Hal Leonard Corporation: Piano and Keyboard All-in-One For Dummies

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