The companion book to the Keyboard DVD and is specially designed for the beginning keyboard or piano player. Using many photos and illustrations, this book teaches proper technique and hand positions, scales, chords, and note reading. All music is written in standard music notation and is fully explained. This course includes an audio CD where all the songs are played at 2 speeds (slow for practicing and performance tempo). The book contains markers for each piece of music so you can locate it's exact position on the CD or DVD.
Jam-packed with age-appropriate piano pieces, off-the-bench activities, and game-based learning, WunderKeys Primer Piano Book 2 reinforces keyboard awareness and note reading in an environment carefully crafted to meet the physical capabilities of young piano students. The book's engaging illustrations, hilarious dialogue, and step-by-step scaffolding approach combine to create the resource that piano teachers, piano parents, and piano students have been waiting for. In WunderKeys Primer Piano Book 2, students will continue an exploration of the keyboard, build hand strength and coordination, identify notes on the grand staff using guide notes, explore stepping and skipping on the staff and the keyboard, use finger-number clues to identify starting positions, read rhythmic notation, strengthen aural awareness and begin to acquire confidence playing "out of position" WunderKeys Primer Piano Book 2 is the second in a series of three primer piano books. WunderKeys Primer Piano Book 3 is coming soon!
(Faber Piano Adventures ). PreTime Piano Kids' Songs is a collection of songs that brings special joy to children. The simplicity, humor, and charm of the selections will enhance the enjoyment of beginning piano for students and parents alike. After all, many of these songs have been passed down from generation to generation: A-Tisket, A-Tasket * Bingo * The Dwarfs' Yodel Song (The Silly Song) * Happy Birthday to You * Mail Myself to You * Mickey Mouse March * On Top of Spaghetti * The Train Song * Winnie the Pooh. The PreTime Piano series provides the earliest level of reading for the beginning pianist. There are no dotted rhythms and eighth notes are used only sparingly. Tasteful illustrations and use of color add to the charm of the books.
(Faber Piano Adventures ). An exciting collection for the elementary pianist that offers performance pieces "with a challenge." As the title "Gold Star" suggests, these pieces are especially appropriate for recitals and other musical events. The long awaited addition to the Piano Adventures series contains songs and pieces like: Pterodactyls, Really Neat * Cartoon Stories * Squinchy-Pinchy Shoes * Roller Skate Ride * and more. Includes online access to Gold Star Performance audio for both listening and play-along.
Your complete guide to playing the keys Making beautiful music on a keyboard or piano requires some know-how and practice. This book offers guidance on how to get the most out of your time learning to play the keys. With six hands-on books wrapped up in one, you'll get a deep guide to the techniques the pros use. Discover the details of music theory and reading music, explore different musical genres, and use practice exercises to improve quickly. You'll even find tips on using electronic keyboard technology to enhance your sound. Inside... Piano & Keyboard 101 Understanding Theory and the Language of Music Beginning to Play Refining Your Technique and Exploring Styles Exercises: Practice, Practice, Practice Exploring Electronic Keyboard Technology
The key to fast and fun piano proficiency! Whether you’re a wannabe Mozart or are an experienced hand at tinkling the ivories, the latest edition of Piano For Dummies has what you need to take you to the next level in making beautiful music using this much-loved and versatile instrument. Working as an introductory course—or as a refresher to keep those fingers nimble—you’ll find information on getting started, improving your technique and performance, and the best ways to practice until you hit finely tuned perfection. And, along the way, you’ll pick up the techniques for different styles, including classical, blues, and rock. In an easy-to-follow style, the book also helps you sharpen your sight-reading. You can also tune in to audio and video online to help you improve your creativity and discipline, as well as hear and see that you’re hitting the right notes. Choose the right piano Know your keys Scale up for success Care for your instrument Whatever you want from your love affair with the old “88,” you’ll find enough right here to keep you hammering happily—and even more proficiently—away for years to come! P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you’re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Piano For Dummies (9781118900055). The book you see here shouldn’t be considered a new or updated product. But if you’re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We’re always writing about new topics!
The go-to reference for aspiring pianists and keyboard players Piano & Keyboard All-in-One For Dummies makes it easier and more fun than ever to make music! If you don't know how to read music, this book explains in friendly, uncomplicated language all the basics of music theory, and applies it to playing the piano and keyboard. And if you've been playing for awhile—or took lessons when you were a child but haven't played since—you can pick up some valuable tips to improve your playing, or use the book as a refresher course. This indispensible resource combines the best of For Dummies books, including Piano For Dummies, Keyboard For Dummies, Music Theory For Dummies, and Piano Exercises For Dummies to get you up and running in no time. The handy reference helps you to master the traditional black-and-white keys and gives you an understanding of the possibilities that unfold when those black-and-whites are connected to state-of-the-art music technology. Discover the secrets for becoming a master on the piano and keyboard Improve your skills with a wealth of easy-to-apply piano exercises Tap into your creativity and get the lowdown on composing an original 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 complete learning experience for aspiring pianists, keyboard enthusiasts, and students of music.
The long-awaited update to the bestselling Piano For Dummies-featuring a new audio CD Have you always wanted to play piano? This revised edition of the popular Piano for Dummies makes it easier and more fun than ever. If you don't know how to read music, this book explains in friendly, uncomplicated language all the basics of music theory and applies it to playing the piano. And if you've been playing piano for a while – or took piano lessons when you were a child but haven't played since – you can pick up some valuable tips to improve your playing or use the book as a refresher course. This new edition features fresh and updated practice lessons, teaching techniques, and musical examples, as well as a new audio CD with examples for all pieces presented in the book. You get expert information on left- and right-hand piano techniques; playing scales, melodies, harmonies, and chords; and practicing to improve your technique. Everything you need to start playing piano today Plenty of popular musical pieces and songs, with companion audio CD to play along with Instruction in playing various musical styles, from classical and rock to blues and country Blake Neely is an Emmy-nominated composer and accomplished pianist who has composed numerous TV and movie scores If you've always wanted to tickle the ivories like a pro, Piano For Dummies, 2nd Edition is your ideal resource! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
