Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This piano tutorial covers a technique I call semi-objective feedback, which essentially involves videoing yourself as you practise playing the piano in order to identify problems and opportunities that you might not spot in the heat of practice. The tutorial covers some basic techniques for self-filming, including taking shots from the side and above, and then considers in detail some of the things you need to look out for. For beginners that might mean hand position problems, while for more advanced piano players it might mean issues related to clarity, fingering, timing and more.
I reference lots of other resources in this tutorial — you can find them linked below!
MAKING A PIANO DO AN ORCHESTRA’S JOB
The original tutorial featuring The Lullaby March: youtu.be/u7aaTZDJIeg
Lullaby March PDF score - drive.google.com/file/d/1kncw0378051sEvyaLLTyFsQTOm3oVV2j/view?usp=sharing
FILMING YOUR PIANO PLAYING
Tutorial on my old setup: youtu.be/PnXEYMuBntM
A similar setup from Smashing Dan: youtube.com/watch?v=x8HrdVvzRhI
Mangold’s more advanced setup (similar to the one I use now): youtube.com/watch?v=ZewEStuNr5o
RHYTHM CHANGES TUTORIAL
youtu.be/H6garC5voO8
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Rode NT-USB microphone: sweetwater.sjv.io/AWXR6a
Sony DCZV1/B digital camera: sweetwater.sjv.io/3erm1n
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00:00 What is semi-objective feedback
01:33 Capturing piano video
03:44 Spotting hand position problems
06:47 Generating feedback on playing from a score
16:03 Analysing your piano improvisation
22:32 Using semi-objective feedback to develop your musicality on the piano
This piano tutorial covers a technique I call semi-objective feedback, which essentially involves videoing yourself as you practise playing the piano in order to identify problems and opportunities that you might not spot in the heat of practice. The tutorial covers some basic techniques for self-filming, including taking shots from the side and above, and then considers in detail some of the things you need to look out for. For beginners that might mean hand position problems, while for more advanced piano players it might mean issues related to clarity, fingering, timing and more.
I reference lots of other resources in this tutorial — you can find them linked below!
MAKING A PIANO DO AN ORCHESTRA’S JOB
The original tutorial featuring The Lullaby March: youtu.be/u7aaTZDJIeg
Lullaby March PDF score - drive.google.com/file/d/1kncw0378051sEvyaLLTyFsQTOm3oVV2j/view?usp=sharing
FILMING YOUR PIANO PLAYING
Tutorial on my old setup: youtu.be/PnXEYMuBntM
A similar setup from Smashing Dan: youtube.com/watch?v=x8HrdVvzRhI
Mangold’s more advanced setup (similar to the one I use now): youtube.com/watch?v=ZewEStuNr5o
RHYTHM CHANGES TUTORIAL
youtu.be/H6garC5voO8
👉Improve your piano skills with my great value Piano Packs and 3 Ebook Bundle deal:
https://www.billspianopages.com/piano...
billspianopages.com/bundle
👉Join my Patreon community — we're a very friendly bunch of piano learners!
patreon.com/billhilton
👉My gear (in association with Sweetwater.com)
Nord Piano. Latest model is the Nord Piano 5: sweetwater.sjv.io/Gm3RNn
Rode NT-USB microphone: sweetwater.sjv.io/AWXR6a
Sony DCZV1/B digital camera: sweetwater.sjv.io/3erm1n
(Disclosure: I receive commission from Sweetwater if you click through and buy these or any other products from their website.)
BILL’S SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook: fb.me/billhiltonpiano
Twitter: twitter.com/billhilton
Instagram: instagram.com/billhilton
TikTok: tiktok.com/@billhiltonpiano
00:00 What is semi-objective feedback
01:33 Capturing piano video
03:44 Spotting hand position problems
06:47 Generating feedback on playing from a score
16:03 Analysing your piano improvisation
22:32 Using semi-objective feedback to develop your musicality on the piano
