Keyboard For Dummies

US New book demystifies the world of electronic keyboards      18/03/14

Keyboard For Dummies


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If you want to learn about keyboards a new book - Keyboard for Dummies - might be exactly what you need. Here's the publisher's press release with the details:

The term "keyboard", when used to describe a musical instrument actually represents a broad range of products. Apart from the familiar black and white keys these instruments can be very different from one another, and can be quite confusing to the person only familiar with the acoustic piano. Enter Keyboard For Dummies (Wiley; November 2013; ISBN: 978-1-118-70549-0), written by music industry veteran Jerry Kovarsky. The book explains in easy to understand language the various types of keyboards, and guides the reader through the selection, setup and use, and interesting possibilities of each type of keyboard.

In Keyboard For Dummies, the reader will learn about the following areas regarding electronic keyboards:

  • The main categories of classic electronic keyboards through the years, and the technologies behind how they make their sound
  • The "must have" sounds for each genre of music
  • How to match up your needs to the right type of keyboard
  • Practical advice on shopping for, setting up and using the instrument
  • Simple sound and effects editing tips
  • Using the features found on portable and accompaniment/arranger keyboards
  • The basics of reading music, chords and fingering
  • An overview of both MIDI and audio recording
  • Possibilities of connecting to a computer or iPad


Included throughout Keyboard For Dummies are tips for developing your musical skills, recommended artists and recordings, and real-world advice that can't be found in the owner's manual. Accompanying the book are over 100 online audio examples where the author demonstrates every significant concept covered, bringing the text descriptions and musical examples to life.

"There are plenty of good books on how to play the piano/keyboard, but I have never seen a title that adequately covers the wide world of electronic keyboards," states Kovarsky. "My career in the music product industry has placed me at the forefront of the keyboard revolution so writing this book was inevitable. And a lot of fun! I hope the readers enjoy it and it helps them on their musical journey."

About For Dummies:
After 20 years, more than 250 million copies printed, and millions of e-books downloaded, For Dummies is the world's bestselling reference series, well known for enriching people's lives by making knowledge accessible in a fun and easy way. Loyal customers around the globe agree that For Dummies is "more than a publishing phenomenon...[it is] a sign of the times," [The New York Times]. With more than 1,800 active topics covering everything from health to history, music to math, sports to self-help, technology to travel, For Dummies is dedicated to Making Everything Easier. The For Dummies brand presence continues to expand wherever there is a need to know, including mobile apps, e-learning courses, a corporate custom publishing program, a robust consumer website, and a licensed product line that includes consumer electronics, culinary, crafts, video, software, musical instrument packs, home improvement, automotive, game, and more.

About the author:
Jerry Kovarsky is a musician and acclaimed music industry veteran. Over a 30-plus year career he has been a brand manager, product manager, marketing director, and sound designer for companies such as Korg, Casio and Ensoniq. He has been part of the teams that have developed over 100 keyboards, including such classics as the Casio CZ-1, Korg Triton, OASYS, microKORG, CX-3 and Kronos, and the Ensoniq ASR-10 and TS-10, to name but a few. He now consults for a variety of companies, writes for Keyboard magazine, and plays music for a living. On electronic keyboards, of course!

Pricing and Availability:

Available in print and e-book formats.
$24.99

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