Book 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.
Blake Neely is a composer, conductor, arranger,
orchestrator, and pianist who scored an Emmy nomination for his
composition of the Everwood main title theme. Since then, Blake has
enjoyed a celebrated career of scoring and orchestrating, with credits
such as the movie The Wedding Date, the TV series Brothers
and Sisters, and the smash Disney movie, Enchanted.
