Practice, practice, practice to play like Chopin or the Piano Man The piano will help you add a touch of fun to your life, impress your friends at parties, and even reduce stress. It even makes you better at math (really!). Piano Exercises For Dummies is at your service as you learn to make those 88 black and white keys sing. You’ll get a quick overview of the basics before diving into practice routines and sample songs that you can use to improve your skill, whatever your level. This book gives you online access to audio files of the exercises along with digital access to the sheet music shared in the book. Learn from an experienced pianist, composer, and arranger, and start making beautiful music, the Dummies way! Refresh your knowledge of the piano basics so you’re poised and prepared to play the right way Play enjoyable practice exercises and songs designed to teach specific skills and techniques in all genres Go online to access all the audio files, anytime, anywhere Bring a little more joy into your life by stepping up your piano know-how Piano Exercises For Dummies is for new and experienced pianists alike, and useful for improving your skill in any musical style.
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- 2022
- 2021
(Piano Solo Songbook). What would composer such as Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, or Rachmaninoff have done if they had arranged "Dust in the Wind" for solo piano? Would Bach have penned a prelude or minuet? Would Chopin have crafted a nocturne or mazurka? What about Mozart, Tchaikovsky, or Bartok? Here are 16 songs arranged for solo piano, arranged as if they were covered by these composer giants. The focus is on classic accompaniment styles, devices, figurations and forms, the compositional hallmarks of centuries of great music. Ain't No Sunshine * Blackbird * Don't Stop Believin' * Dust in the Wind * God Only Knows * Kiss from a Rose * Time in a Bottle * What's Love Got to Do with It * You Can't Hurry Love * and more.
- 2020
HUMAN NAVIGATION FOR A COMPLEX WORLDAn indispensable handbook for anyone seeking inspiration and fresh direction. In work. In life. And beyond. As you'll discover, the answers to our questions are right in front of our eyes. We walk past them every day.
- 2016
- 2014
(Educational Piano). This book breaks down the elements that go into playing rock piano the melodic riffs, chords, rhythms and bass lines and explores styles and techniques all over the map: from hard-driving rock to sweet ballads, funky blues riffs to jazz-inflected polychords. Section I takes examples from dozens of famous songs and shows you exactly what goes on in the piano parts. Section II has seven note-for-note transcriptions of piano solos by classic rock pianists. These are written out in meticulous detail and analyzed for study and inspiration. Proceed and learn the way of the masters!
- 2013
Meetings often evoke feelings of frustration and inefficiency, characterized by dimly lit rooms and uninspired participants. Many find themselves questioning the purpose of these gatherings, longing for more productive use of their time. This book explores the common pitfalls of traditional meetings and offers insights into transforming them into engaging and effective experiences.
- 2012
One of the Sunday Times Top-10 Best Summer ReadsToday, the very word `meeting' conjures up images of time wasted in badly lit, airless offices.Hour after hour. Day after day.David Pearl can change that and in this book he shows how you can take back control of your working life.
- 2010
The Joy of Popular Christmas Songs
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Featuring 25 beloved Christmas songs, this festive piano solo songbook offers easy arrangements perfect for beginners. Each piece includes fingerings, lyrics, and chord symbols, making it accessible for all skill levels. Songs like "Blue Christmas," "Jingle-Bell Rock," and "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" provide a joyful selection for holiday gatherings, ensuring musicians can easily share the spirit of the season through music.
- 2010
The Joy of Broadway
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Featuring 25 beloved Broadway hits, this easy piano solo collection is perfect for aspiring pianists. Arranged by David Pearl, it includes essential elements like lyrics, fingerings, and chord symbols. Iconic songs such as "Any Dream Will Do," "Beauty and the Beast," and "The Phantom of the Opera" are included, making it an ideal resource for both practice and performance. Enjoy the magic of Broadway with these accessible arrangements.
- 2008
Piano Exercises for Dummies
- 228 pages
- 8 hours of reading
The ideal hands-on reference for piano students who want to strengthen their skills and refine their technique--and the perfect companion and next step to the bestselling Piano For Dummies. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.