Improvising Beautiful Melodies On The Piano (Tutorial)

People want to know, “what do I play on the right hand to make it sound beautiful?” I’m here to tell you. 😎 Improvising a beautiful melody does not have to be complicated, and you don’t have to have years of experience to try this.
We are going to play a simple chord progression in our left hand, staying in the key of A minor. The progression will be: Am F G Em. We’ll just play fifths in the bass.
Chapters:
1:05 - Tip #1
1:17 - Tip #2
2:06 - Tip #3
3:06 - Tip #4
Good luck!
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  • @PianoteOfficial
    @PianoteOfficial Жыл бұрын

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  • @linhhuynh9042

    @linhhuynh9042

    Жыл бұрын

    First

  • @garywalsh9798

    @garywalsh9798

    7 ай бұрын

    Dear Pianote,what notes can I play(solo)over chord progression, do I have to play the same as the chord , for instance if the key is C major , the first chord is ceg, does my solo notes have to include ceg, thanks Gary

  • @yashasvimishra4905
    @yashasvimishra49054 жыл бұрын

    "If I play something I don't like... I move on".. Sounds like a life lesson 😊

  • @grovervansesamstraat

    @grovervansesamstraat

    Жыл бұрын

    That's so true Yashasvi. ☺

  • @nadiamontenegro5516

    @nadiamontenegro5516

    Жыл бұрын

    You rock Lisa!😂

  • @radhikamohan1406

    @radhikamohan1406

    10 ай бұрын

    Lol true

  • @braitebrina5148
    @braitebrina51485 жыл бұрын

    You're so charismatic and so good teacher. I am really enjoying this channel.

  • @PianoteOfficial

    @PianoteOfficial

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hello and thank you very much! I'm so glad you are enjoying the lessons :)!!

  • @stacylest8079

    @stacylest8079

    4 жыл бұрын

    interesting points ,if anyone else needs to find out about best piano courses try BestWay2LearnPiano.blogspot.com Ive heard some interesting things about it and my work buddy got great results with it.

  • @mango1162

    @mango1162

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're beautiful 😆

  • @winny7432

    @winny7432

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah

  • @LilHeavenlyTreasures
    @LilHeavenlyTreasures5 жыл бұрын

    Girl I swear when you touch a piano magic happens. I could listen to you play all day and as always you done an amazing explaining. Great video Lisa.

  • @PianoteOfficial

    @PianoteOfficial

    4 жыл бұрын

    AWWWWW thank you :)

  • @thejyichannel
    @thejyichannel3 жыл бұрын

    I worked in the music department of a college. I was overwhelmed and discouraged by how incredibly difficult music theory classes seemed. Also the severity and strictness of hand placement and drills etc. Long story short i have been painting for 23 years now, Eventhough it was my childhood dream to learn the piano. I am so grateful to have discovered you. I guess better late than never. I wish i had had you for all of my classes growing up. I love the humility and the grace with which you share and teach what you know. "If you dont like how it sounds just move on". That is awesome! We could apply that principle in so many other areas of our life. Thanks to you and your beautiful, simple, playful manner, a childhood dream may finally come true. Please do not stop showing us new things and new ways of exploring. I bought myself a decent keyboard and im ready to learn from someone who truly knows how to teach and to convey. Thank you for making learning fun. Life and all of its burdens and trials are hard enough. You are a refreshment! God Bless You!!!!!

  • @thejyichannel

    @thejyichannel

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Soulful Notes Thank you so much. I appreciate your note. Is the channel you are referring to called Soulful Notes? Let me know, please. Thank you.....

  • @nadiamontenegro5516

    @nadiamontenegro5516

    Жыл бұрын

    You spoke to my heart Yvonne, as I also have had a similar experience - years of technical work, drills to finally come across a beautiful piano teacher who has brought that magic back to me , to realise I can have fun and be free" to explore my musical ability that's been hidden for so long.... to explore Me' again Thankyou Lisa.. For your kind smile and wonderful positivity ❤

  • @vikasvagarwal
    @vikasvagarwal5 жыл бұрын

    It's just so amazing how effortlessly you put the concept forward.. and it sounds so beautiful and minimalistic and easy ... encourages anyone and everyone to experiment.. thank you so much

  • @amjPeace
    @amjPeace5 жыл бұрын

    Lisa, I love your lessons and I love how you help me to sound so good I amaze myself LOL, I know that doesn't sound very humble, I'm just enjoying expanding my comfort zone thanks to your gentle, no-pressure, judgement-free, empowering, beautiful soul! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

  • @PianoteOfficial

    @PianoteOfficial

    5 жыл бұрын

    This is perhaps the nicest thing anyone has said to me! Thank you very much amjPeace!!!!! I'm so so glad you are enjoying the lessons :)

  • @thejyichannel

    @thejyichannel

    2 жыл бұрын

    I feel exactly the same way about her sweet and precious style of teaching. Don't we wish all of our school teachers had resembled her. She is very special.

  • @lawrencetaylor4101

    @lawrencetaylor4101

    Жыл бұрын

    Bien dit. Merci beaucoup.

  • @johnanthony8375
    @johnanthony83754 жыл бұрын

    Just wanted to thank you again. I'm a beginner, been playing for 3 months. Your videos have shown me that I can play a beautiful and soothing melody. I'm truly inspired to continue learning. Thank you!

  • @scmontgomery
    @scmontgomery5 жыл бұрын

    I just want to thank you for focusing so much on improvisations recently! Thank you for helping revive one of the core parts of being a pianist. Blessed be you guys and don't ever stop making music

  • @ionatanstrateanu2347
    @ionatanstrateanu23474 жыл бұрын

    This channel deserve a lot more attention, they present the concepts in a simple understandable way without makes you feel dumb. I’ve been self taught and playing for about a year and could never really find any videos that really explained improvisation. Though i took some lessons they only taught note reading which is nice but i wanted a deeper understanding. Thank you Very Much keep doing what your doing! A fellow Piano Player

  • @dtdmusic6462
    @dtdmusic64624 жыл бұрын

    This is my favorite chord progression, i've been using this since i started composing in epic music and even it's a simple chord you can build thousands of wonderful dramatic melodies. Also you explain this in such a beautiful way that makes me continue on this again :-).

  • @Bre1002.
    @Bre1002.5 жыл бұрын

    I ❤️ this channel! I’ve only been playing for 5 months and you give great tips tricks! Love to watch!

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    @stevanvieira36655 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Im glad I found you on KZread, You are helping me expanding the way I can play piano. Amazing videos, that can suite beginners like me, and experienced piano players as well

  • @PianoteOfficial

    @PianoteOfficial

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad you found us as well! Glad you are enjoying the lessons! There are many more to come!

  • @yishyabyard6898
    @yishyabyard68985 жыл бұрын

    How beautiful! I will definitely experiment with this exercise during my practices and see where it takes me. Thanks again for another awesome lesson!

  • @1LovedbyHim
    @1LovedbyHim4 жыл бұрын

    Either my brain cells are actually working, or you’re the best piano teacher ever; I’d like to think both are true, but it’s 2 a.m, so I can pretty much rule out the first part😀. Thank you for all of your wonderful videos!

  • @rainerwysocki3554
    @rainerwysocki35545 жыл бұрын

    I love your lessons, thank you Lisa.

  • @bunkerhillguy2542
    @bunkerhillguy25422 жыл бұрын

    You’ve taught me something I’ve always wanted to do my entire life! To improvise and just play and understand and to compose freely!! Thank you!!

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    @multiquantumwell4 жыл бұрын

    Love all your lessons, thanks Pianote!! You are the best.

  • @mntemel
    @mntemel4 жыл бұрын

    This is probably the most encouraging piano video I've seen so far, thank you!

  • @rakans1133
    @rakans11335 жыл бұрын

    Love your channel and way you make it so simple, used lots of your chord tips in my productions made it great❤️🌹

  • @BoyBulance
    @BoyBulance4 жыл бұрын

    That is so simple, but sooooo BEAUTIFUL!!! Love the melody ! 😍

  • @TonylMontana
    @TonylMontana5 жыл бұрын

    Your lessons are simply amazing and they work perfect. Greetings from Germany

  • @anthonydean1652
    @anthonydean16524 жыл бұрын

    Everything about this video is beautiful, from the notes to the nice calm voice 🙏

  • @davidandrade2161
    @davidandrade21614 жыл бұрын

    Love, love your videos!

  • @fulfillkhongkiang2513
    @fulfillkhongkiang25135 жыл бұрын

    Once again thankyou for these tutorials they're very helpful... Keep them coming...

  • @SimenPlatou
    @SimenPlatou5 жыл бұрын

    Your lessons are so amazing. I'm so glad I found this channel!

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    @KrishnaSharma5 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate your time to teach piano so easily.

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    @djkebbe4 жыл бұрын

    loving your videos , learning a lot ,thanks

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    @josemvivancoyovera67564 жыл бұрын

    Really helpful, Love your lessons.

  • @annmarie3520
    @annmarie35205 жыл бұрын

    That was great! Can't wait to try that! Thanks! Your a wonderful teacher!

  • @CJ-yl4mm
    @CJ-yl4mm5 жыл бұрын

    Im crying. Ive been looking for this kind of vid for years. I dont have a formal teacher (i dont have the financial capacity) so im self-studying since i was a kid. Thank you so much for sharing this.

  • @johnanthony8375
    @johnanthony83754 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful, thank you. It's a great warm up for me, and I feel the music!👍

  • @farhanwaseembhatti6151
    @farhanwaseembhatti61515 жыл бұрын

    The way you teach is THE BEST. keep up the good work. Really helpful and highly appreciated

  • @12gheaoryza97
    @12gheaoryza974 жыл бұрын

    Omggg love this!! Thank you for sharing!!

  • @tomscott9588
    @tomscott958821 күн бұрын

    Thank you. This lesson was the absolute best! I am learning to sight read but I love just plinking and trying to create. This lesson taught me how to take improvising to another level. Thank you! Thank you! Thomas

  • @Pikachu-qr4yb
    @Pikachu-qr4yb5 жыл бұрын

    I like your attitude! You remind me how piano and melodies can be little magic. You get me excited to practice more :D

  • @untitled8band
    @untitled8band4 жыл бұрын

    This was exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much. Very easy to follow and understand with no unnecessary piano jargon. Subscribed!

  • @dwaipayansarkar7736
    @dwaipayansarkar77365 жыл бұрын

    I want your teaching only ...., first time I have seen such a great teacher in piano in youtube 🙏🙏😌 your a great teacher ..... you make piano attractive in every class !!

  • @pm7805
    @pm78052 жыл бұрын

    Music with logic is the strength of this channel!! Thank you so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @mystiquexman
    @mystiquexman3 жыл бұрын

    Oh you're amazing and very encouraging.. Please keep posting to help us. Love you ❤️💕❤️😍

  • @saketk21
    @saketk214 жыл бұрын

    Hey I just remembered, you used this chord progression in your "Create Emotion using 3 notes" lesson as well!! Personal Progress milestone for me. Great lesson, thoroughly enjoyed it!

  • @AdrianMark
    @AdrianMark5 жыл бұрын

    Love how free and easy this is, great for exploration

  • @PianoteOfficial

    @PianoteOfficial

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me too! I could get lost in this concept for a long time! Such a great way to unwind.

  • @ruth5498
    @ruth54982 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, for your helpful tips! A great way of teaching!

  • @angelahudson5812
    @angelahudson58124 жыл бұрын

    You are an AMAZING piano teacher! Thank you so much for sharing these exercises. 😊

  • @makkotler
    @makkotler5 жыл бұрын

    It is true that best businesses are most simple, but not easy. Good demonstration of how you can steadily get command over the skill.

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    @weedanwine4 жыл бұрын

    always inspired by your videos, love them

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    @scoutea4 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos so badddd, they really help me in improving my piano skill

  • @hoaconghoangphi
    @hoaconghoangphi5 жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful lesson! Thank you so much.

  • @lanalien5241
    @lanalien52414 жыл бұрын

    Sounds so lovely! Thank you!

  • @flaviusmakgabo9846
    @flaviusmakgabo98464 жыл бұрын

    Man this is beautiful! And so simple and lovely 💐

  • @sanncastle5570
    @sanncastle55704 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! I've been trying to find one lesson where I can add melodies to my chords. This is, by far, the easiest tutorial to follow and its so simple!

  • @richy4lv545
    @richy4lv5455 жыл бұрын

    you are always dazzling to watch and follow. You doing a great work inspiring all that really wants to learn in the best right way. Thanks for this and all.

  • @Shreyas-sm7jt
    @Shreyas-sm7jt3 жыл бұрын

    Lisa, you inspire me to keep going. Thanks!

  • @azeemarif3248
    @azeemarif32485 жыл бұрын

    Thank u soooo much!!!!!! This really really helped!! You're lessons are just as pretty as you!!!😍😍

  • @cameronmccarthy7611
    @cameronmccarthy76114 жыл бұрын

    I love watching your videos I bought a keyboard thinking I'd just use it as a way to relax and take up sometime. Didn't think I would be able to learn chords that fit well together. From improving though and watching your videos of just practicing and feeling the music is magic and I learn new things each time I play and it is becoming clearer and I can eventually make my own melodies for songwriting. Brilliant videos keep up the great tutorials. 🙂

  • @emmanuelaboughe9149
    @emmanuelaboughe91495 жыл бұрын

    You are the teacher 👩‍🏫 I have ever dreamt to have. Enjoying the lesson. God bless you. New subscriber

  • @leeclarke8993
    @leeclarke89934 жыл бұрын

    Love it. Thanks

  • @Antonio-ti2he
    @Antonio-ti2he5 жыл бұрын

    Please more videos like this? Thank you ...just fantastic.

  • @cianoneill_
    @cianoneill_4 жыл бұрын

    Possibly the BEST piano tutorial i ever watched 💎 you are amazing 💖

  • @chrisboucher79
    @chrisboucher795 ай бұрын

    Thank you for all the time you spend on these beautiful tutorials.

  • @typhoontom
    @typhoontom5 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Your lessons tend to be a little advanced for me, but this lesson really rocked for me. I was addicted and could not get off my piano. I had to pry my fingers away. Thank you so much! You are a great teacher and really know how to demonstrate. Thank you!

  • @lindareese4579
    @lindareese45794 жыл бұрын

    Your the best Lisa.....thank you .

  • @frankieavengeance6300
    @frankieavengeance63004 жыл бұрын

    So many great ideas, thanks again for all the inspiration :)

  • @purewillow
    @purewillow5 жыл бұрын

    so simple and beautiful melodies. thank you lisa :)

  • @pianistganga
    @pianistganga5 жыл бұрын

    ty so much its a great idea, your lessons are very helpful :)

  • @Munkhbayar-lf7bi
    @Munkhbayar-lf7bi5 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. I am a begginer. Watching your video is really helping me to improve. Thank you ☺️

  • @javincastro4597
    @javincastro45972 жыл бұрын

    I really love this. This would be an opener for me. Thank you very much

  • @ProDoc18
    @ProDoc184 жыл бұрын

    This was sooo awesome!!

  • @kunsnoing3745
    @kunsnoing37455 жыл бұрын

    This is brilliant. Thanks so much.💯

  • @lawrencesayifwanda8703
    @lawrencesayifwanda87034 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for being on youtube, I have searched more videos but your type of teaching is unique, your content is of high quality. Thanks i found you.

  • @kirky3051
    @kirky30515 жыл бұрын

    I love you! Such an amazing teacher.

  • @Atulkumar-jz6eq
    @Atulkumar-jz6eq5 жыл бұрын

    The way you teach.... I think you can make easy to learn... Thank you soo much❤❤💕💕🙏☺

  • @lindareese4579
    @lindareese45794 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I love you for teaching...

  • @wilsarino
    @wilsarino3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful ! Many thanks to all the pianote team !! 🙂

  • @haileewiseman4478
    @haileewiseman44783 жыл бұрын

    I love this channel . Thank u so much . Ur such a good teacher and U make it so much easier to learn the piano. Thank u. ♥️♥️♥️

  • @lynseyharrington298
    @lynseyharrington2984 жыл бұрын

    Such a fantastic teacher!!❤🎹

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    @stenericsson12744 жыл бұрын

    I 'm a drummer and always want to learn to learn to play the piano and you are so fantastic! So great teacher !

  • @juniorcruz8876
    @juniorcruz88763 жыл бұрын

    Wow.. I am impressed. You make things look so simple... I am just amazed by how simple your examples turn out to be and they sound beautiful.. thank you...

  • @chaitanyabist3020
    @chaitanyabist30205 жыл бұрын

    The way you teach, is as beautiful as the way you play. Thank you, Ma'am 😌👍

  • @reginaldhodge8132
    @reginaldhodge81322 жыл бұрын

    Lisa youre the best. Thanks. Finally starting to understand.

  • @arthurandrews4973
    @arthurandrews49734 жыл бұрын

    Thank you soooo much miss... Its so beautiful.... It made me so emotional and I cried listening to your playing in this video.... Just so u know u r an awesome teacher... I played this piece in my class and I never been more happier than this... Thank you

  • @subhanbasumatary9879
    @subhanbasumatary98793 жыл бұрын

    The whole music took a dramatic turn and it was so awesome!

  • @Dabtrain
    @Dabtrain4 жыл бұрын

    I love this!!

  • @olliemaltby3973
    @olliemaltby39735 жыл бұрын

    You are such a good piano teacher. You are so inspirational

  • @alfredcalleja450
    @alfredcalleja4502 жыл бұрын

    Loved this lesson.

  • @haytamshami
    @haytamshami4 жыл бұрын

    You are Really Amazing and a Good Teacher Thanks for making that easy.

  • @julierenacia9112
    @julierenacia91122 жыл бұрын

    This is really fantastic. Thank you very much!!

  • @drharender4999
    @drharender49994 жыл бұрын

    Such a selfless,beautiful person Reflects in her music God bless

  • @maximerojas4348
    @maximerojas43484 жыл бұрын

    Wow you're genius! I love watching you play!😍😍😍 thanks for Perfect tutorial...I'm practicing it now.

  • @ericwhitley3745
    @ericwhitley374510 ай бұрын

    Love your videos! Started playing around on the piano about 8 months ago, just improvising and enjoying myself. Your vids are sooo helpful in taking me to the next level.

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    @BillSwartwout Жыл бұрын

    I am just finding these Pianote videos. Good stuff. Really!

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    @altiernation50574 жыл бұрын

    I love you. This helps me alot!!

  • @Riya-qb1kz
    @Riya-qb1kz5 жыл бұрын

    This is sooooo cool!!!! Thanks!!!!

  • @carmelogarcia9576
    @carmelogarcia95763 жыл бұрын

    Is so peaceful to learn with you,God bless you and thanks

  • @ppff5461
    @ppff54614 жыл бұрын

    Always wonderfull, thank you immensely. I appreciate this! Sweet improvisation that flows well and is understandable for me:)*

  • @MehulPandya11
    @MehulPandya115 жыл бұрын

    Really...Amazing.. Really you cleared the definition of improvisation in my mind... Thank you so much...ma'am

  • @marianmusic7221
    @marianmusic72212 жыл бұрын

    Amazing lesson! Thanks!

  • @paulspeidell7386
    @paulspeidell73864 жыл бұрын

    Great lesson! Thanks so much!

  • @chuparkoff
    @chuparkoff2 жыл бұрын

    Plus 1 to everyone's praise! Thank you for the work you put into this channel. You are an amazing teacher.

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    @manchesterandyful3 жыл бұрын

    You are so good at getting your message across. Fair play to you.