Piano For Dummies, Book + Online Video & Audio Instruction

by Hal Leonard Corporation, Adam Perlmutter

Overview

Play the piano today with an easy-to-use instruction set!

Piano For Dummies, 3^rd Edition is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking fundamental piano instruction. Whether you're brand new to the piano or have been at it awhile, Piano For Dummies will soon have you tickling the ivories like a pro! This book contains all the information you need to start playing today, including clear instruction and supplementary materials. Learn different musical styles, like classical, rock, blues, and country, and how to find the perfect teacher should you decide to expand your instruction.

With the widest tonal range of any instrument, the piano is versatile enough to produce melody and accompaniment at the same time. This standout feature is also what makes mastering the piano such a complex affair. Piano For Dummies, 3^rd Edition 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 introductory course. For the more advanced player, it becomes a handy reference to keep around for periodic refreshers. Topics include:

• Finding the perfect keyboard, and caring for your piano
• The intricacies of reading music, including notes, rhythm, and change-ups
• Melody, harmony, and the building blocks of sound
• The role of individual technique, and finding your own groove

The book also includes advice on practicing efficiently and improving your performance, as well as tips on how to pursue more advanced experiences. A great piano player is always the life of the party, and in high demand. If you're looking to become one with the "88," Piano For Dummies, 3^rd Edition is the resource you want!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781118900055
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	09/29/2014
Series:	For Dummies Books
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Hal Leonard Corporation is a United States music publishing and distribution company founded in Winona, Minnesota, by Harold "Hal" Edstrom, his brother, Everett "Leonard" Edstrom, and fellow musician Roger Busdicker. Currently headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it is the largest sheet music publisher in the world.

Adam Perlmutter is the author of Piano For Dummies, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

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