Keyboard For Dummies

Keyboard For Dummies

Author: Jerry Kovarsky

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-10-31

Total Pages: 373

ISBN-13: 1118705661

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The easy way to get keyed up on the keyboard Where Piano For Dummies helps budding musicians to master the black-and-white musical keyboard, Keyboard For Dummies helps them understand the possibilities that unfold when those black-and-whites are connected to state-of-the-art music technology. Keyboard For Dummies explains the ins-and-outs of modern keyboards and helps you get the most out of their capabilities. Key content coverage includes: an overview of the types of keyboards available today and how they differ from acoustic pianos; expert advice on choosing the right keyboard for your wants/needs and how to shop and compare the various models; a close look at the types of sounds an electronic keyboard offers and how to achieve them; step-by-step instruction on how to use keyboards anywhere using external speakers, amps, home stereos, computers, and tablets; guidance on how to use keyboard software and applications to get the most out of keyboard technology; and much more. A multimedia component for this title will be hosted at Dummies.com and includes companion audio tracks that demonstrate techniques and sounds found in the book Step-by-step instructions make learning keyboard easy and fun Introduces you to the musical possibilities of the keyboard If you're new to the keyboard or looking to take your skills to the next level, Keyboard For Dummies is a thorough guide to the ins and outs of this popular instrument.


Andrea and Trevor Dow's Timed Note Reading Tests for Piano, Book 1

Andrea and Trevor Dow's Timed Note Reading Tests for Piano, Book 1

Author: Trevor Dow

Publisher:

Published: 2020-05-27

Total Pages: 107

ISBN-13:

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For great piano players, note reading is second nature. The instantaneous ability to transfer notes on a page to sounds on a piano frees them up to focus on the little things that make music magical. It is, therefore, essential that students learn to note read fluently as soon as possible. There are many tools to improve note reading; this book is one of them. Encourage your children or students to sit down with this book once a day for a few short minutes. 90 days from now, their note reading skills will be second nature. Note: You can preview over 40 pages by viewing this webpage on a desktop or laptop computer.


Groups and Geometry

Groups and Geometry

Author: Roger C. Lyndon

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1985-03-14

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 0521316944

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This 1985 book is an introduction to certain central ideas in group theory and geometry. Professor Lyndon emphasises and exploits the well-known connections between the two subjects and leads the reader to the frontiers of current research at the time of publication.


Bluegrass Banjo for the Complete Ignoramus!

Bluegrass Banjo for the Complete Ignoramus!

Author: Wayne Erbsen

Publisher: Native Ground Books & Music

Published: 2014-05-26

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1883206677

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Beginning banjo lessons have never been more fun! Written for the absolute beginner, this FUN book is guaranteed to help you learn to play bluegrass banjo (How many books come with a personal guarantee by the author?). · Teaches the plain, naked melody to 23 easy bluegrass favorites without the rolls already incorporated into the tune. · Wayne shows simple ways to embellish each melody using easy rolls. · With Wayne’s unique method, you’ll learn to think for yourself! · Learn how to play a song in different ways, rather than memorizing ONE way. · Includes a link to download 99 instructional audio tracks off our website! You WILL learn to play: Bile ‘Em Cabbage Down, Blue Ridge Mountain Blues, Columbus Stockade Blues, Down the Road, Groundhog, Little Maggie, Long Journey Home, Lynchburg Town, Man of Constant Sorrow, My Home’s Across the Blue Ridge Mountains, Nine Pound Hammer, Palms of Victory, Pass Me Not, Poor Ellen Smith, Pretty Polly, Put My Little Shoes Away, Red River Valley, Roll in My Sweet Baby’s Arms, Shall We Gather at the River, Wabash Cannonball, When I Lay My Burden Down, When the Saints Go Marching In.


Singing For Dummies

Singing For Dummies

Author: Pamelia S. Phillips

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-05-23

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 1118053044

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Ah, there’s just nothing better than singing in the shower. The acoustics are perfect and you don’t sound half bad, if you do say so yourself. In fact, with a little practice you could be the next “American Idol” platinum-selling recording artist, or stage sensation. It’s time for Pavarotti to step down and for you to step up as monarch of songdom. Whether you’re a beginning vocalist or a seasoned songster, Singing for Dummies makes it easy for you to achieve your songbird dreams. Singing for Dummies gives you step-by-step instructions and lots of helpful tips, hints, vocal exercises, reminders, and warnings for both men and women, including advice on: The mechanics of singing Discovering your singing voice Developing technique Singing in performance Maintaining vocal health Performing like a pro Singing for Dummies is written by Dr. Pamelia Phillips, Chair of Voice and Music at New York University’s Undergraduate Drama Department. Dr. Phillips shares all of her professional expertise to help you sing your way to the top. She gives you all the information you need to know about: Proper posture and breathing Perfecting your articulation Finding the right voice teacher for you How to train for singing Selecting your music materials Acting the song Overcoming stage fright Auditioning for musical theater In addition to Dr. Phillips’ wisdom, Singing for Dummies comes with a CD packed full of useful instruction and songs, including: Demonstrations of proper technique Exercises to develop technique and strength Scales and pitch drills Practice songs for beginning, intermediate, and advanced singers Singing for Dummies contains all the information, practices, techniques, and expert advice you need to hone your vocal skills with ease.


The Chinese Banking Industry

The Chinese Banking Industry

Author: Yuanyuan Peng

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2007-08-18

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13: 1134098391

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Bringing a vast amount of material to a Western audience for the first time, this book provides a detailed systematic micro-level analysis of the historical development of the Chinese banking industry, analyzing the key issues in the development of the Bank of China in the period 1905 to 1949.