Piano for dummies
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Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, [2014].
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Columbia Pike - Adult Nonfiction
786.2 PERLM 2014 3rd ed.
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Description

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 include:

  • 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!

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Format
Book
Edition
3rd edition.
Physical Desc
xiv, 368 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
ISBN
9781118900055, 1118900057

Notes

General Note
Previous edition: published as by Blake Neely, 2009.
Description
Whether you're brand new to the piano or have been playing awhile, this guide is packed with clear instruction and supplementary materials that will soon have you tickling the ivories like a pro!

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Perlmutter, A. (2014). Piano for dummies (3rd edition.). John Wiley & Sons.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Perlmutter, Adam. 2014. Piano for Dummies. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Perlmutter, Adam. Piano for Dummies Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, 2014.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Perlmutter, A. (2014). Piano for dummies. 3rd edn. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Perlmutter, Adam. Piano for Dummies 3rd edition., John Wiley & Sons, 2014.

Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.

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