{"product_id":"piano-keyboard-all-in-one-for-dummies-isbn-9781119700845","title":"Piano \u0026 Keyboard All-in-One For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe comprehensive go-to guide for building keyboard skills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing able to play a tune on the piano can bring you a lifetime of sheer aesthetic pleasure—and put you in serious demand at parties! Whatever your motivation for tinkling the ivories, the latest edition of \u003ci\u003ePiano \u0026amp; Keyboard All-In-One For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives you the essentials you need both to build your playing skills and expand your knowledge of music theory, from deciding what keyboard suits you best to musing on the science of what makes music so emotionally compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis indispensable resource combines the best of \u003ci\u003ePiano For Dummies, Keyboard For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMusic Theory For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePiano Exercises For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and includes practice strategies, as well as access to streaming and downloadable audio to help guide your progress. In addition to becoming acquainted with the latest in music theory, you'll learn to develop your sight-reading skills and performance techniques—until you can reproduce pieces flawlessly on request!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose and care for your keyboard\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractice until perfect\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompose your own songs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHook up to speakers, computers, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning to play the keys is a never-ending journey of new discoveries and joy, and there's no better companion on your voyage than this friendly, erudite, and comprehensive guide.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eP.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you're probably right. \u003cb\u003eThe Dummies\u003c\/b\u003e team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of \u003ci\u003ePiano and Keyboard AIO For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e (9781118837429). 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!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook 1: Piano \u0026amp; Keyboard 101 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Warming Up to the Piano and Keyboard 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Looking at the Different Keyboard Options 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Choosing and Buying Your Keyboard 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: The Setup and Care of Your Instrument 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Getting Comfy at the Keyboard 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook 2: Understanding Theory and the Language of Music 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Looking at Notes and Beats 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Stopping for a Rest 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Tempo, Measures, and Time Signatures 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Navigating Sheet Music 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Varying Beats and Rhythms 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook 3: Beginning to Play 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Playing a Melody 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Working with Scales 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Adding the Left Hand 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Examining Form: Melody, Harmony, and Song Form 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Keys, Key Signatures, and the Circle of Fifths 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Building Chords to Accompany Melodies 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook 4: Refining Your Technique and Exploring Styles 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Adding Effects and Flair to Your Piano Playing 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Getting into the Groove 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Going Classical 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Perusing Popular Genres and Forms 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook 5: Exercises: Practice, Practice, Practice 347\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Developing Hand Technique 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Extending Your Scales 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Improving Finger Coordination and Footwork 399\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Jumping Across the Keyboard 419\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Exercising with Arpeggios and Alternating Hands 433\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Stepping Up to Octaves and Chord Progressions 453\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook 6: Exploring Electronic Keyboard Technology\u003c\/b\u003e 469\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Choosing Sounds and Effects 471\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Adding Accompaniment, Rhythm Patterns, and Arpeggiation 489\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Recording and Editing Your Sounds 515\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Using Onboard Learning Systems 543\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Playing Along with Recordings and Using Music Software 557\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Accessing the Audio Tracks 583\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 591\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHolly Day\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eMichael Pilhofer\u003c\/b\u003e are co-authors of all editions of \u003ci\u003eMusic Theory For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMusic Composition For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eBlake Neely\u003c\/b\u003e was a contributing author to the 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e edition of \u003ci\u003ePiano For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eDavid Pearl\u003c\/b\u003e is author of \u003ci\u003ePiano Exercises For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eJerry Kovarksy\u003c\/b\u003e is a contributing writer to \u003ci\u003eElectronic Musician\u003c\/i\u003e magazine.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour complete guide to playing the keys \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaking beautiful music on a keyboard or piano requires some know-how and practice. 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