Learning to play "chord piano" is a great way to learn to "chord a song" at the piano. It is simple to learn three chords, and you can improve your skills by learning more chords and rhythm patterns. You can also play hundreds of songs using only three chords, such as Amazing Grace Auld Lang Syne, Kum Ba Jingle Bells Ya Silent Night Joy To The World, and Happy Birthday From The Valley On Top Of Old Smoky. Learning chords can help your children learn to play the piano, guitar, or almost any other instrument, give you an advantage, and make you well-liked. Chord-based piano playing is good for your brain, wrists and fingers, stress reliever, and fun. Learn three or four chords and get started, or fall in love with it and become an excellent pianist.
There are roughly a zillion reasons why you should learn enough chords to "chord a song" at the piano.
By "chord a song," I mean the ability to play three or four chords on the piano in a rhythm while you or someone else sings the melody. You don't have to be Van Cliburn to do this; all you need to do is learn a few basic chords and be able to move back and forth between them in some sort of organized rhythmic pattern.
Did you know that all of these songs (and hundreds more) can be sung or played using only three chords?
Amazing Grace Auld Lang Syne
Kum Ba Jingle Bells Ya Silent Night Joy To The World
Happy Birthday From The Valley On Top Of Old Smoky...
and possibly hundreds or thousands more!
With just one more chord added to the basic three, you can play another thousand or so songs. So, why not pick up a few chords and get started?
The following are my top ten reasons for learning "chord piano":
1) It's simple. Begin by learning three chords.
2) Although it is simple to get started, you do not have to stop there. You can improve your skills by learning more chords and rhythm patterns.
3) You will be able to play "Happy Birthday" while the rest of the group sings it.
4) You will be able to perform a half-dozen Christmas carols. If you haven't noticed, Christmas comes every year, so you'll get better each year as you participate in family gatherings.
5) By learning chords, you can help your children learn to play the piano, guitar, or almost any other instrument. Because most teachers do not teach chords, learning chords will give your children an advantage.
6) Others will admire you. That is correct. Musicians are well-liked. At parties and social gatherings, anyone who can play anything is in high demand. And if you can "chord" while others sing, you'll be well-liked.
7) Chord-based piano playing is good for your brain. According to studies, people who actively participate in music do their brains a lot of good. And, because chords require three or four notes at a time rather than one, you're exercising your brain.
8) Playing the piano, especially with chords, is good for your wrists and fingers. (However, take the time to learn proper hand position!)
9) Piano playing is an excellent stress reliever. Many professionals unwind after a long day at work by expressing their emotions on the keyboard. You'll be surprised how much better you feel after playing a few dark and angry chords!
10) Playing the piano is a lot of fun. It's just plain entertaining. So learn three or four chords and get started. Perhaps you'll come to a halt and enjoy it for the rest of your life.
But maybe you'll fall in love with it and end up becoming an excellent pianist who can read music as well as play chords!
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