Which of these 5 pieces was your favourite?

@khowtooxd5257

2 жыл бұрын

My favorite is Fur elise causr my mom likes it and the melody is simple!

@hawraa8489

2 жыл бұрын

Moonlight sonata first movement … the best ever 👌🏼

@hawraa8489

2 жыл бұрын

@Aleksander Skytte good luck 🎹

@NhonTransj

2 жыл бұрын

#1 is my favourite.

@Keira88

2 жыл бұрын

Moonlight Sonata, Chopin and Satie❤️😍☺️

Another important thing about Fur Elise is that it is one of the first pieces a student can learn that actually sounds good. Gives the student a lot of confidence and encourages you to try harder pieces.

@republiccloneproductions4196

2 жыл бұрын

Yes i agree, it sounds good although id say it is a bit overplayed but still doesnt affect its beauty

@simplebatu

2 жыл бұрын

@@republiccloneproductions4196 yes, but newbies don’t know it is overplayed so they can feel a great progression from twinkle twinkle little star to old Macdonald to Fur Elise.

@republiccloneproductions4196

2 жыл бұрын

@@simplebatu true, its a good way for beginners to learn and continue playing piano

@Regular_guy

2 жыл бұрын

This comment is so relatable

@aca_7899

2 жыл бұрын

this is absolutely me! I started playing für Elise and it was soo cool. I got more self-confidence, and now, after a few years, I can play Yiruma - River flows in you, or Ludovico Einaudi- nuvole bianche

I am a 64 year old beginner. Took some hours given by a professional teacher. Must laugh. Legato is difficult. My teacher always had to say: DO NOT PLAY LEGATO. I had problems in playing a piece not in legato style. In the meanwhile I have mastered this tiny little problem! I like all your videos. Helped me a lot. I write from Germany. Best regards

@jazerleepiano

2 жыл бұрын

Love it! Good luck for your practice Andreas

@paullau3835

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jazer I am also a 64 year old beginner and love playing the piano. I started 3 years ago with no teacher but playing on average an hour everyday. I love all 5 pieces you suggested. I can play the whole Fur Elise and the Moonlight Sonata Mvt 1 but of course not too proficient yet. I haven’t tried the other 3 but they are on my bucket list. I started off with Pachelbel’s Canon in D as my first real complete piece when I first got my piano. I am still playing it every now and then, as there is always improvement needed in various areas. Then I tried Chopin’s Nocturne Op9no2 and finished it - which surprised myself as I thought I would never be able to do it. In between I would play some pop songs and some oldies, but I still prefer classical pieces as they sound beautiful and challenging. Canon in D is not a true classical piece isn’t it? I am currently playing Chopin’s Tristesse and Nocturne in C sharp minor Op Posth. Tristesse is very challenging for me in the middle part and perhaps too hard for a beginner but I am determined to learn it. The latter one is not too hard except it is a challenge to achieve fast finger speed towards the end. Am I too ambitious as a beginner, especially for someone over 60? Paul from Sydney Australia.

@feuerwelle4562

2 жыл бұрын

paul lau after three years of experience I wouldn’t rate you as a beginner

@bayareaconsult4115

2 жыл бұрын

I am too a 62 years old beginner 😊

@andreasmaier5361

2 жыл бұрын

I want to add one thing to all of the elderly starter and readers here: It is not a question of age. It's all a question about practising. And the advantage what elder beginners have: We all want to play piano. Many of the kids are forced by parents to start playing piano. Probably we need longer for learning because our brain slowed down but we compensate that disadvantage with willing. To all starters: Never give up!

I did not touch my piano for at least 5 years because of wrong feeling that solving problems is more important than time squandering for playing music. I was a beginner at nearly 70. Today I woke up and rushed to my piano. At my 75 😊 You woke me up! I am alive and happy when I play it even for myself! Thank you, teacher!

@eugeniustheodidactus8890

Жыл бұрын

ditto ! At age 66 after nearly two decades away, I broke through my huge mental barrier having memorized Debussy's Clair de Lune. And now, I am learning to sight read ... not having known that sight reading is very specific skill that needs to be treated as such.

@BrodyStag

8 ай бұрын

Jesus is the only way y’all, we must trust that he died for our sins on the cross!!

@JlYlElNlJ

3 ай бұрын

I bet you guys regret never starting earlier, I'm 27 and I think my only regrets are things I never started earlier.

@laurachiar6086

2 ай бұрын

​@@BrodyStagyes he did ... and when there were those days in which he felt good, he played the piano with joy and consistency.

@alexanderauld7046

2 ай бұрын

I was forced to learn these songs when I was 8 after only playing piano for a year. It was the death of me

I took piano lessons for six years, starting when I was 9, (I'm 72 now.) I just finished memorizing Moonlight Sonata first movement. I really like your tutorial. Hopefully there are many more to come. Keep up the good work.

@swety2962

Жыл бұрын

W gramps

@jenvallance8945

Жыл бұрын

Well done James, Moonlight Sonata is one of my favourites and I didn't get that far with it!

@belindahorn6159

Жыл бұрын

I’m on the same path as you are. I’m 68, retired teacher, recently widowed and went back to piano to heal my soul. I’m currently working on Moonlight Sonata and loving every minute of it. I try to practice everyday for more than an hour.

@valdatriegaardt6310

Жыл бұрын

Ha ha..bravo!

@motiv311

Жыл бұрын

i took piano for 3 years when I was 9 too! I'm 36 now, and trying to teach myself the authentic version of Claire de Lune- but I might switch to his first number here Preludio 1 - to get sharpened up

Gymnopedie is such a calming piece.

@anuar1978

2 жыл бұрын

Depressive to learn.

@FelixVivaldi

2 жыл бұрын

@@anuar1978 Chopin's Nocturne no. 20 in C#m is more depressing, for me.... 😭

@desolateones

2 жыл бұрын

Try no 3 of Gymnopedie... Great fun piece to learn and a beautiful piece to boot

@vulcan8295

2 жыл бұрын

Listen to ylang ylang by fkj its similar to this piece

@patriciaray7494

2 жыл бұрын

But Satie wrote quite a Few different but similar "Gymnopedie".....were you aware of that?

Time stamps: 1:04 Prelude in C (J.S. Bach) 3:14 Gymnopedie No. 1 (E. Satie) 5:58 Fur Elise (Beethoven) 8:39 Prelude no. 4 in E minor (Chopin) 11:27 Moonlight Sonata Mvt. 1 (Beethoven)

@ytvas6271

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@CyberCat47

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@niceboi9952

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@learnchineseenglishthrough5738

2 жыл бұрын

❤️ Thanks. Do you know where I can download the sheets?

@anavocado124

2 жыл бұрын

@@learnchineseenglishthrough5738 imslp

5: 1:04 Bach Prelude in C Dreamy Chords and arpeggios 4: 3:14 Gymnopedie No 1 by Satie Slow, calm, peaceful Volume control between hands, left hand needs to be quieter 3: 5:57 Fur Elise by Beethoven Know. Legato (smooth, notes are connected), moving around the keyboard 2: 8:40 Chopin- Prelude No.4 in E Minor Dark, haunting, slow Chords, quick notes, volume control between hands (left needs to be quieter) 1: 11:27 Moonlight Sonata (Mvt 1) by Beethoven Dark, haunting, slow Right hand split voicing (different volume control with 1 hand) chords, C# minor (flats and sharps)

@blackmage1276

Жыл бұрын

Gymnopedia is hard for beginners no? Big jumps and the chords need tons of control

@TheGunguy461

Жыл бұрын

@Black Mage These were just notes for me; I tried to summarize what he said to reference later. I haven't played any but Fur Elise yet.

@blackmage1276

Жыл бұрын

@@TheGunguy461 oh cool

@baldeagle6531

10 ай бұрын

I am playing for 1 day and I've learned it. Though I can play only with 1 hand, with 2 it is too tough for me rn

@TheGunguy461

10 ай бұрын

@@baldeagle6531 Cool, yeah, adding the 2nd hand is tough for me too.

Prelude no.1 in C major by Bach is fairly simple but extremely elegant and beautiful. My favourite piece of all time.

@Dani-zv4rw

Жыл бұрын

Yes, very beautiful. But even more so when played in duo with either a flute or violin playing the melody of Ave Maria by Gounod

@cherylkauppi5814

7 ай бұрын

Beautiful choices.

@marysolromero5917

3 ай бұрын

it is! it’s the first piece i learned the whole way through and i was very proud when i learned it all :)

i’ve played for 10 years and the one i immediately knew was gonna be here was für elise

@mansaagony366

2 жыл бұрын

I’m playing for a few weeks, I’m already practicing la Campanella 🎹🎶😅

@giornogiovanna1865

2 жыл бұрын

@Sankalp Gupta huh

@kmhefeng

2 жыл бұрын

Same👈🏻

@mansaagony366

2 жыл бұрын

@Sankalp Gupta ik

@qdfirejade

2 жыл бұрын

Fur Elise is easy to learn but difficult to master in terms of fluidity. I’d practice over and over again but still cannot seem to get through the rut of playing with emotions. Maybe…I’m just practicing wrong.

PS. I use the word 'beginner' loosely here. In an ideal situation, my students would learn many other simpler works before these 5. But not everyone has the time to dedicate themselves to a strict and long program of piano study. The point of this video is simply to show you some potential works that might interest you, whether you play seriously or for leisure. Good luck! 😀

@Corpsebean

2 жыл бұрын

I am a self taught 37 year old beginner. Bach Prelude I was the first thing I ever learned, Chopin Op 28 No 4 was the second thing, and Moonlight Sonata Mvt 1 was the third thing. I will learn the other two in the future, I think your choices were great but I am obviously biased! :)

@totolerigolo35

2 жыл бұрын

I'm 18 and I have played piano only for 2 months without teacher (and I don't look the piano so it's quite hard sometimes) . I've started to learn für elise because I love this song, it's hard but doable. I think your choices are great, even for a beginner if he's motivated. So thank you so much for your video because I love these songs. Now I know what I'm gonna learn after für elise. (sorry for my english I'm french)

@erichollar5503

2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I'm a 52 year old beginner. My teacher stared me with scales and Czerny, and Gymopedie No. 1 is my first piece, which I just completed. I'll start working on the Bach Prelude in C Major here in the next week or two. Lots of fun for me and I'm enjoying the learning process. Thanks for the additional suggestions. The Moonlight Sonata would be my next favorite.

@snijders083

2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Really really like your style of teaching, glad I found you 😃❤

@paulhaygood7158

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jazer, this is great! Could you please say more about "Not everyone has the time to dedicate themselves to a strict and long program of piano study"? Are you suggesting that most people, if they want to or need to for any reason, could just kinda skip some levels and try stuff that's way harder than their current ability, like shifting into an altogether different gear to proceed much quicker in their piano advancement? Seems to me some people might do better to learn level by level, getting incrementally harder, rather than "skipping" some levels, if that's what you're suggesting. I'm 48, and would really like to advance my skills quickly, but it feels sometimes maddening and other times downright impossible. Any counsel would be appreciated :)

My parents gave me piano lessons starting at age 6. I loved playing and played every day until I went off to college. After college I started working and always lived in apartments where it was impossible to play. I inherited my childhood home and piano. My husband and I will retire there in the spring. A few weeks ago while there I came across the sheet music to fur Elise. Much to my utter astonishment after 52 years of not playing I discovered that I could still read music! I set out to learn the piece and at first it was really rough. But by the end of our two weeks there I could play it fairly well from memory. Still needs a lot of work but I am so very excited to discover the piano again. I can't wait to learn the 5 pieces you presented here once we move into the house. I am so grateful to my parents for giving me this gift of music. I'm so happy.

Hi, I have some advice for you. First of all I'd like to say that you play very well. There are just a few imperfections that you could correct to make your pieces even prettier, with certain things that you don't necessarily hear when you don't apply them, but when you do, it changes everything! -For the Prelude, the second note played by the left hand (the thumb at the beginning) at each repetition is an eighth note, so don't keep your finger on it. -For Satie's gymnopedie, "lent et douloureux" means "slow and painful", but in your interpretation, there's nothing painful and you play it rather quickly. -For your interpretation of the Chopin prelude no. 4 in E minor, there are rhythmic variations with your left hand that are not present on the score. - And for Für Elise and moonlight sonata, I have nothing to say it's perfect!

@charlenenowicki9671

8 күн бұрын

I take your point! But don't forget he's speaking primarily to "beginners" lol ... even self-taught 70 year oldsters, like me! We'll get to the finer nuances later I think 🤔 ... for now, I think most folks are amazed they can even "attempt to attempt" music they never thought they could play. And yes, I agree, Fur Elise and Moonlight Sonata were spot on! What would you add to a beginner list? I suggested Bach's Bourre in E Minor ... mostly because of the repetition and precision among other things. And I just think it's another "neat" one to put under your belt, lol. Not tooooo challenging, but you are still playing something amazing! Char in San Diego

As a73 yr old beginner, I find your videos really helpful . I cannot wait to try these beautiful tunes, although I know Fur Elise a little. Thankyou for pleasant lessons and tips.

@jazerleepiano

2 жыл бұрын

All the best Marilyn

@g.970

2 жыл бұрын

Good for you. We are never too old. I began lessons at 35. I took lessons for eight years. Then at 56 I downsized house and couldn't take my 7.5 Yamaha grand. This year I mentioned to my husband how much I missed playing so I am starting again on a 6' Kawai GX2 that I just revived for my 73rd birthday a week ago. I've learned more from Jazer than in all my years before. Good luck and enjoy. Piano is relaxing and keeps our aging brains engaged.

@stu73ke

2 жыл бұрын

Good for you, best wishes for your progress!

@swety2962

Жыл бұрын

@@g.970 can I have your Yamaha grand?

@Dani-zv4rw

Жыл бұрын

This was the first piece I learned at 74 and could play the first part by heart after two months. Learning now the most difficult part.

Für Elise, then Canon in D and the Moonlight sonata were the first pieces I learned as beginner and it boosted my knowledge immensely. I skipped most of the "true" beginners pieces, because they were just boring and taught me a fraction, due to lack of interest. I picked some tough ones and stuck with them and try and learn them bit by bit, measure by measure, until they sounded decent, then refined the sound while recording myself. It was a true miracle to me, how quickly you can learn.

@Madonnashami

Жыл бұрын

Omg me too but I learned moonlight sonata first then Canon in d then für elise

@AstraAnimates

Жыл бұрын

I’m learning moonlight sonata right now! It’s such a simple piece but sounds so nice

@jeremy7926

Жыл бұрын

mind if I ask, which movement of moonlight sonata did you learn?

@oBseSsIoNPC

Жыл бұрын

@@jeremy7926 the first movement only

@jeremy7926

Жыл бұрын

@@oBseSsIoNPC thanks, can u tell me how u learned it? i want to learn the first movement to impress my parents, but i just don't know how, i would really appreciate it if u tell me

Moonlight sonata by far. I learned it as a child and still play it at age 61. My granddaughter is learning it now. Great video!!

@zapazap

Жыл бұрын

Really? The second movement is quite tricky for a beginner.

@pterranadon

Жыл бұрын

@@zapazap I doubt Megan is talking about the second two movements.

@zapazap

Жыл бұрын

@@pterranadon Then I would advise her not to speak in terms of 'learning the Sonata'. The second movement is not exceptionally difficult technically -- but playing it well takes intelligence in interpretation beyond either the first or the third.

@xandermegaman6906

Жыл бұрын

@@zapazap Chill out, bro

@zapazap

Жыл бұрын

@@xandermegaman6906 I'm subzero bruh

just learning the moonlight sonata. gosh it's SO beautiful & calming & the sense of achievement when those notes sing from the fingers makes all the practise worthwhile. Thanks for the advice!

Links for sheet music (free to download): Piece 5- musopen.org/music/43466-the-well-tempered-clavier-book-i-bwv-846-869/ Piece 4- musopen.org/music/8010-3-gymnopedies/ Piece 3- musopen.org/music/8658-bagatelle-no-25-fur-elise-woo-59/ Piece 2- www.pianostreet.com/chopin_prelude_op28_no4_psu.pdf Piece 1- musopen.org/music/2547-piano-sonata-no-14-in-c-sharp-minor-moonlight-sonata-op-27-no-2/

@Keira88

2 жыл бұрын

Great🌺🙏

@Dave-xl5zk

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙏🙏🙏

@ginamccowan5959

2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much😀

@davidyiihing5952

2 жыл бұрын

This is great. Thanks. I enjoyed every video and love your way of teaching. So clear and loud.

@vinayakmodi138

2 жыл бұрын

You're a hero

As a kid, the first beginner piece that I really enjoyed learning and playing was Bach’s Minuet in G Major. I can still play it by memory until now! That said, I wish I learned how to play these pieces also. I love that you explained why you chose them and why you think they’re perfect for beginners. Thanks for providing a link to the sheet music, Jazer! Your channel is awesooome.

@sott1730

2 жыл бұрын

my first too!

@Mugusbiru

2 жыл бұрын

mine toooo

It’s such a great feeling to come here and find this beautiful community in the comments, we all have the same goal and it’s amazing to see how we share our achievements and the way we try to help others with our comments. I’m so glad I discovered your channel.

For me, Moonlight Sonata and Fur Elise are my favourites from this collection. As others have suggested, Fur Elise is relatively easy to learn. I look forward to learning how to play Moonlight Sonata and can see that the right hand split voicing will take some time to master.

I was a bit surprised at the choice of pieces. I was expecting easier songs as "beginner" pieces. I've played Elise, Moonlight, Gym and a bit of the Chopin. Many people don't know about the middle section of Fur Elise which I found to be a big jump in difficulty. Will revisit them all.

@BUJU2007

2 жыл бұрын

Beginner doesn't seem to mean what people usually think. I've seen books that say "absolute beginner" that is more in.line with what you'd think of as Beginner. I purchased a book that said it was Easy and it was just a little easier than these pieces.

@mgbchoralmusic6443

2 жыл бұрын

@@BUJU2007 I think I was expecting a difficulty level such as something more along the lines of Minuet in G by Bach from the Anna Magdalena notebook.

@BUJU2007

2 жыл бұрын

@@mgbchoralmusic6443 yeah, that makes sense.

@webpianoacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Agree

@firefox944

2 жыл бұрын

@@mgbchoralmusic6443 Ehh

I've been playing for five years now, completely self taught. Im pretty proud to say that I can play some pretty difficult stuff, at least for me, but I never really learned the basics 😅 this is a great video for me to "catch-up" a bit on the beginning part of my journey that I didn't really get without a teacher!

@Dan_669

2 жыл бұрын

Damn that’s pretty cool! I’m also trying to learn the piano for fun by myself, however I already have musical knowledge prior to me picking up the piano (I also play violin).

@Rochyyyyyyyyyy

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dan_669 me too lol but i have a tutor xd

@fjorinasimoni9832

2 жыл бұрын

So proud for u!🙏🏼🙏🏼♥️♥️♥️

@misaphine

2 жыл бұрын

hi:) how do you think a beginner should start learning how to read notes?

@afara2000

2 жыл бұрын

@@misaphine I am a self taught player too. Best way to start for me was starting with Alfred Piano book for adults. It teaches everything you want to know from notes to fingering in an easy and steady pace.

I've watched quite alot of KZread channels for beginners, yours is one of my favorites. You explain it really well in a very calm way. Keep up the good work, it is really helpful and foremost: approachable :)

Fur Elise still sounds just as beautiful after hearing and playing it probably thousands of times, as it did the first time I heard it. As does Moonlight Sonata. The music world just wouldn't be the same without them. Two great pieces that will give a student a real sense of accomplishment.

I've played most of these pieces without feedback from my teacher. Nobody gave me details and goals as you do. Thanks a lot.

@jazerleepiano

2 жыл бұрын

Here for you Joaquin, all the best

@aniketthakurpianoplaying7524

2 жыл бұрын

Very nice and beautiful song

Dang! I learned all of these when I was a beginner except for Fur Elise. I must have a pretty good teacher

@dannypuype6104

2 жыл бұрын

Me too exactly like this - except I'm still practicing them :-) I think he uses Bach's definition of 'beginner' -:) How funny to find those exact choices here

I love this collection and most of all the skills progression proposed! I am beginner and just started and I thought impossible to jump across chords for Gymnopedie n. 1.. but in only 4 days of practice, every day my body remembered how to move and today I have finally completed first line several times 100% accuracy 🎉 just balanced practice and magically you see music flowing from yourself! Thanks for your amazing videos!

I really appreciate your thoughtfulness into explaining how these pieces will develope my pianist skulls. I find that it helps me focus on what's important.

4:10 when he’s talking about volume control between two hands I knew there’s such a thing. Some people comments on some piano playing videos that That was Editing Skills. Well it’s Not, sir, it’s some Piano Skill right there.

@Faunarr

2 жыл бұрын

it's called dynamics.

@J.R.Swish1

2 жыл бұрын

Those people know nothing about piano playing! Don't listen to them. It's very normal that some notes will need to be louder and more accented than others, especially if those notes fill a melodic purpose. This means that those notes are more important and need to be heard above the other ones. This doesn't mean to always play melodies super loud, but to play everything in a certain level that will take it all into consideration and give a pleasent feeling to the ear while also making sure that the melody is the focus of the piece, if it needs to be.

These are my 5 pieces you shouldn't skip, before to play the pieces of this video 😁 - Minuet in G mayor - C. Petzold (Bach) - Sonata no. 19 in g minor op. 49 no.1 - L. V. Bethoven - The sick doll - P. Tchaikovsky - Arabesque - J. F. Burgmüller - Waltz - D. Kabalevsky

@kishodbaratja

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip 😊

My first piece was Elise at the age of 74. Then I learned Chopin Nocturne no 2. (Easy version) My favourite. I could play both by heart after 3 months. I've now been playing the Prelude from Bach but in duo with a flute or violin playing the melody of Ave Maria by Gounod. Absolutely the most beautiful!

The insane thing about Chopin prelude in E minor, is that I just watched a video of an incredible pianist named Seymour Bernstein break apart this piece and the extremely complex and beautiful articulation that is required to play it as truly intended. Even if it does still sound amazing with just basic piano skills. This is what is most fascinating to me about piano, it’s that notes are meaningless without articulation and pouring your soul into a piece

@callmeqt1269

11 ай бұрын

That’s why you’ll hear professional pianists tell you the hardest pieces to perfect are the slow ones, because everything is audible to the audience and the challenge isn’t mechanical (professional pianists have the best mechanics, after all), but more emotional and expressive. Another great example of this type of demand in Chopin’s works is his etude op 10 no 6 which requires a lot of focus if you want to create the atmosphere and effects that the wandering voice, lead voice, and bass voice want to make.

@fileunderwater

10 ай бұрын

For those wondering. The video with Seymour Bernstein is indeed great. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ooaApKSDfLuTlLQ.html

yeah i learned fur elise when i was around 12 i felt like a total genius, looking back it was a pretty beginner friendly song but, i'm still happy about it haha

@amitjalan9935

2 жыл бұрын

Brooo same, except I was 10

@kittenmimi5326

2 жыл бұрын

The whole song?

@bracoolor7722

2 жыл бұрын

@@amitjalan9935 too bad.. When I was 5 😂

@amitjalan9935

2 жыл бұрын

@@bracoolor7722 nah I don't believe you

@grahamnettleton6175

2 жыл бұрын

Really! It is NOT a song if it were it would be for voice and piano. Some people! Is Beethovens Hammerklavier or 3rd Symphony a song ? Don't disparage it.

Thank you so much I am 13 years old and have been playing piano for 6 months without a teacher, nor lessons. I know how to play fur elise and moonlight sonta and more. Thank you because I was running out of ideas what to play and now I have ideas to get better!

@Mimiiiiiiiiii_0

2 жыл бұрын

Have u ever tried a piece called "River Flows in You" ? It's beautiful you should really check it out!

@usertyfoon

2 жыл бұрын

About ideas visit this channel: kzread.info/dash/bejne/i66grtqpctjbiMo.html

@pogulanka

2 жыл бұрын

Comptine d'un autre été, River flows in You, Für Elise, Moonlight Sonata and Canon in D and no teachers are neaded!

@user-bz4ob3pf7d

2 жыл бұрын

I'm 14 and self-learning too. My playing is pretty good but I mostly rely on synthesias which is a problem, I know. Do you guys have some tips, videos, or websites maybe that you can suggest to get me started on reading sheet music?

I am in love with all of these songs. I had no idea they would be beginner friendly, can't wait to try. Thank you.

Played them all as a 14 year old beginner, not because my teacher gave them to me to learn, but because I found them among my grandmother's sheet music and liked them. I memorised them, and 60 years later, still play them periodically.

I learned how to play Fur Elise in like 3 days so I definitely recommend trying. I’m a new beginner and ofc I’m way too slow for the actual song but it’s quite nice to be able to play it. There’s a beginner tutorial that has Lessons 1-3 for the different parts and it was very helpful and straight on. I definitely suggest it.

@ojsojs6004

2 жыл бұрын

Did you learned the full version of Fur Elise?

@baeto

2 жыл бұрын

In 3 days? Did you practice 40 hours a day or something lol

@_TheNoobPlayer

2 жыл бұрын

@@baeto it's an easy song lol

@apolloismydad

2 жыл бұрын

@@baeto with the power of ling ling, the person was finally able to practice for 40 hours a day

@ilyas9611

2 жыл бұрын

As a starter too I definitely learned the first part with an optimal speed in 4 days 😁 (I stopped to the tonality change part: it’s not difficult tho it’s just bcs I need to work on some big basics and start self teaching my self how to read sheets (ez ones ofc))

chopin prelude you are an excellent teacher. I agree with all of technique that I have seen you endorse. I happen to have learned all 5 of these pieces in my instructional phase. I have played solo piano professionally for almost 50 years. I really didn't like conservatory training but it forced me to do things I would never have done left to my own devices. Keep up the good work. I wish I had had a beginning instructor as enlightened as you are.

What a wonderful teacher you are. And thank you for the crossover. I have played this piece all of my live (on and off) and I am now 72 years old and have arthritis. It is hard to play the 9ths and 10ths that I had no trouble playing as a 20 year old. Thank you.

Moonlight is my favorite piece. I’m a fan of your pianist tutorial. Thank you for sharing your experiences un teaching.

Moonlight is my favorite, I started playing 4 months ago teaching myself through your videos and some music theory videos. I am finally ready to start learning this piece! Thank you for all your tutoring!

I ll follow your advice -as self taught pianist I ve found this good teacher to fill up all my gaps.Thanks from Costa Rica@

I love your way of explaining things, and demonstrating them, so easy to understand. You have the art of teaching. Thank you for the video! Those are all beautiful pieces to learn.

Played them all early on as a student, and I still love playing them all! Nice to be able to sit down and just play something that isnt a lot of “work” just playing to truly relax

Ah, you're taking me back to my childhood with this video. Love all of these pieces! The two Beethoven ones are probably my faves. Lovely to play on a rainy evening or when I'm tired.

This was fantastic, your channel is exactly what i have been looking for.

i’ve been practicing piano non stop for about a month and i just learned how to fully play prelude in c major. Thank you so much!

I feel so lucky to have found world class teacher here in KZread. I spent years of lessons and the amount of improvement I learned from you has been really good ( that’s what I thought) thank you Jazer!! 🙏

@Disas_Gamage

2 жыл бұрын

He is my school teacher

You play with great expression and your interpretations are ones that someone could not go wrong imitating. Very valuable lessons and you’re not a jerk.

@jazerleepiano

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Doug

@bishal1125

2 жыл бұрын

From your comment it feels like you met a jerky adviser lol

I just inherited my great grandmother's piano from my mother who just passed. I learned a bit in high school, but am coming back to it now that I have access to a piano again. It's been so healing for me during my grieving process. This is a great video, and I'm putting all of these songs on my list of things to learn. Thank you so much!

@notcrazy6288

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss. Great heirloom to have. You can spend hours playing the same instrument that your mother and grandmother played. That seems exceptionally fortunate, to me.

@sunnflowerr

Жыл бұрын

@@notcrazy6288 Thank you. It's been through 4 generations of my family. All things considered, I feel extremely blessed.

@charlenenowicki9671

8 күн бұрын

So very sorry for your loss ... but ecstatic you now have access to the piano. How cool izzat?? Play something special for them both. Sending hugs, Char in San Diego

@sunnflowerr

8 күн бұрын

@charlenenowicki9671 Thank you 💕 I've taken it upon myself to do some repairs, so it will be a while before I play it again. But I believe I found my great grandmother's initials on the action inside from when she did repairs. And some shiny pennies from the 1940s under the keys. Really neat

Your page is the first that I've ever subscribed to. Ever! Great video, down to earth, clear explanation and just a great mix. Thankyou.

Jazer, I'm an adult working to teach myself piano. I just wanted to say that your videos are absolute treasure chests of information and motivation. I think they are equal in value to any of the other well-known music teaching videos on KZread. You also have a very friendly and accessible manner, which makes watching your channel a pleasure. I could only wish your channel had hundreds of videos covering every facet of piano learning. I hope you never burn out on making videos. You are a real help to anyone teaching themselves music.

@jazerleepiano

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, hope this channel helps you greatly

@charlenenowicki9671

8 күн бұрын

I agree, 💯%!!

Jazer, you gotta add a bonus round must beginner piece to the list: clementi sonatina op 36 no 1

@jazerleepiano

2 жыл бұрын

Great piece Meyerhof, it's about the same standard as the pieces in here, and much happy than these 😜😜

@CS-ly3lx

2 жыл бұрын

@@jazerleepiano Yes! I started by 10-year-old grandson on Clementi and he loves it.

@Sunbeargirl-

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was gonna say that Clementi ought to be on this list. 😊

@yasmilady

2 жыл бұрын

Haha after all these years without playing, it's one of the first pieces I worked on !

@matthijsborgdorff7766

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this tip! Didn't know the piece and have learned it since. A lot of fun to play!

I love all these piano pieces. These will be on my to play list. I am going to resume my piano learning after a 20 year break and hopefully I will soon be able to progress. Great videos here on KZread Jazer . Thanks.

Hi Jazer I am so pleased I stumbled onto your site! You have re- awakened my love of music and wanting to learn the piano. Thank You 🙏

This channel is so underrated

Other beginner pieces to know: Pachelbel Canon in D

@nicolasgoosen5142

2 жыл бұрын

@Owen CHEN Whoa that must've been HECTIC!? When I was learning it was "Dozen A Day"

@meowzki2224

2 жыл бұрын

I was never a fan of classical songs until I saw the movie my sassy girl(Korean version) , and I instantly fell in love with Canon in D

@douglasoctet5366

2 жыл бұрын

But it's not actually a piano piece ... and if you really tried to play the original (written for 3 violins + bass) it would be very difficult indeed.

@abelsirait2061

2 жыл бұрын

@Owen CHEN samee

@nicolasgoosen5142

2 жыл бұрын

@@douglasoctet5366 The pedantic police are out on the prowl...

Your videos are sooooo good very thankful. I'm a new piano teacher and I've really enjoyed watching you to help teach my students (and further my own skills!) so thanks!!!!

Best piano lesson I have had. Interesting and helpful. Beautiful pieces well explained to practice. Thank you so much.

Moonlight definitely! Very dark, very beautiful!

The chopin Waltz on A minor is not bad for beginners, good for learning chords, dynamics, metronome and it’s very beautiful in my opinion. Another tip is to try to learn a piece by heart. I know that it takes time but then you’ll actually learn everything that the piece has to offer for you. It also helps you in the future if you see similar things in the next piece you’ll learn. You don’t have to learn every piece by heart but maybe one in your skill level range.

Didn’t have any formal lessons until class piano in college which was just focused on fingerings for scales, but! In being self taught 3 of these 5 were in my practice time. And now later in my piano life, not being classically focused I am still fascinated with the musical journey in Chopin’s Prelude in E Minor. The pivot halfway through when you are almost back home but restart the journey instead and then finally reach the satisfying resolution.

I loved this video. Very good job. Thanks, Jazer

Thank you for sharing with your tips, Jazer! I finally know the name of the pieces! I learned piano for 3 years when I was in teenager and I have started picking it up again recently. Besides those 5 pieces that you suggested, I also like Canon in D and River Flow in You. In my opinion, I think those are not hard to learn, especially the chord on left hand keep repeating.

This was an excellent video Jazer. I will always consider myself a beginner even though I've played for years, but never seriously. I agree with your overall assessment, though I do think there's a section of Fur Elise that is a little beyond beginner level - but not by much. If you're talking about the main theme and only that, then spot on. BTW, the Chopin Etude is also my favorite.

Wow, it was 5 months ago I watched this. Finally learnt all 5 pieces. It has improved my piano playing soooooooo much, thank you very much, for this video.

@therudimentroom

Жыл бұрын

Make a video! :)

@TheMartikaa

Жыл бұрын

As you begann to learn this pieces could you already play something else. How many years you played before?

@rodneyhorrell

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMartikaa I had learned for a few years, a few decades ago, but wasn't very focused at that stage of my life, so had a basic understanding but couldn't play well. But since the internet tutors have come onto the scene with all their great tips it has made piano playing incredibly enjoyable. I started again with PianoTV about 1 year before looking at Jazer Lee. It was a fairly big leap for me to learn the 5 piano pieces but it has become a great basis for learning other classical pieces.

@TheMartikaa

Жыл бұрын

Thanks you.... For beginner from scratch it's very difficult. I'm beginner. It would be frustrating. Il try it anyway at least one of them.

@rodneyhorrell

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMartikaa The easier one's are Fur Elise (just first part) and 1st Gymnopedie (just first part). The first part for Moonlight is also easier too. All the best. I also love applying the 'A.A.R.' absolute accuracy rule. Play the piece with absolute accuracy. It doesn't matter if it's out of time or too slow. You will speed up with practise and get back in time too. Enjoy!

It's calming to hear your music. Its beautiful

Thank you for putting this list together. I was looking for something like this to get me polished. I am currently learning the moonlight Sonata, since is one of my favorites. So far going bar by bar practicing each hand, I'm on the second page. Beautiful selection you have here. I made note and will be printing them so I can learn them. Thank you.

@sandiemishra

Жыл бұрын

A good vedio to learn is from amsadol it was so easy to learn this peice from him

I am a 15 year old and I been playing for over 9 years and to be honest I never played all of this beautiful amazing pieces except for fur elise 😅 bc always thought that I wasn't in that level yet.

@balladin9200

2 жыл бұрын

Ah yes that dirt obsessed girl from fire force, never knew you played piano.

@nickybritain4900

2 жыл бұрын

Be adventurous, challenge yourself, you can surpass any level one at a time. Please don’t limit yourself, onwards and upwards, there’s no other way to go!😀

Moonlight Sonata is my favorite. It's beautiful. As a beginner, i'm trying to learn it and not mess it up too badly. I will keep trying !!!

Very informative piano tutorial. Thanks Jazer.

Generally very happy with this list! 5: done and recorded. 4: just started learning. 3: not a beginner piece except the main theme. Will learn it when I’m ready. 2: done and recorded, not uploaded yet. 1: done and recorded. Can you post 6-10 next? 😀

@jazerleepiano

2 жыл бұрын

Loving your progress Rob!!!

@robsmithpianoprogress3160

2 жыл бұрын

@@jazerleepiano cheers! Loving your content 👍

@liminalb1rds158

2 жыл бұрын

It’s crazy how Fur Elise was my first serious piece I’ve ever learned, then it was more and more of Bach and Beethoven, might learn the Turkish March some every other day

As a beginner the right hand voicing in moonlight sonata blows me away! Superb lessons teacher! 👌

I love all pieces, very good advice! Thanks!

Very helpful! I used to play as a child for few years, 19 years later I try to find back into it. This will defiantly help me

You're a brilliant demonstrator and teacher of piano. These 5 pieces really are fantastic for all aspiring pianists to learn. As a number 6 piece, I'd also include Mozart Sonata K545 second movement that's of around grade 4 standard. It's brilliant for teaching legato, phrasing, balance between the hands and chords with its beautiful broken chord accompaniment. Keep up the great work and I'm really glad that I've found your excellent channel.

This helped A LOT! I started playing piano about 2 weeks ago and have only learned Moonlight Sonata so far, allbeit an easy version. But now I am super stoked to widen my horizon with these pieces :D Edit: I think my favourite must be Either Prelude No. 4 or Moonlight Sonata, but I also adore Gymnopedie. In short I love them all.

@Zoey_0629

2 жыл бұрын

yes. i started teaching myself heart and sole(Classic) and now and learning other classical pieces ....beyond fur Elise!🤣

@jeanm3616

Жыл бұрын

Do hang in there!!

I stumbled onto your channel. What a gold mine! I've already watched your 'The Fastest Method to Learn Piano Pieces' and your '5 Common Pitfalls of Self-taught Pianists'. So very helpful and inspiring! Many thanks Jazer!!

Gymnopedie 1 is just so beautiful. Just finished learning it and it’s just so amazing and good for beginners

The Bach prelude in C - which I played only this morning. I should try the others, thank you for the inspiration :)

I am at 48 years old beginner I just took two hours and I learned it well it was so easy and fun what does some complicated things that I didn't understand but I took some few hours and I understand so I give it thumbs up and I say thanks for your help

piece number 4... beautiful! and as you said, it's a pleasure to hear. thanks again for your videos

I love watching your tutorials. You're very explicit in your explanations. My favorites are fur Elise and moonlight sonata.

100k 🎊🎉🎊 you deserve it, my teacher :)

@jazerleepiano

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😃

Pandemic practice ? Yep ! I set out to learn Moonlight a few weeks ago . One measure at a time . One measure a week . I’m on target and practice the new measure for 10 mins in the morning . Then in the evening I do 30 mins of just playing from the beginning and messing about with the beautiful chords . Thank you for your input and inspiration to get started . I read music for violin so have to learn the notes on the bass . Now I’m forgetting the gclef notes . Hey I’m 74 and all alone during the past 18 months . Music has saved my mentality . Thank you Beethoven , Chopin and Mozart and Bach

I love all five of these songs! They are probably my favorites!! ❤

Brilliant video. The information is conveyed to the beginner in such a clear and uncomplicated way that makes it easy and entertaining to understand.

That feeling when I completed the whole Claire de Lune but haven't played all these 5 lmao. Tried fur Elise but just the first part years ago

@aniruddhvasishta8334

2 жыл бұрын

lol same I learned Clair de Lune but I find the Moonlight Sonata Mvt1 to be much harder to really master.

@incognitojon902

2 жыл бұрын

@@aniruddhvasishta8334 how Clair de lune is so much harder u must be thinking of movement 3

@destbar6610

2 жыл бұрын

@@aniruddhvasishta8334 Mee too

@hapainess3636

2 жыл бұрын

funny how im just starting to learn claire de lune then i saw this comment lol

@jrexx2841

2 жыл бұрын

@@hapainess3636 Good luck! Especially on the left-hand arpeggios.

Your dynamics and sense of timing are perfect! Thank you for all the lessons. I’m learning a lot. Is there a chance you could upload videos of each of these full classical pieces to play along with, and to observe your techniques even if they aren’t tutorial videos? Thanks again!

@kittenmimi5326

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah if it's him playign I could be confident that it'd be a perfect source to reference from.... from the fingering to dynamics and timing etc. No need to search for countless videos and be confused which one is the proper one to reference

Wow! They're all on my repertoire! I just got proud of myself for being a smart beginner! 😂

you make it look so easy!! great stuff!

I already want to see the 2nd part of this video 🤩

Thanks for the recommendation! Will definitely try this. Keep it up!

@jazerleepiano

2 жыл бұрын

Let me know how you go!

Thank you so much. I am beginning to learn keyboard by myself this couple of days so your videos are very helpful for me

Thanks for this! As a beginner this is a great guideline for the classicals.

As a beginner I would agree. I have learned all but Fur Elise. It’s on the list. I thought the Satie piece was a bit harder than the Chopin piece. Canon in D is a must. Love the channel. 🎹 🎶🎼✌🏾

I would save this video and comeback every time I finish a song on list

It's my first time hearing about legato and I just realized I've been subconsciously doing it

You are a great Teacher🙏🙏