrument, this was easy to understand!

  • @olivierlids5910
    @olivierlids5910 3 года назад +1380

    This woman is giving some really positive vibes. The way she teach this is 'simply' amazing.

    • @plantymcplantface7182
      @plantymcplantface7182 2 года назад +21

      She reminds me of my highschool art teacher. Such a positive person who wants to share their passion

    • @elmehdisaniss2731
      @elmehdisaniss2731 2 года назад +7

      She has an ENFP personbality type

    • @kryrins
      @kryrins 2 года назад +9

      I see what you did there with that 'simply'

    • @AboveAverageMan6
      @AboveAverageMan6 2 года назад

      @@kryrins he/she "simply" roasted 'em

    • @person6848
      @person6848 2 года назад

      lol-

  • @usmfo
    @usmfo 2 года назад +69

    I’m color blind, dyslexic and generally slow but the way you’ve laid this lesson out is the best possible way to learn notation. I’ve been trying for months and your simple way of looking at notation just opened my eyes to it all. Thank you. Truly, I will pass it along. RS.

  • @sanifsan
    @sanifsan Год назад +29

    This was the most comprehensive and simple beginner lesson ever! I am 38 years old trying to get into playing instruments as a hobby because I never had the luxury as kid…. Thank you so much!!!

  • @natsudragneel2258
    @natsudragneel2258 4 года назад +5070

    I’m just trying to pick up another hobby during the quarantine

  • @mizucos7
    @mizucos7 4 года назад +985

    EGBDF - Every Good Boy Does Fine
    FACE
    I still remember them when first taught in elementary

    • @cowpresident76
      @cowpresident76 4 года назад +141

      Or what about EVERY GOOD BURGER DESERVES FRIES

    • @abc456f
      @abc456f 4 года назад +19

      Same here. Something I never forgot and I'm 62 now! But honestly, the more music reading you do, you just begin to recognize the notes by looking at them. It takes time but it definitely begins to happen.

    • @tombracy2630
      @tombracy2630 4 года назад +1

      I just found an awesome piano learning course which I know you are going to love.
      The course teaches you how to play piano professionally
      Here is the link >>> BestWay2LearnPiano.blogspot.com

    • @zealandb.9589
      @zealandb.9589 4 года назад +13

      Where I went it was EGBDF - Elephants Go Bouncing Down Freeways

    • @pillarNG
      @pillarNG 4 года назад +17

      FACE in the Space
      Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge
      This is what I learned

  • @TheSnazzler404
    @TheSnazzler404 Месяц назад +6

    PoV : my coach is teaching stuff like Every green bus drives fast and FACE and stuff like that. He wasted 2 hrs teaching me still I did not understand. She teaches me in 10 mins and I understand…..
    Hats off ❤❤

  • @DavidBrown-gq5kz
    @DavidBrown-gq5kz 6 месяцев назад +8

    I haven't practiced in 12 years reading notes and playing. Just 10 minutes with you has helped me remember how simple it was the first time I learned. God bless!

  • @blackstar1995
    @blackstar1995 3 года назад +1665

    I wish my choir teacher would have taught us this instead of yelling at us. ;-;

  • @sensen4161
    @sensen4161 3 года назад +583

    had my music teacher been passionate about teaching and making sure students actually understood the lessons, instead of wasting everyone's time, I wouldn't have had to struggle and try so hard to try and like and understand music, but here I am now. Thank you for the great lesson! Learned 10x more in 10 minutes than I would have in 1 month of music classes in school.

    • @divyanshuraj1444
      @divyanshuraj1444 2 года назад +2

      That's nice

    • @louisestaats234
      @louisestaats234 2 года назад +3

      So sad that a teacher didn't teach. Still got paid.

    • @Taking_Back_Thyme
      @Taking_Back_Thyme 2 года назад +2

      I totally understand. My sister had an amazing teacher. By the time I started piano lessons, the teacher had retired. I never did learn to play very well. This lesson was helpful. I’d love to really learn since I now have a beautiful piano just sitting.

    • @ForbiddenChocolate
      @ForbiddenChocolate 2 года назад +3

      We had a piano when I was growing up. My mother played beautifully and I had always wanted to learn. When I was 7, she arranged for me to take lessons and I was SO excited! My enthusiasm was quickly squashed when, instead of the 15-30 minutes my teacher recommended, my mother would make me practice for 2-3 hours at a time. It sucked the fun out of learning and I quit after just a few weeks. Trying to learn now, over 45 years later and it's much more difficult.

    • @lovelyA933
      @lovelyA933 2 года назад +3

      I totally understand what you mean! I signed up for piano lessons this year since I've had my keyboard for 10 years and never properly learned how to play it on my own.
      I thought going to an actual music school with a teacher would be the answer but the first class was such a let down. The first month is almost over and we still haven't learned how to read notes!
      He shows up late, tells students to learn songs from youtube videos and is literally incapable of explaining concepts. I literally had to watch videos on how to properly position my hands on the piano because he couldn't even explain that to me.
      He is the type of person to "show" you a concept rather than explain it. He talks a lot but doesn't say anything at all. Honestly just because someone can play the piano doesn't mean they can teach how to play it.

  • @Ciaran_04
    @Ciaran_04 5 месяцев назад +5

    I am two days into my piano learning journey. So far I've become addicted to how amazing you can make something sound, simply by pressing some randomly made up keys in a nice pattern. I believe reading sheet music will really help me with piano, and this video has been just perfect. Really straight forward, visual instructions (which personally help me a lot), and a kind relaxing voice. Really well made instructional video, thank you!

  • @lovisatausen8448
    @lovisatausen8448 Год назад +30

    This is actually really helpful! It has been years since I was able to read sheet music, and watching your video made it feel a lot less intimidating. Thank you so much!!

  • @RealRanton
    @RealRanton 3 года назад +2249

    great tutorial. actual helped me a lot

    • @ivanbanuelos1387
      @ivanbanuelos1387 3 года назад +34

      Wasn't expecting to find you here!
      I'm a big fan!!
      I hope you have an awesome day and learn to play piano like a god!!!

    • @drizzle7198
      @drizzle7198 3 года назад +19

      This is first time I've seen a verified user have less than 100 likes lol

    • @canadianbutt275
      @canadianbutt275 3 года назад +2

      What instrument are you learning

    • @verimus1920
      @verimus1920 3 года назад +5

      Ranton???!!!!?!?

    • @marcelszekowski315
      @marcelszekowski315 3 года назад +9

      shaolin monk learns piano

  • @carolinawenierdog
    @carolinawenierdog 5 лет назад +317

    I’ve been playing the organ for 44 years now. The middle C line always baffled me. I wish you had taught me how to read notes all those years ago. Thank you!

    • @PianoteOfficial
      @PianoteOfficial  5 лет назад +56

      I have often wondered why this isn't one of the FIRST things taught for all musical learning... Happy to have helped :)!

    • @codeuojared3498
      @codeuojared3498 4 года назад +10

      44 years wow good stuff

    • @electrosahin4285
      @electrosahin4285 4 года назад +5

      @@PianoteOfficial I think others haven't good teaching power as you have...In my opinion, you are one of the genius teacher in the world...💝

    • @embrex104
      @embrex104 4 года назад +2

      I've played around with music off and on for years and I have never seen middle C explained that way. Was definitely an eye opener.

    • @tomdutch4604
      @tomdutch4604 4 года назад +3

      @@PianoteOfficial Thanks to you. I've been tryng to learn how to read notes from every video posted in YT. Yours was the best and very easy for me to comprehend.

  • @power4u977
    @power4u977 Год назад +61

    Wow. I never looked at the music notation in this way! All I knew was Every Good Boy Does Fine and FACE, which was super confusing. Now I’ll be looking at it at a whole new level. Thank you so much for your superb explanation. I guess I won’t be overwhelmed to read sheet music now 😊

  • @DarkWorldQ8
    @DarkWorldQ8 Год назад +4

    More than 20 years ago they taught me "Every Good Boy Does Fine" for the five lines and I still remember it

  • @soph9825
    @soph9825 4 года назад +857

    i was today years old when i found out why they're named g and f clef

  • @bubbles2637
    @bubbles2637 3 года назад +592

    My dad said " if you are able to read notes you can play any instruments" and here i am

  • @toddchitwood355
    @toddchitwood355 2 года назад +41

    This is a great way to resurrect my memories of reading music to play piano. It’s been 40 years since I’ve played anything and this really helped me put the notes back in context. I thought I had completely lost this skill. Thanks so much!

  • @maryjessliebiagtan8871
    @maryjessliebiagtan8871 5 лет назад +1114

    It's really a big help since im trying to learn all by myself. Thanks!

    • @skullcrusherxx5294
      @skullcrusherxx5294 5 лет назад +55

      Same it's really hard to be self-taught

    • @caitlinhartley2433
      @caitlinhartley2433 5 лет назад +10

      Same here

    • @arroyobaby38
      @arroyobaby38 5 лет назад +29

      Agree with all 3 of you. I've learned more on line than I did with my 2 teachers.

    • @jianyuhua
      @jianyuhua 5 лет назад +3

      Same here, really hard!

    • @arroyobaby38
      @arroyobaby38 4 года назад

      @@jianyuhua - I know right!

  • @lepitenjohnlestermarikit8782
    @lepitenjohnlestermarikit8782 4 года назад +2670

    Why am i watching this?
    I don't even have a piano
    But i want one

  • @raynbow6
    @raynbow6 Год назад +6

    I could watch your videos all day long, I learn so much from them, simply because you're a brilliant teacher! Thanks again

  • @PianoteOfficial
    @PianoteOfficial  2 года назад +45

    No headphones? Check out a written version of this lesson on our blog >> www.pianote.com/blog/how-to-read-piano-notes/

  • @avalur8406
    @avalur8406 4 года назад +218

    I just bought a keyboard and wanted to learn how to play it by myself
    This video helped me so much in terms of reading the notes :D

    • @preethamenon570
      @preethamenon570 3 года назад

      jjkjkk

    • @kingsolomon1037
      @kingsolomon1037 3 года назад +1

      Share your experience with us maybe I will understand more better

    • @victorespinoza7753
      @victorespinoza7753 3 года назад +1

      After wanting for years to play piano I came across Denelle piano lesson and it seems to be the top online system (google it if you are interested)

    • @asmrfancompilations8569
      @asmrfancompilations8569 3 года назад +1

      I have piano classes

  • @Nick00Shot
    @Nick00Shot 4 года назад +499

    The names are actually pretty logical: if you'd turn the sheet 90 degrees you just have a piano with all white notes on the lines and between them :D

  • @LAMM2121
    @LAMM2121 Год назад +2

    Played/ lessons for abt 2.5 yrs when I was 10. You ** have brought me back up to speed with your practical and easy way of looking at the bar graph. Will be following.

  • @PurpleClaso84
    @PurpleClaso84 Год назад +13

    Very well explained. I am a beginner and thought this was super useful! I will likely re-watch seeing that I will most def forget it when I need it

  • @truthhammer4451
    @truthhammer4451 4 года назад +120

    51 years old - very hard hearing and play by ear. I know huh. Never too old to learn correctly. You are adorably effective at teaching. Thanks for keeping it simple.

    • @davidwatson4050
      @davidwatson4050 4 года назад +23

      Hi, I'm 66 and just starting!!

    • @leonidioyomama
      @leonidioyomama 4 года назад +11

      good luck to you two!bettwr now than never!

    • @erex9875
      @erex9875 4 года назад +4

      If you don’t have perfect pitch (or whatever it’s called) I don’t even think you can learn by ear I’m only 13 and I can’t really recognize notes

    • @yashsurana3216
      @yashsurana3216 4 года назад +2

      im 23 and stated now.
      played by ear till now :(

    • @blitzkrieg7133
      @blitzkrieg7133 3 года назад

      @@erex9875 You can play the rhythm a bit, won't help much without perfect pitch

  • @kickasscorm
    @kickasscorm 2 года назад +379

    I'm a beginner at the harp, and struggling to read sheet music fluently. So this has actually helped, more than just pianists. I am genuinely grateful for this very good video. It helped massively being able to see it as simple skipping of notes. Not just the little rhymes. Nice to have full level of knowledge and also, very brilliantly worded and method to share. thank you again

    • @kickasscorm
      @kickasscorm 2 года назад +3

      @Soulful Notes by all means. I want to read music to my best ability. I'm a harpist but not opposed to learning other instruments

    • @nevermusic
      @nevermusic 2 года назад +4

      The harp’s pretty gangster

    • @kickasscorm
      @kickasscorm 2 года назад +3

      @@nevermusic lmao. The joys of being Irish. I get to be gangster and Celtic at the same time.

    • @roivinikmossel2998
      @roivinikmossel2998 2 года назад +2

      Im also a beginner and struggles to understand chords.

    • @Itsbvell
      @Itsbvell Год назад

      @@kickasscorm ummmm whos that

  • @kaomcji
    @kaomcji Год назад +17

    i have to study for a music exam, and this vid helps me a lot compared to other videos. the way she explains them makes it sound so clear

  • @daveypermana467
    @daveypermana467 5 лет назад +64

    Super nice tips from Lisa Witt Pianote that have to be remembered to be able to read note so easy :
    Treble Clef : FACE & EGBDF (Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge)
    Bass Clef : ACEG (All Cow Eat Grass) & GBDFA (Good Boy Deserves Fudge Always)
    😍🙏👍😍🙏👍😍🙏👍😍🙏👍😍🙏👍

  • @kristakleer5147
    @kristakleer5147 4 года назад +217

    My music teacher told me:
    For the 5 lines: Every Good Boy Does Fine (EGBDF) and for the 4 spaces, it's F-A-C-E, just count the letters lower or higher after that xD

    • @cowjjf
      @cowjjf 4 года назад +6

      Krista Kishi yes my teacher told me this too...but I had no idea what she meant...lol😂...

    • @manishakale5259
      @manishakale5259 3 года назад

      Ohhh cool !!!!!!

    • @ElleSunminLee
      @ElleSunminLee 3 года назад

      Yes, this is the standard way to teach

    • @nanacandraw1508
      @nanacandraw1508 3 года назад

      face

    • @leiflorpagba6610
      @leiflorpagba6610 3 года назад +2

      even better evil gummy bears destroy france

  • @ICU10
    @ICU10 11 месяцев назад +1

    I keep coming back to you and I must say, you have a marvelous way of teaching...just basic simple and down to earth!! Thank You.

  • @thexombie3225
    @thexombie3225 3 месяца назад +1

    You single-handedly taught me something I thought I would never be able to learn. Thank you so much!

  • @zoegiadaguevarra7541
    @zoegiadaguevarra7541 3 года назад +1646

    Pov: you're here because there's a song you want to learn but doesn't have a tutorial on yt so you have to learn how to read notes

  • @juniper_piggy8091
    @juniper_piggy8091 4 года назад +673

    Me: has played piano for almost a year
    Also me: I DONT GET IT

  • @pianozero2hero
    @pianozero2hero Год назад +8

    I just followed the part two of this your lesson on how to read notes. I must confess there’s a lot of logic and chronology in your style of doing things. You bring your amazing personality into the lessons, and I must tell you that’s superb!! I could watch your videos all day without getting discouraged or bored; you’re just that perfect piano teacher 👏👏

  • @Vancity-2000
    @Vancity-2000 Год назад

    one of the best lessons on reading standard sheet music, I play guitar and always thought standard sheet music is complicated but now I can see its so simple!

  • @BBD0984
    @BBD0984 2 года назад +121

    Haa anyone ever told you that you're a great teacher?? SO many great little pointers here.
    I like how you added the notes one by one too, makes it really easy for us to see and understand what you're talking about.

  • @Alittleofeverything328
    @Alittleofeverything328 4 года назад +1320

    wasted all my time getting private lessons when i understand u more

  • @therealmyra
    @therealmyra Год назад +20

    Thank you so much. Adult learner here and I find this very helpful.

    • @Kinobambino
      @Kinobambino Год назад +1

      Hows it goin Myra

    • @therealmyra
      @therealmyra Год назад

      @@Kinobambino It's going well. Trying to practice everyday. How are you?

    • @Kinobambino
      @Kinobambino Год назад

      @@therealmyra nice I'm happy to hear that. Do you think you've made good progress in 3 months? And I'm doing well, getting better everyday 😌 thankyou for asking

    • @therealmyra
      @therealmyra Год назад +1

      @@Kinobambino Practicing daily or missing a day here or there, I have made amazing progress in 3 months. I am always surprised at how music that looks intimidating the first time becomes doable the next time I see it and playable the next.😃

  • @doodles5849
    @doodles5849 4 года назад +464

    Who needs this sImPlY pIaNo crap when you have her honesty.

    • @junex4199
      @junex4199 4 года назад +19

      Simply piano is a very good app -_-! I learned 5 notes and a song by Beethoven in one day...it’s really SIMPLE.

    • @johnfitzgeraldkennedy4465
      @johnfitzgeraldkennedy4465 4 года назад +12

      All The Young Artists learning How to read a note isn’t hard. Playing with actually Good technique is. I know people who’ve Taken piano classes for about 7 years and they still can’t play Beethoven but people in simple piano are playing it in like 3 weeks

    • @lilliannasser2540
      @lilliannasser2540 4 года назад +1

      @winter ride Me too!

    • @zoraantal984
      @zoraantal984 4 года назад

      true

    • @Drfinnish24
      @Drfinnish24 4 года назад +1

      @winter ride i
      just play by ear

  • @proculusjulius7035
    @proculusjulius7035 3 года назад +22

    I love sight reading, it makes me forget about all the other stresses in my life and focus on improving my sight reading skills. It's not easy but it's really rewarding to get it right.

  • @bobcorrielus4160
    @bobcorrielus4160 Год назад +4

    You’re amazing 😻 I feel comfortable learning with you, first time ever learning music. And you made it sound very easy for me,I’m looking forward to learn more from you day by day. Hopefully one day I’ll be able to play piano at my church.

  • @kamishirokisser
    @kamishirokisser 2 года назад +2

    I used to play euphonium which was only bass clef but now I want to learn piano and I completely forgot how to read sheet music so this tutorial helped me a lot. Thank u 🙏

  • @seyahtan24
    @seyahtan24 5 лет назад +64

    Damn. I knew nothing about reading notes before the video and after watching it I can say that I really understood it clearly. Amazing stuff!

  • @meanmachine19123
    @meanmachine19123 4 года назад +70

    Well explained to someone like myself that has never read sheet music. I'm just starting out so this will really help! Thanks for an easy lesson!

  • @mrCetus
    @mrCetus 2 года назад +6

    Thank you so much; I’ve always felt it was “cheating” to work out the notes by skipping up/down, rather than knowing them by heart and being able to rattle them off lol. Also it makes so much sense when you relate them to landmarks. As an adult learning the piano, this has given me a lot more confidence. Can’t wait to watch your part 2

  • @ottotrawick2178
    @ottotrawick2178 Год назад +4

    very well taught, i took piano lessons as a kid and forgot how to read music so this was a great reminder!

  • @eccedoetic
    @eccedoetic 3 года назад +2317

    POV: you’re here because you used to play the piano but forgot how to

    • @TheBlend3r
      @TheBlend3r 3 года назад +71

      YES YOU READ MY MIND also nice Danganronpa pfp

    • @lara-ws4jn
      @lara-ws4jn 3 года назад +39

      Omg how do you know

    • @nomadicgamer9466
      @nomadicgamer9466 3 года назад +44

      I've only had to re-learn how to play the piano *several times* throughout my life - from scratch. A sad fact. But, I really want to get back into it again and hopefully, this will be the last time I have to re-learn it again from the basics.

    • @amateur_apple9435
      @amateur_apple9435 3 года назад +14

      Literally me-

    • @zpak8050
      @zpak8050 3 года назад +11

      You caught me

  • @patriciaaguilerajb007
    @patriciaaguilerajb007 3 года назад +67

    I used to sing in a choir, but unfortunately, my teacher never taught me how to read the notes... You're amazing! The way you teach how to read it makes it slightly less complicated. Thank you so much!

  • @LyndaSs
    @LyndaSs Год назад

    Just starting to learn again and you have been making it easy, i truly appreciate your videos!

  • @Mycrawlspace94
    @Mycrawlspace94 Год назад

    I just started taking up piano a week ago & you have made the Grand Staff so easy to understand. Thank you for this video 😊

  • @phantomrose89
    @phantomrose89 3 года назад +36

    I just need you to know that I took piano lessons for 10 years and NEVER learned to read music. I learned every acronym ever and it just resulted in me spending hours working out what each note was via the acronym. I understand music better after this 10 minute video than I did after 10 solid years of grueling practice. Thank you so much for this!!

  • @zofi1577
    @zofi1577 3 года назад +433

    I've been playing the piano for 3 years but still don't know how to read notes... I just memorize the finger movements

  • @user-nr1ds5hw1t
    @user-nr1ds5hw1t Год назад +1

    I love your tutorial, I wanted to learn piano all my life, now I am trying, difficult at this point, but I love your patience and technique.

  • @johnlim4728
    @johnlim4728 Год назад

    It can be very confusing but you are able to systematically make it so simple with invaluable tips. Have watched other videos but your is tops. You are really a great teacher , able to visualise to help us to overcome our struggles. 😢

  • @christineaitken1144
    @christineaitken1144 4 года назад +26

    At age 52 I am back at lessons because I too never learned to read a note in my early years as a child. To play by ear I have come to realize is both a blessing and a curse. Not too fond of learning to site read but here I am doing it. Thanks for the visual you provide.

  • @justanotherrandomdisneyfan3717
    @justanotherrandomdisneyfan3717 3 года назад +455

    Trebel clef
    Lines: Every good burger deserves fries
    Spaces: Fries always complete entrees or FACE
    Bass clef
    Lines: Good bikes don't fall apart
    Spaces: All cars eat gas or ACEG

    • @elvirah_nyx
      @elvirah_nyx 3 года назад +8

      This is so helpful, thanks!

    • @Subsinweekchallenge
      @Subsinweekchallenge 3 года назад +1

      Thanks now it's more easier to memorize thank you!👍😊

    • @julesgossou7192
      @julesgossou7192 3 года назад +15

      Bruh it’s all cows eat grass not cars 🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂

    • @mrnarason
      @mrnarason 3 года назад +3

      Every Good Boy Deserves fudge

    • @tanojiro
      @tanojiro 3 года назад +1

      The better way to an average United States citizen learn music theory.

  • @Shedurskin101-ip9cy
    @Shedurskin101-ip9cy 9 месяцев назад +1

    I took piano lessons in 5th and 7th grade school but too much trama and drama to connect the dots. I just decided I really wanted to learn again but I was stuck on reading music. I really appreciate this! You're a great teacher and made it painless so far :)

  • @ms.rottenstrawberry1018
    @ms.rottenstrawberry1018 Год назад +2

    I’m hoping to learn how to play the harpsichord and this is the clearest and most beneficial video I’ve seen!!

  • @azpatriot2613
    @azpatriot2613 5 лет назад +90

    BRILLIANT!! I have been taking lessons for 6 weeks and couldn't get it - Thank you!!!

  • @shookyshooky6407
    @shookyshooky6407 4 года назад +35

    I use to know how to sight read but its been so long I forgot and her just saying "our musical alphabet runs from A to G and repeats itself" just saved my life and made me understand again

  • @obryaflorida5983
    @obryaflorida5983 Год назад +1

    never touched a piano til 2 weeks ago but did choir for 9 years. this is basically the same thing & that made it much easier to understand!!

  • @celestestuart8297
    @celestestuart8297 Год назад +1

    I'm learning piano and reading music now as a 45 year old!
    This was INCREDIBLY helpful!
    Good Burritos Don't Fall Apart

  • @livinginafantasy7894
    @livinginafantasy7894 4 года назад +40

    Unreal how well you can dissect and teach music theory. If I had taken lessons from you years ago, I would be Elton John

  • @erikwithbrim686
    @erikwithbrim686 3 года назад +287

    thank you, i finally have something to do with the 1000 pound piano chilling in the living room

    • @-arod-7635
      @-arod-7635 3 года назад +55

      Damn your lucky i wish i had a small one at least

    • @AshleyBurkhalter
      @AshleyBurkhalter 3 года назад +2

      Same lol

    • @Melody-et7or
      @Melody-et7or 3 года назад +5

      I wish I have a piano

    • @DayDreamerXX
      @DayDreamerXX 3 года назад +3

      omg same! (idk if u were joking but i have a like 1000 pound piano in my living room that no one really ever uses

    • @emperor___palpatine
      @emperor___palpatine 3 года назад +3

      Bro same my parents bought a piano for me but I quit piano. I feel horrible I wanna start using it again 😭

  • @johnwhitmore5408
    @johnwhitmore5408 Год назад

    Love your videos and love your voice. It is not that I struggle with sight reading, it is just that you have to put in the work to get the desired results. Thank you for clear and easy instruction.

  • @lizbecker1677
    @lizbecker1677 Год назад

    Wow, thank you for showing me how middle C ties in with the rest of the notes. I got an electronic keyboard for Christmas, and I've never played piano before. I was struggling with trying to relearn sight reading the notes, but your video has helped a lot. Also, seeing how the treble and bass cliffs interact was extremely helpful.

  • @gerrard1144
    @gerrard1144 3 года назад +249

    Video: Shows how to read sheet
    RUclips: Simply Piano!

    • @anakha1527
      @anakha1527 3 года назад +4

      Actually I came here after using simply piano and I don't understand anything thing from this video.

    • @kate6805
      @kate6805 3 года назад

      @@anakha1527 is simply piano good? Idk if I’d want to make that subscription.

    • @user-hu6bm9bn4c
      @user-hu6bm9bn4c 3 года назад +2

      @@kate6805 well depends on what you want to learn. I think it's just fine for children who wants to get started but it's not teaching techniques and theory. it's better to get a real teacher I think.

    • @kate6805
      @kate6805 3 года назад +1

      @@user-hu6bm9bn4c well learning to read notes and all the chords and its variations is what I want to learn, as well as improv

    • @user-hu6bm9bn4c
      @user-hu6bm9bn4c 3 года назад

      @@kate6805 I don't know if simply piano teaches chords but there are many helpful RUclips tutorials. ofc it's your choice, but I think RUclips tutorials can be just as helpful as simply piano

  • @zainaabbas1439
    @zainaabbas1439 4 года назад +202

    Why couldn't they tell us this in class. Would've made life so much easier.

  • @LianaE
    @LianaE Год назад

    I'm starting to teach myself piank and I found the old lesson book my mom has to be really difficult to follow and understand, but this video helped a lot!!! I can't wait to learn more about reading music!!!

  • @chillywilly3397
    @chillywilly3397 4 месяца назад +1

    Wow. You are a Wonderful teacher/person. You have such great energy. Your style of teaching is positive and easy to understand. Thank you.

  • @natimunoz97
    @natimunoz97 2 года назад +58

    AMAZING THANK YOU! I struggle with sight reading, so finding a teacher who explains it so well is super helpful. Keep doing what you're doing!

  • @indersharma3881
    @indersharma3881 5 лет назад +22

    You are really good in explaining simply that anyone can pick up notations very fast. Hope you keep guiding many like me.Thanks a lot

  • @chasingpridefilmsllc.4918
    @chasingpridefilmsllc.4918 Год назад

    great instruction. It was very organized, concise and easy to follow. Thank you so much!

  • @tjstraw1
    @tjstraw1 Год назад

    I played a little when I was a kid, and starting to get back into it again, so I thought I'd start again with the basics. Every good boy deserves fudge, really brought back great memories. Thanks for the video!

  • @Stripping_Bolts
    @Stripping_Bolts 4 года назад +274

    Why am I watching this? I've literally been playing mayonnaise my entire life

    • @beefstrokinoff
      @beefstrokinoff 4 года назад

      Jack Mike Hawkoff Haaaa

    • @raccoon5214
      @raccoon5214 4 года назад +1

      not funny

    • @Anterr_
      @Anterr_ 3 года назад +6

      @@raccoon5214 80 people beg to differ

    • @raccoon5214
      @raccoon5214 3 года назад

      Bruh. you mama is on my side tho so quiet.

    • @ImabossSK
      @ImabossSK 3 года назад +4

      Dang, I've been playing mustard :(

  • @ivylll3397
    @ivylll3397 2 года назад +87

    LOVE Lisa’s way of explaining things about piano! This is probably the most comprehensive explanation (& fast-catching) of note reading I’ve ever come across.

  • @DedValve
    @DedValve Год назад +11

    Subscribed, intuitive, love that you made it so accessible. 30 and learning music for the first time thank you so much!

  • @pedroselah
    @pedroselah 10 месяцев назад +3

    Your explanation always amaze me. You're a blessing for those who don't know how to read solfeggi. Thank you again and keep doing this.

    • @PianoteOfficial
      @PianoteOfficial  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much for your kind comments!

  • @ArtArt-xh5oq
    @ArtArt-xh5oq 3 года назад +76

    This year (2020); I am going to be going back to a hobby that I missed, in a VERY VERY long time! And that is, playing musical instruments!🙂
    I haven't played an instrument in roughly 10 years! And I am VERY excited to get back into it!
    But this time, I am going to be learning how to play the piano! I just love how the way it makes me feel & calm! I am so excited to play it!🙂😁❤️🎹
    I would LOVE to learn to read music so that I can understand the song I am play the songs I want to play!🙂

  • @poptartmike1893
    @poptartmike1893 3 года назад +68

    Me after I learn the treblel cleff: Wow I think Im finally starting to understand music I got this
    Bass cleff: Allow me to introduce myslef

    • @theflyinggoatman
      @theflyinggoatman 2 года назад +1

      Yes the floor is made out of billions of atoms that make the floor.

  • @kandymane5457
    @kandymane5457 Год назад +1

    Thank you for the sight reading tips. I got as far as conservatory grade 5 and always struggled with the sight reading. Having to say in my mind “face or every good boy eats fudge”. It will be much easier using the land marks based on treble and base clef. Thank you 😊

  • @YahwehsSoulFood
    @YahwehsSoulFood Год назад

    I love sight reading-that is how I learned. I am on this page to RElearn notes as playing certain songs by memory doesn’t mean much when a music sheet gets in front of (at least) my eyes lol…
    The left hand, bass tutorial was new to me. I don’t recall learning that as a child…
    Thank you for your time!

  • @sarahafreenmalik2679
    @sarahafreenmalik2679 3 года назад +18

    This was incredible! I was in an honors chambers choir and my teacher couldn't teach me what you managed to do in your tutorial! Thank you so much!

  • @abcthe3rd967
    @abcthe3rd967 3 года назад +8

    That was the most clear explanation I've ever been given about how to read music.

  • @White-xc5ur
    @White-xc5ur Месяц назад

    Honestly when I wanted to learn my first song in the piano I saw the sheet notes of the song and thought that now I can finally learn this song but then
    I just was blown away by the difficulty level of understanding it. I almost quit but then I spent learnt to understand it by seeing this video. Thnx a lot.

  • @beerswiller1955
    @beerswiller1955 5 месяцев назад

    I'm almost 70 and learning piano. I visit a tutor once a week but i use this lady a lot. She covers the lessons very similar to my tutor. This girl is excellent.

  • @ROOSTER333
    @ROOSTER333 2 года назад +20

    I started playing when I was 6. I stopped when I was 12 just after I played Beethoven 6th by memory. Saw your video and went out and bought a piano. Thank you so much. You have no idea what this means

  • @dnews9519
    @dnews9519 3 года назад +4

    This lady is a fantastic teacher. And she's so sweet and likeable.