Overview

The easy way to get keyed up on the keyboard Where Piano For Dummies helps budding musicians to master the black-and-white musical keyboard, Keyboard For Dummies helps them understand the possibilities that unfold when those black-and-whites are connected to state-of-the-art music technology. Keyboard For Dummies explains the ins-and-outs of modern keyboards and helps you get the most out of their capabilities. Key content coverage includes: an overview of the types of keyboards available today and how they differ from acoustic pianos; expert advice on choosing the right keyboard for your wants/needs and how to shop and compare the various models; a close look at the types of sounds an electronic keyboard offers and how to achieve them; step-by-step instruction on how to use keyboards anywhere using external speakers, amps, home stereos, computers, and tablets; guidance on how to use keyboard software and applications to get the most out of keyboard technology; and much more. A multimedia component for this title will be hosted at Dummies.com and includes companion audio tracks that demonstrate techniques and sounds found in the book Step-by-step instructions make learning keyboard easy and fun Introduces you to the musical possibilities of the keyboard If you're new to the keyboard or looking to take your skills to the next level, Keyboard For Dummies is a thorough guide to the ins and outs of this popular instrument.

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Author:   Jerry Kovarsky
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   For Dummies
Dimensions:   Width: 18.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.476kg
ISBN:  

9781118705490

ISBN 10:   1118705491
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   06 December 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Professional & Vocational ,  General
Replaced By:   9781394356829
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Keyboards 5 Chapter 1: Living in a Keyboard World 7 Chapter 2: So Many Keyboards, So Little Time 15 Chapter 3: Choosing the Right Keyboard for You 41 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Caring For Your Keyboard 61 Part II: Dipping Your Toes Fingers into Music Basics 81 Chapter 5: Musical Notation: Decoding the Musical Language 83 Chapter 6: Developing Your Fingering and Basic Technique 105 Chapter 7: Going Chord Crazy 121 Part III: Using Common Keyboard Features 133 Chapter 8: Selecting and Playing Sounds 135 Chapter 9: Using Effects to Enhance Your Sound 153 Chapter 10: Jamming with the Drummer: Playing Along to Rhythm Patterns 167 Chapter 11: Join The Band! Adding Accompaniment 181 Chapter 12: Exploring Arpeggiation 203 Part IV: Moving into More-Advanced Keyboard Features 213 Chapter 13: Laying Down Tracks: Recording Your Playing 215 Chapter 14: Editing Sounds 237 Chapter 15: Teacher Included: Using Onboard Learning Systems 257 Chapter 16: Sitting In with the Stars: Playing Along with Recordings 275 Chapter 17: The Computer Connection: Using Software to Enhance Your Music Making 287 Part V: The Part of Tens 305 Chapter 18: Ten Tips for Keyboard Shopping 307 Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Enhance Your Playing Experience 313 Appendix: Discovering What’s on the Audio Tracks 319 Index 325

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Jerry Kovarsky is a regular columnist for Keyboard magazine and longtime product management guru with Casio, Korg, and other companies who have been instrumental in bringing keyboard technology into people's homes and onto stages and studios around the world.

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