Emedia Piano For Dummies - Windows

The eMedia Piano for Dummies CD-ROM offers everything you need to learn how to play. Learn from over 150 step-by-step lessons with full-motion Video demonstrations. Piano teacher Irma Irene Justicia, M.A., has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music. Learn to read music notation with the help of the Animated Keyboard. Songs include recorded audio, variable-speed MIDI keyboard tracks and colorful MIDI accompaniments. When used with an electronic MIDI keyboard, you can get specific feedback on playing mistakes. Also includes a Digital Metronome and Recorder.

Learn with over 50 classical, pop and folk songs such as George Cohen's "Give My Regards To Broadway," Ludwig van Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" and Billy Joel's "Piano Man."

Lessons cover the basics such as hand position, rhythm and playing on black keys, then move on to more advanced concepts such as music notation, sight reading, intervals, melodies and harmonies.

Animated Keyboard: Displays 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.

Personalized reports show your rate of progress, including scores for specific songs (when used with a MIDI keyboard).

Digital Recorder: Record and play yourself back! This feature allows you to compare your recordings with the instructor's version,

Digital Metronome: Allows you to set your own tempo and work on your speed, rhythm and timing.