Manufacturer's Description
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.
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 colourful 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!
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
What the Press Say
Wall Street Journal "We found the software well planned and effective -- progress was quick."
PC Magazine 4.5 stars
American Music Teacher Magazine"An impressive and thorough piano teaching program."
Music News"We tried out the method and within no time we were actually playing songs, something that we had no idea we would be able to do so quickly. It is simply amazing."