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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Keyboard for Dummies

Keyboard for Dummies

Kovarsky, Jerry

Paperback

Music Instruction: GeneralMusic Instruction: Piano

Publisher Price: $29.99

ISBN10: 139435682X
ISBN13: 9781394356829
Publisher: For Dummies
Published: Sep 9 2025
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.80 Width: 7.10 Depth: 8.90
Language: English

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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