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How To: Play Alicia Keys' "If I Ain't Got You" on the piano
In this tutorial, learn how to play the hit song "If I ain't got you" by Alicia Keys. This song is a big hit and really beautiful and by following along with this clip you will be able to play it just like Alicia.
How To: Play major chords on the piano
Chords are the basis of all music, whether you play a piano or a banjo. They're good to fall back on during improvisations and also sound great when progressed one right after the other.
How To: Play Rihanna's "Unfaithful" on the piano
No one wants to go through what Rihanna sings about in her song about infidelity, "Unfaithful," but the tune is undeniably pretty and delicate.
How To: Play chord progressions on the piano
Piano improvisations don't just come out of nowhere - experts constantly practice finger agility drills as well as chord progressions. Watch this video to learn how to do chord progressions on the piano in order to improvise songs more easily on the piano.
How To: Play "Amazing Grace" on the piano for beginners
Beginner piano players are usually relegated to easy - and boring - songs like "Old McDonald Had a Farm" and "Mary Had a Little Lamb." But being a piano novice doesn't mean you have to skip out on fun tunes.
How To: Play Shrek "Hallelujah" on the piano
Celebrate the glory that is the "Shrek" movie series by learning how to play "Hallelujah," one of the main songs from the first movie. This tutorial shows you how to play the Rufus Wainwright version, which is a pop-y though wistful ballad.
How To: Play Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" in C# minor
Listening to Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata," with its moody minors and grab bag of sharps, is like turning through page after suspenseful page of a forlorn Romantic era novel.
How To: Play "One" by U2 on the piano
Bono is such an avid and compassionate activist that we often forget that he makes good music, too. Learn how to rock his classic alternative rock anthem "One" by checking out this tutorial.
How To: Play "Whatcha Say" chorus by Jason Derülo on piano
Big fan of singer, songwriter, actor and dancer Jason Derülo? In this video, learn how to play the chorus from "Watcha Say" on piano. Learn your favorite songs with help from more music tutorials from WonderHowTo!
How To: Play piano chord inversions with ease
Chord inversions are simpler than they sound - in effect, they help connect two chords together so they sound good being played one after the other. More technically, a chord inversion describes the relationship between a chord's bass with the other notes in the chord.
How To: Play happy major chords on the piano
Major chords are like happy kids' movies, which have an upbeat beginning, middle, and end to satisfy innocent minds and sugarcoat harsher realities.
How To: Play and recognize slash chords on the piano
Slash chords sound like jammin' rock'n'roll riffs that are much easier to admire than to actually play. But in piano, slash chords simply delineate what chord you play on your right hand versus what note you play on the bass with your left hand.
How To: Play "Apologize" by One Republic on piano
If you were alive at all between 2007 and 2010 and listened to the radio on any given day, then you probably heard One Republic's mega-hit "Apologize" - the band's first single which was later remixed by Timberland. In this tutorial, learn how to play the intro to One Republic's "Apologize" on piano.
How To: Play Queen's "Love of My Life" on piano
Chivalry is dead only if you believe it is. Be the Lothario to your busty mistress by picking up how to play the sweet tune "Love of My Life" by Queen.
How To: Play sharps and flats on a piano
Without sharps and flats, piano players would fall asleep at the piano bench and faceplant their sheet music. Keep your next piano session a lively (and alive) one by watching this tutorial on what sharps and flats are and where they're located on the keyboard.
How To: Play "We Are the World" Haiti relief song
There's been no greater spiritual and musical collaboration in recent times than the "We are the World" song by artists like Justin Bieber and Jennifer Hudson for the Haiti relief effort.
How To: Play Track 3 from "Songs from a Secret Garden"
Memorable songs either contain a catchy beat - like most pop songs - but timeless songs have a little something extra. In the case of Track 3 from "Songs from a Secret Garden," there is an eternally sad and nostalgic quality about the song that makes it relatable to everyone and relevant now as it will be fifty years from now.
How To: Play piano by ear for beginners
When you're a piano player, showing off book learning is nice, but have you ever noticed that the most renown piano stars can improvise like nobody's business? Though their melodic tunes seem to emerge from the top of their heads, piano experts have spent years training their ears to be able to play piano by ear.
How To: Read the structure of the keyboard for beginners
Without the piano's white keys, black keys would stand all alone like a loner in the back of the club, sharp and moody. Learn the significance of these important mood-lifting white keys by watching this video.
How To: Play the blues for beginners
Are you piano neophyte frustrated with your scale drills and constant replay of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"? Learn how to play the blues - no joke - by watching this video.
How To: Play the theme song for Pac-Man on your piano
Pac-Man's theme song will forever be stuck in the heads of 80's babies. If you would like to learn how to perform this classic tune on your piano or keyboard, check out this tutorial.
How To: Play the music from the Pac-Man video game on piano
In this tutorial, learn how to play the theme song from the classic video game, Pac-Man. Whether you are learning this song to celebrate Pac-Man's 30th anniversary or are just a big fan of the little yellow guy, it is not difficult.
How To: Play "Haven't Met You Yet" by Michael Buble on piano
A big radio hit right now is "Haven't Met You Yet" by crooner Michael Buble. This song is romantic and catchy and will definitely impress any girl you bring home on a date.
How To: Perform Michael Buble's "Haven't Met You Yet" on piano
Check out this tutorial for a step by step on the new song "Haven't Met You Yet" by Michael Buble. Michael Buble is a fantastic performer and his songs are always hits. So, whether you are looking to play for your own amusement, to impress a girl or to practice singing, check out this great clip.
How To: Play the "Keyboard Cat" song on your keyboard
By now, most people have seen Charlie Schmidt's Keyboard Cat video. This viral YouTube phenomenon has been uploaded and e-mailed and tweeted millions of times.
How To: Play the Pacman theme on the piano
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the classic arcade game, Pacman! If you are looking for a fun way to celebrate and don't feel like dusting off your old Atari, check out this tutorial. In it, you will learn how to play the famous Pacman theme song on the piano and impress all your friends.
How To: Play the Miley Cyrus song "The Climb" on piano
Miley Cyrus has already far surpassed the musical fame and talent of her father Billy Ray. For her legions of fans, this video tutorial is here to teach you how to play her song "The Climb" on the piano, based on the AOL live recording of the song that features a more prominent piano part than the recorded version. Practice, and learn how to be like your favorite Disney star!
How To: Play piano like Philip Glass
Are you a fan of Philip Glass' stark, dramatic music? Have you ever wished that you could play like him, or even create music inspired by him? Watch this video as Torley takes you through the steps of learning to play on the piano like Philip Glass. You'll be amazing your friends with your great skills in no time!
How To: Play "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" on piano
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds from Sargent Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band represents the culmination of the Beatles high psychedelic period. Commonly assumed to be about LSD, according to John Lennon it was really about a picture that his daughter drew. Go figure. This tutorial teaches us quickly and simply how to play the song on piano, with handy chord diagrams and technique tips aide you on your journey through Pepperland.
How To: Play The Beatles "All You Need is Love" on the piano
All You Need is Love by The Beatles was featured as part of the first worldwide satellite television broadcast in history, and is a great song besides. It can be a handful to learn, however, as the verses are in the seldom utilized 7/4 time signature. This tutorial breaks it down quite well, and the handy chord graphics make learning this piece on piano about as easy as it is ever going to be.
How To: Play the Beatles "Across the Universe" on piano
Across the Universe is an iconic example of John Lennon's simultaneously simple, melancholy, and psychadelic songwriting style typical of his later Beatles work. This tutorial translates the song onto the piano, with the handy graphics illustrating the chords and making it very achievable to learn.
How To: Play "Blackbird" by The Beatles on the piano
Blackbird is one of the best and most well-known songs Paul McCartney songs done by The Beatles. The original version features very sparse guitar playing as the only instrumentation, but like most songs it can be translated to the piano, as has been done here. The video highlights all of the chords and which hands to play them with, which should have you playing the lights out of this beautiful, melancholy tune as quickly as your skill allows. It moves pretty fast, so keep up!
How To: Utilize the crossing over piano technique
Playing parts that require more than five fingers on the piano is one of the first challenges that beginning players must learn to overcome. This video by David from Piano Play It teaches us how to use the crossing over technique, in which one crosses their fingers over and under one another without moving the hand. This makes it much less challenging to play seven and eight finger melody and bass parts without leaving the hand out of position.
How To: Play simple chords on the piano
Want to get started playing piano? Learning basic chords would be a great place to start. In this free piano tutorial created by David Yzhaki, learn how to play simple chords on your set of keys. To read this tutorial, go here.
How To: Play the phrygian mode on the piano
Nate Bosch with Piano Lessons demonstrates how to play the phrygian mode on a piano. The phyrgian mode is the third mode of the major scale. Take the C major scale. The phyrgian mode will start on the third note of that scale, which is E, and contain the same notes as the C major scale. From those notes, a seventh chord can be built. Play the E, G, B and D notes to make the E minor seven chord. That mode built out of the C major scale creates E minor seven chord or the three chord. Other keys...
How To: Play the dorian mode on the piano
Nate Bosch teach us about the second mode of the major scale called ,,The Dorian Mode". On a C major scale he gonna play the notes found on that scale but starting from the second note of the scale called the second mode of the Dorian mode, playing all the notes starting from D. He end it off with another D. This is the Dorian mode of the C major scale: all the notes found on the C major scale played from the second note. The chord that can be built out of that scale is the 7th chord. Startin...
How To: Play "Replay" by IYAZ and Sean Kingston on the piano
If you would like to play 'Replay' by IYAZ and Sean Kingston on the piano you first start with playing a C and G chord on the left hand. On the right hand you will play the four notes to the first part of the song. The left hand will move down and play an A minor chord that is an A and E. Your right hand will then finish off that phrase. Now your left hand with play and F major chord that consists of an A and a C. While this happens your right hand will be finishing the music phrase. Now your...
How To: Play "row, row, row your boat" on the piano
In this video, Nate Bosch from PianoLessons.com shows viewers how to play "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" by ear. This simple song is built around the G-major scale and the chords D and G.
How To: Play "twinkle, twinkle, little star" on the piano
If you want to play 'Twinkle, Twinkle little Star' on the piano you should first start on the note D. You should play the notes going up the scale to find that next work that matches the tone of when you sing it. When you find it, that interval is a fifth. Then, the song goes back down again in steps. Your melody will work in the scale of the notes that you have just played. There are three parts to the whole song that you should learn. You will use all the notes found in the D Major scale. N...
How To: Play "Gold" by Spandau Ballet on piano
This is a piano rendition of "Gold" by British superstar band Spandau Ballet. "Gold" was a huge hit in the 80`s. Dino 5254 presents a piano solo in this video which visually shows us the melody and chords on the keyboard. Instead of the pulsating electric guitars, drums, vocals and keyboard in the original number, this particular cover version is a slow one with pauses and gentle lapses that go from one section of the melody to the next. Even the jungle drum beat section of the original pop s...