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Play 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!

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Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
1118900057
ISBN-13
9781118900055
eBay Product ID (ePID)
201529771

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Book Title
Piano for Dummies, Book + Online Video and Audio Instruction
Author
Hal Leonard Corp. Staff, Adam Perlmutter
Format
Trade Paperback / eBook
Language
English
Topic
Musical Instruments / Piano & Keyboard
Publication Year
2014
Genre
Music
Number of Pages
384 Pages

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Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
7.3in
Item Weight
18 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Mt746
Edition Number
3
Table of Content
Introduction 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
Copyright Date
2014
Lccn
2014-936393
Dewey Decimal
786.2193
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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