This updated and revised edition of the best-selling Piano For Dummies covers the playing of this instrument from introductory
lessons to the playing of popular musical pieces and songs. The included CD provides readers with an audio example for all of the pieces presented in the text.
• According to the 2008 Music Industry Census, piano sales totaled US$545 million in 2007. That same year, 62,536 new pianos were sold globally.
• The piano earned the title of King of Instruments for a number of reasons including it's tonal range, it's ability to produce melody and accompaniment at the same time, and it's
broad dynamic range.
• Because of the range of a typical piano, many music education and music theory courses require an introductory piano class.
• Piano For Dummies, 2nd Edition serves as a resource for readers who are just beginning to play the piano as well as a
reference for those who learned the basics via traditional lessons and are looking to return to the instrument.