Piano For Dummies 2 - MAC

Learn fast with this effective multimedia software!

eMedia Piano For Dummies Level 2 Windows/Mac software gives you everything you need to continue your journey to becoming an accomplished piano or keyboard player! It is perfect for anyone who already knows some basic note reading, the middle C position and can play some melodies. The over 150 step-by-step lessons in this interactive educational software take you through triads and chords, the G position, transposition, the F position, Hanon, extending the hand position, playing scales, chords, arpeggios, and a short trip into the history of Western music.

Learn to play at your own pace from easy-to-follow interactive lessons with demonstration videos. The Animated Keyboard displays fingerings in time with the music. Instant Feedback, for both acoustic pianos and electronic keyboards, highlights correctly played notes in melodies. Enjoy playing along with live-recorded songs that you can slow down or speed up. Perform with colorful MIDI accompaniments. When you're playing a MIDI keyboard connected to the computer, the software will tell you when you make mistakes, provides an overall score for the song, and even shows you what you should have played.

Play over 50 hit songs including "Piano Man" by Billy Joel, "Candle in the Wind" by Elton John, "La Bamba" made famous by Los Lobos, "Tishomingo Blues" by Spencer Williams, "The Entertainer" by Scott Joplin, "Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door" by Bob Dylan, and many more!

Interactive review and ear training screens help reinforce new concepts and develop your ear. Other accessories include a built-in digital metronome and a recorder. Piano For Dummies Level 2 includes large easy-to-read screens, enhanced audio and video, and progress tracking.

Your instructor is professional pianist and teacher Irma Irene Justicia, M.A., who has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music. The excellent teaching you receive in the over 150 lessons is an exceptional value.

"I love learning the piano with this software. I am very glad I chose this program." –Danielle Jones of Glen Burnie, MD

"Great product for anyone who wants to learn how to play piano!" –Zhanna Maksimchuk of Philadelphia, PA

"I needed a refresher course and this program is has been the perfect one." –Carol Stewart of Middleton, ID