Recent studies have shown that the ‘well’ of music can never be exhausted. With all the variations in notes, timing and alterations the combinations that can theoretically exist are so close to infinite as to make no difference. Therefore, it seems reasonable to assume that you can come up with new music relatively easily.

And you can. By ‘chording’ a song at a piano, you can invent all types of new music simply and effectively. When I use the phrase ‘chord a song’, what I am referring to is the ability to play roughly three or four chords on a piano whilst someone else sings the tune. It sounds easy, and it’s actually easier to do in practice, and you don’t need to be a concert pianist in order to do it!

Did you know, for example, that all of the songs we have listed below (along with scores of hundreds more) can be played by using just a few chords? The only thing you really have to know how to do is play a couple of very basic chords and be able to move rhythmically back and forth between them.

*Auld Lang Syne
* Amazing Grace
* Kum By Ya
* Silent Night
* Joy to the World
*Jingle bells
*Happy Birthday

When you have the basic chord to these (or any of countless others), all you have to do is add one more chord, and you will open the door to another thousand combinations of music. Just by learning a few chords you can extend your musical portfolio in a massive way.

There are many reasons why you should learn ‘chord piano’, and these are just a few of them:
1)    It’s so easy! As we demonstrated above, it’s not about learning infinite numbers of chords and sequences. Learning three is enough to get you started in a big way.
2)    You can go as high as you like – once you have mastered the first three chords, then you’ll find it easier to learn more – and the more you learn, the more opportunities for creating great music are open to you.
3)    You can play normal everyday songs to the kids (like Happy Birthday) while they sing along!
4)    Similarly, you can also play popular Christmas Carols at the Holidays – wonderful for bringing the family together at this special time.
5)    Once you have the knowledge, you may well feel obliged to pass it on – and you’ll find that once you have mastered a few chords, imparting that knowledge to the kids or a friend is pretty easy. Also, the majority of piano teachers don’t teach chords, so you can have an advantage over them.
6)    It’s great for the brain – it can help your mind to stay active. Recent studies have proved that people who are more musically minded have better thought processes in later life.
7)    It’s great for socializing! When you can confidently and effectively for your friends and family.
8)    Imagine if you could come home from a hard day at work and unwind by tickling the ivories! Music is well known for its therapeutic qualities, and when you can play it yourself, even more so. It’s wonderful therapy for the stress of life.
9)    The more you play, the more co-ordination that exists between your eye and your hands. If you can go one step better, and learn to read sheet music whilst you play then your co-ordination will be superb.
10)    Finally, and by no means least, piano playing is a load of fun!

Just learn those first three chords and see where it takes you! Being able to play the piano properly is actually really good for you, and for those around you. And the main thing is, there is absolutely nothing stopping you starting right now, today.

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