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Want to play "Clocks" by Coldplay? See how it's done with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the piano, players of all skill level should be ...more

In this video learn how to play a great jazz classic standard, "Autumn Leaves", as an example to jazz chord voicings on the piano or keyboard. This tutorial is designed for beginner to intermediate pianists.

Punky pop twosome 3OH!3 are eccentric to say the least. With songs that wax poetic in memorable and tasteful lines like "Do the Helen Keller and talk with your hips," it's impossible to ignore this pop group these days. Slightly inappropriate and always dressed to impress, 3O ...more

Love Nat King Cole's version of "The Christmas Song" (aka "Merry Christmas to You" or "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire"? Learn how to play it with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete overview of the song and its constituent chords. While this tutorial is ...more

Major piano scales are composed of a series of five whole and two half steps in this sequence: whole step, whole step, half step, whole step, whole step, whole step, half step. This video starts by showing you how to play a C major scale.

Piano improvisations don't just come out of nowhere - experts constantly practice finger agility drills as well as chord progressions. Watch this video to learn how to do chord progressions on the piano in order to improvise songs more easily on the piano. This tutorial focus ...more

In this tutorial, you'll learn to play a well-known gospel run, one heard in many gospel churches. While this tutorial is geared towards intermediate players, even complete beginners will benefit from this tutorial, which presents a note-by-note breakdown of the lick. Can I ge ...more

Want to know how to perform Eminem's "Beautiful" on your piano or keyboard? Learn how with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and its chords. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate players, pianists of all skill levels ca ...more

Pete Sears gives you a lesson on blues scales for the piano. Get ready for the blues! You should have a good understanding of regular scales first.

Pete Sears shows you how to style and harmonize major scales to perfect your piano playing.

This how to video talks about rolled chords on the piano or keyboard. A rolled chord is a sequence of notes played almost at the same time like strumming a chord on a guitar and very common to provide a harp-like effect on the piano. There are two main uses for rolled chords, ...more

Yankee Doodle Dandy is a simple song and a great one to learn if you're a beginner piano player. This video breaks everything down for you.

In this free video keyboard lesson, you'll learn how to incorporate diminished chords into your writing and playing. Regardless of your preferred style of music, if you want to be great, you'll need your head and hands on the same page. And there's no better way to get your he ...more

Beginner piano players are usually relegated to easy - and boring - songs like "Old McDonald Had a Farm" and "Mary Had a Little Lamb." But being a piano novice doesn't mean you have to skip out on fun tunes. In this tutorial you'll be guided through how to play the gospel "Am ...more

No one wants to go through what Rihanna sings about in her song about infidelity, "Unfaithful," but the tune is undeniably pretty and delicate. Learn how to strut this melancholy song on the piano by watching this piano tutorial. Who knew that such unhappiness could sound so ...more

In this video series the talented and sizzling Jonathon Wilson guides you through 30 must-have blues piano licks, riffs that, once mastered, could turn any musician into a talked-about sensation. Jonathon introduces each clip, letting you know of any tips or hang-ups that set ...more

Part of improvisation is understanding the theory of scales and modes. In this video series, watch as great jazz musician Ryan Larson teach all about the different scales with the root of F. Part 1 of 17 - How to Play F scales on the piano. Play F scales on the piano - Part 2 ...more

The bossa nova drum beat is a Latin groove that's derived from Brazilian music. Learn various techniques and tips for playing the bossa nova drum beat with expert tips in this free video series. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play the bossa nova drum beat. Play the bossa nova drum beat ...more

Learn how to voice certain chords on the piano in this free video music series that will teach you how to utilize one of the essentials of mastering the piano - voicing chords. Part 1 of 15 - How to Play chord voicings on the piano. Play chord voicings on the piano - Part 2 of ...more

Play the verse, chorus, and bass line of "Jingle Bells" on the piano. Learn how to play "Jingle Bells" in this free piano video from a music theory graduate. Part 1 of 13 - How to Play "Jingle Bells" on the piano. Play "Jingle Bells" on the piano - Part 2 of 13. Click through ...more

Love the all time favorite "Final Countdown?" watch this short tutorial and learn how to play final countdown on the piano. This short instructional video will teach you exactly how to play it and in no time you too will be playing it on your piano. So if you want to learn how ...more

Learn how to play the song "Watch Me Bleed" By Scary Kids Scaring Kids on the piano or keyboard with this step by step tutorial. This video teaches you each part slowly so it is easy to follow and play. Watch this lesson and you'll be playing "Watch Me Bleed" in no time.

Celebrate the glory that is the "Shrek" movie series by learning how to play "Hallelujah," one of the main songs from the first movie. This tutorial shows you how to play the Rufus Wainwright version, which is a pop-y though wistful ballad. The song sounds mesmerizing and is ...more

Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play Colbie Caillat's "Bubbly" on the piano. The instructions in this how-to video are best suited for beginner piano players who have some knowledge of music theory. This instructional video is very helpful and will have you pla ...more

Alt chanteuse Hayley Williams and rapper B.O.B seem like an unlikely duo who play at opposite ends of the genre spectrum, but when they came together for B.O.B.'s bittersweet "Airplanes," the result was a dulcet melody. Learn how to play this gorgeous song on the piano by wat ...more

Learn Beethoven's masterpiece "Ode to Joy" and how to play it on the piano. Full tempo and finger position breakdowns are given.

The Simpsons theme song has raised a generation of American children, and even though the show has long since jumped the shark the glory of it's theme song remains. In this video you'll learn how to play a really accurate piano version of the song, complete with chords and lon ...more

Lady Gaga's landmark "Bad Romance" video not only ushered in a new era of avant-garde video making and performance art thereafter copied by Rihanna and Christina Aguilera, but also spawned a whole pack of makeup, hair, nail, and dance tutorials. Get in on Lady Gaga's signatur ...more

In this free video keyboard lesson, you'll learn how to play the MIA's "Paper Planes" on the piano. While this lesson is geared toward beginners, intermediate and advanced players are certain to take something away as well. Watch this tutorial to get started playing "Paper Pla ...more

Learn to play this easy Bach prelude a few measures at a time on the piano. Includes music and view of hands on the keyboard. When performing, follow the legato articulation rather than playing very short notes in the right hand.

The alt rock band Train has been around forever - lead singer Patrick Monahan is 41 - and has had exquisitely popular hits like "Drops of Jupiter" and "Meet Virginia," but it wasn't until "Hey, Soul Sister" that they gained international recognition, even from the younger Just ...more

Bruno Mars is shooting up through the pop hierarchy, and for good reason. His latest single "Grenade" shows his darker side beautifully, and this video will teach you how to play an awesome cover of the song on piano and show that ex how you really feel.

Major chords are like happy kids' movies, which have an upbeat beginning, middle, and end to satisfy innocent minds and sugarcoat harsher realities. Major chords create a light, jovial mood and are the basis of numerous famous songs. Learn how to play these happy chords by wa ...more

Whether you love her or hate her or just don't understand her, Lady Gaga is a phenomenal performance artist who accomplished exactly what she wanted with her music video for "Telephone": shock and offer the grotesque. Learn how to play this song from the controversial music v ...more

Bono is such an avid and compassionate activist that we often forget that he makes good music, too. Learn how to rock his classic alternative rock anthem "One" by checking out this tutorial. The song is super melodic and actually not very hard to play. If you're a beginner/in ...more

If you have so much as a passing interest in jazz piano, then you've surely heard of Art Tatum. This two-part tutorial offers a descriptive analysis and visual demonstration of one of Art Tatum's favorite licks, the flatted fifth series two-finger descending run. While this tu ...more

Playing along with your favorite songs is an enjoyable, and highly effective, way of developing your playing technique. In this piano tutorial, you'll learn how to play the introduction to "Lullabye" by Billy Joel. While the lesson is geared toward players of an intermediate ...more

Want to learn how to play John Lennon on the piano? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Imagine" by John Lennon on the piano or keyboard. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how John Lennon plays it. This lesson is geared towards inter ...more

Playing along with your favorite songs is an enjoyable, and highly effective, way of developing your playing technique. In this piano tutorial, you'll learn how to play Elton John's "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road." While the lesson is geared toward players of an intermediate skill ...more

Playing popular songs on the piano is not as difficult as it seems. With this tutorial you can learn how to play "My Immortal" by Evanescence on the piano. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Watch this ho ...more

Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "Wait" by Danny Chan on piano. Instruction includes names of chords and an overhead view so you can learn by watching. Intermediate pianists will have no trouble learning how to play Danny Chan's "Wait" on piano by watching ...more

Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "Imagine" by John Lennon on piano. Instruction includes names of chords and an overhead view so you can learn by watching. Intermediate pianists will have no trouble learning how to play John Lennon's "Imagine" on piano by w ...more

Learn how to play "Twinkle Little Star" on the piano with this play-by-numbers video.

Learn how to play "This Old Man" on the piano with this play-by-numbers video.

Learn how to play "Row your Boat" on the piano with this play-by-numbers video.

Learn how to play "Ode to Joy" on the piano with this play-by-numbers video.

Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "Shout to the Lord" on piano. Instruction includes names of chords and an overhead view so you can learn by watching. Intermediate pianists will have no trouble learning how to play "Shout to the Lord" on piano by watching t ...more

Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "Upgrade You" by Beyoncé on the piano. The instructions include chord breakdowns and individual melody notes. Intermediate pianists will have no trouble learning how to play Beyonce's "Upgrade You" on the piano after watchin ...more

Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "Crawling" by Linkin Park on the piano. The instructions include the scale, key signature, and chord breakdowns. Intermediate pianists will have no trouble learning how to play Linkin Park's "Crawling" on the piano after wat ...more

Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "Numb" by Linkin Park on the piano. The instructions include the scale, key signature, and chord breakdowns. Intermediate pianists will have no trouble learning how to play Linkin Park's "Numb" on the piano after watching th ...more

Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "Faint" by Linkin Park on the piano. The instructions include the scale, key signature, and chord breakdowns. Intermediate pianists will have no trouble learning how to play Linkin Park's "Faint" on the piano after watching ...more

In this piano tutorial, learn how to play the beginning of the song "Unfaithful" by Rihanna on the piano. Follow along as this instructor provides simple and comprehensible step-by-step instruction for each hand and each note. Watch this instructional video to start playing "U ...more

This how to video covers the basics of reading sheet music, the contrary motion scale, and how to play Happy Birthday on the piano or keyboard. These are very basic techniques for playing piano. Watch this piano tutorial and you will be playing piano in no time. Part 1 of 2 - ...more

Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play the Mortal Kombat them song on the piano. Instruction includes a slowed-down version so you can learn by watching. Intermediate pianists will have no trouble learning how to play the Mortal Kombat theme on the piano after wa ...more

Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "Haruka Kanta," the second Naruto opening, on the piano. The instructions include the scale, key signature, and chord breakdowns. Intermediate pianists will have no trouble learning how to play "Haruka Kanta" from Naruto on ...more

In this how to video, you will learn how to play the Mixolydian piano mode. For this example, the C major scale will be played. The 5th mode of this scale starts on the G note. From these modes, 7th chords can be built. You can build 7th chords by skipping every other note on ...more

If you are looking to improve your piano technique then this how to video is the place to start. You will learn how to improve finger strength and articulation with these easy piano exercises. You must learn to strengthen them so you can play piano better. This is a great exer ...more