Piano For Dummies

by Hal Leonard Corporation

Play the piano today with an easy-to-use instruction set! Piano For Dummies, 3rd 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, 3rd 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

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, 3rd Edition is the resource you want!

Genres: Music, Nonfiction, Reference

387 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 3, 2014

About the author

Hal Leonard is an American music print publisher. Musical scores published by Hal Leonard are frequently not credited to an individual author or editor.

Reviews

[Eoin ODonnell · Rating 1 out of 5]

Avoid if you want the basic.
Us dummies don't care about quarter notes, circle of fifths, triads, tremolo chords....we want the basics so we can hammer out a few notes
What a waste of money. And the first 80 pages are dedicated to equipment...and what chair to use. Pointless.
Avoid. Awful. I want my money back.

[Justbreathe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gave the basics, learned several things. Was an easy read, especially with a few piano lessons as a kid.

[Cassandra]

Useful for review with example pieces and online audio. I skipped the beginning sections about equipment.