{"product_id":"keyboard-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394356829","title":"Keyboard For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394356829","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eKeyboard For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJerry Kovarsky (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394356829, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 28 August 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e320 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 18.5 x 2.3 cm, 0.431 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the keyboard that's right for you, whatever your budget!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking 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? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen grab a copy of the second edition of \u003ci\u003eKeyboard For Dummies!\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside the book:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips for choosing the right keyboard for you and keeping it in good condition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step tutorials to teach you keyboard hand placement and basic keyboard technique\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuggestions for playing the most common keyboard sounds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlaying along with rhythm patterns and auto-accompaniment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelp with recording and editing songs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecommended online resources and example audio tracks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're a total keyboard novice or a more experienced piano player seeking to explore electronic keyboards, \u003ci\u003eKeyboard For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the easy-to-read and fun guide to the instrument that you've been waiting for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Keyboards 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Living in a Keyboard World 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: So Many Keyboards, So Little Time 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Choosing the Right Keyboard for You 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Setting Up and Caring For Your Keyboard 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Dipping Your Toes Fingers into Music Basics 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Musical Notation: Decoding the Musical Language 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Developing Your Fingering and Basic Technique 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Going Chord Crazy 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Using Common Keyboard Features. 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Selecting and Playing Sounds 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Using Effects to Enhance Your Sound 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Jamming with the Drummer: Playing Along to Rhythm Patterns 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Join The Band! Adding Accompaniment 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Exploring Arpeggiation 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Moving into More-Advanced Keyboard Features 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Laying Down Tracks: Recording Your Playing 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Editing Sounds 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Teacher Included: Using Onboard Learning Systems 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: The Computer Connection: Using Software to Enhance Your Music Making 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ten Tips for Keyboard Shopping 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten Ways to Enhance Your Playing Experience 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Discovering What’s on the Audio Tracks 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 293\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Music [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Music\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Music%20%5BAV%5D%22\"\u003eAV\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453563433240,"sku":"9781394356829","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394356829.jpg?v=1785286637","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/keyboard-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394356829","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}