Teaching Piano

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• Play pieces by famous composers in a broad range of musical styles
• Comprehensive music curriculum with 150+ lessons
• Conventional scales, chord progressions, and finger techniques
• Learn the blues form, scales, and patterns needed to improvise
• Video demonstrations of techniques and practical advice

Product Description
The eMedia Intermediate Piano and Keyboard Method software features over 150 lessons and 50 songs with a focus on blues, classics, conventional scales, chord progressions, improvisation and other techniques necessary for mastering the piano. Vadim Ghin, author of the innovative eMedia Intermediate Piano and Keyboard Method CD-ROM, holds a Masters Degree in Piano from the Julliard School of Music, and has taught extensively at Julliard, New York University, and the Manhattan School of Music. AC_FL_RunContent( ‘codebase’,'http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,28,0′, ‘width’,’330′,’height’,’286′,’title’,'eMedia Intermediate Piano and Keyboard Method Video Demo’,'src’,'http://www.americanmusical.com/ItemFiles/Flash/eMediaPianoKeyboardMethodIntermediate’,'quality’,'high’,'pluginspage’,'http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash’,'movie’,'http://www.americanmusical.com/ItemFiles/Flash/eMediaPianoKeyboardMethodIntermediate’ ); //end AC code

Intermediate Piano and Keyboard Method

• An easy hands-on method that will take you from beginner to accomplished pianist!
• Includes eMedia Piano & Keyboard Method V2 and eMedia Intermediate Piano & Keyboard Method at a discount.
• Get specific feedback on note and rhythm mistakes to help you get it right the next time; personalized reports show your rate of progress, including scores for specific songs
• Songs and exercises are enhanced by live recorded audio, variable-speed MIDI keyboard tracks, and colorful MIDI accompaniments
• Animated Keyboard displays correct fingerings as the music plays or for any note or chord that you double-click

Product Description
eMedia Piano & Keyboard Method Deluxe includes everything you need to learn to play with over 450 audio- and video-enhanced lessons and more than 150 songs in a variety of musical styles. You’ll be playing in no time by following the animated keyboard as it displays correct fingerings as the music plays or for any note or chord you choose. When used with a MIDI controller, eMedia Piano & Keyboard Method Deluxe provides specific feedback on playing mistakes, including wrong notes and rhythms. Other features include a metronome, recorder, variable-speed MIDI keyboard tracks, accompaniment tracks, and ear training exercises. eMedia Piano & Keyboard Method, included in eMedia Piano & Keyboard Method Deluxe, has received top ratings and honors from PC Magazine (4.5 out of 5), Music News, MacHome (4 Apples), Clavier Magazine and American Music Teacher Magazine which called it “an impressive and thorough piano teaching program.” eMedia Intermediate Piano & Keyboard Method continues your musical journey with a focus on improvisation.

eMedia Piano & Keyboard Method Deluxe

Tim Mitchum- the PianoFool explains why he is standing in front of this monster truck and how it relates to playing the piano. For more go to www.pianofool.com.

• Play pieces by famous composers in a broad range of musical styles
• Comprehensive music curriculum with 150+ lessons
• Conventional scales, chord progressions, and finger techniques
• Learn the blues form, scales, and patterns needed to improvise
• Video demonstrations of techniques and practical advice

Product Description
The eMedia Intermediate Piano and Keyboard Method software features over 150 lessons and 50 songs with a focus on blues, classics, conventional scales, chord progressions, improvisation and other techniques necessary for mastering the piano. Vadim Ghin, author of the innovative eMedia Intermediate Piano and Keyboard Method CD-ROM, holds a Masters Degree in Piano from the Julliard School of Music, and has taught extensively at Julliard, New York University, and the Manhattan School of Music. AC_FL_RunContent( ‘codebase’,'http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,28,0′, ‘width’,’330′,’height’,’286′,’title’,'eMedia Intermediate Piano and Keyboard Method Video Demo’,'src’,'http://www.americanmusical.com/ItemFiles/Flash/eMediaPianoKeyboardMethodIntermediate’,'quality’,'high’,'pluginspage’,'http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash’,'movie’,'http://www.americanmusical.com/ItemFiles/Flash/eMediaPianoKeyboardMethodIntermediate’ ); //end AC code

Intermediate Piano and Keyboard Method

• Play pieces by famous composers in a broad range of musical styles
• Comprehensive music curriculum with 150+ lessons
• Conventional scales, chord progressions, and finger techniques
• Learn the blues form, scales, and patterns needed to improvise
• Video demonstrations of techniques and practical advice

Product Description
The eMedia Intermediate Piano and Keyboard Method software features over 150 lessons and 50 songs with a focus on blues, classics, conventional scales, chord progressions, improvisation and other techniques necessary for mastering the piano. Vadim Ghin, author of the innovative eMedia Intermediate Piano and Keyboard Method CD-ROM, holds a Masters Degree in Piano from the Julliard School of Music, and has taught extensively at Julliard, New York University, and the Manhattan School of Music.Over 150 lessons offer a comprehensive curriculum that will give the intermediate piano player the skills needed to take their playing to the next level. Beginning with intervals and expanded hand positions, the lessons progress through building dexterity, advanced rhythms and transitions, interpretive expression marks and voicing, and finally to blues, improvisation based on the blues, and the piano in ensemble.Song Highlighting and LoopingHighlight an entire page, or just a portion of a song, and loop it for playback at whatever speed you are comfortable playing. Selected loops are now introduced with the MIDI tick count-off, so there’s enough time to get your hands back to the keyboard to play along. Thus you can follow along regardless of what section of the piece you’re working on.Full Motion VideoProfessional piano instructor Vadim Ghin, M.A., guides you with over 50 full-motion videos demonstrating techniques. Many of the videos include split-screen displays with close-ups for a clearer perspective.Animated KeyboardDisplays color-coded fingerings as the music plays. It allows you to see exactly how to play the song on a keyboard as you hear the music. Music tracking highlights the notes being played on the screen, making it simple to follow along.Multi-track recorded audioHigh-quality multi-track recorded audio is included for every song and exercise.Variable-Speed MIDI

Intermediate Piano and Keyboard Method

• Over 300 step-by-step lessons starting from the basics; such as hand position, rhythm, and playing on black keys; followed by music notation, sight reading, scales, and much more
• Get specific feedback on note and rhythm mistakes to help you get it right the next time; personalized reports show your rate of progress, including scores for specific songs
• Over 70 high-resolution, large-format videos and a built-in recorder to help you hear your progress
• Songs and exercises are enhanced by live recorded audio, variable-speed MIDI keyboard tracks, and colorful MIDI accompaniments
• Animated Keyboard displays correct fingerings as the music plays or for any note or chord that you double-click

Product Description
Over 300 lessons from a former Juilliard instructor. Learn to read music and play songs. Gives specific interactive feedback on your playing.Amazon.com
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.

Piano and Keyboard Method V2.0 2007

• Play pieces by famous composers in a broad range of musical styles
• Comprehensive music curriculum with 150+ lessons
• Conventional scales, chord progressions, and finger techniques
• Learn the blues form, scales, and patterns needed to improvise
• Video demonstrations of techniques and practical advice

Product Description
The eMedia Intermediate Piano and Keyboard Method software features over 150 lessons and 50 songs with a focus on blues, classics, conventional scales, chord progressions, improvisation and other techniques necessary for mastering the piano. Vadim Ghin, author of the innovative eMedia Intermediate Piano and Keyboard Method CD-ROM, holds a Masters Degree in Piano from the Julliard School of Music, and has taught extensively at Julliard, New York University, and the Manhattan School of Music.Over 150 lessons offer a comprehensive curriculum that will give the intermediate piano player the skills needed to take their playing to the next level. Beginning with intervals and expanded hand positions, the lessons progress through building dexterity, advanced rhythms and transitions, interpretive expression marks and voicing, and finally to blues, improvisation based on the blues, and the piano in ensemble.Song Highlighting and LoopingHighlight an entire page, or just a portion of a song, and loop it for playback at whatever speed you are comfortable playing. Selected loops are now introduced with the MIDI tick count-off, so there’s enough time to get your hands back to the keyboard to play along. Thus you can follow along regardless of what section of the piece you’re working on.Full Motion VideoProfessional piano instructor Vadim Ghin, M.A., guides you with over 50 full-motion videos demonstrating techniques. Many of the videos include split-screen displays with close-ups for a clearer perspective.Animated KeyboardDisplays color-coded fingerings as the music plays. It allows you to see exactly how to play the song on a keyboard as you hear the music. Music tracking highlights the notes being played on the screen, making it simple to follow along.Multi-track recorded audioHigh-quality multi-track recorded audio is included for every song and exercise.Variable-Speed MIDI

Intermediate Piano and Keyboard Method

i used to play piano for nearly 6 years taking lessons.
i’ve been interested in restarting to play piano and i was wondering the pros and cons of the suzuki method and if it works well. should i try this method or stick to the conventional way of learning to read notes and stuff?

I’m a teenager and also play clarinet.

• Play pieces by famous composers in a broad range of musical styles
• Comprehensive music curriculum with 150+ lessons
• Conventional scales, chord progressions, and finger techniques
• Learn the blues form, scales, and patterns needed to improvise
• Video demonstrations of techniques and practical advice

Product Description
The eMedia Intermediate Piano and Keyboard Method software features over 150 lessons and 50 songs with a focus on blues, classics, conventional scales, chord progressions, improvisation and other techniques necessary for mastering the piano. Vadim Ghin, author of the innovative eMedia Intermediate Piano and Keyboard Method CD-ROM, holds a Masters Degree in Piano from the Julliard School of Music, and has taught extensively at Julliard, New York University, and the Manhattan School of Music.Over 150 lessons offer a comprehensive curriculum that will give the intermediate piano player the skills needed to take their playing to the next level. Beginning with intervals and expanded hand positions, the lessons progress through building dexterity, advanced rhythms and transitions, interpretive expression marks and voicing, and finally to blues, improvisation based on the blues, and the piano in ensemble.Song Highlighting and LoopingHighlight an entire page, or just a portion of a song, and loop it for playback at whatever speed you are comfortable playing. Selected loops are now introduced with the MIDI tick count-off, so there’s enough time to get your hands back to the keyboard to play along. Thus you can follow along regardless of what section of the piece you’re working on.Full Motion VideoProfessional piano instructor Vadim Ghin, M.A., guides you with over 50 full-motion videos demonstrating techniques. Many of the videos include split-screen displays with close-ups for a clearer perspective.Animated KeyboardDisplays color-coded fingerings as the music plays. It allows you to see exactly how to play the song on a keyboard as you hear the music. Music tracking highlights the notes being played on the screen, making it simple to follow along.Multi-track recorded audioHigh-quality multi-track recorded audio is included for every song and exercise.Variable-Speed MIDI

Intermediate Piano and Keyboard Method

• Play pieces by famous composers in a broad range of musical styles
• Comprehensive music curriculum with 150+ lessons
• Conventional scales, chord progressions, and finger techniques
• Learn the blues form, scales, and patterns needed to improvise
• Video demonstrations of techniques and practical advice

Product Description
The eMedia Intermediate Piano and Keyboard Method software features over 150 lessons and 50 songs with a focus on blues, classics, conventional scales, chord progressions, improvisation and other techniques necessary for mastering the piano. Vadim Ghin, author of the innovative eMedia Intermediate Piano and Keyboard Method CD-ROM, holds a Masters Degree in Piano from the Julliard School of Music, and has taught extensively at Julliard, New York University, and the Manhattan School of Music.Over 150 lessons offer a comprehensive curriculum that will give the intermediate piano player the skills needed to take their playing to the next level. Beginning with intervals and expanded hand positions, the lessons progress through building dexterity, advanced rhythms and transitions, interpretive expression marks and voicing, and finally to blues, improvisation based on the blues, and the piano in ensemble.Song Highlighting and LoopingHighlight an entire page, or just a portion of a song, and loop it for playback at whatever speed you are comfortable playing. Selected loops are now introduced with the MIDI tick count-off, so there’s enough time to get your hands back to the keyboard to play along. Thus you can follow along regardless of what section of the piece you’re working on.Full Motion VideoProfessional piano instructor Vadim Ghin, M.A., guides you with over 50 full-motion videos demonstrating techniques. Many of the videos include split-screen displays with close-ups for a clearer perspective.Animated KeyboardDisplays color-coded fingerings as the music plays. It allows you to see exactly how to play the song on a keyboard as you hear the music. Music tracking highlights the notes being played on the screen, making it simple to follow along.Multi-track recorded audioHigh-quality multi-track recorded audio is included for every song and exercise.Variable-Speed MIDI

Intermediate Piano and Keyboard Method