How To Play "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran (Beginner Piano Tutorial)
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- čas přidán 22. 05. 2024
- Ed Sheeran wrote "Perfect" for his wife -- who he actually grew up and went to school with!
The lyrics are so beautiful, coupled with a lovely melody. The good news for us is that the chords in this song are very simple -- and there are only four of them!
We're in the key of G, so the chords we will be using are G, Em, C, and D. That's it! The order changes in the chorus, but they are the exact same chords. We have done many videos on how so many popular songs use the same four chords, and this is a "Perfect" example (excuse the pun). This song uses the 1-6-5-4 progression for the verse and pre-chorus - and the 6-4-1-5 progression for the chorus.
The most challenging thing about this song is the left hand. We'll be playing the chords as broken arpeggios, but if that is challenging there is a simpler option which I have timecoded below. Another challenge is that sometimes our right and left hands will be 'sharing' notes. They'll be playing the same note -- but at different times. I have also timecoded solutions for this below.
⚡️Chapters:
0:59 The important left-hand part
1:35 Adding the right hand
2:25 Putting both hands together
3:10 The pre-chorus
4:16 The chorus - same chords, different order
6:05 How to deal with overlapping hands
6:16 A simpler option for the left hand
6:53 The final section - the outro riff
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Here's the link for the sheet music and the timecodes for all the parts of the song:
pianote.s3.amazonaws.com/blog/pdf/Perfect-LeadSheet.pdf
The important left-hand part - 0:59
Adding the right hand - 1:35
Putting both hands together - 2:25
The pre-chorus - 3:10
The chorus - same chords, different order - 4:16
How to deal with overlapping hands - 6:05
A simpler option for the left hand - 6:16
The final section - the outro riff - 6:53
Could you give me the left hand note?
The left-hand notes are arpeggios of the chords. So for a G chord the notes are G-B-D-G-D-B up and down. And then it's the same for ever chord
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@@duongval ok thanks, that was because of my dns settings i think
you're piano skills: master level. Your teaching skills: master level. Your voice: beautiful when you sing us a very short lines.
super attractive also
This is super accurate
She’s the best
Very very true Ms Lisa
Yeahh.. Her sound🤠😍
I've been playing piano for about 15 years on and off, recently this year I have got back into it and I've got to say you're an amazing teacher! I was able to learn this in just a couple of hours because you make it soo simple. Such a talent from you x
She is one of the best ever
Same bro
In couple hours? How's that even possible
I learned piano along time ago and started lessons when I was 13 yrs old. I had the sweetest old lady as a teacher. I believe some people are born with a gift to be Extraordinary teachers. You have the best tutorials, and have made me fall in love with piano again. I should have never stopped. Actually just ordered a new casio key board that should be arriving today. I want to thank you sincerely for lighting this passion up for me again. You are amazing 👍
This is hands down the best tutorial I've found for perfect.
I've just ordered myself a £400 keyboard piano so I can learn to play this. Can't wait til it arrives next week. I can't even play chopsticks! You are so very talented.
Thank you for your continuous support in teaching us and the music notes you have provided us. We (the family) appreciate it very much!
u can't imagine how much happiness and confidence you gave me through this single lesson
.. wishing you all success am happy,also feel very lucky to find your lesson on you tube tc
I LOVE your "happy" way of teaching.Thanks you for sharing your gift
I already learned how to play this song. But we all know that learning never ends. Thanks 😍😍
That is right! We need to keep practicing!
Your tutorials have risen my level from beginner to intermediate.
Thank you 😊❤️
she is a very good piano teacher. She was able to simplify everything. Thank you very much for this.
I think I found the best channel on CZcams to learn playing the piano.
The presentation and the time duratiin of each part is perfect and best of all the sheet music is given free.
Just exquisite! I love the broken chords and the way they are filled in. Makes it wonderful when listening, while giving you that background interplay when a singer superimposes on the notes played. Keep up!
How does your left hand play so soft!?
You're my favorite teacher, you make it sound so easy and your explanations are flawless. Your skills are master level and you have a beautiful voice, wish we could hear you sing more... Thank you Lisa.
You are without a doubt an amazing piano teacher. I have learned so much from watching your video's you've helped me take my music to an amazing level . Thank you so much.
Lisa, every teaching video you do are so well explained, and you make it seem so easy. I have learned so much from you, from practice tips to chords to songs. Thank you for giving your love of piano to so many people!!
She’s the best
your voice when you sing it's amazing
Playing this for a wedding today: great video for getting to the essence of the song!
We need a perfect cover sung and played by you , your voice is so good 😭
I am falling in love with piano just because of you✨
My friend for me, I'm fallen in love with her because of piano lol
Really coxz Campz????
@@sharontzeng just for fun sha
Can you do Can't Help Falling In Love by Elvis Presley :)
hi kt so, are u an elvis fan?
@@matahari953 yes of course!
Please do this, Pianote :)
Omg yes please
Lady in white
Such a simplified teaching method ...hats off
That part at 6:16 to 6:49 about how to use "shells of chords" was just amazing and eye-opening to me. I don't think there's any piano teacher on CZcams who simplifies piano concepts as well as you do, Lisa. Amazing job as always.
I don't get the shell of chords. Could you explain a little better please?
@Olamide Ogunwale Shells of Chords: You just do the "outside" keys of a triad, to make it simpler. Like for example C-major triad would normally be C-E-F, but you can just do C-F to simplify it. Same with G-major triad which would use 3 fingers to play G-B-D at the same time... but you can just do G-D (skipping the middle key B). In that sense you're just doing the "shell" of the triad, skipping the middle key/note and just playing the "outer" notes of the triad instead.
If you look at the way Lisa hits the keys from 6:16 to 6:49 you'll see she just hits the outer notes of the triad/chord during that section (instead of the 3 notes in the chord she was doing before), and it still sounds good. So it's a good way for beginners to simplify things. Hope that helps.
I couldn't master this one but you gave me an unexpected inspiration for totally another song. Thank you!
Only just found your channel and I'm loving your straight forward explanations on chording. This is a beautiful song, and you've made it "Perfect". Thank you, can't wait to watch more.
Huhu my left and right hand can't get along. I super loooovee this channel tho!
An amazing piano teacher with a beautiful singing voice.
It's a beautiful lesson you've made and sharing with us. Thank you so much 😊
Omg the best tutorial ever! I can follow your instruction & play this song although I'm a beginner!
Thank you very much for your great work!
Trang Do hello Trang. can u help me?? From VietNam
@@SonNguyencover dạ :)) anh tải music sheet về thử xem chỗ nào ko tập được
Trang Do bạn hát đc k. Mình có 1 bài mình sáng tác bạn hát thử + với đệm piano xem sao .
Now i think your a pro after 7 months
Luv the way you simplify things, like making the task easier on the left hand
THE BEST music teacher !!! You make it so enjoyable and easy to follow and fun !!! 😄😄😄
You really do give a great explanation and I love the way you break the song into sections and really slow down the difficult bits(for novices like myself) to allow me to get my head around them. Thank you for making this freely available and helping me play a beautiful song as I don't read notation. Next step to look at your web site :)
Omg!! Tomorrow is my 8 year anniversary with my boyfriend. I'll definitely try it. Thank you so much!! ❤❤
Ooh! Let me know how it went. And happy anniversary!
Happy anniversary!!
This is the best, easy to follow yet complete tutorial for this song. Thanks for explaining this so well, I'm amazed! Gonna get practising right now!
I admire your piano masterly.
It`s absolutely beautiful, how you play it! Watched it like 4 times already and cannot wait to get home tonight and start trying :) Excellent tutorial. Big thank you from Slovakia :)
Same feeling maria, I'm om my home now and can't wait to try it!
“You can download this for yourself.”
CZcams: No.
Haha I meant the music. You can get your own copy to keep here: pianote.s3.amazonaws.com/blog/pdf/Perfect-LeadSheet.pdf
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"Videoder"
Download this app.. Will help you very much.. Reply me if this is sorted. 😊😊
@@aartisharma4751 pls share the link
Lisa, I could see how excited you were giving this tutorial. Seemed like you couldn't wait to continue playing the whole piece. ❤
This is pretty good to make a novice sound good with some practice. Simple; but effective. What I really like about Lisa, besides her ability to teach, is that she has a warm, school-girl quality that comes through. She's like someone you've know for a bit, and remember fondly.
Simply the best piano teacher I've ever seen so far. Thanks for you lessens. You have such a great voice too. Please do a cover song as well 😍
This is the best tutorial for not just perfect but any song i have ever come across..❤
I dont know how much to thank you for all your videos. This one is very helpful and will help me moving forward. I understand now how to play the left "open" along with the melody, without notes but just seeing the chord name. Thank you.
I hope so because right now I play with very stiff finger, you look so smooth. Thank you for all your amazing tutorials. You are the best!
Just started playing piano. This is my mid term goal. Beautiful song and playing. Thanks. :)
That's a great goal. Good luck!
Thanks for making this easy! I like your friendly, bubbly personality which makes notes easy to focus, and jump out at ya!
Beautiful and easy way of playing this sweet song
The way you are teaching it is outstanding .... many tanks from the oldest city of Germany! Wolfgang
Omg your voice those few lines you sang ❤️
I’ve really seen several tutorial videos of this song, and none like this, excellent video!!
It is hillarious that your ad breaks are filled with Ridley’s music school playing….. yes you guessed it: Perfect, by Ed Sheeran! 😂 Well. I am sticking to you! 😂
Thank you for your wonderful lessons. It is obvious that you absolutely love the piano. That makes it much easier for us. I have followed you from afar for months, but have now subscribed.
I am always impatiently waiting for the next video from pianote! Best channel for learning piano skills and songs, keep up the good work!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge to us!!
The way of ur demo is very interesting and clear. Thanks so much. I like this song u play !
Holy crap! I love you guys. I've been practicing the accompaniment to this song for about a month now but I have had real trouble finding a source for lead sheets. Perfect timing.
You're awesome! The way you teach is so refreshing.. loved the tutorial! Thank you!
thank you so much for this tutorial. I really learned a lot of things from you. keep up the good work.
Great tutorial! Easy and beautiful. Please, sing more in the next videos. Your voice is a charm.
Thanks from Brazil!
Thanks Tiago! Glad you liked it :)
@@PianoteOfficial Ur voice is a GIFTED one!! U deserve to be a Pro musician. Ty for all ur vids Lisa. Ur a Gift from God for us!!! Ur voice and ur piano--they both in combo produce an impact upon me, which music is supposed to!! Take u into a beautiful plane of existence!
Thank you!:)
Actually the best piano lession on youtube I've ever seen!
I learned a half of a song in an hour from you!🥺
I've never learned a song so fast... That's why I can wholeheartedly say that this is the best tutorial I've found!:)
Thank you for this beauty again.. Im very grateful🥰🥺
Kisses from Poland❤
I took lessons for 5 years - and never encountered the idea that I could simplify or expand or anything. I moved to organ, learned I-IV-V for any key. Then took it to the piano and taught myself the arpeggios (college age). I wonder how quickly I would have progressed if I had started with what you are teaching!
I love how you teach!!! You keep things interesting!!!
Much love from South Africa❤ My God, you're an amazing pianist😍 I have so many of your videos but this one takes the cup 😊
You are a wonderful human being. This is my first piano song. No history of learning from the past.
I really love this tutorial, it took me few minutes to play this music. Thank you so much....
After watching ur video..... I can play easily thank u & I love ur voice tuu while u ar singing
Wonderful tutorial! I learned a different way to play the melody but I'll be definitely practicing your outro- I love the way it sounds :D
with your tutorials for perfect like this song i really want to dedicate myself into playing the piano full time once i will buy it. i am very passionate about music and i feel like everytime i'll feel stuck i will slide to this page because it's truly inspiring what you are doing. THANK YOU!
Since I have a mental block regarding sight reading the bass staff I find lead sheets great because I can pick out notes from the chords. Thank you!
It's very simple when u teach a new song hope u would be my music teacher love from India
Perfect from a PERFECT CHANNEL ❤😌Thnx a lot ,This channel deserves more subscribes🎶😏
From Sri Lanka🇱🇰
I'm so glad to discover your channel while looking for piano tutorials in yt. You just don't know how much this made me happy. Though I'm still to learn some of the basic in piano, your tutorials made me sooo excited to learn.
I always want to know how to play aperggio. Really love the sound of it. You such a great teacher. You make it so simple to practice.
Thanks for the amazing tutorial and for the free sheet music! ❤️
Thanks a lot mam 😊... Your teaching style is the Best ..... Great work 😍
This version of perfect, im learning at present is so perfect & easy to play. Thank you for showing me & thanks for the music sheets. 🌟🌟👏👏🌹🌹 thank you for explaining this slowly & clearly
Thank you so much! Now I can play this easily!!! 😍 You are amazing 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Much love from Sri Lanka! 🇱🇰
2:31 first part
Thank you, appreciated!
could u sing the entire song, please sing like u sing in this tutorial, don't try too much,just let go the natural voice of u, u really melt the heart
thank you beforehand
What a beautiful melody! That charming and beautiful voice has captivated me!
So beautiful 🎶 🎹 Can't wait to try this!
Thanks, I've learned so much from you. Your teaching style is great. You keep me inspired to continue learning and practicing.
This is so great to hear! Happy playing!
Love it, thank you for showing us how!
Am a musician myself looking around to do some how to play videos and stumbled across this and WITNESSED how the masters do it Such A perfectionist!!!!!
I am so good at the piano but not as good as u and making my older sister watch made her so good and u gave her so much confidence and now she's playing her favourite song everyday
OMFG DID I JUST LEARN THIS SONG? ACCIDENTALLY?
Edit:
i really shouldnt be so surprised about this!
#YOUARETHEBEST!!
Hahaha :)
My 8 year old daughter loves this song, I just bought a piano, I know what I can learn soonish ;)
Perfect pianist, perfect voice!
I'm brazilian I do not understand Inglish, but your hands demostrate very well the class. Loved it!👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Could you make a cover of this? I thought you're going to play the whole piece in the end hehe 😍
if you sign up to Pianote, Lisa plays the whole tune and gives more ideas.
Learning broken chords for the 1st time to play this song
It looks like it goes up-down-up then down to the next chord note
Just started....let's hope I can do it.....I'm absolutely in love with it,thanks!!!
Loved the tutorial and voice, Oh My GOD, speechless!
Please make a cover of this song.. would love to see you play the song because your version is very simple yet soooooooo lovely.. I honestly love it.. so please, make a cover
I am getting addicted to playing the piano bec I can actually play full songs because of your tutorial! I love your energy on top of the simplicity you provide. So awesome! Thank you thank you!!! On your free time :) please have tutorial for Don’t Know Why by Norah Jones 😆
Wow, how you have simplified the playing method and yet make it sound so beautiful.Thank you so much.
This is the best piano tutorial CHANNEL honestly....but my suggestion is that they should getting up with new songs,ik its though and it takes time to make each , but hats off,love yalll
Thanks! We are trying to do more song tutorials for newly released songs!
So pretty. Great job, just subscribed, looking forward to your future videos.
For your information, the song Perfect by ed Sheeran don't start like that. It starts with Eb F Ab 🎹
Oh my goodness thank you!! I have grade 9 piano but have missed all these years understanding and enjoying this simple approach.