en http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ Thu, 1 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 Thu, 1 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 60 http://www.audioscrobbler.net/data/webservices http://www.last.fm/user/quiescen/journal The Last.fm journal for quiescen. Last.fm journals are a place to talk about all things music. http://www.last.fm/user/quiescen/journal/2009/09/02/2zesub_learn_to_play_the_piano_fast_with_this_cool_technique! Wed, 2 Sep 2009 19:56:25 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/quiescen/journal/2009/09/02/2zesub_learn_to_play_the_piano_fast_with_this_cool_technique! Ah ... the piano. So many want to learn how to play it. Yet all too often, lessons stop short. All that's about to change. You see, most people think they have learn note-reading before they can make music on the piano.

But not only is note reading unnecessary, it's also a hindrance when it comes to being creative at the piano.

Here's a technique that will help you learn to play the piano fast! And it won't take you years, months, or even weeks. We're talking hours here - if that.

The technique I'm referring to is something called the open position chord. And with it, you'll be able to actually create your own unique music very, very quickly.

Let's take a look at how this is possible.

First, the open position chord uses both hands right away to create a nice modern sound at the piano. The chord is split between hands. The chord itself consists of 6 notes. You can see an example of this in the lesson "Reflections in Water" available below.

Second, as I mentioned earlier, it's a modern sounding chord. Most teachers start their students out with triads. There's nothing wrong with the humble triad. But why begin there when you can work with a chord position that gives so much for so little effort.

For example, just by fingering an open position chord, you can make music. How is this possible? Because of the wide note spread. In fact, the open position chord takes up more than 2 octaves of the piano keyboard! With this much space, all you really have to do is play around with it and music comes out.

But no one can adequately describe what the open position chord is. You have to experience it for yourself.

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. Visit Piano Lessons by Quiescence Music now and get a FREE piano lesson!]]> http://www.last.fm/user/quiescen/journal/2009/05/21/2qmp3i_learn_to_play_the_piano_fast_with_this_cool_technique! Thu, 21 May 2009 01:16:43 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/quiescen/journal/2009/05/21/2qmp3i_learn_to_play_the_piano_fast_with_this_cool_technique! Ah ... the piano. So many want to learn how to play it. Yet all too often, lessons stop short. All that's about to change. You see, most people think they have learn note-reading before they can make music on the piano.

But not only is note reading unnecessary, it's also a hindrance when it comes to being creative at the piano.

Here's a technique that will help you learn to play the piano fast! And it won't take you years, months, or even weeks. We're talking hours here - if that.

The technique I'm referring to is something called the open position chord. And with it, you'll be able to actually create your own unique music very, very quickly.

Let's take a look at how this is possible.

First, the open position chord uses both hands right away to create a nice modern sound at the piano. The chord is split between hands. The chord itself consists of 6 notes. You can see an example of this in the lesson "Reflections in Water" available below.

Second, as I mentioned earlier, it's a modern sounding chord. Most teachers start their students out with triads. There's nothing wrong with the humble triad. But why begin there when you can work with a chord position that gives so much for so little effort.

For example, just by fingering an open position chord, you can make music. How is this possible? Because of the wide note spread. In fact, the open position chord takes up more than 2 octaves of the piano keyboard! With this much space, all you really have to do is play around with it and music comes out.

But no one can adequately describe what the open position chord is. You have to experience it for yourself.

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. Visit http://www.quiescencemusic.com now and get a FREE piano lesson!]]> http://www.last.fm/user/quiescen/journal/2009/01/09/2dwy8w_play_new_age_piano_now_with_this_easy_to_use_technique Fri, 9 Jan 2009 21:01:51 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/quiescen/journal/2009/01/09/2dwy8w_play_new_age_piano_now_with_this_easy_to_use_technique New Age piano is a beautiful style of music that many use to relax and unwind. But did you know that it's also easy to create on your own? You don't need a lot of theory or background in music to start playing piano in the New Age style.

All you really need is to know a few chords and then jump in and play. Most teachers start students off with the humble triad. And while there's nothing wrong with this chord type, it's not very modern sounding.

In fact, triads have been used in music for over 300 years. They still are being used but if you want a more modern sound right away, I suggest you learn something called the "open position" chord. This chord structure allows you to use both hands right away to create a beautiful modern sound. And it's quite easy to learn.

For example, in the lesson "Reflections in Water" (available below) you have 4 chords to learn. And once these are under your fingers, you can start exploring with music. You can actually begin improvising and creating your very own New Age piano music. I know this sounds too easy. But if you take a look at the video lesson, you'll see me demonstrating it. First, you learn how to play the open position chords. Then you use these same chords to create with.

If you really want to play New Age piano now, I highly recommend the open position chord. Try it. You won't be sorry.

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. Visit http://www.quiescencemusic.com now and get a FREE piano lesson!]]>