Beginner Piano Technique Training: Dozen a Day Preparatory Book

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This is my response to the question many of my viewers asked, "what do you use before Hanon?"
In this video, I'm introducing technique books I use for beginners, as well as tips and learning points for a few of the exercises in it.
I'm also talking a bit about how to deal with black keys!
Link to Dozen a Day Preparatory Book:
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23 июл 2024

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@kavishanfernando313 3 года назад

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@terzelrasmus-williams2530 3 года назад

Dozen A Day is one of the music books I started out on. Use to hate it lol but it made me a better pianist in the long run.

@rachelmaurice9599 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing tips on teaching techniques to beginner students. Would love to see more contents like these from beginners all the way to intermediate

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

You got it! Just give me time, as these videos take lots of time to make. But if enough people like it, it motivates me to keep making these and other videos!

@patrickwells4014 3 года назад

WOW WOW WOW!!! For the first time there is a piano teacher that encourages students to SING the tones as well as PLAY the keys. Singing is a very crucial part in teaching musicianship to beginning students. Sadly very few teachers use singing as a part of a child's musical upbringing.

@lucasmm3llo 3 года назад

I DO IT :D I like to think that the more we can make the student feel the music in different ways the better it will be. singing will awaken another type of muscular memory with the tones, being able to access it when away from the piano, for example

@patrickwells4014 3 года назад

@@lucasmm3llo Yes, I agree. It makes learning easier. It adds another dimension of understanding music. Along with copying down the music, singing the exercises in other keys, and composing their own melodies, either on the piano or singing will help master the overall goal in music: musicianship.

@tnbee 3 года назад

I lowkey regret neglecting my piano practice when I was a child... I was given those great piano books but I just not practicing... Maybe I will start from scratch again from now..

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

I have same regret of not practicing enough when I was young. Believe or not, I didn't practice much when I was little and had many years of blank before becoming serious about music. Maybe I'll talk about that in a future video.

@tweetybird1480 3 года назад

You and me both🤦🏽‍♀️. I'm trying to get into it now again. Now I actually have to pay 😭😭

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

Better to be late than never.

@tsuukkii 3 года назад

Eyyy isn't it the guy that makes the Genshin osts.

@brendalam9510 3 года назад

The octave 🤣 my hands are so small I can’t play the octave from above the keys I love how you are so detailed with the hand positions!

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

The video I'm editing right now addresses that a little bit. Stay tuned!

@meandab 3 года назад

Never thought I'd see someone with thicker lenses in their glasses than my friend, but here you are. Thanks for the great video!

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

Cherish your eyesight!

@senseitei 3 года назад

Can't wait for more, teacher Akira

@angledog00 2 года назад

Awesome!

@ciscamariani1633 3 года назад

Can't wait for another teaching from you ❤

@ambilpeluang3518 2 года назад

Great!, Awesome!

@hoangnguyen-ic5kk 3 года назад

Now im one of your students over RU-vid, thank you Akira-san :)

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

Welcome to my RU-vid community!

@veraluciacampos3776 3 года назад

Yes! More! Please!

@pianogirla1870 3 года назад

This is so good. Thank you, Akira.

@iancaldeian 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing!!!

@alanalam5597 Год назад

These are great, Akira-san!

@StevenLeeCE 3 года назад

Really useful!

@JakeLondonRivers Год назад

You're awesome man, love your channel

@marcela_p 3 года назад

New student here 🙋🏻‍♀️ Please go on with this kind of videos. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇧🇷

@BeachedWhaleFTW Год назад

Thank you for making these videos!

@scottm4267 3 года назад

Great suggestions. Thank you

@Vivid22fly 13 дней назад

loving your lessons, thank you

@sychg3448 3 года назад

Very detailed explanation. Thanks a lot. Look forward to book 1

@Highlander515 3 года назад

Great instruction and very insightful tips!

@MrEliasMarques 3 года назад

That bell notification was so loud I started to compose my 9th symphony. J.K. Love your content!!!

@justjess2880 3 года назад

Thank you for giving this tutorial, I will try to practice this later today. :)

@TheMikael8888 3 года назад

Thank you Akira san, this is really important for me as new student. Please continue the lesson 🙏

@deewatching 2 года назад

I LOOOOOVVVEEEEEEE YOUR CONTENT

@johngiangrande2996 3 года назад

Thank you Akira! Definitely, continue with more videos on A.D.A.D Book 1 and 2!

@MertOzdag 2 года назад

Thank you very much Akira-san, this is really great and helpful

@dytrichnguyen138 3 года назад

Thank you for these videos! I will definitely be referencing these in my own studio! Many many thanks

@davebantillo1334 6 дней назад

Thank you so much, sir!

@peadarrafferty9469 2 года назад

Very good points for beginners and very clearly explained.

@sapnamahboobani1156 2 года назад

Thank you for these tips. I learned so much about technique from this video.

@sashaseekola7821 2 года назад

Just stumbled upon your channel and I'm so motivated to fix all the little bad habits I've developed and start again. Thank you for your content!

@usageunit 3 года назад

Oh man, I haven't seen this much Irasutoya clipart since I moved back from Japan. 懐かしい～

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

Haha, they are great! Makes my boring videos far more interesting :)

@girlmonkey100 3 года назад

Please go on with this! Thank you 🙏🏻

@arthurbarbosapinho 3 года назад

Your channel is destined to success! Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Abraço do Brasil!

@sujayanarula3913 3 года назад

I just tried Hanon technique, interesting 👏🏼😊Thank you

@The.Chiefman 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this lesson. You are a great teacher. I was looking for something like this. I love your content More video's on good technique please as there is not much of this information out there

@mSkIp09 3 года назад

Thank you very much Sensei, your videos are always interesting and helpful. Grettings from Mexico.

@nousnavi2167 10 месяцев назад

Akira-san is an excellent teacher.

@anilkumar0305380 3 года назад

👍👍👍👍👍 thank you

@SweetNSassyCutie 2 года назад

Very good explanation,enjoy very much, than you so much

@sparky6101 3 года назад

Muchas gracias excelent video!!

@EklectikaAaynne 3 года назад

I'm very pleased AND impressed with your ability to relay information along with showing us detailed hand positioning, etc. Thank you, thank you!

@TEEBONE84able Год назад

Amazing. Thanks

@AkiraIkegamiChannel Год назад

Glad you liked it!

@Taomeano 3 года назад

Thank you Akira I am learning a lot from you. My struggle is playing the 16th note fast but I know you will get there and show us the techniques. Thank you, you are a good teacher.

@creativecompanion 2 года назад

It really helps when you show us you playing each exercise with the metronome.

@williamrumba 3 года назад

Thank you, Teacher!

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

You are very welcome!

@ip9153 2 года назад

Thanks

@antony5436 3 года назад

just the fact you have 1k likes ad 0 dislikes tells you how much people enjoy your content. please make a lot of content on exercises like this. these are really helpfull.

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

Thank you. Will do!

@PatriciaSL 2 года назад

Very helpful tips. Keep up the good work.

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 2 года назад

Thank you. I will!

@kandamy1 Год назад

A new subscriber- I have been learning piano for a month now as an adult. I have signed up to a few YT sites that are for early stage piano students but while they are all great, yours is the closest I have seen to an actual lesson. With your attention to detail I should think these videos are a gem for those who are not currently able to take private lessons. Thank you!

@dwyang2307 2 года назад

You are my favorite piano teacher on RU-vid. Best teacher 👍👍

@anhnguyenghet9093 2 года назад

ThNk you, this is really helpful.

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 2 года назад

You're welcome!

@luismaantostefa 2 года назад

Thanks a lot Teacher, I could afford an online corse, but it is not enough of course, just want to thanks a lot for making this content. It's my first time ever I've seen you, you look as an understanding teacher. This video with the Hanon one are music to me ears literally hahah. Please keep suggesting book like these, and of course infinite gratitude towards you ;) have a nice week. Best wishes from Argentina!

@violetbob694 3 года назад

this is how you know this is a really good video - no thumbs down in this video

@lizzythecoollizard 3 года назад

This video actually helped me with timing and rhythm, thank you Akira! See ya on Saturday

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

That's great!

@bambooshootsme 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing! My 5yrs old kid enjoys following the funky illustration before playing. It brings a lot of fun into boring technique warmup.

@ghouby342 3 года назад

this channel is great :)

@pedfuego 3 года назад

Thank you, teacher. Very instructive. I'm waiting for book one and two videos.

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

From everyone's positive comments, looking like I'm making book 1 video in the future.

@elhpasu 11 месяцев назад

It would be helpful to see you go through all of these exercises in the Daily Dozen Series. You are amazing teacher

@softsquiddy8395 2 года назад

Thank you so much for these lessons, I am learning so much and achieving great things just cause videos like yours exist. So thank you, really.

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 2 года назад

You are welcome. I'm glad you are finding these contents useful!

@jungoogie 2 года назад

Akira, thank you for making time to create this video👍. This is gem a of information that is practical and speaks volume with condensed how to do's in the ways of the piano.

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 2 года назад

You're so welcome!

@jprmercado 5 месяцев назад

One of my piano teachers used this book! I didn’t really appreciate the drills at first, but now I do! The illustrations also give life to the drills, so you can picture a scenario as you do the drills to make them more musical.

@melissacoolcat 3 года назад

I've been learning piano (since 6 y/o) and completed all my graded exams in my 20s but I feel like I lack technical skills even after playing for so many years 😢 I just discovered your channel and your videos are so helpful as I try to re-learn all these things. SO clear, concise and straight to the point! Your videos start exactly when you press play! Thank you for that. Subscribed!

@adamsykes5755 3 года назад

They start when you press play. But the introduction is too long really. Watching for the second time, oh wow now I know for sure you lived in three countries.

@pianoismyeverything Год назад

Same, I basically scratched everything and decided to start from the very beginning idfc how much time it takes I need to get better at this

@titanebay 3 года назад

Wow, you are a great teacher and have a nice, relaxed personality. Content is clear and understandable, and more importantly, makes me want to practice! Thank you.

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

I'm glad my videos are helping. Thank you for your encouraging comment!

@lucasmm3llo 3 года назад

You are an amazing teacher for teachers! Thank you so much! Congratulations from Brazil

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

Glad you are finding these useful! Thank you for your comment.

@Silkroadgermany2 3 года назад

You have very useful content and seem like a nice person - thank you! See you a little more in the future here :)

@doctorxyss 3 года назад

Good content, Akira!!!😎👍🇧🇷

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

Thank you!

@eveleenchan588 3 года назад

Thank you! I love these type of basic techniques lesson coz my teacher did not teach me last time. Btw, i feel a lot of improvement after the Hanon tips. Still practicing whenever i hv the time. Thank you again.

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

Glad it's working out for you. More to come!

@terzelrasmus-williams2530 3 года назад

I'm so glad I found your channel. I just started tutoring music to beginners and technique is SUPER important. So I'm glad I am on the right path RE teaching/tutoring.

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

Welcome to my channel! I'm glad you are finding these useful.

@maheshmunirathnam7644 3 года назад

Sir your very straight forward and Frank... I really like your honesty and your approach to teaching 👍👍👍 Also your sense of humour is off the roof🤘🤘😁

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

Thank you!

@enricakupper245 3 года назад

Good day Ikegami-san... Konichiwa... thank you for your lecture here.. always helpfull,, always inspired.. 👍

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

Glad you liked it.

@1deaver 2 года назад

Dozen a day was my favourite book to practice as a child. Never realized then, how important they are.

@ciroforestiero6084 10 месяцев назад

Da bambino.hai.la.mano.ma.nn.la.testa..da.adulto.hai.la.testa.ma.nn.la.mano

@gizemalpay7879 2 года назад

Awasome channel thank uuuuuu

@MystiqWisdom Год назад

I wish I could hire a personal trainer teacher like this guy. Each lesson would be so much fun.

@AkiraIkegamiChannel Год назад

I do online lessons :)

@allysayuzon6429 3 года назад

More like this please! I am learning a lot I swear. All I do is go through my free music book I've downloaded online without executing proper technique! I mean there is a guide there but this helps me a lot. I don't have a professional teacher I'm a self taught but I hope you do more like this!! Godbless stay safe sir!!🥰

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

My videos are not intended to replace lessons with professional piano teachers, but I'm glad you are finding it helpful in your situation, too.

@Pianohobbyist 3 года назад

Great video for the people like me playing the piano as a hobby. Thank you!

@cyohe8643 3 года назад

You are hilarious. Love your comedic inserts. I have been teaching myself piano for approximately a year now & am encountering difficulty because I have developed bad habits (that I didn't realize were there until your video). I ordered the book from your description box & am going back to the basics before I move on. It's a bit disheartening; but I will be a better musician if I do this. Thank you so much for your videos. I hope you make more. 🙂

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

It's better to build a strong foundation later than never. Lots of students don't learn properly in the beginning. That way, you may be able to go through the different levels quicker, but you will eventually hit the limit with improper technique and get stuck. I'm glad my videos are helping.

@cyohe8643 3 года назад

Thank you very much for your kind response. 🙂

@alvarovieira50 Год назад

Muito bem!

@erickenn96 3 года назад

I've been looking for a teacher that focuses on technique. I feel it's not what you play but how. If you have a good technique, everything you play is good. I like this a lot.

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

You can learn what to play from books, but my philosophy is that a teacher's role is to teach how to play.

@michaelsmith697 2 года назад

I used the dozen a day books before Hanon. Also while using the tutor books and some scales over 1 octave.

@charleslaine 2 года назад

I took piano lessons in 1980. The very first book that was given to me by my teacher, and which I still own to this very day is... wait for it... A Dozen A Day Preparatory Book. If it works, don't change it! ;-)

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 2 года назад

The instrument hasn't changed for about 150 years. There are also many good new books available now, but I'm comfortable using what worked for me and has been working for my students.

@maheshmunirathnam7644 3 года назад

Definitely interested in second book.. please make another video 🙏🙏

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

It was released to public this morning.

@maheshmunirathnam7644 3 года назад

@@AkiraIkegamiChannel thank you.. already watched the video 👍👍🙏

@tiatortilla 2 года назад

Can you please make a video on sight reading and singing? Thank you so much 🙏🏼🥰

@norims217 3 года назад

I hv tis book...tq for your guidance..👍👍

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

You are welcome!

@tubeur000 2 года назад

May be you have dvd / downloadable lessons for those, who unfortunately are unable to visit you in person? You are a great person and teacher!

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 2 года назад

Thank you. I do offer online lessons. Please check the description for the link.

@erikmarkish9717 3 года назад

great video! would be awesome if you could also make one about the beginner method books :)

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

That's on my to-do list. Stay tuned!

@scottmccampbell72 3 года назад

I'd be curious about a Book One video if you want to do it! Thanks for the great video!

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

It's already out. Check out my tutorial playlist.

@pennyng7661 3 года назад

Thanks! I like using the Dozen A Day books to start the concept of technical exercises too. I like your point and pic on “Hanon for 3 years old works in some countries but not all” 😆

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@bertwharwood5427 3 года назад

Love your content. I'm approaching intermediate (adult) look forward to more of your videos. I may contact you for regular lessons

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

Sounds good. Looking forward to it.

@HarakaPakataka 3 года назад

Nostalgic... My teacher tought me piano with some of the same books back in 2005. Stopped after a year though. Place I transferred to had no piano schools so I never went back to playing until college. Am self taught and I could play Fantaisie Impromputu quite sloppily hahah. I somewhat regret not learning piano continuously. I'm a guitarist now & could play cannon rock and a few more complicated pieces but I pretty much would have preferred if I mastered Piano instead of Guitar. So here I am starting from Step 1 until I could Sight Read and Play Well

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

Sorry you had to stop taking lessons in the middle, but it's never too late to start again!

@Dingsrecords92 3 года назад

Subscribed

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

Welcome!

@eithansamuelmorenomunoz8b636 2 года назад

I learned the subdivision of the notes by saying words which have the number of syllabes i needed, I speak spanish but I don't think it matters like "pan" "ta-ca" and things like that

@musicismylife17blue 3 года назад

I am loving your technique videos! Do you have videos for teaching adult learners? Would you use these same preparatory exercises with adults or start them on Hanon?

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

I teach adults in the same way as I teach children. It is the same instrument after all. There are adult method books, too, but I don't find them any more or less effective than the ones I use for all the students.

@AmodeusR 3 года назад

1:25 Pretty ̶w̶e̶i̶r̶d̶ smooth transition right there :0 Jokes aside, I have been seriously thinking about teaching piano to some friends and I didn't know how could I properly guide them and this video is a light of hope and guidance! So thank you very much for sharing your knowledge for free, 本当に、ありがとうございます！😁 By the way, could you clarify what do you mean with "collapsing fingers"?

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 3 года назад

I made these videos hoping to help teachers, too. Very glad to hear it is serving that purpose!

@ohevtele7994 2 года назад

Hello. Wonderful channel. I am going to use your videos to get my kids started with piano. But, what are your thoughts on Czerny? Do you have a place for him in your studies? Can his books help with anything? And if so, which ones? Thank you for putting out good content.

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 2 года назад

I do use Czerny after beginner method books. Check out my intermediate book video. Although I try to share as much tips as possible, please be aware that videos can't replace lessons from an experienced teacher. My videos are meant to be supplement to actua lessons or for new teachers to learn how to teach.