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Piano and Keyboard.  The go-to reference for aspiring pianists and keyboard players Piano & Keyboard All-in-One For Dummies makes it easier and more fun than ever to make music! If you don’t know how to read music, this book explains in friendly, uncomplicated language all the basics of music theory, and applies it to playing the piano and keyboard. And if you’ve been playing for awhile—or took lessons when you were a child but haven’t played since—you can pick up some valuable tips to improve your playing, or use the book as a refresher course.

This indispensable resource combines the best of For Dummies books, including Piano For Dummies, Keyboard For Dummies, Music Theory For Dummies, and Piano Exercises For Dummies to get you up and running in no time. The handy reference helps you to master the traditional black-and-white keys and gives you an understanding of the possibilities that unfold when those black-and-whites are connected to state-of-the-art music technology.

• Discover the secrets for becoming a master on the piano and keyboard
• Improve your skills with a wealth of easy-to-apply piano exercises
• Tap into your creativity and get the lowdown on composing an original 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 complete learning experience for aspiring pianists, keyboard enthusiasts, and students of music.

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From the Back Cover

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 you’ve always wanted to play piano or keyboard, but didn’t know where to start, this book is the resource you need! With four hands-on books all wrapped up in one, you’ll 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

About the Author

Holly Day has created work that has appeared in over 3,000 print and electronic publications internationally.