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Piano for Dummies, Book + Online Video and Audio Instruction by Hal Leonard Corp. Staff and Adam Perlmutter (2014, Trade Paperback / eBook)
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Learn different musical styles, like classical, rock, blues, and country, and how to find the perfect teacher should you decide to expand your instruction. This standout feature is also what makes mastering the piano such a complex affair.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-101118900057
ISBN-139781118900055
eBay Product ID (ePID)201529771
Product Key Features
Edition3
Book TitlePiano for Dummies, Book + Online Video and Audio Instruction
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
TopicMusical Instruments / Piano & Keyboard
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic
AuthorHal Leonard Corp. Staff, Adam Perlmutter
FormatTrade Paperback / eBook
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight18 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width7.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2014-936393
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal786.2193
Table Of ContentIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Piano 5 Chapter 1: Preparing to Play a Piano 7 Chapter 2: Meeting the Keyboard Family 17 Chapter 3: Finding the Per fect Keyboard 29 Chapter 4: Taking Good Care of Your Keyboard 51 Chapter 5: Eighty-Eight Keys, Three Pedals, Ten Fingers, and Two Feet 59 Part II: Deciphering Squiggles on Paper to Create Sound 75 Chapter 6: Reading Lines and Spaces 77 Chapter 7: Joining the Rhythm Nation 91 Chapter 8: Changing the Beaten Path 113 Part III: One Hand at a Time 133 Chapter 9: Playing a Melody 135 Chapter 10: Scaling to New Heights 153 Chapter 11: Hey, Don't Forget Lefty! 169 Part IV: Living in Perfect Harmony 193 Chapter 12: The Building Blocks of Harmony 195 Chapter 13: Understanding Keys 215 Chapter 14: Filling Out Your Sound with Chords 229 Part V: Technique Counts for Everything 249 Chapter 15: Dressing Up Your Music 251 Chapter 16: Great Grooves 275 Chapter 17: Perusing the Aisle of Style 297 Part VI: The Part of Tens 321 Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Improve Your Practice and Performance 323 Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Supplement This Book 327 Chapter 20: Ten Questions to Ask Prospective Teachers 341 Appendix: About the Website: Audio Tracks and Video Clips 347 Index 353
SynopsisPlay the piano today with an easy-to-use instruction set! Piano For Dummies, 3rd Edition is aninvaluable resource for anyone seeking fundamental pianoinstruction. Whether you're brand new to the piano or have been atit awhile, Piano For Dummies will soon have you tickling theivories like a pro! This book contains all the information you needto start playing today, including clear instruction andsupplementary materials. Learn different musical styles, likeclassical, rock, blues, and country, and how to find the perfectteacher should you decide to expand your instruction. With the widest tonal range of any instrument, the piano isversatile enough to produce melody and accompaniment at the sametime. This standout feature is also what makes mastering the pianosuch a complex affair. Piano For Dummies, 3rdEdition breaks it down into simple, easy-to-follow instruction,written in the characteristically accessible Dummies style.For the beginner, the book serves as a complete introductorycourse. For the more advanced player, it becomes a handy referenceto keep around for periodic refreshers. Topics include: Finding the perfect keyboard, and caring for your piano The intricacies of reading music, including notes, rhythm, andchange-ups Melody, harmony, and the building blocks of sound The role of individual technique, and finding your owngroove The book also includes advice on practicing efficiently andimproving your performance, as well as tips on how to pursue moreadvanced experiences. A great piano player is always the life ofthe party, and in high demand. If you're looking to become one withthe "88," Piano For Dummies, 3rd Edition is theresource you want!, Play the piano today with an easy-to-use instruction set Piano For Dummies, 3rd Edition is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking fundamental piano instruction. Whether you're brand new to the piano or have been at it awhile, Piano For Dummies will soon have you tickling the ivories like a pro This book contains all the information you need to start playing today, including clear instruction and supplementary materials. Learn different musical styles, like classical, rock, blues, and country, and how to find the perfect teacher should you decide to expand your instruction. With the widest tonal range of any instrument, the piano is versatile enough to produce melody and accompaniment at the same time. This standout feature is also what makes mastering the piano such a complex affair. Piano For Dummies, 3rd Edition breaks it down into simple, easy-to-follow instruction, written in the characteristically accessible Dummies style. For the beginner, the book serves as a complete introductory course. For the more advanced player, it becomes a handy reference to keep around for periodic refreshers. Topics include: Finding the perfect keyboard, and caring for your piano The intricacies of reading music, including notes, rhythm, and change-ups Melody, harmony, and the building blocks of sound The role of individual technique, and finding your own groove The book also includes advice on practicing efficiently and improving your performance, as well as tips on how to pursue more advanced experiences. A great piano player is always the life of the party, and in high demand. If you're looking to become one with the "88," Piano For Dummies, 3rd Edition is the resource you want, Learn to: Master the basics of piano Read music notation and understand notes and rhythms Play melodies, create harmonies, and hone your techniques Explore different styles and perform popular pieces and songs Your easy-to-use instruction set for learning to play piano Whether you re brand new to the piano or have been playing awhile, this fun and accessible guide is packed with clear instruction and supplementary materials that will soon have you tickling the ivories like a pro! With the help of Piano For Dummies , you ll discover how to read music, improve your playing skills, develop your style, and much more. Key up on the keyboard get to know the types of acoustic and electric keyboards and find helpful advice on finding the best one for you Take note discover how to read lines and spaces, get up to speed on rhythms and tempo, listen for those sounds of silence, and perfect your pick-up beats and measures Let your fingers do the walking figure out proper position, find handy tricks for maneuvering your fingers, and start playing melodies with your right hand Put your right foot in, put your right foot out get easy-to-follow instruction on exploring the keyboard s west side and start adding some pedal action to your playing Happiness is harmony uncover the building blocks of harmony, play songs with key signatures, and fill out your sound with chords Open the book and find: How to choose and properly care for a piano Common time signatures Guidance on playing songs with key signatures Ways to dress up your music Great left-hand accompaniment patterns Strategies to improve your practice and performance Tons of video clips that demonstrate the instruction in the book Questions to ask prospective piano teachers, Play the piano today with an easy-to-use instruction set! Piano For Dummies, 3rd Edition is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking fundamental piano instruction.
LC Classification NumberMT746
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- Oct 19, 2018
Exactly like brand new. No scratches. No lost pages. Love it. Thanks!
Very nice! Look like brand new book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 13, 2019
Its an easy read.
Great for beginning pianist...Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 26, 2021
Piano For Dummies
Most areas are very clear with its contents, other areas move from one point to another without clarityVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
