16 Levels of Piano Composition: Easy to Complex | WIRED 

This is a HUGE honor, thank you so much for having me on!!!

She sits there and says 'you can' and I sit here like 'I absolutely can not'

Level 1 : class example Level 16 : actual exam question

“C’mon it’s just music theory not rocket science” “C’mon it’s just rocket science not music theory”

Today I discovered I’m at level pre-beginner.

Level 17 - ‘Now lets try it whilst manipulating time and space’

Wired did a great job getting Nahre for this video. She didn’t simply explain ‘this is easy (lvl 1)... now this is difficult (lvl 16)’ like in a clickbaity list. Instead she really defined the steps of complexity within a composition in a way that is accessible for both musicians and non-musicians.

The hidden hero of this video: the editor who literally labels all the steps of the videos in the performances combined👏👏👏

as a music student I find myself coming back to this every few months to see how much further I've progressed

Level 17: I will now disassemble the atoms of this universe and recreate it to the tune of happy birthday

This video called me untalented in 16 different ways

Me - doesnt play piano - understand nothing - still watched whole video

The presenter is so talented. The way she explains each concept so concisely and demonstrates it perfectly shows true mastery.

Of course she’s brilliantly acquainted with music theory, but wow is she an exceptional communicator as well.

I suddenly realized I don't want a complex birthday party. A simple one will be fine, thank you.

You know someone's a great musician when you see how careful yet precise they create a sound through their instrument. A lot of ppl think its all about how fast or crazy one plays, but as Nahre mentioned physicality does not equate to complexity.

She's amazing. Good on you for having her.

I love how she shows off her skill while still being humble.

How can you be a genius, humble and so chill at the same time??

Is this a dissertation for a PhD in music? AMAZING!!

shes so humble yet threatening me just by her skills, lmao, I wish she is my piano teacher

This girl is so humble and you can really see how artistic she is.

Amazing piano skills BUT whoever edited this video is SO talented as well OMG great editing.

Playing Level 1: Aww it sounds funny.. *After a few seconds* Playing Level 16: What’s happening???

Everybody gangsta until asians start playing "Happy birthday" in 16 levels of complexity

She's a genius. I cannot believe how clearly and concisely she articulated her points.

Someone who is this effortlessly able to just come in and out of different genres and seamlessly do and uno all different ideas while explaining the whole time like it’s nothing is just so impressive. It’s almost like she’s a surgeon who’s got herself cut open on the table and is giving a lecture on how to perform complex surgeries without the fact that she’s demonstrating on herself phasing her in the least

Nahre did a Master-Class job of explaining all of these possible musical techniques available in the composer's palette in such a short period of time! Also excellent job of showing them applied in the context of the Piano.

0:06- Enjoying myself 0:08 my crush walks in

So, when can i blow out the candle on my cake ?

It's people like Nahre Sol that make it extremely hard to call myself a musician

We were so impressed with how effectively you explained your process, and the different levels of complexity. You're an excellent teacher!

One of the best music educators on the platform, with an excellent channel! Big fan!

Is there no one gonna appreciate the amazing editing skill in this awesome video?

she explained everything so fluidly and quickly, but not once did i feel left behind or confused about what she meant. wow

4:03 that...that...that flex though had my jaw DROPPED

That is an absolutely fantastic video. I'm blown away. Technical, theoretical, artistic, and creative. Bravissimo.

level 17: you will now need your third hand.

I've come back to this video 3 years later. What a wonderful talent and brain. Thank you for your contribution to the world and art Nahre, we are all better for it.

3:43 is the prettiest rendition of happy birthday i've ever heard.

Level 1: One finger. Level 2: Two fingers. There are 16 levels. I'm afraid.

The fact that you are demonstrating this while talking so calmly...scary

This was my favorite of the complexity series. I absolutely loved the way you explained the various aspects of music theory and how you used complexity to embellish the piece. Truly amazing.

8:56 That is amazing

In the last example, I wouldn't know when to blow out the candles.

Congrats Nahre! What an awesome video.

Nahre's videos are amazing. She is such a great teacher, musician and video producer. I also love how open minded she is when it comes to music.

I've been feeling pretty depressed lately but watching Nahre explain how she feels about music and composition made me feel really happy to see someone so passionate and in love with their art.

Condensing 20 years of music theory in 10 minutes?! I feel ... inadequate! XD

"By adding the finger 6" Wait what, that's illega

This is one of the few times ive gotten totally impressed by a pianist. She is incredible..

I’ve been stuck on a song I made at 10yrs old. Built it up until I was 15 and couldn’t make it more complex after that. I am now 22 and haven’t created any new progress. This video made me realize not only am I stuck at the 6-7 stage. Thank you for this video now I know where to improve

I think everyone who cares anything about music should watch this. It's absolutely eye opening and a rare opportunity to see how vast the musical landscape is. It's often said "you don't know what you don't know". This is one of those rare videos that allow you to take a peek at how much you don't know in regards to music in a digestable format for the layman.

"I am Nahre Sol, and this is my Masterclass..."

4:09 a la Liszt is such a good burn

The smile on her face at 5:40 said, " The watchers gonna so confused lmao ".

While nahre's skills on the piano are absolutely amazing, props to the guy that edited this video, jesus christ!

gotta play the melody upside down so the australians can hear

Incredibly concise and pretty amazing to understand where you are your musical learning journey. She's phenomenal and makes this wild complexity approachable. I love the intimacy she shows in what level 16 means. And somehow it's possible with a song I'm not deeply tired of 😂

This is amazing! I love how Narhe explained everything with exceptional clarity! Her improvisations are also incredible :)

9:20 when your birthday cake has cocaine

“How to play the Happy Birthday song without getting copyright claimed by Warner Chappell Music”

this is a beautiful explanation. i never thought of music like this in my 11 years of playing piano. just goes to show that a truly great teacher will teach you all of these alongside your own will to learn

I rewatch this video once every two years or so because it’s so mesmerizing and inspirational. Thanks Nahre!

“I’m pretty good at piano” *watches this video* “Oh, I’m a three.”

Level 239 -Now lets play using our 3rd eye to visualize B-flat Major minor 9th and mouth trumpet along with the polytonality of Giant steps in the key of the colour blue ....... backwards ... while riding a unicycle

Your knowledge and understanding of music is simply amazing. Thank you for sharing it with all of us!

6:49 Me as a kid when there was no surprise on my birthday

I didn't understand this guy when he told me he was getting his PhD in music theory.. now I get it

Level 1: Melody Level 2: One-Finger Bassline Level 3: Two-Finger Bassline Level 4: Chord Level 5: Arpeggio Level 6: Waltz Form Level 7: Melodic Embellishment Level 8: 2-Voice Melody - High Level 9: 2-Voice Melody - Low Level 10: 3-Voice Melody Level 11: 4-Beat Rhythm Level 12: 5-Beat Rhythm Level 13: Harmony Change Level 14: Extended Harmony Level 15: Melody Manipulation Level 16: All Levels Combined

What an absolute master class! For someone like me who enjoys listening to piano but never have touched one, this is the most structured way of explaining what it is that I like about the sound.

omg did Nahre just improvised a three-part counterpoint and a Liszt style thing? That's insane!!!!

wow, she condensed several years' worth of music theory and knowledge into one 10-minute video. amazing.

She's the human version of the ''demo'' mode on my old Casio keyboard. Love this!

this is exactly what i needed to know. she's really good! i look forward to seeing more of her

4:03 I was not ready for this holy SHI-

Level 16 - "Sorry but my child has started crying and is hiding behind the sofa, can you play Level 3 again please?"

I want her to play Happy Birthday at my Funeral.

Had this on my recommendation for more than a year and today I finally decided to click on it. Wdyk, it's my birthday tomorrow. Almost magical.

THIS IS SO AMAZING! My favorite pianist on RU-vid is on WIRED. What an honor.

Happy Birthday 00:51 01.level: Melody 00:59 02.level: One-Finger Bassline 01:09 03.level: Two-Finger Bassline 01:32 04.level: Chord 01:49 05.level: Arpeggio 02:37 06.level: Waltz Form 03:25 07.level: Melodic Embellishment 04:03 Á lá Liszt or Horowitz: broken octaves, repeated notes, chromatic embellishments, arpeggio, wide chord, repeated chords, glissando, chord resolution 04:28 08.level: 2-Voice Melody - High 04:40 09.level: 2-Voice Melody - Low 04:52 10.level: 3-Voice Melody 05:27 11.level: 4-Beat Rhythm 05:35 12.level: 5-Beat Rhythm 06:00 All Levels Combined: broken chords (arpeggios), melody in inner line, melody fit into groups of 5, two independent lines, trill, lines moving different directions, 06:25 13.level: Harmony Change Extensions: any additional notes beyond first 3 notes of chord Harmonic Progression: the order of chords accompanying a melody Scale: an organized sequence of notes Scale Arrangement: starting your scale on a different note than the first scale note 07:20 14.level: Extended Harmony Polytonality: combining two different key centers together 07:40 15.level: Melody Manipulation: Melody Backwards, Upside Down, Upside Down+Backwards, fragments displace it in different registers 08:29 16.level: All Levels Combined (Text) 08:55-09:27 All Levels Combined (Music)

It’s 3:50 am, and I just watched a 10 minute video on levels of piano composition.. I don’t even play piano

this is the most interesting and most helpful thing i've watched or read on composition. so good

the honor was all ours. speaking for all viewers here.

Okay I thought I would never be impressed by Happy Birthday melody but this was crazy

09:02 Warning. While trying to dance to Level 16, I dislocated my hip. If you must dance, please proceed with caution.

Your expertise can benefit my piano compositions greatly! Thank you I learned alot

Thank you, just what i really needed, nothing bored or useless seconds, only actual and informal and easy learning about piano!

She is very diplomatic with regards to the many possible interpretations of "complexity." To me, this is a clear sign of wisdom. And, in case you didn't know, not all talented musicians are wise. EXCELLENT video.

People will say my composition is out-of-tune. I'll just say it's *P O L Y T O N A L I T Y*

What a superb presentation in every way, bravo!

Probably one of the most amazing things I ever watched! I love you for this!

this is awesome! she explains it well without making it boring. I'm not a huge piano enthusiast but I found this extremely interesting as both a musician and a regular person. it's cool to know the music terms and hear her put them together like that.

This is a really great piece. Nahre's analogies are ON POINT, her explanations are fantastic. The editing and graphics were minimal yet so informative. Tasteful choices. Very pleasing to watch.

So much fun to watch. She is amazing. And I want to point out the amazing graphic motion design of this video, it is really well done, so dynamic and fun... Good job Wired. Thanks for sharing this with us!

So humble and transparent about it being a subjective craft. I love it see it.

She's taking my appreciation of music on a magic carpet ride to another level. She's a g̶e̶n̶i̶e̶ genius.

“Let’s use happy birthday to keep it simple” Me: yeah ok

Wow, this is fantastic! She is amazing! I love her explanations, and her musicality!

I tried to practice this piece in different keys just to exercise different chords and voicings. Never thought about so many ways of practicing. This really elevates practice into multi dimensional. Thank you so much for posting this tutorial 🎉🎉🎉