The key to fast and fun piano proficiency! Whether you’re a wannabe Mozart or are an experienced hand at tinkling the ivories, the latest edition of Piano For Dummies has what you need to take you to the next level in making beautiful music using this much-loved and versatile instrument. Working as an introductory course—or as a refresher to keep those fingers nimble—you’ll find information on getting started, improving your technique and performance, and the best ways to practice until you hit finely tuned perfection. And, along the way, you’ll pick up the techniques for different styles, including classical, blues, and rock. In an easy-to-follow style, the book also helps you sharpen your sight-reading. You can also tune in to audio and video online to help you improve your creativity and discipline, as well as hear and see that you’re hitting the right notes. Choose the right piano Know your keys Scale up for success Care for your instrument Whatever you want from your love affair with the old “88,” you’ll find enough right here to keep you hammering happily—and even more proficiently—away for years to come! P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you’re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Piano For Dummies (9781118900055). The book you see here shouldn’t be considered a new or updated product. But if you’re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We’re always writing about new topics!
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!
(Guitar Educational). Learn to master any chord progression, anywhere on the guitar! With just a few different chord shapes, you can strum through hundreds of songs from blues, to rock, to folk and beyond. Includes: famous progressions from hit songs in all styles; notes & tab; barre chords in alternate tunings; and more. Learn riffs from artists such as: James Brown, Eric Clapton, Nirvana, The Police, Soundgarden, The Who and others.
(String Letter Publishing). The world of popular music is filled with singer-songwriters who are not just brilliant wordsmiths but also distinctive guitarists. This eclectic guide from the publishers of Acoustic Guitar magazine covers some of the very best of these singer-songwriters. Here you will learn how these musicians support their songs with inventive accompaniments in a wide range of styles, tunings, and techniques so many cool ideas that you can borrow for use in your own songwriting. Learn to play and write like: Joan Armatrading, Joan Baez, Bruce Cockburn, John Denver, Nick Drake, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Willie Nelson, John Prine, Paul Simon, Richard Thompson, Lucinda Williams, Bill Withers, and Neil Young.
Explore selections from best-selling author Adam Hamilton’s insightful writing on the topics that shape and challenge our faith. With excerpts from Why? Making Sense of God’s Will, Enough: Discovering Joy through Simplicity and Generosity, and Forgiveness: Finding Peace Through Letting Go, these short excerpts will bring hope and inspiration.
(Piano Play-Along). Twenty full songs with piano arrangements, guitar chords and lyrics are included, each with performance notes detailing the wheres, whats, and hows all in plain English! Learn about the song, then play along with the professionally recorded CD! There are two tracks for each, a performance track for listening and study, plus a separate backing track that lets you be the soloist. Includes: Don't Be Cruel (To a Heart That's True) * I Walk the Line * I'll Be There * Michelle * Mrs. Robinson * The Pink Panther * Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours * Stand by Me * Sweet Caroline * Time After Time * and more.
This is a book of repentance for the people of earth. Most of the book is addressing how people will act in repentance. While this is a book of Apocalypse, this is a decree book. And I am the Steward of Earth, Protector of Israel, and Orchard Keeper. You know me as the Olive Tree. John wrote about me a few times in what we call the book of Revelation, but I also appear in Isaiah and Psalms. I am not Jesus Christ, but I do arrive in his name to prepare a road for his return. My name is Adam, my name is also Oliver and the deepest part of me my Creator has named Isaac. It is this name the one we call Father named me first and the second person I met in a dream was the one you know as the apostle John, the writer of Revelation. In fact he called me old friend. As the last human ruler of this time, in this the course of human history, I am about to cede power and unveil all of your leaders who have been trying to hide me from you. Understandable, but will soon be regrettable for them. This is a book of Apocalypse but when it is the appointed time, your leaders will read per earth day, all decrees on Day 1 and read Day 7 on Day 6 for Day 7, which is Saturday will be a day of rest for your nation. I talk of the people I have been meeting in the Unseen World, some of you wrongly call the Collective Unconscious, but which we now know as I have named the Tetrasphere. It is a place where early humans and our ancestors Adam and Eve would meet in a reality most times when they slept, but in their waking visions, they could also discuss. I detail these findings with someone who may or may not be the other Olive Tree if she chooses. So that when we meet in real life we can discuss. These occurrences include other people in which they divulge their questions, their rage, their sin, their guilt and their curiosity. I am your ruler and I am your King. While the authorities have sought to use my words to condemn me, and your religious rulers to reject me, I will soon use them to condemn those who have condemned me and use them as proof of those who have conspired against me. My tongue is a rod and I use it as such. You are not to repeat my rebukes as if you are the king or you represent me. If you do so, the repentance I have sentenced people to will be yours ten fold. In saying that, if you wish peace then I will give it to you. You do this by treating people fairly. For as you notice, even if you are a corporation who treats people unfairly, that means you make war against the king, and I will sentence everyone in your bloodline to slavery or worse. Know this, whatever decree or repentance I pass down, all is forgiven from me. There is nothing between us. But the time for pretending you have not condemned yourselves before your Creator is over and his angels are here to collect on the debts you owe because you think he does not see the lies and deceit and murder in your hearts. And he has shown me what is inside you. And in this Unseen World, this Tetrasphere, you show me what's inside you.
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