| If there were one genre of music that's perfect | | | | octaves of the piano keyboard! |
| for music therapy, it would have to be New Age | | | | Once this chord structure is practiced, it's time to |
| piano! Soothing and relaxing, the piano offers | | | | add in a few chords. Just a few chords is all that |
| many benefits to those in need of respite. The | | | | is necessary for the beginning adult to experience |
| wonderful thing about this style of music is that | | | | the joy of improvisation. The hands are placed on |
| it's also easy to learn how to play! | | | | the open position chord structure and the fingers |
| A few chords, a scale, and you're able to make | | | | move around creating melody. Nothing more is |
| music. And not just any kind of music, but one | | | | required than an openness to explore the |
| that's conducive to alleviating stress. Let's look at | | | | possibilities. |
| how one might go about learning how to play | | | | And once students get started, they find that |
| piano in the New Age style. | | | | they can't stop playing. The therapeutic aspect of |
| First, it's best if you learn one chord position that | | | | this comes from the free-form improvisations |
| will give you a nice modern sound right away. The | | | | students are able to play only after a few |
| open position chord structure accomplishes this. | | | | minutes of practice. They begin to unwind, relax, |
| It's easy to learn and can be used by the | | | | and forget about the problems and cares of the |
| beginner right away to make music with. And it | | | | day. It's a music therapy that goes one step |
| uses both hands as well to cover more than 2 | | | | above just listening to music. |