How To Play "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran (Beginner Piano Tutorial)
Ed Sheeran wrote "Perfect" for his wife -- who he actually grew up and went to school with!
The lyrics are so beautiful, coupled with a lovely melody. The good news for us is that the chords in this song are very simple -- and there are only four of them!
We're in the key of G, so the chords we will be using are G, Em, C, and D. That's it! The order changes in the chorus, but they are the exact same chords. We have done many videos on how so many popular songs use the same four chords, and this is a "Perfect" example (excuse the pun). This song uses the 1-6-5-4 progression for the verse and pre-chorus - and the 6-4-1-5 progression for the chorus.
The most challenging thing about this song is the left hand. We'll be playing the chords as broken arpeggios, but if that is challenging there is a simpler option which I have timecoded below. Another challenge is that sometimes our right and left hands will be 'sharing' notes. They'll be playing the same note -- but at different times. I have also timecoded solutions for this below.
⚡️Chapters:
0:59 The important left-hand part
1:35 Adding the right hand
2:25 Putting both hands together
3:10 The pre-chorus
4:16 The chorus - same chords, different order
6:05 How to deal with overlapping hands
6:16 A simpler option for the left hand
6:53 The final section - the outro riff
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Here's the link for the sheet music and the timecodes for all the parts of the song: pianote.s3.amazonaws.com/blog/pdf/Perfect-LeadSheet.pdf The important left-hand part - 0:59 Adding the right hand - 1:35 Putting both hands together - 2:25 The pre-chorus - 3:10 The chorus - same chords, different order - 4:16 How to deal with overlapping hands - 6:05 A simpler option for the left hand - 6:16 The final section - the outro riff - 6:53
@duongval
4 жыл бұрын
Could you give me the left hand note?
@PianoteOfficial
4 жыл бұрын
The left-hand notes are arpeggios of the chords. So for a G chord the notes are G-B-D-G-D-B up and down. And then it's the same for ever chord
@yagabey
4 жыл бұрын
The link is not working
@duongval
4 жыл бұрын
The link still work.
@yagabey
4 жыл бұрын
@@duongval ok thanks, that was because of my dns settings i think
you're piano skills: master level. Your teaching skills: master level. Your voice: beautiful when you sing us a very short lines.
@namanhvu9462
3 жыл бұрын
super attractive also
@karenjavate7536
2 жыл бұрын
This is super accurate
@pluviosealphe2427
2 жыл бұрын
She’s the best
@shubdha1225
2 жыл бұрын
Very very true Ms Lisa
@chrisnevin5077
Жыл бұрын
Yeahh.. Her sound🤠😍
This is hands down the best tutorial I've found for perfect.
I've been playing piano for about 15 years on and off, recently this year I have got back into it and I've got to say you're an amazing teacher! I was able to learn this in just a couple of hours because you make it soo simple. Such a talent from you x
@pluviosealphe2427
2 жыл бұрын
She is one of the best ever
@BGGamesOfficial
2 жыл бұрын
Same bro
@manikandanrajagopalan3154
Жыл бұрын
In couple hours? How's that even possible
I learned piano along time ago and started lessons when I was 13 yrs old. I had the sweetest old lady as a teacher. I believe some people are born with a gift to be Extraordinary teachers. You have the best tutorials, and have made me fall in love with piano again. I should have never stopped. Actually just ordered a new casio key board that should be arriving today. I want to thank you sincerely for lighting this passion up for me again. You are amazing 👍
I've just ordered myself a £400 keyboard piano so I can learn to play this. Can't wait til it arrives next week. I can't even play chopsticks! You are so very talented.
u can't imagine how much happiness and confidence you gave me through this single lesson .. wishing you all success am happy,also feel very lucky to find your lesson on you tube tc
I LOVE your "happy" way of teaching.Thanks you for sharing your gift
Thank you for your continuous support in teaching us and the music notes you have provided us. We (the family) appreciate it very much!
Your tutorials have risen my level from beginner to intermediate. Thank you 😊❤️
I think I found the best channel on KZread to learn playing the piano. The presentation and the time duratiin of each part is perfect and best of all the sheet music is given free.
I already learned how to play this song. But we all know that learning never ends. Thanks 😍😍
@grandstandforpiano1822
2 жыл бұрын
That is right! We need to keep practicing!
Just exquisite! I love the broken chords and the way they are filled in. Makes it wonderful when listening, while giving you that background interplay when a singer superimposes on the notes played. Keep up!
Lisa, every teaching video you do are so well explained, and you make it seem so easy. I have learned so much from you, from practice tips to chords to songs. Thank you for giving your love of piano to so many people!!
@pluviosealphe2427
2 жыл бұрын
She’s the best
You are without a doubt an amazing piano teacher. I have learned so much from watching your video's you've helped me take my music to an amazing level . Thank you so much.
I couldn't master this one but you gave me an unexpected inspiration for totally another song. Thank you!
We need a perfect cover sung and played by you , your voice is so good 😭
Such a simplified teaching method ...hats off
The way of ur demo is very interesting and clear. Thanks so much. I like this song u play !
This is the best, easy to follow yet complete tutorial for this song. Thanks for explaining this so well, I'm amazed! Gonna get practising right now!
Only just found your channel and I'm loving your straight forward explanations on chording. This is a beautiful song, and you've made it "Perfect". Thank you, can't wait to watch more.
It's a beautiful lesson you've made and sharing with us. Thank you so much 😊
I am falling in love with piano just because of you✨
@coxzcampz3001
4 жыл бұрын
My friend for me, I'm fallen in love with her because of piano lol
@sharontzeng
4 жыл бұрын
Really coxz Campz????
@coxzcampz3001
4 жыл бұрын
@@sharontzeng just for fun sha
Holy crap! I love you guys. I've been practicing the accompaniment to this song for about a month now but I have had real trouble finding a source for lead sheets. Perfect timing.
she is a very good piano teacher. She was able to simplify everything. Thank you very much for this.
This is the best tutorial for not just perfect but any song i have ever come across..❤
Thanks for making this easy! I like your friendly, bubbly personality which makes notes easy to focus, and jump out at ya!
Lisa, I could see how excited you were giving this tutorial. Seemed like you couldn't wait to continue playing the whole piece. ❤
Luv the way you simplify things, like making the task easier on the left hand
You really do give a great explanation and I love the way you break the song into sections and really slow down the difficult bits(for novices like myself) to allow me to get my head around them. Thank you for making this freely available and helping me play a beautiful song as I don't read notation. Next step to look at your web site :)
That part at 6:16 to 6:49 about how to use "shells of chords" was just amazing and eye-opening to me. I don't think there's any piano teacher on KZread who simplifies piano concepts as well as you do, Lisa. Amazing job as always.
@olamideogunwale2956
Жыл бұрын
I don't get the shell of chords. Could you explain a little better please?
@tfmarketing12
Жыл бұрын
@Olamide Ogunwale Shells of Chords: You just do the "outside" keys of a triad, to make it simpler. Like for example C-major triad would normally be C-E-F, but you can just do C-F to simplify it. Same with G-major triad which would use 3 fingers to play G-B-D at the same time... but you can just do G-D (skipping the middle key B). In that sense you're just doing the "shell" of the triad, skipping the middle key/note and just playing the "outer" notes of the triad instead. If you look at the way Lisa hits the keys from 6:16 to 6:49 you'll see she just hits the outer notes of the triad/chord during that section (instead of the 3 notes in the chord she was doing before), and it still sounds good. So it's a good way for beginners to simplify things. Hope that helps.
Omg the best tutorial ever! I can follow your instruction & play this song although I'm a beginner! Thank you very much for your great work!
@SonNguyencover
5 жыл бұрын
Trang Do hello Trang. can u help me?? From VietNam
@trangdo9994
5 жыл бұрын
@@SonNguyencover dạ :)) anh tải music sheet về thử xem chỗ nào ko tập được
@SonNguyencover
5 жыл бұрын
Trang Do bạn hát đc k. Mình có 1 bài mình sáng tác bạn hát thử + với đệm piano xem sao .
@dennismigrino
4 жыл бұрын
Now i think your a pro after 7 months
You're my favorite teacher, you make it sound so easy and your explanations are flawless. Your skills are master level and you have a beautiful voice, wish we could hear you sing more... Thank you Lisa.
It`s absolutely beautiful, how you play it! Watched it like 4 times already and cannot wait to get home tonight and start trying :) Excellent tutorial. Big thank you from Slovakia :)
@stereodan7180
4 жыл бұрын
Same feeling maria, I'm om my home now and can't wait to try it!
your voice when you sing it's amazing
This version of perfect, im learning at present is so perfect & easy to play. Thank you for showing me & thanks for the music sheets. 🌟🌟👏👏🌹🌹 thank you for explaining this slowly & clearly
I hope so because right now I play with very stiff finger, you look so smooth. Thank you for all your amazing tutorials. You are the best!
I love how you teach!!! You keep things interesting!!!
I’ve really seen several tutorial videos of this song, and none like this, excellent video!!
You're awesome! The way you teach is so refreshing.. loved the tutorial! Thank you!
So beautiful 🎶 🎹 Can't wait to try this!
I am always impatiently waiting for the next video from pianote! Best channel for learning piano skills and songs, keep up the good work!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge to us!!
After watching ur video..... I can play easily thank u & I love ur voice tuu while u ar singing
I learnt playing this and it's beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic Tutorial! Really Simplified. the left hand is complicated for playing arpeggio along with melody, but can be practiced with metronome at a slow tempo and then both hand really syncs. Thank you.
thank you so much for this tutorial. I really learned a lot of things from you. keep up the good work.
Simply the best piano teacher I've ever seen so far. Thanks for you lessens. You have such a great voice too. Please do a cover song as well 😍
I'm so glad to discover your channel while looking for piano tutorials in yt. You just don't know how much this made me happy. Though I'm still to learn some of the basic in piano, your tutorials made me sooo excited to learn.
I searched this a long time ago and thought that it might come in handy, and it did ! Because my relatives wanted to play something on some occation and so I wanted to play a Classical and Pop music 💗 ..
Thanks for the amazing tutorial and for the free sheet music! ❤️
Omg your voice those few lines you sang ❤️
I dont know how much to thank you for all your videos. This one is very helpful and will help me moving forward. I understand now how to play the left "open" along with the melody, without notes but just seeing the chord name. Thank you.
Wow, how you have simplified the playing method and yet make it sound so beautiful.Thank you so much.
Just started playing piano. This is my mid term goal. Beautiful song and playing. Thanks. :)
@PianoteOfficial
5 жыл бұрын
That's a great goal. Good luck!
Love it, thank you for showing us how!
Beautiful and easy way of playing this sweet song
What a beautiful melody! That charming and beautiful voice has captivated me!
Much love from South Africa❤ My God, you're an amazing pianist😍 I have so many of your videos but this one takes the cup 😊
Huhu my left and right hand can't get along. I super loooovee this channel tho!
THE BEST music teacher !!! You make it so enjoyable and easy to follow and fun !!! 😄😄😄
Amazing, and Beautiful. I Love the melody in this piece. Thank you for sharing.Quite a Challenge.
Wonderful tutorial! I learned a different way to play the melody but I'll be definitely practicing your outro- I love the way it sounds :D
Thanks, I've learned so much from you. Your teaching style is great. You keep me inspired to continue learning and practicing.
@PianoteOfficial
5 жыл бұрын
This is so great to hear! Happy playing!
An amazing piano teacher with a beautiful singing voice.
Thank you very much it's a treat to watch your tutorial to learn this beautiful Ed Sheeran song. Thank you
Thanks a lot mam 😊... Your teaching style is the Best ..... Great work 😍
Can you do Can't Help Falling In Love by Elvis Presley :)
@matahari953
4 жыл бұрын
hi kt so, are u an elvis fan?
@Kevin-cn3op
4 жыл бұрын
@@matahari953 yes of course!
@stereodan7180
4 жыл бұрын
Please do this, Pianote :)
@RamenAnytime
4 жыл бұрын
Omg yes please
@kouroshse5876
4 жыл бұрын
Lady in white
with your tutorials for perfect like this song i really want to dedicate myself into playing the piano full time once i will buy it. i am very passionate about music and i feel like everytime i'll feel stuck i will slide to this page because it's truly inspiring what you are doing. THANK YOU!
You are a great tutor! Thank you making this video!!♥️
Omg!! Tomorrow is my 8 year anniversary with my boyfriend. I'll definitely try it. Thank you so much!! ❤❤
@PianoteOfficial
5 жыл бұрын
Ooh! Let me know how it went. And happy anniversary!
@radhachhetri7271
5 жыл бұрын
Happy anniversary!!
It's very simple when u teach a new song hope u would be my music teacher love from India
Perfect pianist, perfect voice!
Thank you for your wonderful lessons. It is obvious that you absolutely love the piano. That makes it much easier for us. I have followed you from afar for months, but have now subscribed.
How does your left hand play so soft!?
@yoganshkhandelwal8718
10 сағат бұрын
That’s so true whenever I play the chords they are always so harsh
Great tutorial! Easy and beautiful. Please, sing more in the next videos. Your voice is a charm. Thanks from Brazil!
@PianoteOfficial
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tiago! Glad you liked it :)
@Mishtiman
5 жыл бұрын
@@PianoteOfficial Ur voice is a GIFTED one!! U deserve to be a Pro musician. Ty for all ur vids Lisa. Ur a Gift from God for us!!! Ur voice and ur piano--they both in combo produce an impact upon me, which music is supposed to!! Take u into a beautiful plane of existence!
How much happines and confidence you gave me the partitur (free) and this lesson, You are a super super coach
I have been practicing this for a little over a week now and I got up to the chorus part. 😉 Thanks Lisa.
Please make a cover of this song.. would love to see you play the song because your version is very simple yet soooooooo lovely.. I honestly love it.. so please, make a cover
Perfect from a PERFECT CHANNEL ❤😌Thnx a lot ,This channel deserves more subscribes🎶😏 From Sri Lanka🇱🇰
This is the best tutorial for "Perfect". Thank you so much! You make everything look simple and also simplify it.
I almost cried.. super beautiful tutorial... ❤️❤️❤️ You are awesome. 🥰
So pretty. Great job, just subscribed, looking forward to your future videos.
“You can download this for yourself.” KZread: No.
@PianoteOfficial
4 жыл бұрын
Haha I meant the music. You can get your own copy to keep here: pianote.s3.amazonaws.com/blog/pdf/Perfect-LeadSheet.pdf
@jessicahe4959
4 жыл бұрын
ok
@aartisharma4751
3 жыл бұрын
"Videoder" Download this app.. Will help you very much.. Reply me if this is sorted. 😊😊
@seemawadhwa4258
3 жыл бұрын
@@aartisharma4751 pls share the link
The best tutorial by far ...thank you for the positive energy you always bring with your teaching, may God bless you with a prosperous long healthy life 🙏
I always want to know how to play aperggio. Really love the sound of it. You such a great teacher. You make it so simple to practice.
2:31 first part Thank you, appreciated!
My 8 year old daughter loves this song, I just bought a piano, I know what I can learn soonish ;)
I love this Lady! She is happy soul and a Great teacher.
Thank you for a very easy way of playing a beautiful song .God bless you
I am getting addicted to playing the piano bec I can actually play full songs because of your tutorial! I love your energy on top of the simplicity you provide. So awesome! Thank you thank you!!! On your free time :) please have tutorial for Don’t Know Why by Norah Jones 😆
Could you make a cover of this? I thought you're going to play the whole piece in the end hehe 😍
@leeporter-campbell6356
3 жыл бұрын
if you sign up to Pianote, Lisa plays the whole tune and gives more ideas.
You're awesome.. ! Professional, simple to understand. Loved it.
You are such a great personality! Not just a very good musician and teacher. Well done!
I used to use the channel HDpiano which really sucked bcs the only thing they wanted was for you to go to they’re site and pay like ten bucks a week for a subscription for some dude talking his way through the song. This is so much better and I can actually learn stuff. Thank you
"The most challenging thing" ... is to get both hands working together... it will take me a year omg, BUT you are a fantastic lady and I enjoy how all seems to be easy (even if it stays a dream for me).
I love how she's so encouraging ❤️
Since I have a mental block regarding sight reading the bass staff I find lead sheets great because I can pick out notes from the chords. Thank you!
Thanks Lisa! I learnt piano as a child and although I love music, I just couldn't relate to what was being taught. But your amazingly simple teaching style allowed me to master this song in 2 hours. Have been playing this everyday for the last week. Keep up the good work!
@samsays1312
4 жыл бұрын
Hi can you please help me. Im kinda struggling every after the timecode stamps. It doesn't sounds smooth
OMFG DID I JUST LEARN THIS SONG? ACCIDENTALLY? Edit: i really shouldnt be so surprised about this! #YOUARETHEBEST!!
@PianoteOfficial
4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha :)
You are a wonderful tutor! Thanks to your guidance via this clip, I can learn a lot! A big THANK YOU! God bless you!