Piano & Keyboard Basics CD-ROM

This CD-ROM offers over 300 step-by-step lessons starting from the basics”hand position, rhythm, and playing on black keys”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. Songs and exercises are enhanced by live recorded audio, MIDI tracks you can slow down or speed up, and colorful MIDI accompaniments. Interactive review and ear training screens help reinforce new concepts and develop your ear. Songs include traditional favorites such as "Ode to Joy" and modern hits from Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Elton John, and more.

This new version of eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method includes larger, easy-to-read screens, enhanced audio and video, progress tracking, and an updated curriculum. When used with an electronic MIDI keyboard, you can get specific feedback on playing mistakes, including wrong notes and rhythms. You'll learn how to play and learn a lot about music as well.