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ISBN
9781118837429
Publication Year
2014
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Name
Piano and Keyboard All-In-One for Dummies
Item Height
1.4in
Author
David Pearl, Michael Pilhofer, Blake Neely, Holly Day, Jerry Kovarksy
Item Length
9.2in
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
Item Width
7.4in
Item Weight
31.5 Oz
Number of Pages
656 Pages

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The go-to reference for aspiring pianists and keyboardplayers Piano & Keyboard All-in-One For Dummies makes iteasier and more fun than ever to make music! If you don't know howto read music, this book explains in friendly, uncomplicatedlanguage all the basics of music theory, and applies it to playingthe piano and keyboard. And if you've been playing forawhile?or took lessons when you were a child but haven'tplayed since?you can pick up some valuable tips to improveyour playing, or use the book as a refresher course. This indispensible resource combines the best of ForDummies books, including Piano For Dummies, Keyboard ForDummies, Music Theory For Dummies, and Piano Exercises ForDummies to get you up and running in no time. The handyreference helps you to master the traditional black-and-white keysand gives you an understanding of the possibilities that unfoldwhen those black-and-whites are connected to state-of-the-art musictechnology. Discover the secrets for becoming a master on the piano andkeyboard Improve your skills with a wealth of easy-to-apply pianoexercises Tap into your creativity and get the lowdown on composing anoriginal song Find out how to use keyboards anywhere using external speakers,amps, home stereos, computers, and tablets Dive right in! This comprehensive book offers the most completelearning experience for aspiring pianists, keyboard enthusiasts,and students of music.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
1118837428
ISBN-13
9781118837429
eBay Product ID (ePID)
172416133

Product Key Features

Author
David Pearl, Michael Pilhofer, Blake Neely, Holly Day, Jerry Kovarksy
Publication Name
Piano and Keyboard All-In-One for Dummies
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Number of Pages
656 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
1.4in
Item Width
7.4in
Item Weight
31.5 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Mt192.2
Edition Number
2
Table of Content
Introduction 1 Book I: Piano & Keyboard 101 5 Chapter 1: Warming Up to the Piano and Keyboard 7 Chapter 2: Looking at the Different Keyboard Options 21 Chapter 3: Choosing and Buying Your Keyboard 41 Chapter 4: The Setup and Care of Your Instrument 63 Chapter 5: Getting Comfy at the Keyboard 81 Book II: Understanding Theory and the Language of Music 97 Chapter 1: Looking at Notes and Beats 99 Chapter 2: Stopping for a Rest 109 Chapter 3: Tempo, Measures, and Time Signatures 115 Chapter 4: Navigating Sheet Music 125 Chapter 5: Varying Beats and Rhythms 137 Book III: Beginning to Play 153 Chapter 1: Playing a Melody 155 Chapter 2: Working with Scales 171 Chapter 3: Adding the Left Hand 187 Chapter 4: Examining Form: Melody, Harmony, and Song Form 209 Chapter 5: Keys, Key Signatures, and the Circle of Fifths 235 Chapter 6: Building Chords to Accompany Melodies 257 Book IV: Refining Your Technique and Exploring Styles 281 Chapter 1: Adding Effects and Flair to Your Piano Playing 283 Chapter 2: Getting into the Groove 305 Chapter 3: Going Classical 325 Chapter 4: Perusing Popular Genres and Forms 337 Book V: Exercises: Practice, Practice, Practice 357 Chapter 1: Developing Hand Technique 359 Chapter 2: Extending Your Scales 387 Chapter 3: Improving Finger Coordination and Footwork 409 Chapter 4: Jumping Across the Keyboard 429 Chapter 5: Exercising with Arpeggios and Alternating Hands 443 Chapter 6: Stepping Up to Octaves and Chord Progressions 463 Book VI: Exploring Electronic Keyboard Technology 479 Chapter 1: Choosing Sounds and Effects 481 Chapter 2: Adding Accompaniment, Rhythm Patterns, and Arpeggiation 499 Chapter 3: Recording and Editing Your Sounds 525 Chapter 4: Using Onboard Learning Systems 551 Chapter 5: Playing Along with Recordings and Using Music Software 565 Appendix: Accessing the Audio Tracks 593 Index 601
Copyright Date
2014
Topic
Hardware / Peripherals, Musical Instruments / Piano & Keyboard
Dewey Decimal
786.193
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Computers, Music

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