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Keyboard Cover Image Book

Keyboard / by Jerry Kovarsky.

Keyboard for dummies (parallel title)
Kovarsky, Jerry, (author.).

Summary:

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.

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  • ISBN: 9781394356829
  • ISBN: 139435682X
  • Physical Description: xii, 305 pages : illustrations, music ; 24 cm.
  • Edition: 2nd edition.
  • Publisher: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2025]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction -- Part 1: Getting started with keyboards. Living in a keyboard world ; So many keyboards, so little time ; Choosing the right keyboard for you ; Setting up and caring for your keyboard -- Part 2: Dipping your fingers into music basics. Musical notation: decoding the musical language ; Developing your fingering and basic technique ; Going chord crazy -- Part 3: Using common keyboard features. Selecting and playing sounds ; Using effects to enhance your sound ; Jamming with the drummer: playing along to rhythm patterns ; Join the band! Adding accompaniment ; Exploring arpeggiation -- Part 4: Moving into more-advanced keyboard features. Laying down tracks: recording your playing ; Editing sounds ; Teacher included: using onboard learning systems ; The computer connection: using software to enhance your music making -- Part 5: The part of tens. Ten tips for keyboard shopping ; Ten ways to enhance your playing experience -- Appendix: Discovering what's on the audio tracks.

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Keyboards (Music) > Instruction and study.
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Self-instructional works.
Handbooks and manuals.

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