Piano For Dummies , 2nd Edition | Date: 28 April 2011, 05:48
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Piano For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))
By Blake Neely
* Publisher: For Dummies
* Number Of Pages: 384
* Publication Date: 2009-10-05
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0470496444
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780470496442
Product Description:
The long-awaited update to the bestselling Piano For Dummies-featuring a new audio CD
Have you always wanted to play piano? This revised edition of the popular Piano for Dummies makes it easier and more fun than ever. 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 if you've been playing piano for a while – or took piano 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 new edition features fresh and updated practice lessons, teaching techniques, and musical examples, as well as a new audio CD with examples for all pieces presented in the book. You get expert information on left- and right-hand piano techniques; playing scales, melodies, harmonies, and chords; and practicing to improve your technique.
* Everything you need to start playing piano today
* Plenty of popular musical pieces and songs, with companion audio CD to play along with
* Instruction in playing various musical styles, from classical and rock to blues and country
* Blake Neely is an Emmy-nominated composer and accomplished pianist who has composed numerous TV and movie scores
If you've always wanted to tickle the ivories like a pro, Piano For Dummies, 2nd Edition is your ideal resource!
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Summary: Great book for novice pianists/keyboardist, worth checking out
Rating: 4
Okay, I won't lie, I didn't actually buy this book, but rather checked it out and copied a few notes, however, you won't regret your purchase if you buy it, it teaches you all the basics and more. You will be able to play every major, minor, harmonic, and suspense chord as well as scales, recognize every note on the trebel and bass cleft, fingering tricks for easier access to keys, all of the most common articulations and common music symbols, as well as tempo and a lot of basic chord building/rhythm building excercises. It is really useful to read if you are a begginner and teaches you everything basic like you never had any musical experience before, my only problem is it could have had more tips on how to put both hands together more gracefully, as well as more left hand techniques, it seemed to focus more on the right hand. It is worth it and has a few clever pieces that will give you a smile here and there, but if you are an expert or intermediate, chances are you will know most stuff mentioned in this book and will be no help at all. Still, if you are looking to improve your technique and have under a year of experience, it will be well worth the purchase.
Summary: piano lessons
Rating: 4
Checked this out from the library and realized that I would enjoy having this on my shelf. Some valuable information included.
Summary: Insulting To Some
Rating: 1
I have a bachelor's degree in music education and a master's in piano pedagogy - this book is an insult and very misleading. I can assure you that playing the piano is NOT for dummies, nor is there a magic formula or '12 easy lessons' or any shortcuts to successful playing. It takes committment, discipline and a willingness to learn and practice. This book teaches a few chords and a little play-by-ear technique and some basic theory. If you want to play the piano, go find yourself a good and well-qualified teacher. That teacher will know what he or she is talking about much more than a book written to add to a long series of how-to's,
Summary: great book for beginners
Rating: 5
I don't have time to go to a teacher. This book answers all the questions that the other teach yourself books don't answer. The CD that came with it is very helpful also.
Summary: Helpful enough...
Rating: 4
Helpful enough for a beginner. Not only including step-by-step learning methods about reading and playing music, but also providing some background information such as how to chose a piano.
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