Piano and Keyboard All-in-One For Dummies

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The go-to reference for aspiring pianists and keyboardplayers Piano & Keyboard All-in-One For Dummies makes iteasier and more fun than ever to make music! If you don't know howto read music, this book explains in friendly, uncomplicatedlanguage all the basics of music theory, and applies it to playingthe piano and keyboard. And if you've been playing forawhile—or took lessons when you were a child but haven'tplayed since—you can pick up some valuable tips to improveyour playing, or use the book as a refresher course. This indispensible resource combines the best of ForDummies books, including Piano For Dummies, Keyboard ForDummies, Music Theory For Dummies, and Piano Exercises ForDummies to get you up and running in no time. The handyreference helps you to master the traditional black-and-white keysand gives you an understanding of the possibilities that unfoldwhen those black-and-whites are connected to state-of-the-art musictechnology. Discover the secrets for becoming a master on the piano andkeyboard Improve your skills with a wealth of easy-to-apply pianoexercises Tap into your creativity and get the lowdown on composing anoriginal 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 completelearning experience for aspiring pianists, keyboard enthusiasts,and students of music.

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  Piano and Keyboard All-in-One For Dummies

  • 2014-04-28
  • 656 pages
  • Paperback
  • John Wiley & Sons

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