eMedia Piano For Dummies Level 1 (CD-ROM)

Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 inches (L), 1.8 inches (H) x 5.3 inches (W)
Weight: .15 pounds
Genre: Method books
Compatible With: Most Keyboards
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• 157 step-by-step lessons
• Large, easy-to-use interface
• Animated Keyboard
• High-quality videos
• Progress tracking
The eMedia Piano For Dummies CD-ROM offers everything need to learn how to play keyboards. Learn from over 150 step-by-step lessons with full-motion video demonstrations-approximately half of the eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method curriculum. piano teacher on the Piano For Dummies CD is Irma Irene Justicia, M.A., who taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music. Learn to read music notation with the help of the Animated Keyboard. Songs include recorded audio, variable-speed MIDI keyboard tracks, and colorful MIDI accompaniments. When used with an electronic MIDI keyboard, can get specific feedback on mistakes in playing. The instructional CD also includes a digital metronome and recorder application. eMedia Piano For Dummies features music from classics to popular modern hits to make learning fun. Enhanced multitrack audio and colorful MIDI accompaniments enhance the learning experience. 'll learn keyboard or piano with over 50 classical, pop, and folk songs such as George M. Cohan's "Give My Regards To Broadway," Ludwig van Beethoven's "Ode to Joy," and Billy Joel's "Piano Man." 157 Step-by-Step Lessons Arranged in 6 chapters, the lessons in Piano For Dummies cover the basics such as hand position, rhythm, and playing on black keys. Lessons then move on to more advanced concepts such as music notation, sight reading, intervals, melodies and harmonies. On-screen teacher Irma Irene Justicia, M.A., provides clear and friendly instruction. Large, Easy-to-Use Interface The screens in the Piano For Dummies instructional CD-ROM are easy to read and use. Piano finger placements help teach the correct finger placement for each note. Guitar chords are included, so a friend who is learning guitar can play along with . Piano finger placements and guitar chords can be toggled on or off for any screen. Animated Keyboard The Animated Keyboard displays color-coded finger placements as the music plays. It shows exactly how to play the song on a keyboard as hear the music. Music tracking highlights the notes being played on the screen, making it simple to follow along. High-Quality Videos Professional piano instructor Irma Irene Justicia, M.A., guides with demonstrations of techniques - now larger, with enhanced quality, and viewable at full-screen size. Progress Tracking Personalized reports show rate of progress, including scores for specific songs (when used with a MIDI keyboard). Enhanced multitrack recorded audio High-quality, multitrack recorded audio is included for every song and exercise. Audio playback options include piano only, voice only, and full audio including both piano and voice. Variable-speed MIDI MIDI playback options let select left or right hand only, or a tick metronome track to play along with. Colorful variable-speed MIDI accompaniments are also available and can be fun to play along with. Slow down the audio to any tempo using the MIDI slider while the Animated Keyboard shows song finger placement as the music plays. can play along and learn at the pace best suited to skill level. Interactive Feedback When using an electronic MIDI-compatible keyboard, can get specific feedback on note and rhythm mistakes made while playing the Piano For Dummies CD to help get it right the next time. Clicking on an individual feedback balloon brings up a keyboard showing exactly what mistake was made and what should have been played. Also, an overall percentage score summarizes how well did on the song. Keyboard Tips With the click of a button, get suggestions as to which voice to use on MIDI keyboard to get the best sound for the song