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Learn How To Play 25 Classic Hip Hop Songs
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Learn How To Play 25 Classic Hip Hop Songs

Hear, See, and Play
Created byJayJay Johnson
Last updated 2/2017
English

What you'll learn

  • Develop the ability to play 25 classic hiphop songs on the piano
  • Impress your non hiphop music playing friends LOL

Course content

4 sections27 lectures2h 15m total length
  • Introduction1:38

    Why take this course?

    • You are interested in learning how to play at least 25 HipHop songs on the piano
    • You want to expand your musical vocabulary
    • You want to learn from someone who has the energy not to bore you while learning
  • The Bridge is Over3:09

    You will learn how to play The Bridge is Over by Boogie Down Productions which is in the key of B

  • I Need Love7:45

    You will learn how to play I Need Love by LL Cool J which is in the key of C

  • The Symphony3:31

    You will learn how to play The Symphony by Marley Marl and The Juice Crew which is in the key of Bb

  • C.R.E.A.M.6:09

    You will learn how to play C.R.E.A.M by Wu-Tang Clan which is in the key of F#

  • Method Man3:38

    You will learn how to play Method Man by Wu-Tang Clan which is in the key of Ab

  • N.Y. State of Mind5:42

    You will learn how to play N.Y. State of Mind by Nas which is in the key of C#

  • Scenario4:10

    You will learn how to play Scenario by A Tribe Called Quest which is in the key of A

  • Hard Knock Life4:58

    You will learn how to play Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) by Jay-Z which is in the key of C

  • Public Service Announcement2:42

    You will learn how to play Public Service Announcement by Jay-Z which is in the key of Ab

  • One More Chance4:37

    You will learn how to play One More Chance by The Notorious B.I.G. which is in the key of C

  • Survival of the Fittest3:53

    You will learn how to play Survival of the Fittest by Mobb Deep which is in the key of E

  • Ready or Not3:44

    You will learn how to play Ready or Not by The Fugees which is in the key of Bb

  • Just a Friend6:50

    You will learn how to play Just a Friend by Biz Markie which is in the key of C

  • They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)7:01

    You will learn how to play They Reminisce Over You by Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth which is in the key of C#

  • Children's Story5:00

    You will learn how to play Children's Story by Slick Rick which is in the key of F

  • You Got Me6:10

    You will learn how to play You Got Me by The Roots which is in the key of B

Requirements

  • A willingness to learn some hiphop songs on piano
  • The ability to use both hands would definitely help
  • Not required but very basic music theory would definitely help

Description

This course by JFilt is dedicated to anyone who wants to be able to play hip hop songs on the piano.  It's for hiphop, R&B, classical, jazz, pop, country, blues, and rock musicians who may want to add to their piano repertoire. No sheet music required! This course is geared to develop your ability to play by ear. It's also for deejays and beatmakers who've always wanted to play their favorite hip hop songs not just on vinyl but on piano or keyboard.  

In this piano course you will learn exactly how to play 25 known classic hip hop songs.  The songs are split up into regions so you can have a diversified learning experience.  

At the end of this course you will have gained at least 25 more songs to your live piano playing repertoire. If you have never played the piano before, I would encourage you to start with JFilt's free course called "Piano Music Theory - Back to Basics".  If you wanna learn some innovative ways of creating beats, check out the YouTube Channel called Verysickbeats. 

Who this course is for:

  • This course is for musicians who want to learn how to play hiphop songs
  • Beatmakers who want to add to their skill level