Piano & Keyboard All-In-One for Dummies - Blake Neely

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Auteur(s) : Blake Neely - David Pearl - Holly Day - Jerry Kovarsky - Michael Pilhofer

Editeur : Wiley

Langue : Anglais

Parution : 01/08/2020

Format : Moyen, de 350g à 1kg

Nombre de pages : 640

Expédition : 1165

Dimensions : 23.6 x 19.0 x 4.0

ISBN : 9781119700845

Résumé :

Your complete guide to playing the keys

Making beautiful music on a keyboard or piano requires some know-how and practice. This book offers guidance on how to get the most out of your time learning to play the keys. With six hands-on books wrapped up in one, you'll get a deep guide to the techniques the pros use. Discover the details of music theory and reading music, explore different musical genres, and use practice exercises to improve quickly. You'll even find tips on using electronic keyboard technology to enhance your sound.

Inside...

• Piano & Keyboard 101
• Understanding Theory and the Language of Music
• Beginning to Play
• Refining Your Technique and Exploring Styles
• Exercises: Practice, Practice, Practice
• Exploring Electronic Keyboard Technology

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Biographie:

Introduction 1

Book 1: Piano & Keyboard 101 5

Chapter 1: Warming Up to the Piano and Keyboard 7

Chapter 2: Looking at the Different Keyboard Options 21

Chapter 3: Choosing and Buying Your Keyboard 39

Chapter 4: The Setup and Care of Your Instrument 61

Chapter 5: Getting Comfy at the Keyboard 79

Book 2: Understanding Theory and the Language of Music 93

Chapter 1: Looking at Notes and Beats 95

Chapter 2: Stopping for a Rest 105

Chapter 3: Tempo, Measures, and Time Signatures 111

Chapter 4: Navigating Sheet Music 121

Chapter 5: Varying Beats and Rhythms 133

Book 3: Beginning to Play 149

Chapter 1: Playing a Melody 151

Chapter 2: Working with Scales 167

Chapter 3: Adding the Left Hand 183

Chapter 4: Examining Form: Melody, Harmony, and Song Form 205

Chapter 5: Keys, Key Signatures, and the Circle of Fifths 229

Chapter 6: Building Chords to Accompany Melodies 249

Book 4: Refining Your Technique and Exploring Styles 273

Chapter 1: Adding Effects and Flair to Your Piano Playing 275

Chapter 2: Getting into the Groove 297

Chapter 3: Going Classical 317

Chapter 4: Perusing Popular Genres and Forms 327

Book 5: Exercises: Practice, Practice, Practice 347

Chapter 1: Developing Hand Technique 349

Chapter 2: Extending Your Scales 377

Chapter 3: Improving Finger Coordination and Footwork 399

Chapter 4: Jumping Across the Keyboard 419

Chapter 5: Exercising with Arpeggios and Alternating Hands 433

Chapter 6: Stepping Up to Octaves and Chord Progressions 453

Book 6: Exploring Electronic Keyboard Technology 469

Chapter 1: Choosing Sounds and Effects 471

Chapter 2: Adding Accompaniment, Rhythm Patterns, and Arpeggiation 489

Chapter 3: Recording and Editing Your Sounds 515

Chapter 4: Using Onboard Learning Systems 543

Chapter 5: Playing Along with Recordings and Using Music Software 557

Appendix: Accessing the Audio Tracks 583

Index 591

Sommaire:

Holly Day and Michael Pilhofer are co-authors of all editions of Music Theory For Dummies and Music Composition For Dummies. Blake Neely was a contributing author to the 2^nd edition of Piano For Dummies. David Pearl is author of Piano Exercises For Dummies. Jerry Kovarksy is a contributing writer to Electronic Musician magazine....