Secret to Learn Piano: Chords are Key says Teacher Edward Weiss

SAN DIEGO - April 17, 2013 - PRLog -- Chords ... knowledge of them is essential for many styles of piano playing. And according to 'New Age' piano teacher Edward Weiss, the best way to learn them is by learning 4-way control.

Weiss explains....

"I first learned about 4-way control of chords from a Jazz piano teacher. He stressed the importance of having visual, aural, tactile, and intellectual control of chords on the piano keyboard."

The 4-way system relies on flash cards to help students quickly identify a chord (visual control) and then play it and actually feel the chord (tactile control) on the keyboard. According to Weiss, aural control is accomplished by being able to distinguish major from minor and minor from dominant. These 3 chord 'types' are used over and over again in the majority of music.

Weiss also stresses the importance of intellectual control - the ability to build chords from scratch. Weiss elaborates...

"Eventually, most students want to know how a chord is constructed. It's all done with simple math and I show students how to do this as well. When a student can finger a chord from a flash card quickly and easily, they've established automatic control of chords. Something that can be done in a short amount of time with practice."

The lesson offered at Weiss's website comes with video and comprehensive notes. Those interested can sign up for the lesson and a complete New Age piano course now at http://www.QuiescenceMusic.com/#offer