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If you like the beautiful sound of New Age piano you’re going to love this.

Listen most of you know what triads are. These 3 note chords have been the essential building blocks of western music for at least 4 centuries.

One thing about them though . They’re outdated!

Of course they’re still used. But there’s absolutely no need to start with them. Instead, why not begin your study of piano chords with something called the “open position” chord.

This chord structure gives you the freedom to play with both hands together right away! Plus, it’s a modern sounding chord.

The thing that frustrates more students than anything is what they’re playing. Usually constrained to ancient textbooks that teach triads and scales, the hapless

newbie plunges ahead in the hopes of eventually playing the piano. The catch here is two fold. First when you do eventually get to play music, it’s that of other composers.

Sure the music is good. There’s no denying that. But it’s not modern. And it’s not your creation. Secondly, if you follow these textbooks, all you’ll be able to do is read music. You won’t be able to create it on your own.

With the open position chord, you can begin creating your own unique music right away. Take the lesson “Reflections in Water” for example.

Here we have 4 open position piano chords along with the order in which they are to played. Once you familiarize yourself with this chord

position and get it under your fingers you’re ready to explore! These modern piano chords are perfect for the light, airy New Age piano style and will have you playing the piano in no time at all!

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!