Play Your First Song On Piano (With Only 4 Chords)

Ready to have fun on the piano and play your favorite songs, right away? Most pop songs use a simple chord progression, and in this video, Lisa teaches you the four simple chords that will change your piano playing experience forever!
Watch this lesson to feel inspired AND equipped to play the songs you love! We'll start with the absolute basics to get you on track and by the end of the lesson, you'll be able to play songs like Don't Stop Believin' by Journey and many others!
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0:00 Intro
1:08 - Getting Started: The C Scale
2:18 - Building Your First Chord
3:07 - Next Steps
3:56 - Putting Things Together
5:16 - Play Along With A Chord Chart
6:46 - Different Positions
7:20 - Add to it!
8:06 - Closing Thoughts
Chord charts:
"Don't Stop Believin'": d1923uyy6spedc.cloudfront.net...
Right Here Waiting: d1923uyy6spedc.cloudfront.net...
"Love Story": d1923uyy6spedc.cloudfront.net...
"Torn": d1923uyy6spedc.cloudfront.net...
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ABOUT LISA:
Lisa Witt has been teaching piano for +20 years and in that time has helped hundreds of thousands of students learn to play the songs they love. Lisa received classical piano training through the Royal Conservatory of Music, but she has since embraced popular music and playing by ear in order to accompany herself and others. She is a songwriter and recording artist. Lisa’s contagious enthusiasm will have you excited to practice and return to the keys for your next lesson. Her teaching style focuses on you, making lessons encouraging and fun.
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  • @PianoteOfficial
    @PianoteOfficial Жыл бұрын

    Ready to level up your playing? Get personal coaching tips and structured lessons: enjoy your free 7-day trial to Pianote! ► www.pianote.com/trial

  • @globodina
    @globodina2 жыл бұрын

    Can we appreciate how charming Lisa's singing is?!

  • @alvaroescriva
    @alvaroescriva2 жыл бұрын

    Lisa, don´t ever "calm your excitement down". You are the best piano teacher I know, so keep it that way!! :) Thsnls for your great tips!!! I hope I join the pianote community this year from Spain!!!

  • @PianoteOfficial

    @PianoteOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    I dont think there's anything anyone can do to slow lisa's exuberance! in the mean time we'll be very happy to keep getting you videos on youtube!

  • @alvaroescriva

    @alvaroescriva

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PianoteOfficial I have just suscribed!! So excited to start this journey!!

  • @cynthialecraw2702
    @cynthialecraw27022 жыл бұрын

    Lisa has the most charming and innovatively new style of teaching piano finally making it fun like no one else!

  • @RobsonNogueira29
    @RobsonNogueira292 жыл бұрын

    Don't stop believin' you folks CAN actually play the piano! Thank you Lisa for inspiring us!

  • @PianoteOfficial

    @PianoteOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    best comment award!!

  • @RobsonNogueira29

    @RobsonNogueira29

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PianoteOfficialThanks!! 😃❤️🎼🎵🎶🎹

  • @arthouston7361

    @arthouston7361

    2 жыл бұрын

    The keyboard player for Journey, Jonathan Cain, was struggling as a young musician in Hollywood, and was feeling like he might give up. He talked to his father, who said, "don't stop believing." He remembered those words, and now they are a part of one of Journey's top songs. True story.

  • @landrewilkinson7993

    @landrewilkinson7993

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I needed to hear that. 👍👍

  • @ferrumequus88
    @ferrumequus882 жыл бұрын

    Hi Lisa. You are a great teacher. Your videos made me buy a MIDI keyboard and a KORG PS700 keyboard. Now I practice every day 5 to 6 hours. Thanks for lessons on KZread. Although I am 72 years old playing scales and very simple songs, it prevents my hands getting arthritis. Great show...looking forward for more great lessons. Thank you.

  • @ZuKapo
    @ZuKapo2 жыл бұрын

    This Woman Has Literally Taught Me How To Play Piano And Helped Me Upgrade My Music For A Long Time. Thank You For Everything You Do For Us!

  • @lovablebigt
    @lovablebigt5 күн бұрын

    I will not stop believing... that I, in my forties, can learn how to play piano thanks to this lovely and enthusiastic piano instructor, Lisa. Thank you!

  • @PianoteOfficial
    @PianoteOfficial2 жыл бұрын

    Go deeper into this lesson with chord diagrams and more resources >> www.pianote.com/blog/first-piano-song-4-chords/

  • @clickymarie
    @clickymarie5 ай бұрын

    After years of failing piano lessons and not picking up anything I had my first eureka moment thanks to you Lisa. You are the absolute best, thank you

  • @JenAmigo
    @JenAmigo2 жыл бұрын

    You’re my new piano teacher! I’ve played by ear for years but never knew the “math” of what I was actually doing- didn’t care to learn- (teachers go fast and get confusing too fast )but you slow it down for special people like US!! 🤗❤️

  • @redgloveswriting
    @redgloveswriting2 жыл бұрын

    I V VI IV - NOW I FINALLY GET IT! Don't know why I couldn't see it before! SO many piano teachers couldn't do in years what you have done in 5 minutes! Thank you for this! Am now a Pianote student!!

  • @cannabis1490
    @cannabis1490 Жыл бұрын

    You are a such a GREAT piano teacher! Fulfilling your Divine purpose. May your heart be filled with Peace n Love. Thanks.

  • @carolinapplt
    @carolinapplt2 жыл бұрын

    This was amazing. Thank you so much for this video, Lisa. It gave me the little push I needed to go back to learning the piano.

  • @anthonyclark8564
    @anthonyclark85642 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Lisa, I just love that song and certainly going to give it a try!

  • @dermargarineesser2741
    @dermargarineesser27412 жыл бұрын

    I'm really happy that I found this channel. Everytime I'm sitting depressed at my PC and thinking that I could never play piano this channel somehow gives me a little boost. Thank you!

  • @ryanwong3196
    @ryanwong31962 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 🙏 I have started learning piano two days ago and I hope I will not give up. All your video are so informative.

  • @gurl12389
    @gurl123892 жыл бұрын

    OMG I totally LOVE you. Dont stop believing is one of my favorites. We went to a dualing piano bar recently and they were playing that song and the whole audience was singing. Like they say music is the universal language and you’re the best teacher.

  • @guapitatessa
    @guapitatessa2 жыл бұрын

    We love you we love you Teacher Lisa! You are the best piano teacher. Thanks!!! You have a nice gifted voice.

  • @larrykubiayk5746
    @larrykubiayk57462 жыл бұрын

    You are a great teacher and I love your voice. Thanks for your videos.

  • @johnburtonlawrence9291
    @johnburtonlawrence92912 жыл бұрын

    This is really a great lesson. Thanks to all pianote members ❤️❤️🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @brokenmarbles5264
    @brokenmarbles52642 жыл бұрын

    I love this song Im so glad you chose this one Dont stop believin im actually playing and signing it ty so much

  • @rebeccagafah6281
    @rebeccagafah6281 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your teachings

  • @user-cv2vo5wn9m
    @user-cv2vo5wn9m Жыл бұрын

    lisa your approach is super beginner friendly and inspiring 🥺 i’ve got my very first keyboard recently and since i’ll be spending my whole summer at home i’ll be practicing like crazy

  • @johnagusta1500
    @johnagusta15002 жыл бұрын

    Lisa, I have said this many times, you are an angel from the heavens!

  • @kellyfuette3976
    @kellyfuette3976 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, that really opens up the door wide!!

  • @melaplin2394
    @melaplin2394 Жыл бұрын

    I have been wanting to learn piano since I was very little. I was never able to afford a keyboard until about 2 weeks ago when I was helping a friend that has a second hand store and she gave me the deal of a lifetime. A full 88 key keyboard for just $75. Brought it home that same day and looked on KZread for a piano teacher and found you ! I knew right away that I had hope to be able to learn from you and I love your excitement it gives me excitement and confidence that I can and will learn. Thank you from the bottom of my heart 💓

  • @ronron6230
    @ronron6230 Жыл бұрын

    WOW!!..not only are you a GREAT piano player and teacher, those vocals are AWESOME. 👍

  • @roshellparker2992
    @roshellparker29922 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous lesson!🤗Love your energy

  • @rebeccamiller4983
    @rebeccamiller49832 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being my you tube piano teacher! This was very encouraging!!! You have an incredibly beautiful voice as well.

  • @lenawiese8289
    @lenawiese82892 жыл бұрын

    You have a really beautiful voice and a charming way in teaching the piano. 🙃

  • @Chieng-vo2rf
    @Chieng-vo2rf Жыл бұрын

    I really love your attitude when ever it comes to teaching,I've followed you and I'm really impressed You are the kind of a teacher that the world really needs Thank you very much I like it a lot

  • @davidcoomber9353
    @davidcoomber93532 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Lisa, most helpful 🎹😎

  • @karenfellman7518
    @karenfellman75182 жыл бұрын

    Lisa ! Thank you ! Your so so sweet and I love your personality !!

  • @jmarie2345
    @jmarie23452 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE this!!! Thank you so much ❤️

  • @Magnetron33
    @Magnetron332 жыл бұрын

    You are always inspiring with youe smile and effervescent personality. Thank you!

  • @Greg-us4rr
    @Greg-us4rr2 жыл бұрын

    Every time I need motivation, I see your video, your smile and great advices and I'm like a new (100% recharged and of course motivated to learn more:) ) 😃 Pianote you are the best! Thanks for sharing your great experience and so positive energy! 🤗👍👍👍

  • @BLOOMwithANSA
    @BLOOMwithANSA2 жыл бұрын

    Simply LOVE. LOVE YOUR LESSONS ❤. You make it so very easy to understand each lesson. Thank you 🤗

  • @jeannetteantry1086
    @jeannetteantry1086 Жыл бұрын

    First off, I have spent a lot of time playing songs I don't really care for or want to learn. Now I understand, in order to play well I have to learn the song. And I have to learn the rhythm as well. So, investing lots of time trying to learn pieces found in piano progression books is frustrating and self-limiting for my practice. You have opened my eyes to what my practice will look like from now on. I love your smile and your exuberance. You are very motivating and easy to watch and learn from. Thanks so much for all your efforts.

  • @vernafoster9502
    @vernafoster95022 жыл бұрын

    Love your presentation. Great, interesting and easy to learn. Thanks.

  • @rimekamal5724
    @rimekamal5724 Жыл бұрын

    Wooow such beautiful voice...i looooove it. Thanks

  • @jj21calago10
    @jj21calago102 жыл бұрын

    Hello ma'am. Thank you so Muchp . I'm already 32' I am trying to learn since High school but had no teacher and now I'm motivated by you

  • @tysonhantebele2684
    @tysonhantebele2684 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! What a teacher. I am melting with great awesomeness!

  • @lon5680
    @lon56802 жыл бұрын

    Love your excitement! After retiring I took piano lessons for the first time and got discouraged. Your enthusiasm has inspired me to try again and will now follow you to the end! Bless you, Lisa

  • @PianoteOfficial

    @PianoteOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    very glad to be a small source of inspration!

  • @IceCreamFreaksVideo
    @IceCreamFreaksVideo2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for these lead sheets Lisa. Please do some more. I love “Right Here Waiting” - one of my favorites.

  • @PianoteOfficial

    @PianoteOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to help!

  • @phillipbrown3563
    @phillipbrown35632 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so very very much for making things look so very simple. But really fun . Your not only a fantastic teacher but you have a lovely voice as well. From Phil in Nottingham England.

  • @ytbarubanggamer_7874
    @ytbarubanggamer_7874 Жыл бұрын

    I just bought a yamaha psr e373 yesterday ....and i tried the technic u teach in this video...dont stop believing is basically easy specially the way u teach how to play it ....slowly and simply....damn i cant believe i can play piano for the very 1st time....im already 37y/o...hahaha its never too late to learn musical instruments....thanks alot....u inspired me....more power to channel...pianote☝️🔥🔥🔥

  • @richo7751
    @richo77512 жыл бұрын

    I’m currently listening to videos like this as a mid aged blind guy who’ll never be able to read music to gage whether I should invest in a keyboard and jump in. Without meaning to, you put everything in a easy logical way enabling me to understand the chords and what you were doing. Bravo, you have a new subscriber and i have a heap of content and an increasing urge to take up piano.

  • @jsande9454
    @jsande945411 ай бұрын

    Lisa You make it sooooooo easy. I am learning so much Thanks, I have paid for your teachings and enjoy it very much thank you soooooo much

  • @janetknight5313
    @janetknight5313 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! So good to know!!!

  • @priyaharish406
    @priyaharish406 Жыл бұрын

    Lisa!!! You made me obsess about pianos just by looking. Tomorrow is my 30th birthday and my husband gifted me a p125. I already did your fur Elise and somebody you loved. Love for everything that you do. Thankyou

  • @tommychan6630
    @tommychan6630 Жыл бұрын

    Lisa, You have an amazing voice! ❤

  • @vinayakmallapur
    @vinayakmallapur2 жыл бұрын

    I come here to learn piano and every time I visit your class I am just looking at you, your style, your talk, your hairdo , finger ring, decorative lights, interiors and so on… But this year let me learn piano seriously from your classes👍🏻

  • @loispjoby1500
    @loispjoby15002 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this ☺️💓

  • @ademusayoalabi-ji7kv
    @ademusayoalabi-ji7kv11 ай бұрын

    Love this Lesson it was beautiful thanks

  • @Chris-sx4qw
    @Chris-sx4qw Жыл бұрын

    This is awesome she teaches it well she makes it so easy to understand 👏👏👏

  • @nathanberry4339
    @nathanberry43392 жыл бұрын

    So at 37 I'm getting my first piano this week a 130 Yr old upright as I think playing music will help me a lot with my autism, iv never had a lesson and never played a note and so I'm watching as many of your videos as I can and see how far I get, I find your videos soooo easy to watch thank you soooo much for uploading your videos

  • @marksgameoflife8446
    @marksgameoflife84462 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this nice and simple lesson visually and with words.😊

  • @PianoteOfficial

    @PianoteOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    you are very welcome! lots more to come :)

  • @diane.franco
    @diane.franco2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome teacher! Thank you from a student of yours now from Manila! Thanks also for sharing the chord sheets of some songs!

  • @BrotherRoy
    @BrotherRoy Жыл бұрын

    That DEFINITELY inspired me to begin. Thank you so much. Wish you were in Manila!

  • @waleed2mas
    @waleed2mas2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍 more, am finding it very helpful and nice lesson in playing piano 🎹, have a nice time and happy new year 2022👏👏👏

  • @graemeandannmorton9781
    @graemeandannmorton9781 Жыл бұрын

    You are a great teacher and make it fun

  • @user-jn6qq3pt8q
    @user-jn6qq3pt8q2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this skill

  • @nixonladydi
    @nixonladydi Жыл бұрын

    Great job really encouraging!

  • @sk.brotherslk
    @sk.brotherslk2 жыл бұрын

    After seen ur videos I hv learn to love piano..

  • @rajanvijayudu1337
    @rajanvijayudu13372 жыл бұрын

    New background is looking great. You made the piano music simple and nice with four chords.

  • @Netysedit
    @Netysedit2 жыл бұрын

    I love u Lisa! Thank u for learning us in a fun easy way

  • @tinametcalfe654
    @tinametcalfe6542 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant lesson!!

  • @maswira9698
    @maswira96982 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your tutorial on piano.This is very usefull for me to learn playing piano more & more.👍

  • @jecinta_njeri
    @jecinta_njeri2 жыл бұрын

    Love you Lisa from Kenya🇰🇪🇰🇪

  • @veemusixqg.1222
    @veemusixqg.12222 жыл бұрын

    Thanks ❤️ for sharing..love it

  • @darrenoak7187
    @darrenoak71872 жыл бұрын

    This is an Excellent lesson, thank you

  • @jamie1453
    @jamie14532 жыл бұрын

    Your channel is a progression of inspiration sprinkled with stardust and beauty. 😊

  • @tipstop725
    @tipstop7252 жыл бұрын

    Love Pianote, been learning piano for only a week but love the teaching styles and fun they bring to the learning process :)

  • @PianoteOfficial

    @PianoteOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s exactly why we are doing this :) glad you are enjoying!

  • @tonybird8465
    @tonybird84652 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Vampire1111000
    @Vampire11110002 жыл бұрын

    Really easy and fun to learn, thanks to the video. I've been a big fan of the voice too for a long time. Kudos

  • @PianoteOfficial

    @PianoteOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    we appreciate the kind words thank you!

  • @MiauMichigan
    @MiauMichigan Жыл бұрын

    This is soooo good because it's fun and I feel accomplished from the beginning. Thank youuuuu!

  • @gosiagrudzinska6897
    @gosiagrudzinska68972 жыл бұрын

    I watched it only because I like your personality, your voice and the way you smile ☺️ Greetings from Poland!

  • @23winnijke
    @23winnijke2 жыл бұрын

    Oh my God!! This is so awesome 😀 it's all in front of me.. thank you so much 😊❤️🌜

  • @PianoteOfficial

    @PianoteOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help!

  • @kaustubh3269
    @kaustubh32693 ай бұрын

    We have serious teachers and we have fun teachers and we have really cool and fun and excited teachers. You are all I am glad I will be learning from you. Also you are beautiful. And your voice is even more beautiful 😍.

  • @Yyyon908
    @Yyyon9082 жыл бұрын

    Very useful! Thanks! 🌹

  • @rohitburra3337
    @rohitburra333717 күн бұрын

    As a guitarist my Left hand (bass hand ) is a hell of a lot more coordinated than my right hand. That’s why I’ve struggled with piano. This video helped tons!!

  • @SebastianDiaz-zq7nx
    @SebastianDiaz-zq7nx2 жыл бұрын

    u are a sooo good teacher and a cuttie !!!! ( sorry for my english im from Uruguay) , and i learn a lot of songs for piano watching your videos.... u are a really really good teacher and a charming person

  • @miriamsavdysor4135
    @miriamsavdysor41352 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I wrote 2 songs already after I watch your video last time. Thank you so much for sharing 😍

  • @PianoteOfficial

    @PianoteOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    You got it!! lots more stuff for beginners and more advanced coming soon!

  • @jayveep5237
    @jayveep52372 жыл бұрын

    Watching all the way from San Antonio Texas USA...you’re as always awesome Lisa! Thanks for sharing and making it easier for us to learn the piano! I’m self-taught btw and I did learn a lot from you...again, thanks a whole lot!!!! 💕

  • @PianoteOfficial

    @PianoteOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are very very welcome!

  • @graemeandannmorton9781
    @graemeandannmorton978111 ай бұрын

    I cannot afford lessons but love all you are teaching us, trying hard you are great teacher.

  • @luniarnyx9369
    @luniarnyx9369 Жыл бұрын

    Omgggg this really helped me 😭😭 Thankyou so much!!!!!!

  • @4rch1_22
    @4rch1_22 Жыл бұрын

    thank u for teaching 🥰😭

  • @itsyomitv
    @itsyomitv Жыл бұрын

    I can listen to Lisa sing all day she has such a pretty voice

  • @shubdha1225
    @shubdha12252 жыл бұрын

    Ms.Lisa you sing very well

  • @CaraHillVoiceoverArtist
    @CaraHillVoiceoverArtist10 ай бұрын

    This was the best 9:22 I have spent! I have no idea how to play the piano or read music. My mom is the piano player for her small country church, and she is getting very old and will soon not be able to play. I feel as though I will need to step in and play one day for her. Even though it won't sound anything like she played, this gives me hope that I can at least make beautiful sounds on the piano. Thank you so much for making this video! ❤❤

  • @shanedavid69
    @shanedavid692 жыл бұрын

    Just discovered you. I was trying to learn piano for years while in school without a teacher and failed. But now this helps a lot

  • @rosycardenaspastrana6187
    @rosycardenaspastrana6187 Жыл бұрын

    Wow!!!! SOOOOO INSPIRING!!!!! I can start learning the songs I love right away...what?!?!!!!❤

  • @allancabato1093
    @allancabato10932 жыл бұрын

    Seems so easy but need to practice everyday I believe. Thank you very much for the tutorial.

  • @franciscomenezes1
    @franciscomenezes1Ай бұрын

    Wow! Amazing video! Great for beginners like me !

  • @angelag2662
    @angelag26622 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful voice

  • @Nighttrainpiper
    @Nighttrainpiper2 жыл бұрын

    So positive and perky I love it

  • @tracygriffith9041
    @tracygriffith90412 жыл бұрын

    I love what your doing I play hymns and classic country I do it the same way

  • @robcory3744
    @robcory3744 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @scarletdvore1459
    @scarletdvore14592 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!!