Piano and Keyboard All–in–One For Dummies

4 BOOKS IN 1 Piano For Dummies Piano Exercises For Dummies Keyboard For Dummies Music Theory For Dummies Jump into playing piano and keyboard with this complete, easy–to–use guide If youve always wanted to play piano or keyboard, but didnt know where to start, this book is the resource you need! With four hands–on books all wrapped up in one, youll get a complete guide to playing like a pro, from understanding theory and reading music to exploring different genres and using practice exercises to improve quickly! Meet the keyboard get started by finding out how to choose an instrument, set it up, and care for it A different language dive into the basics of the language of music, including notes, beats, measures, time signatures, and more Do it with style explore the different styles of music, including jazz, classical, and blues Practice makes perfect use the practice exercises to brush up on technique, master scales, and more Open the book and find: Tips on choosing an instrument and caring for it The scoop on reading notes and understanding beats How to begin playing, one hand at a time An exploration of various genres of music Exercises for developing technique The skinny on electronic keyboard effects Tips on using software to play along with recordings