Piano and Keyboard All-in-One For Dummies (For Dummies Series)

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