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9/27/2010

I'm not really in the mood for anything musical today ie writing tutorials or playing the piano. LoLz......

Anyway, make sure you guys read the article below and the articles in my Bizarre! page. For those new people who are still wondering, where are my tutorials, they are in this page. Highest Quality Mp3s of my songs available for download too.

This is just a simple game for you.

Find me, the nerdiest weakest looking kid, in the picture above. Comment below or send me a private message.

Find me in the picture below too.

I'll give a nice surprise for those of you who can find me.

Sincerely,
Ray Mak

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Guide to a Better Life

9/27/2010

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Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture, and his family during Christmas of 2007, a year before he passed away

Dear YouTubers / Visitors,

I've always been receiving really sad messages from lots of fans and friends telling about how situations are throwing shit at their lives, on a daily basis. About divorces, torn families, broken relationships, failed examination, unable to play piano, health problems, and the list never ends.

I do reply to most of them everyday with personal motivational messages that I wish could help them, but I can't reply to too many at times. On top of that, I don't have a remote control to help control your emotions and your lives. It's up to you to decide on how you see things and from which perspectives you see things. Therefore, I wish to share with you this very important message, some simple advice:

POINTS ON HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE

Personality:
1. Don’t compare your life to others’. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
2. Don’t have negative thoughts of things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment
3. Don’t over do; keep your limits
4. Don’t take yourself so seriously; no one else does
5. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip
6. Dream more while you are awake
7. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need..
8. Forget issues of the past. Don’t remind your partner of his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
9. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don’t hate others.
10. Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present
11. No one is in charge of your happiness except you
12. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn.
Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
13. Smile and laugh more
14. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Community:
15. Call your family often
16. Each day give something good to others
17. Forgive everyone for everything
18. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6
19. Try to make at least three people smile each day
20. What other people think of you is none of your business
21. Your job will not take care of you when you are sick. Your family and friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:
22. Put GOD first in anything and everything that you think, say and do.
23. GOD heals everything
24. Do the right things
25. However good or bad a situation is, it will change
26. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up
27. The best is yet to come
28. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful
29. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it
30. If you know GOD you will always be happy. So, be happy.

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Been really busy lately!!!

9/23/2010

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I'm working hard!!!

Dear YouTubers / Visitors,

Really sorry I've been slow in playing your covers lately because I've been very busy with my career at the moment. It's my other passion. Check out my personal blog, Bizarre!, right next to this, Music page, above. I've included 2 videos of my work for you if you're interested to see. It' just me doing my job.

As for YouTube, I work very hard for you guys too, for free. Just to keep you entertained! I hope you can help share my videos. That would be great help that goes a long way!!!

All the best to all of you.

Warmest regards,
Ray Mak

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Dear Visitors, I need your help =)

9/14/2010

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Dear Visitors / YouTubers,

First of all, thank you very much for your support all these while. As you can see from my style, skills, variations, improvisation, dynamics, and writing, I am not a professional pianist, in fact, not even a good one. I gotta say that I'm one of those who stun my examiners or listeners during all sight reading sessions. They'll be literally, WTF MAN!?

With only the basics that I've acquired from my music school as well as my private tutor, I play the piano as a hobby and eventually started to record them on YouTube so that I can keep a memory lane of that I have played before. Like most people, I tend to forget the songs that I play if I do not play them often. Unexpectedly, of course, I'm blessed to have your views and support.

But, I still do need your help.

Unlike YoonHa, Sunny, David Sides, Will, and many more who are actually full time professional musicians who are able to market themselves by performing in various events and locations, I'm a full time Real Estate Negotiator who's always on the road servicing my clients. I barely have 30 minutes a week on the piano, even less to share my songs on the internet. If I'm lucky, I can pump out two songs for you within that time frame. If not, even none.

I only need a little help from you. I hope you can share some of your favorite piano covers by me on your Facebook. That will go a very long way in supporting me.

I thank you very much in anticipation for your help.

Warmest regards,
Ray Mak

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00178 - The Script - For The First Time Piano

9/14/2010

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Mood : Emo Mood

Key : A Major + F# Minor

This is my time listening to songs from The Script. Amazing voice, amazing style. I wanted to dedicate this song to myself, but I guess it's still for you guys. It's actually not very difficult to play, but the melody for the lyrics seems slightly more complicated due to the different variations of the melody. Otherwise, everything else seems straightforward.

Click HERE to watch my video. You'll need it while reading a printed copy of this Tutorial.

Introduction

The song just starts. It doesn't really have any apparent introduction.

She's all laid up in bed with a broken heart
While i'm drinking jack all alone in my local bar
And we don't know how we got into this mad situation
Only doing things out of frustration
(Here you want to move your Left Hand down from A, G#, F#, D while keeping the A. Therefore, when you're playing it, keep one finger playing A while another moving downwards. Tempo according to the music beat. Simple Right Hand according to the melody, if you can remember, I couldn't)

Trying to make it work but man these times are hard
She needs me now but I can't seem to find a time
I've git a new job now in the umemploymentline
And we don't know we got into this mess it's a gods test
Someone help us cause we're doing our best
Trying to make it work but man these times are hard
(Left Hand plays Chorded Octaves while one of your finger move down from A, G#, F# to D according to the Background Music. Right Hand plays Melody slightly Chorded)

But we're gunna start by drinking old cheap bottles of wine
Sit talking up all night
Saying things we haven't for a while, a while yeah
We're smiling but we're close to tears
Even after all these years
We just now got the feeling that we're meeting
For the first time
(Chorus!!! Mood changes here. I love this part. Left Hand move to F#, D, A, G#(E). Right Hand dances to the Melody. There are two variations here so take note of the progression)

(Bridge, woo woo woo woo. For this part, Left Hand moves from A, G#, F# to D. While Right Hand on Octaves playing C# E A B A B A B, C# E A B A B A B, C# E A B A B, C# roll down B A F# 3x)

She's in line at the door with her head held high
While I just lost my job but didn't lose my flight
But we both know how we're gonna make it work when it hurts
When you pick yourself up you get kicked in the dirt
Trying to make it work but man these times are hard
(Left Hand plays Chorded Octaves while one of your finger move down from A, G#, F# to D according to the Background Music. Right Hand plays Melody slightly Chorded)

But we're gunna start by drinking old cheap bottles of wine
Saying things we haven't for a while, a while yeah
We're smiling but we're close to tears
Even after all these years
We just now got the feeling that we're meeting
For the first time
(Chorus!!! Mood changes here. I love this part. Left Hand move to F#, D, A, G#(E). Right Hand dances to the Melody. There are two variations here so take note of the progression)

(Bridge, woo woo woo woo. For this part, Left Hand moves from A, G#, F# to D. While Right Hand on Octaves playing C# E A B A B A B, C# E A B A B A B, C# E A B A B, C# roll down B A F# 3x)

Drinking old cheap bottles of wine
Saying things we haven't for a while, a while yeah
We're smiling but we're close to tears
Even after all these years
We just now got the feeling that we're meeting
For the first time
(Mood almost silent! Then slowly build up the momentum. Same chords for Left Hand. You may freestyle here)

For the first time
Oh, for the first time
Yeah, for the first time
(Bridge, woo woo woo woo. For this part, Left Hand moves from A, G#, F# to D. While Right Hand on Octaves playing C# E A B A B A B, C# E A B A B A B, C# E A B A B, C# roll down B A F# 3x) This time with Lyrics in between.

Oh these times are hard
Yeah they're making us crazy
Don't give up on me baby
Oh these times are hard
Yeah they're making us crazy
Don't give up on me baby
(Ending part. Same chords, prepare to soften)

Oh these times are hard
Yeah they're making us crazy
Don't give up on me baby

Oh these times are hard
Yeah they're making us crazy
Don't give up on me baby
(Soft and Graceful. Same chords)

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00177 - BoB ft. Rivers Cuomo - Magic Piano

9/14/2010

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Mood : Happy Mood

Key : B Major

I dedicate this song to the person who responded to my Ringtone message below. Anyway, this song is actually pretty straightforward. The only challenge is the control of the beat on the Left Hand. When you're trying to play the Left Hand without the Right Hand, you will not have problem with the beat or tempo. But once the Right Hand comes it, you'll need lots of focus and coordination to put them both together. It's all about feeling, not skill. It's on B Major, which involve some black keys.

Click HERE to view the video. You'll need it while reading a printed copy of this Tutorial.

Introduction

[Hi, my name is Bob, and I approve this message]

Hit Octaves on low B for your Left Hand according to the tempo of the music. This is to prepare you as well as your listener in both speed and tempo of the music.

(Chorus: Rivers Cuomo)
I've got the magic in me
Everytime I touch that track it turns into gold
Everybody knows I've got the magic in me
When I hit the flow the girls come snappin' at me
Now everybody wants a burst of magic
(The Fundamental Chords for this entire song is B, E, G#, F#. You may add grace notes in between for instance B (Eb) E or B (Db) (Eb) E. Keep your Right Hand simple. Left Hand plays the main tempo of the music in the beginning part then move to Repeated Octaves towards the last phrase)

Magic, magic, magic
Magic, magic, magic
Magic, magic, magic(ahoo)
I've got the magic in me!
(Left Hand just dances on Octaves on B, E, G#, F# while Right Hand plays the melody)

(Verse One)
These tricks that I'll attempt will blow your mind
Pick a verse, any verse, I'll hypnotise you with every line
I'll need a volunteer, how about you, with the eyes?
Come on down to the front, and stand right here and don't be shy
I'll have you time-travellin', have your mind babblin'
People tryna inherit the skill so they askin' me
Even David Blaine had to go and take some classes, and
I see Mindfreak like, "What's up man, what's happenin'?"
So come one, come all, and see the show tonight
Prepare to be astounded, no Ghost or Poltergeist
You know I'm no Pinocchio, I've never told a lie
So call me Mr. Magic Man, I float on Cloud 9
(Here you freestyle for Right Hand. Left Hand on the main tempo on chords B, E, G#, F# with some dancing Octaves in between, according to the actual song)

(Chorus: Rivers Cuomo)
I've got the magic in me (I got the magic, baby)
Everytime I touch that track it turns into gold (Yes it turns to gold)
Everybody knows I've got the magic in me (I got the magic, baby)
When I hit the flow the girls come snappin' at me (They be snappin' baby)
Now everybody wants a burst of magic
(Back to Basics B, E, G#, F#. You may add grace notes in between for instance B (Eb) E or B (Db) (Eb) E. Keep your Right Hand simple. Left Hand plays the main tempo of the music in the beginning part then move to Repeated Octaves towards the last phrase)

Magic, magic, magic
Magic, magic, magic
Magic, magic, magic(ahoo)
I've got the magic in me!
(Left Hand just dances on Octaves on B, E, G#, F# while Right Hand plays the melody)

(Verse Two)
Well take a journey into my mind
You'll see why it's venom I rhyme
Stay on the road, so I call my mama when I got time
I hit the stage, go insane, then jump into that crowd
See, see, when I rhyme I flow on the beat like pidda-dow-dow
See I decieve you with my intergalactic ether
I sing just like Aretha, so respect me like I'm Caesar
I kick it like Adidas, flowin' sticky like adhesive
Be cautious, 'cause what I be on'll leave you with amnesia
I break all the rules like Evel Knievel
It's a spectacular show, 'cause my heart pumps diesel
So whatever you saying, it don't entertain my ego
I do this everyday, Hocus Pocus is my steelo
(Here you freestyle for Right Hand. Left Hand on the main tempo on chords B, E, G#, F# with some dancing Octaves in between, according to the actual song)

(Chorus: Rivers Cuomo)
I've got the magic in me (I got the magic, baby)
Everytime I touch that track it turns into gold (Yes it turns to gold)
Everybody knows I've got the magic in me (I got the magic, baby)
When I hit the flow the girls come snappin' at me (They be snappin' baby)
Now everybody wants a burst of magic
(Back to Fundamental B, E, G#, F#. You may add grace notes in between for instance B (Eb) E or B (Db) (Eb) E. Keep your Right Hand simple. Left Hand plays the main tempo of the music in the beginning part then move to Repeated Octaves towards the last phrase)

Magic, magic, magic
Magic, magic, magic
Magic, magic, magic(ahoo)
I've got the magic in me.
(ooh)
I've got the magic in me!
(Left Hand just dances on Octaves on B, E, G#, F# while Right Hand plays the melody)

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A Good Ringtone

9/6/2010

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Dear YouTubers / Visitors,

For the past two years, I've been using a Windows Mobile Smartphone with very poor quality speakers built under Toshiba's brand name. Due to the low volume and poor vibration, I've been missing many of my urgent calls and was forced to change my Ringtone to a very loud and scary Ringtone where I can hear loud screams of a woman with some eerie background to accompany it.

Of course, with such effective, but weird Ringtone, everyone who hears my Ringtone will immediately think that I'm a psycho.

Therefore, I would like to ask for your help here. To send me your favorite Ringtone, not those top hits or whatever song. I want a Ringtone that is Loud, Effective, yet Sweet. My personal email is [email protected]

In return, I'll pick my favorite Ringtone and I'll play the request of the person who sends me my favorite Ringtone. Highest Priority!

PS : If you ever see the above Cell Phone, don't ever buy it. It's Toshiba Portege G900

Warmest Regards,
Ray Mak

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00085 - Taylor Swift - Fearless Piano

9/5/2010

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Mood : Emo Mood + Playful Mood

Key : F Major

This song was played in a rush. But, I'm glad I was able to pick some of the grace notes of the song from its background.

Click HERE to watch how I played the song. In my older videos, you won't be able to see my fingers. LoLz...

For those who read music! You're gonna like this.

Introduction

Your Left Hand just dances on C and F, it's originally a guitar part. Imagine yourself plucking the guitar strings. Your Right Hand plays the Background Music as in F G F G A, F G F G A Bb A, F G F G A, F C Bb A G F

Then Left Hand move an Octave lower to dance on chords, F, C, G, Bb back to F

There's somethin' 'bout the way the street looks when it's just rained
There's a glow off the pavement, you walk me to the car
And you know I wanna ask you to dance right there
In the middle of the parking lot, yeah
(Left Hand gracefully dances on the fundamental chords F, C, G, Bb up to C then F again while Right Hand plays the Melody in simple form)

Intro style

We're drivin' down the road, I wonder if you know
I'm tryin' so hard not to get caught up now
But you're just so cool, run your hands through your hair
Absent-mindedly makin' me want you
(Left Hand gracefully dances on the fundamental chords F, C, G, Bb up to C then F again while Right Hand plays the Melody in simple form)

And I don't know how it gets better than this
You take my hand and drag me headfirst, fearless
And I don't know why but with you I dance
In a storm in my best dress, fearless
(Chorus! Left Hand dances on F (G A C), C (C D F), G (G A Bb), Bb C. Right Hand plays the melody rich in chords!)

Intro Style

So baby drive slow 'til we run out of road
In this one horse town, I wanna stay right here
In this passenger seat, you put your eyes on me
In this moment, now capture it, remember it
(Left Hand gracefully dances on the fundamental chords F, C, G, Bb up to C then F again while Right Hand plays the Melody in simple form)

'Cause I don't know how it gets better than this
You take my hand and drag me headfirst, fearless
And I don't know why but with you I'd dance
In a storm in my best dress, fearless
(Chorus! Left Hand dances on F (G A C), C (C D F), G (G A Bb), Bb C. Right Hand plays the melody rich in chords!)

Bridge (Same chords, listen to the guitar part! Play it with your Right Hand)

Well, you stood there with me in the doorway
My hands shake, I'm not usually this way
But you pull me in and I'm a little more brave
It's the first kiss, it's flawless, really somethin'
It's fearless
(Bridge, Left Hand dances from Chord Eb, to F the G, A, Bb, C back to Eb repeat. Right Hand plays the Melody in Octaves!)

'Cause I don't know how it gets better than this
You take my hand and drag me headfirst, fearless
And I don't know why but with you I'd dance
In a storm in my best dress, fearless
(Chorus! Left Hand dances on F (G A C), C (C D F), G (G A Bb), Bb C. Right Hand plays the melody rich in chords!)

'Cause I don't know how it gets better than this
You take my hand and drag me headfirst, fearless
And I don't know why but with you I'd dance
In a storm in my best dress, fearless
(Chorus! Left Hand dances on F (G A C), C (C D F), G (G A Bb), Bb C. Right Hand plays the melody rich in chords!)

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00086 - Andrea Bocelli - Con te Partiro Piano

9/5/2010

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Mood : Emo Mood (Graceful)

Key : G Major then A Major

This song was specially dedicated to my God Sister in Malaysia. I used to listen to the song all the time when I was in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was the music used in a spectacular fountain display at one of the hotels in Las Vegas, which they show every half an hour in the evening. In Malaysia, the song is used in the commercial for Ferrero Rocher. It's really easy to play. You just have to feel the music, it's easy to feel too.

Click HERE to view my video to see how I played it.

I've found a highly discounted Sheet Music and with chords for those of you who read notes.

Introduction

The Introduction of this song is the Chorus played with strings.

RH : D G, F# A G, A B B, A C B G, G F# D G F# D B D D, A C B A G F#
LH : Chords G D E C back to G

Quando sono solo
Sogno all'orizzonte
E mancan le parole
Si lo so che non c'?luce
In una stanza
Quando manca il sole
Se non ci sei tu con me, con me.
Su le finestre
Mostra a tutti il mio cuore
Che hai acceso
Chiudi dentro me
La luce che
Hai incontrato per strada
(Right Hand plays the melody according to the lyrics while Left Hand moves up from C D E F# to G 2x, the D E C D)

Time to say goodbye
Paesi che non ho mai
Veduto e vissuto con te
Adesso si li vivro.
Con te partiro
Su navi per mari
Che io lo so
No no non esistono piu
It's time to say goodbye.
(Chorus! Similar to introduction. Use the chords G D E C according to your style while Right Hand playing the Melody)

Quando sei lontana
Sogno all'orizzonte
E mancan le parole
E io si lo so
Che sei con me con me
Tu mia luna tu sei qui con me
Mio sole tu sei qui con me
Con me con me con me
(Right Hand plays the melody according to the lyrics while Left Hand moves up from C D E F# to G then C D E F# then C D E finally C D E F# G to C)

Time to say goodbye
Paesi che non ho mai
Veduto e vissuto con te
Adesso si li vivro.
Con te partiro
Su navi per mari
Che io lo so
No no non esistono piu
Con te io li rivivro.
Con te partiro
Su navi per mari
Che io lo so
No no non esistono piu
Con te io li rivivro.
Con te partiro
Io con te.
(Chorus! Similar to introduction. Use the chords G D E C according to your style while Right Hand playing the Melody. Later move up one Key to A Major playing the same thing with much chords and clarity)

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00087 - Kelly Clarkson - My Life Would Suck Without You Piano

9/5/2010

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Mood : Emo Mood

Key : A Major

Honestly, I don't really remember to play this song and since this song was recorded before I figured out that it's best to record my fingers for you guys to learn, you'll have to figure this out yourself by ear.

Click HERE to view the video to see how I played it.

If you want sheet music. Here's a Discounted version of Kelly Clarkson's Sheet Music.

Lyrics

Guess this means you're sorry
You're standing at my door
Guess this means you take back
All you said before
Like how much you wanted
Anyone but me
Said you'd never come back
But here you are again

'Cause we belong together now, yeah
Forever united here somehow, yeah
You got a piece of me
And honestly,
My life (my life) would suck (would suck) without you

Baby I was stupid for telling you goodbye
Maybe I was wrong for tryin' to pick a fight
I know that I've got issues
But you're pretty messed up too
Either way, I found out I'm nothing without you

'Cause we belong together now, yeah
Forever united here somehow, yeah
You got a piece of me
And honestly,
My life (my life) would suck (would suck) without you

Being with you
Is so dysfunctional
I really shouldn't miss you
But I can't let you go
Oh yeah

'Cause we belong together now, yeah
Forever united here somehow, yeah
You got a piece of me
And honestly,
My life (my life) would suck (would suck) without you

'Cause we belong together now, yeah
Forever united here somehow, yeah
You got a piece of me
And honestly,
My life (my life) would suck (would suck) without you

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Find the Nerd

Guide to a Better Life

Been really busy lately!!!

Dear Visitors, I need your help =)

00178 - The Script - For The First Time Piano

00177 - BoB ft. Rivers Cuomo - Magic Piano

A Good Ringtone

00085 - Taylor Swift - Fearless Piano

00086 - Andrea Bocelli - Con te Partiro Piano

00087 - Kelly Clarkson - My Life Would Suck Without You Piano

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