Keyboard for dummies

by Kovarsky, Jerry

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Title Statements

Full title :Keyboard for dummies / by Jerry Kovarsky ; foreword by Stephen Fortner.

Summary

The easy way to get keyed up on the keyboard Where Piano For Dummies helps budding musicians to master the black-and-white musical keyboard, Keyboard For Dummies helps them understand the possibilities that unfold when those black-and-whites are connected to state-of-the-art music technology. Keyboard For Dummies explains the ins-and-outs of modern keyboards and helps you get the most out of their capabilities. Key content coverage includes: an overview of the types of keyboards available today and how they differ from acoustic pianos; expert advice on choosing the right keyboard for your wants/needs and how to shop and compare the various models; a close look at the types of sounds an electronic keyboard offers and how to achieve them; step-by-step instruction on how to use keyboards anywhere using external speakers, amps, home stereos, computers, and tablets; guidance on how to use keyboard software and applications to get the most out of keyboard technology; and much more. A multimedia component for this title will be hosted at Dummies.com and includes companion audio tracks that demonstrate techniques and sounds found in the book Step-by-step instructions make learning keyboard easy and fun Introduces you to the musical possibilities of the keyboard If you're new to the keyboard or looking to take your skills to the next level, Keyboard For Dummies is a thorough guide to the ins and outs of this popular instrument. The EPUB format of this title may not be compatible for use on all handheld devices.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2014.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):John Wiley & Sons
Place of Publication:Hoboken, NJ
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2014.

Notes

Includes index.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (xii, 340 pages) : : illustrations, music.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781118705636, 1118705637
oclc:ocn866897801
LC Classification:MT179
Dewey Decimal:786

Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- About This Book -- Foolish Assumptions -- Icons Used in This Book -- Beyond the Book -- Where to Go from Here -- Part I: Getting Started with Keyboards -- Chapter 1: Living in a Keyboard World -- Distinguishing Basic Keyboard Characteristics -- Examining keyboard designs throughout the years -- Touching on key weight -- Join the family: Grouping keyboards -- Speaking the Musical Language -- Making the Most of Your Keyboard's Basic Features -- Working with sounds -- Exploring effects -- Getting into automatic playing features -- Delving into More-Advanced Digital Features -- Stepping into the virtual recording studio -- Shaping the sounds you play -- Checking out the computer connection -- Practicing with and without Help -- Chapter 2: So Many Keyboards, So Little Time -- Identifying Different Types of Keyboards -- Acoustic keyboards -- Electro-mechanical keyboards -- Electronic keyboards -- Appreciating How Digital Keyboards Make Their Many Sounds -- Considering Key Feel and Response -- Touch sensitivity -- Key weight -- Paying Attention to Polyphony -- Meeting the Major Electronic Keyboard Food Groups -- Digital…