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How to Play the Piano: Video Series

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Tips on play the piano, how to harmonize on a piano, and how to compose your own music; learn all this and more in this free online video series of piano lessons taught by an expert.

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  1. Correct posture for playing the piano and why its important; learn this and more in this free online piano lesson series taught by expert pianist and professional musician Tony Newton.

    Views: 1,768
  2. How to place your hands and arms to play the piano and the importance; learn this and more in this free online piano lesson series taught by expert pianist and professional musician Tony Newton.

    Views: 1,617
  3. Proper finger technique for piano playing, including tips and tricks; learn this and more in this free online piano lesson series taught by expert pianist and professional musician Tony Newton.

    Views: 2,183
  4. How to practice finger techniques for playing the piano; learn this and more in this free online piano lesson series taught by expert pianist and professional musician Tony Newton.

    Views: 2,920
  5. How to increase finger strength and control for playing the piano; learn this and more in this free online piano lesson series taught by expert pianist and professional musician Tony Newton.

    Views: 1,513
  6. How to stretch the muscles in your hand to develop finger techniques for playing the piano; learn this and more in this free online piano lesson series taught by expert pianist and professional musician Tony Newton.

    Views: 1,286
  7. Proper wrist positioning for playing the piano, including tips and tricks; learn this and more in this free online piano lesson series taught by expert pianist and professional musician Tony Newton.

    Views: 929
  8. Proper posture for playing the piano and the importance of posture; learn this and more in this free online piano lesson series taught by expert pianist and professional musician Tony Newton.

    Views: 574
  9. Proper breathing techniques for playing the piano; learn this and more in this free online piano lesson series taught by expert pianist and professional musician Tony Newton.

    Views: 706
  10. How to focus while playing the piano, including tips and tricks; learn this and more in this free online piano lesson series taught by expert pianist and professional musician Tony Newton.

    Views: 732
  11. How to improve your piano playing by focusing; learn this and more in this free online piano lesson series taught by expert pianist and professional musician Tony Newton.

    Views: 1,042
  12. How and why to practice the piano, including tips and tricks; learn this and more in this free online piano lesson series taught by expert pianist and professional musician Tony Newton.

    Views: 1,076
  13. How to harmonize on the piano, including techniques and tips; learn this and more in this free online piano lesson series taught by expert pianist and professional musician Tony Newton.

    Views: 825
  14. How to harmonize on the piano, including more techniques and tips; learn this and more in this free online piano lesson series taught by expert pianist and professional musician Tony Newton.

    Views: 751
  15. How to walk up the scale using harmony scales; learn this and more in this free online piano lesson series taught by expert pianist and professional musician Tony Newton.

    Views: 863
  16. How to train your ear to hear more harmonies to better harmonize on the piano; learn this and more in this free online piano lesson series taught by expert pianist and professional musician Tony Newton.

    Views: 888
  17. How to play seven scale notes on the piano; learn this and more in this free online piano lesson series taught by expert pianist and professional musician Tony Newton.

    Views: 873
  18. A demonstration of seven scale notes on the piano; learn this and more in this free online piano lesson series taught by expert pianist and professional musician Tony Newton.

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  19. How to play chromatic tones on the piano, including techniques; learn this and more in this free online piano lesson series taught by expert pianist and professional musician Tony Newton.

    Views: 811
  20. How to use the 12 chromatic tones on the piano to enhance your playing; learn this and more in this free online piano lesson series taught by expert pianist and professional musician Tony Newton.

    Views: 597
  21. How to use the sustain pedal on the piano; learn this and more in this free online piano lesson series taught by expert pianist and professional musician Tony Newton.

    Views: 1,598
  22. How to use the bass sustained pedal on the piano; learn this and more in this free online piano lesson series taught by expert pianist and professional musician Tony Newton.

    Views: 964
  23. How to use the soft pedal on the piano; learn this and more in this free online piano lesson series taught by expert pianist and professional musician Tony Newton.

    Views: 730
  24. How to play the piano with emotion by matching your thoughts with creative expressions; learn this and more in this free online piano lesson series taught by expert pianist and professional musician Tony Newton.

    Views: 866
  25. How emotions come through in your piano playing and the importance of breathing; learn this and more in this free online piano lesson series taught by expert pianist and professional musician Tony Newton.

    Views: 759
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The piano is easily one of the most recognizable musical instruments in the world. Since the early 18th century, musicians have used the piano to compose a myriad of musical compositions. Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn all created sublime masterpieces for the piano. Creating music on the piano is a challenging and rewarding endeavor, given the incredible octave range of the piano and dynamic adjustment (rendered by the sensitivity of the piano keys) Whether you have just begun to play the piano or you are an intermediate student, our expert piano instructor and professional musician Tony Newton can help you develop your piano playing skills.

In this free online video series, learn how to play the piano from expert piano player and professional musician Tony Newton. Tony will teach you basic piano lessons such as proper posture and correct hand positions for the piano. Developing nimble fingers is paramount for great piano playing. Our expert piano player will show you how to practice correct finger techniques to enhance your manual dexterity and facilitate muscle memory. However, this series is not solely for beginners. You can learn more advanced piano techniques such as how to harmonize on the piano, how to play the 7 scale notes on a piano, how to use piano pedals, how to play chromatic tones. Learn also how to play melodies and harmonize with melodies, and how to compose your own music on the piano.

 
About the Presenter

Tony Newton A professional musician and bassist since the 1960s, Tony Newton has been hailed as a "super genius [who] will go down in history as one of the most vital path-forgers of our era” by music critic Randali of Mean Street Magazine. He has emerged as a multifaceted composer/producer and musician (vocals, electric bass, and keyboards) and developed pioneering musical concepts in harmony theory and composition. He has performed on over 25 gold albums, with artists such as John Lee Hooker, T-Bone Walker, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, and Little Richard.dkdk

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