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Jerry Kovarsky is a veteran product management professional with Casio, Ensoniq and Korg, and an acclaimed music and technology author.

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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.

  Inhalt

  Introduction 1

  Part 1: Getting Started with Keyboards 5

  Chapter 1: Living in a Keyboard World 7

  Chapter 2: So Many Keyboards, So Little Time 15

  Chapter 3: Choosing the Right Keyboard for You 41

  Chapter 4: Setting Up and Caring For Your Keyboard 61

  Part 2: Dipping Your Toes Fingers into Music Basics 79

  Chapter 5: Musical Notation: Decoding the Musical Language 81

  Chapter 6: Developing Your Fingering and Basic Technique 101

  Chapter 7: Going Chord Crazy 115

  Part 3: Using Common Keyboard Features. 127

  Chapter 8: Selecting and Playing Sounds 129

  Chapter 9: Using Effects to Enhance Your Sound 145

  Chapter 10: Jamming with the Drummer: Playing Along to Rhythm Patterns 159

  Chapter 11: Join The Band! Adding Accompaniment 173

  Chapter 12: Exploring Arpeggiation 195

  Part 4: Moving into More-Advanced Keyboard Features 205

  Chapter 13: Laying Down Tracks: Recording Your Playing 207

  Chapter 14: Editing Sounds 229

  Chapter 15: Teacher Included: Using Onboard Learning Systems 249

  Chapter 16: The Computer Connection: Using Software to Enhance Your Music Making 257

  Part 5: The Part of Tens 273

  Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Keyboard Shopping 275

  Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Enhance Your Playing Experience 281

  Appendix: Discovering What's on the Audio Tracks 287

  Index 293