Play Keyboards Instantly With This Easy To Use Chord Technique!
The first thing most students think they have to learn when playing keyboards is note reading. But not only is note reading unnecessary…it’s a hindrance when you really want to play piano like a pro. Why? Because pros use chords. And chords are much, much easier to learn than reading sheet music.
While chords will help you play like a pro fast, it all depends on the kind of chords you play. For example, most fledgling piano students think they will begin by playing triads. And for most piano teachers, this is the chord structure taught at the beginning. While there is nothing at all wrong with triads (all western music is built on this) it just won’t give
...This way I can vary the chords and patterns without it sounding very repetitive (minimalism). It's actually another style. You can call it melodic while the other one (Harmony approach) is more textural. IT ALL DEPENDS ON YOUR MOOD!Don't let ...
A chord structure I have my beginning students learn first, the open position piano chord, uses both hands right away to create a modern sound!
The benefit of using both hands right away is that you can vary the tones between hands to create a rich, beautiful sound that can NEVER be accomplished with the simple triad. Why piano teachers have their students learn triads first, I’ll never know. But when you learn this chord position first, it allows you to create a open vented sound that is perfect for today’s contemporary styles. Jazz, New Age, etc.. These styles can be created easily using the open position piano chord.
The way to play these chords is relatively easy. It
...sustain pedal. When you want your music to breathe, use it. Experiment with it. Don't be afraid to keep it depressed for as long as you want to. Edward Weiss is a pianist/composer and webmaster of Quiescence Music's online piano ...
To play the piano like a pro, don’t start with triads; try
...exist in the structure of music scales can save the music student immense amounts of time and effort as they study for their music exams. About the Author: Betty Wagner of Music With Ease has been teaching music for over ...
Edward Weiss is a pianist/composer and webmaster of Quiescence Music’s online piano lessons. He has been helping students learn how to play piano in the New Age style for over 14 years and works with students in private, in groups, and now over the internet. Stop by now at http://www.quiescencemusic.com/piano_lessons.html for a FREE piano lesson!