Fundamentals of Piano Practice

Fundamentals of Piano Practice
Author: Chuan C. Chang
Publisher:
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2016-01-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781523287222

This is the first book that teaches piano practice methods systematically, based on mylifetime of research, and containing the teachings of Combe, material from over 50 pianobooks, hundreds of articles, and decades of internet research and discussions with teachersand pianists. Genius skills are identified and shown to be teachable; learning piano can raiseor lower your IQ. Past widely taught methods based on false assumptions are exposed;substituting them with efficient practice methods allows students to learn piano and obtainthe necessary education to navigate in today's world and even have a second career. See http://www.pianopractice.org/

Touch Typing in Ten Lessons

Touch Typing in Ten Lessons
Author: Ruth Ben'ary
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 84
Release: 1989-04-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0399515291

Do you need to learn to type in a hurry? Or do you just need a refresher course to practice with and tone up your skills? This is the shortest typing course that covers all of the fundamental skills of touch typing. This classic handbook, which has literally taught more than a million people the basics of typing, can teach you too. Touch Typing in 10 Lessons starts by teaching you the basic combinations for fingering the keyboard, and then helps you master the entire alphabet. Once you’ve learned the alphabet, the book jumps right into capitals, punctuation, and numbers. Learning the keyboard is just the beginning. The book will teach you how to set up professional business letters and tricks to help you get the most out of your word processor. There are dozens out of your keystrokes. There are dozens of drills that will help you develop the accuracy and speed you need in school and at the office. Finally, there are practice tests that will help you get over fears concerning typing tests and that will help build up your speed on the keyboard.

How to Play Keyboard

How to Play Keyboard
Author: Ben Parker
Publisher:
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2013-05
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781908707147

The perfect introduction to the electronic keyboard, and ideal for the absolute beginner getting started with their first instrument. With absolutely no musical knowledge required, this simple yet comprehensive guide is perfect for adults and children alike.

My First Keyboard - Learn to Play

My First Keyboard - Learn to Play
Author: Ben Parker
Publisher:
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2013-05-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781908707154

"Aimed at complete beginners, children can easily follow the clear and simple diagrams and pictures to learn their first notes, play fun tunes and gain confidence playing their first Keyboard! This great beginner's book also provides a fantastic introduction to reading and playing music, includes a fun pull-out Wall Chart to help with practice, and will have kids playing their first tunes in no time! " --P. [4] of cover.

Progressive Electronic Keyboard Method for Young Beginners

Progressive Electronic Keyboard Method for Young Beginners
Author: Andrew Scott
Publisher: L.T.P. Publications
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2004-01-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780947183424

Continues on from Young Beginner Keyboard Book 1. Extends the range of notes to cover nine notes with the right hand using the white keys only. Teaches legato playing and the C major scale. Contains over 20 more favorite children's songs. Includes matching CD.

Learn How to Play Piano / Keyboard For Absolute Beginners

Learn How to Play Piano / Keyboard For Absolute Beginners
Author: Martin Woodwawrd
Publisher: Martin Woodward
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2020-03-19
Genre: Music
ISBN:

Second Edition of this already popular book. As the name suggests, this book has been written for the absolute beginner and assumes no prior musical knowledge - just the desire to do it! You will not be disappointed with this superb book which is probably the easiest and most user friendly book of its sort available! Items covered include: ● Buying your first keyboard or piano; ● Reading music from scratch; ● Easy, effective finger exercises which require minimal reading ability; ● Important musical symbols; ● Your first tunes; ● Audio links for all tunes and exercises; ● Key signatures and transposition; ● Pre-scale exercises; ● Major and minor scales in keyboard and notation view; ● Chord construction; ● Chord fingering; ● Chord charts in keyboard view; ● Arpeggios in keyboard and notation view; ● Arpeggio exercises; ● Playing from a Fake book with and without auto accompaniment; ● Plus more!

Learn How to Play Keyboard / Piano With Auto-Accompaniment

Learn How to Play Keyboard / Piano With Auto-Accompaniment
Author: Martin Woodward
Publisher: Martin Woodward
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2024-05-23
Genre: Music
ISBN:

Learn How to Play Keyboard /Piano With Auto-Accompaniment A Self Tuition Book for Absolute Beginners! As the title suggests, this book has been written for absolute beginners who wish to play keyboard using auto-accompaniment and assumes no prior musical knowledge - just the desire to do it! Items covered include: Buying your first keyboard or piano; Reading music from scratch (treble clef mainly, bass clef briefly); Easy, effective finger exercises which require minimal reading ability; Important musical symbols; Your first tunes; Audio links for tunes and exercises; Key signatures and transposition; Pre-scale exercises; Major and minor scales in keyboard and notation view; Chord construction; Chord fingering; Chord charts in keyboard view; Arpeggios in keyboard and notation view; Arpeggio exercises; Playing from a Fake Book with auto-accompaniment; Over 25 tunes included and free link to more Plus, more! After completing this book, you should have a good basic understanding of music theory as well as a good basic playing technique, paving the way for more advanced study in your chosen field - jazz, blues, pop, etc.

Learn How to Play Piano / Keyboard By EAR! Without Reading Music

Learn How to Play Piano / Keyboard By EAR! Without Reading Music
Author: Martin Woodward
Publisher: Martin Woodward
Total Pages: 151
Release: 2024-05-30
Genre: Music
ISBN:

This is the December 2022 3rd edition of this already hugely popular book. Items included are: ● Unique 5 finger exercise which will you teach you every major and minor chord as well as begin to teach you the scales; ● An explanation of intervals and scale construction; ● Major and minor scales in keyboard view with left and right-hand fingering; ● Major and minor pentatonic scales in keyboard view with fingering; ● Blues scales in keyboard view; ● An explanation of arpeggios and broken chords; ● Major and minor arpeggios in keyboard view with left and right hand fingering; ● Arpeggio and broken chords exercises; ● Audio links for all of the examples and exercises; ● Chord construction explained in detail; ● Chord fingering; ● Diatonic chords; ● Chord charts in keyboard view every key; ● How to play from a fake book without reading music; ● How to play by ear; ● Plus more! All in all this is probably the most extensive book of its kind!