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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 youre 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 youre looking to become one with the 88, Piano For Dummies, 3rd Edition is the resource you want!

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Piano For Dummies, 3rd Edition

Published by: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774, www.wiley.com

Copyright 2014 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey

Published simultaneously in Canada

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Keys, hammers, and strings

White keys and black keys

Arching the hands and fingers

The pedals

Playing a melody in C position

Crossing over and under your fingers

The major scales

The minor scales

Left-hand melodies

Playing scales with your left hand

Basic left-hand accompaniment

Practicing melodies with both hands

Playing songs with both hands

Playing major chords

Playing minor chords

Exploring other chord types

Playing seventh chords

Incorporating dynamics

Articulating notes

Grace notes

Trills

Glissandos

Tremolos

Interesting left-hand accompaniment patterns

Piano styles: The blues

Piano styles: Rock n roll

Piano styles: Country

Piano styles: Pop

Piano styles: Soul

Piano styles: jazz

About the Reviser

Adam Perlmutter is a freelance music writer, transcriber, and engraver living in Los Angeles, California. He has authored a number of music books in the For Dummies series, including Broadway Piano Songs For Dummies, Sing with the Choir For Dummies, and Classic Rock Guitar Songs For Dummies, among others. Perlmutters work can also be seen in music education magazines like In Tune, Music Alive!, and Teaching Music. His website is www.adamperlmutter.com .

Revisers Acknowledgments

Special appreciation to David Lutton, Elizabeth Rea, Chad Sievers, Christy Pingleton, Andrea ONeal, Sharon Stosur, Kathleen Jeffers, Shelley Lea, Eric Hurst, Kole Rushmore, Jennifer Midkiff, and all the other For Dummies staff who worked on this edition.

Publishers Acknowledgments

Acquisitions Editor: David Lutton

(Previous Edition: Lindsay Lefevere)

Project Editors: Chad R. Sievers and Elizabeth Rea

(Previous Edition: Christina Guthrie)

Copy Editor: Christy Pingleton

(Previous Edition: Elizabeth Rea)

Technical Editor: Andrea ONeal

Art Coordinator: Alicia B. South

Project Coordinator: Sheree Montgomery

Video Producers: Kathleen Jeffers, Shelley Lea, Eric Hurst, Kole Rushmore

Video Performer: Jennifer Midkiff

Cover Photos: iStock.com/alengo

Chapter 1

Preparing to Play a Piano
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