Keyboard for Dummies - Paperback

by Jerry Kovarsky (Author)

Discover the keyboard that's right for you, whatever your budget!

Looking for a fun, challenging, and rewarding new instrument to play? Thinking about the piano but don't necessarily have the room or the budget to put one in your home?

Then grab a copy of the second edition of Keyboard For Dummies! In the book, acclaimed music technologist and keyboardist Jerry Kovarsky explores the wide variety of keyboards available, their sounds and features, and how to find the one that's right for you.

This book walks you through the basics of keyboard playing, from hand and finger placement, to reading music, understanding rhythm and the basics of chords and harmony. Then, take on the fundamentals of sound editing, using effects, and recording your music. You'll learn how to hook up a keyboard to your computer, iPad or smartphone using both wired and Bluetooth technologies.

Inside the book:

• Tips for choosing the right keyboard for you and keeping it in good condition
• Step-by-step tutorials to teach you keyboard hand placement and basic keyboard technique
• Suggestions for playing the most common keyboard sounds
• Playing along with rhythm patterns and auto-accompaniment
• Help with recording and editing songs
• Recommended online resources and example audio tracks

Whether you're a total keyboard novice or a more experienced piano player seeking to explore electronic keyboards, Keyboard For Dummies is the easy-to-read and fun guide to the instrument that you've been waiting for.

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Your hands-on guide to learning the keyboard

Looking for a fun and rewarding new instrument to play? Grab a copy of the second edition of Keyboard For Dummies! Experienced keyboardist Jerry Kovarsky outlines the various types of electronic keyboards available, walks you through how to choose a keyboard that suits your budget and environment, and explains the skills you need to play it. The book also shows you how to edit sounds, use effects, and connect your keyboard to your device for recording your music. Keyboard For Dummies helps both total novices and experienced piano players explore the essentials of their electronic keyboards.

Inside...

• Find the right keyboard for you
• Learn hand and finger placement
• Understand chords and harmony
• Read music
• Connect your keyboard to a PC
• Record and share your songs
• Discover online resources
• Hear example audio tracks

Author Biography

Jerry Kovarsky is a veteran product management professional with Casio, Ensoniq and Korg, and an acclaimed music and technology author.