Piano & Keyboard How-Tos
How To: Play "Love Song" by Sara Bareilles on piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "Love Song" by Sara Bareilles on piano. Instruction includes an overhead view so you can learn by watching. Intermediate pianists will have no trouble learning how to play Sara Bareilles's "Love Song" on piano by watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play "Cry" by Rihanna on piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "Cry" by Rihanna on piano. Instruction includes names of chords and an overhead view so you can learn by watching. Intermediate pianists will have no trouble learning how to play Rihanna's "Cry" on piano by watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play "As the Deer" on piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "As the Deer" on piano. Instruction includes names of the chords and an overhead view so you can learn by watching. Intermediate pianists will have no trouble learning how to play "As the Deer" by watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play a walk down bass line on piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play a walk down bass line on piano. Instruction includes names of the chords and an overhead view so you can learn by watching. Intermediate pianists will have no trouble learning how to play a descending walking bass line on piano by watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play "Here (In Your Arms)" by Hellogoodbye on piano
Watch this piano tutorial to learn how to play "Here (In Your Arms)" by Hellogoodbye on the piano. Instruction features chord breakdowns and individual melody note names. Beginners will have no trouble learning how to play Hellogoodbye's "Here (In Your Arms)" on piano after watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play "The Quiet Things" by Brand New on piano
Watch this piano tutorial to learn how to play "The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows" by Brand New on the piano. Instruction features chord breakdowns and individual melody note names. Beginners will have no trouble learning how to play Brand New's "The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows" on piano after watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play "What Sarah Said" by Death Cab for Cutie on piano
Watch this piano tutorial to learn how to play "What Sarah Said" by Death Cab for Cutie on the piano. Instruction features chord breakdowns and individual melody note names. Beginners will have no trouble learning how to play Death Cab for Cutie's "What Sarah Said" on piano after watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play "Your Heart is an Empty Room" on piano
Watch this piano tutorial to learn how to play "Your Heart is an Empty Room" by Death Cab for Cutie on the piano. Instruction features chord breakdowns and individual melody note names. Beginners will have no trouble learning how to play Death Cab for Cutie's "Your Heart is an Empty Room" on piano after watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play "This is How We Do" by Game and 50 Cent on piano
Watch this piano tutorial to learn how to play "This is How We Do" by the Game and 50 Cent on the piano. Instruction features chord breakdowns and individual melody note names. Beginners will have no trouble learning how to play the Game and 50 Cent's "This is How We Do" on piano after watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play "Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It" by Ice Cube on piano
Watch this piano tutorial to learn how to play "Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It" by Ice Cube on the piano. Instruction features chord breakdowns and individual melody note names. Beginners will have no trouble learning how to play Ice Cube's "Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It" on piano after watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play "Upgrade You" by Beyoncé on piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "Upgrade You" by Beyoncé on the piano. The instructions include chord breakdowns and individual melody notes. Intermediate pianists will have no trouble learning how to play Beyonce's "Upgrade You" on the piano after watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play "Crawling" by Linkin Park on piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "Crawling" by Linkin Park on the piano. The instructions include the scale, key signature, and chord breakdowns. Intermediate pianists will have no trouble learning how to play Linkin Park's "Crawling" on the piano after watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play "Numb" by Linkin Park on piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "Numb" by Linkin Park on the piano. The instructions include the scale, key signature, and chord breakdowns. Intermediate pianists will have no trouble learning how to play Linkin Park's "Numb" on the piano after watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play "In the End" by Linkin Park
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "In the End" by Linkin Park on the piano. The instructions include the scale, key signature, and chord breakdowns. Intermediate pianists will have no trouble learning how to play Linkin Park's "In the End" on the piano after watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play "Faint" by Linkin Park on piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "Faint" by Linkin Park on the piano. The instructions include the scale, key signature, and chord breakdowns. Intermediate pianists will have no trouble learning how to play Linkin Park's "Faint" on the piano after watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play "Haruka Kanta" from Naruto on piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "Haruka Kanta," the second Naruto opening, on the piano. The instructions include the scale, key signature, and chord breakdowns. Intermediate pianists will have no trouble learning how to play "Haruka Kanta" from Naruto on the piano after watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play "Breaking the Habit" by Linkin Park on piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "Breaking the Habit" by Linkin Park on the piano. The instructions include the scale, key signature, and chord breakdowns. Intermediate pianists will have no trouble learning how to play Linkin Park's "Breaking the Habit" on the piano after watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play "From the Inside" by Linkin Park on piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "From the Inside" by Linkin Park on the piano. The instructions include the scale, key signature, and chord breakdowns. Intermediate pianists will have no trouble learning how to play Linkin Park's "From the Inside" on the piano after watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play the Mortal Kombat theme on piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play the Mortal Kombat them song on the piano. Instruction includes a slowed-down version so you can learn by watching. Intermediate pianists will have no trouble learning how to play the Mortal Kombat theme on the piano after watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play "Where'd You Go" by Fort Minor on piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play Fort Minor's "Where'd You Go" on the piano. Intermediate pianists will find this video the most helpful, since you learn by watching, and soon after watching this instructional video, you'll be rocking out to "Where'd You Go" by Fort Minor on the piano.
How To: Play "Stronger" by Kanye West on piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "Stronger" by Kanye West on the piano. Instructions include the names of the chords, as well as the name of each note played. Beginners and intermediate pianists will be able to learn how to play Kanye West's "Stronger" by watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play "Welcome to the Black Parade" on the piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "Welcome to the Black Parade" by My Chemical Romance on the piano. Instructions include the scales and key signatures and chord breakdowns. Beginners and intermediate pianists will be able to learn how to play My Chemical Romance's "Welcome to the Black Parade" by watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play "Wake Me Up Inside" by Evanescence on piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "Wake Me Up Inside/Bring Me to Life" by Evanescence on the piano. Instructions include the scale and key signature and chord breakdowns. Beginners and intermediate pianists will be able to learn how to play Evanescence's "Wake Me Up Inside" by watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play "Yesterday" by the Beatles on the piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "Yesterday" by the Beatles on the piano. Instructions include the scale and key signature and chord breakdowns. Beginners and intermediate pianists will be able to learn how to play the Beatles' "Yesterday" by watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play "Let It Be" by the Beatles on the piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "Let It Be" by the Beatles on the piano. Instructions include the scale and key signature and chord breakdowns. Beginners and intermediate pianists will be able to learn how to play the Beatles' "Let It Be" by watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play basic piano
Watch this 8-minute piano lesson tutorial video to learn how to play basic piano. The lesson includes where to find notes on the piano, what sharps go with which scales, and what the notes on the staff are. People who have never played the piano before will find this how-to video very helpful in learning how to play basic piano.
How To: Play "Something About Us" by Daft Punk on piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "Something About Us" by Daft Punk on the piano. You'll learn the piano chords in the beginning, the bass line, and the guitar solo. Intermediate pianists will very easily learn how to play Daft Punk's "Something About Us" by watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play "Phantom Pt. 2" by Justice on piano
Watch this piano tutorial to learn how to play the bass line and synth part of Justice's "Phantom Pt. 2" on the piano. This instructional video is best for intermediate pianists. You'll be dancing to "Phantom Pt. 2" by Justice on the piano in no time after watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play the intro to "Space Dementia" by Muse on piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play the introduction to the Muse song "Space Dementia." This piece is a little complicated, so this instructional video is not for beginners. Intermediate to advanced pianists will have no trouble learning how to play the intro to "Space Dementia" by Muse after watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play "Emotion" by Daft Punk on piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play the Daft Punk song "Emotion" on the piano. Instruction is detailed and probably best for intermediate pianists. After watching this helpful how-to video, you'll be rocking out to "Emotion" by Daft Punk on the piano in no time.
How To: Play "Helena" by My Chemical Romance on the piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "Helena" by My Chemical Romance on the piano. Instruction includes key signature, scale, chord breakdowns, and melody. Even beginners can learn how to play "Helena" by My Chemical Romance on the piano by watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play intro of "Welcome to the Black Parade" on piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play the introduction of "Welcome to the Black Parade" by My Chemical Romance on the piano. This little melody is easy enough for beginners. Pianists of any level will find this video helpful in learning how to play the intro of "Welcome to the Black Parade" by My Chemical Romance on the piano.
How To: Play "Disenchanted" by My Chemical Romance on piano
Watch this piano tutorial to learn how to play My Chemical Romance's "Disenchanted" on the piano. Instruction includes key signature and scale, chord breakdown, and melody. Pianists of any level will find this instructional video helpful in learning how to play "Disenchanted" by My Chemical Romance on the piano.
Play "Comptine d'un autre été: L'apres midi" on piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "Comptine d'un autre été: L'apres midi" by Yann Tiersen from the movie "Amélie" on piano. The instructions in this video are detailed and helpful to pianists of any level, even beginners. You'll be feeling quirky and French right away after you've watched this helpful how-to video and learned how to play Yann Tiersen's "Comptine d'un autre été: L'apres midi" on the piano.
How To: Play "Apologize" by OneRepublic on piano
Watch this piano tutorial to learn how to play "Apologize" by OneRepublic or the remix by Timbaland on piano. Instruction includes detailed descriptions of intervals and chords on the staff. The tips in this how-to video will help you play "Apologize" quickly, even if you are new to the piano.
How To: Play Vince Guaraldi 's "Christmas Time Is Here"
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play the Christmas classic "Christmas Time is Here" by Vince Guaraldi on piano. This helpful how-to video contains detailed instructions that are great for beginner pianists who have some knowledge of music theory. You'll be playing "Christmas Time is Here" as well as Vince Guaraldi himself in no time.
How To: Play "Bubbly" by Colbie Caillat on piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play Colbie Caillat's "Bubbly" on the piano. The instructions in this how-to video are best suited for beginner piano players who have some knowledge of music theory. This instructional video is very helpful and will have you playing "Bubbly" in no time.
How To: Teach group piano lessons
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to effectively teach group piano lessons through the digital piano lab. Piano teachers will find the detailed instructions and tips in this how-to video very helpful. Included is an example of a group piano lesson like the ones you'll be able to teach after you've watched this instructional video.
How To: Arrange hymns for beginner piano students
If you're a piano teacher and need help arranging church hymns for your beginner students, this piano tutorial video will help you out. This lesson contains instructions on how to arrange hymns using basic triads and simple melodies and harmonies so that beginners will be able to play them. You'll be able to arrange hymns simply and beautifully after watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play triads and inversions and "Let It Be" on piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play triads and inversions along with fingering in the right hand and apply this knowledge to the first few bars of "Let It Be" by the Beatles. This lesson assumes that you have the knowledge to play and spell out every major and minor triad in root position. You'll be able to apply triads and inversions to anything, particularly the Beatles' "Let It Be," after you've watched this helpful how-to video.