Friday, December 11, 2009

Piano and Keyboard Method V2.0



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This latest version of eMedia Piano & Keyboard Method offers everything you need to learn how to play and more! Over 300 step-by-step lessons start with the basics, such as hand position, rhythm, and playing on black keys, and move on to reading music notation, sight reading, scales, and much more! Piano teacher Irma Irene Justicia, M.A., who has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music, guides you through over 70 large-format video demonstrations of techniques.

Over 300 step-by-step lessons start with the basics, such as hand position, rhythm, and playing on black keys, and move on to reading music notation, sight reading, scales, and much more. Click to enlarge.
Learn songs and exercises from either the music notation or an animated keyboard that displays fingerings in time with the music. Songs and exercises are enhanced by live recorded audio, variable-speed MIDI keyboard tracks, and colorful MIDI accompaniments. You will learn over 100 popular classical, blues, pop, and rock songs, including hit songs from artists such as Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, and Elton John!
Interactive review and ear training screens help reinforce new concepts and develop your ear. When used with an electronic MIDI keyboard, you get specific feedback on playing mistakes, including wrong notes and rhythms. Other accessories include a built-in digital metronome and a recorder. This new version includes larger easy-to-read screens, enhanced audio & video, progress tracking, and an updated curriculum. eMedia Piano & Keyboard Method is the ultimate way to learn how to play piano or keyboard!

Animated keyboard displays color-coded fingerings as the music plays.

Over 70 large-format videos.

Features live multi-track recordings and MIDI tracks that allow you to slow down or speed up the music.

Includes tools like a digital metronome and recorder.
Features over 100 songs including:

  • "Piano Man"--Billy Joel
  • "Candle in the Wind"--Elton John
  • "Ode to Joy"--Ludwig van Beethoven
  • "America the Beautiful"--Samuel Ward
  • "La Bamba"--made famous by Los Lobos
  • "Minuet in G"--J.S. Bach
  • "Tishomingo Blues"--Spencer Williams
  • "The Entertainer"--Scott Joplin
  • "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"--Bob Dylan
Makes Learning Easy as 1,2,3

  1. Watch the video for a demonstration of the technique.
  2. Practice the technique slowly with warm-up exercises.
  3. Play along with the songs as the animated keyboard guides you through fingerings.

Built-in Tools Include:

Digital Metronome
Set your own speed and keep a steady beat with audio or visual feedback.
Digital Recorder
Save your recordings and play them back to share and compare.
Audio Tracks
Features live multi-track recordings and MIDI tracks that allow you to slow down or speed up the music.
New--Progress Tracking
Personalized reports show your rate of progress, including scores for specific songs. Requires a MIDI Keyboard.
Animated Keyboard
Displays color-coded fingerings as the music plays. Double-click on any note or chord for fingering.
Product Description
The eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method offers over 300 step-by-step lessons starting from basics such as hand position, rhythm and playing on black keys, and moving on to music notation, sight reading, scales and much more!Piano teacher Irma Irene Justicia, M.A., who has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music, guides you with video demonstrations of techniques.The thought and effort put into this application are amazing. It is very usable, pedagogically sound and enjoyable to use. Douglas Matheson, Mac SmartPiano and Keyboard Method is an impressive and thorough piano teaching program. American Music Teacher MagazineSongs and exercises are enhanced by live recorded audio, variable-speed MIDI keyboard tracks and colorful MIDI accompaniments. Interactive review and ear training screens help reinforce new concepts and develop your ear. When used with an electronic MIDI keyboard, you can get specific feedback on playing mistakes, including wrong notes and rhythms. Youll learn how to play and learn a lot about music as well!eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method Features100+ Songs!CLASSICALPOPFOLKROCKBLUESCOUNTRYPiano & Keyboard Method features music from classics to popular modern hits to make learning fun! Multi-track audio and colorful MIDI accompaniments enhance the learning experience, and our Method includes hits popularized by artists such as:Billy Joel ('Piano Man')Elton John ('Candle in the Wind')Los Lobos ('La Bamba')Bob Dylan ('Knockin on Heavens Door')Scott Joplin ('The Entertainer')Ludwig van Beethoven ('Ode to Joy')Spencer Williams ('Tishomingo Blues')and many others!



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