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[Beginner] Compilation of Keyboard Performance Training Videos

As a new hobby you can start from home, some of you might be thinking about getting into keyboards.

Keyboards are great because you can adjust the volume and use headphones or earphones, so you can play without worrying about the location.

To be a bit blunt, they’re also affordable, which makes them easy to try.

In this article, I’ll introduce training videos recommended for beginners.

They explain the basics clearly, making them perfect for foundational practice if you want to take your playing up a notch.

[Beginner] Keyboard Performance Training Video Collection (11–20)

[Piano Basics] Fingering for the Chromatic Scale and Tips for Playing Fast (Support for Self-Taught Pianists)

[Piano Basics] Fingering for the Chromatic Scale and Tips for Playing Fast (Support for Self-Taught Pianists)
[Piano Basics] Fingering for the Chromatic Scale and Tips for Playing Fast (Support for Self-Taught Pianists)

You can learn which parts of your fingers to move when playing chromatic scales on the keyboard.

By angling the back of your hand rather than keeping it straight, you can play faster, so if you learn this well, you should be able to handle up-tempo songs like rock.

[Self-Study] A Slow, Step-by-Step Explanation of the Two Weeks It Took Me to Learn to Play the Piano for the First Time

[Self-Study] A Slow, Step-by-Step Explanation of the Two Weeks It Took Me to Learn to Play the Piano for the First Time
[Self-Study] A Slow, Step-by-Step Explanation of the Two Weeks It Took Me to Learn to Play the Piano for the First Time

I teach a method that lets even complete beginners play the piano in just two weeks.

The explanations are also provided in text, making it friendly and very easy to understand.

You can learn the basics of the keyboard with this video.

How to memorize chord progressions

When you’re doing a solo acoustic performance or playing with a band, keeping your eyes glued to the sheet music doesn’t look very cool.

That’s when memorizing chord progressions becomes essential.

This might be a bit advanced, but the trick to memorizing progressions is to learn the chords as scale degrees (numbers).

Once you can do that, you can play in any key by mapping the degrees you’ve memorized onto that key.

It’s also said that, beyond the scale degrees, it’s best to remember any additional information like quick notes in your mental memo.

How to transcribe music by ear

[How to Do Ear Training] Practice Methods, Basics, How-To — How to Transcribe Easily
How to transcribe music by ear

When you play in a band or do solo performances on keyboard, ear training and transcribing are unavoidable.

This video introduces an easy method for transcribing by ear.

First, find out the key of the song and start by picking out the melody and the bass notes.

Once you have those, move on to figuring out the chords.

It’s easier to begin by looking for the diatonic chords.

By proceeding step by step like this, the process becomes simpler.

Also, as you transcribe more songs, you’ll get faster, so don’t give up and keep at it!

[Make sure to master this!] How to practice finger crossing

As finger-crossing practice, we’ll work on “Für Elise” as the assigned piece.

Since you’ll use only three fingers of the right hand, you can master it quickly.

Even with just three fingers, there are various patterns, so it’s very informative.

[Piano and the Body] I will talk about the relationship between the piano’s beautiful sound, the muscles, and relaxation.

[Piano and the Body] The relationship between beautiful tone, muscles, and relaxation ◆ Piano relaxation ◆ Arm pain ◆ Lower back pain ◆ Finger pain ◆
[Piano and the Body] I will talk about the relationship between the piano’s beautiful sound, the muscles, and relaxation.

This applies to both keyboards and pianos: by understanding how to use your muscles, you can learn ways to play without getting tired and to play better.

It’s important to avoid using excessive force, and by mastering relaxation, you can perform more smoothly.

[For Beginners] Collection of Keyboard Performance Training Videos (21–30)

How to Play “Für Elise” Even If You Can’t Read Sheet Music — No.1 For Elise

For beginners learning to play songs on a keyboard, “Für Elise” is the easiest to understand.

In this video, everything is explained with diagrams, so even those who struggle with sheet music can start playing right away.

The keys are replaced with numbers, making it easy to remember.