The eMedia Learn to Play Keyboard Pack is an ideal affordable solution for anyone who has thought about learning piano or keyboard. This bundle combines our acclaimed eMedia Piano & Keyboard Method software with a robust, high quality, full-size, touch-sensitive, 49-key, MIDI keyboard that you play through your computer speakers. Our specially-designed MIDI keyboard features pitch bend and modulation controllers, transpose buttons, MIDI out port, USB port and a sustain pedal input jack. Connect the keyboard to your PC or Macintosh computer's USB port using the included USB cable. The small footprint of our keyboard makes it ideal for use on your computer desk.

Your Learn to Play Keyboard Pack includes:

• 49-key, touch-sensitive USB MIDI keyboard (4 octaves)
• USB cable
• eMedia Piano & Keyboard Method CD-ROM (300 piano lessons!)

Note: A power adapter is not necessary with this USB package because the keyboard is powered through USB cable.

The best-selling Piano & Keyboard Method CD-ROM teaches with over 300 step-by-step lessons including over 70 video demonstrations of techniques (see below). By using the included MIDI keyboard, you will get specific feedback on playing mistakes, including wrong notes and rhythms, so that you can play better faster.

Piano & Keyboard Method features music from classics to popular modern hits to make learning fun! Enhanced multi-track audio and colorful MIDI accompaniments enhance the learning experience, and our Method includes hits popularized by artists such as:

• Billy Joel ("Piano Man")
• Elton John ("Candle in the Wind")
• Los Lobos ("La Bamba")
• Bob Dylan ("Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door")
• Scott Joplin ("The Entertainer")
• Ludwig van Beethoven ("Ode to Joy")
• Spencer Williams ("Tishomingo Blues")
• and many others!

Table of Contents

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316 Step-by-Step Lessons

Arranged in twelve chapters, the 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, chords and scales. On-screen teacher Irma Irene Justicia, M.A., provides clear and friendly instruction.

Large, Easy-to-Use Interface!

We increased the content window size by 25% over the previous version and made the screens easier to read and use!

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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. Music tracking highlights the notes being played on the screen, making it simple to follow along.

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Over 70 Large-Format Videos

Professional piano instructor Irma Irene Justicia, M.A., who has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music, guides you with over 70 videos with demonstrations of techniques – now larger, with enhanced quality! Many of the videos include split-screen displays with close-ups for a clearer perspective.

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Progress Tracking

Personalized reports show your rate of progress, including scores for specific songs (when using the included MIDI keyboard).

"The Entertainer"

Sheet Music:

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Piano Fingerings
and Guitar Chords:

Piano Fingering and Guitar Chords

The piano fingerings help teach you the correct fingering for each note. Guitar chords are included so a friend who is learning guitar can play along with you. Piano fingerings and guitar chords can be toggled on or off for any screen.

Enhanced multi-track recorded audio

High-quality, multi-track recorded audio is included for every song and exercise. Audio playback options include piano only, voice only, and full audio including both piano and voice.

Variable-speed MIDI

Slows down the audio to any tempo, while the animated keyboard shows song fingering as the music plays. You can play along and learn at the pace best suited to your skill level!

MIDI playback options let you select left or right hand only, or a metronome click track to play along with. Colorful variable-speed MIDI accompaniments are also available and can be fun to play along with!

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Interactive Feedback

When using an electronic MIDI-compatible keyboard, you can get specific feedback on note and rhythm mistakes made while playing to help you get it right the next time! Clicking on an individual feedback balloon brings up a keyboard showing you exactly what mistake was made and what should have been played. Also, an overall percentage score summarizes how well you did on the song.

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Keyboard Tips

With the click of a button, you can get suggestions as to which "voice" to use on your MIDI keyboard to get the best sound for the song!

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Reviews and Ear Training

Interactive review and ear training screens help reinforce new concepts and develop your ear.

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Digital Metronome

Allows you to set your own tempo and work on your speed, rhythm and timing. Provides both visual cue and/or audio tick. Full range of tempi, from largo to presto.

Digital Recorder

Record and play yourself back! This feature allows you to compare your recordings with the instructor's version, fine tune your skills and share your recordings with friends and family.

An Educational Edition of Piano & Keyboard Method is also available which features network installation, student progress tracking for students and instructors, and progress reports. Please contact our Educational Sales Department for details. Don’t forget to ask about lab packs!

Buy it now! - only $149.95

(Piano and Keyboard Method software also available separately)

eMedia Piano & Keyboard Method interactive/walkthrough demo thoroughly explores all the features of this breakthrough new CD-ROM. Along with the narrated description of the product and its features, you can also step through some lessons and songs to get the feel of our latest product!

Regardless of platform, you will need Apple's QuickTime™ player to run the Piano & Keyboard Method demo, if it is not already installed on your system.

Download the Windows version (10.6 MB)

To download the Windows Piano & Keyboard Method demo, click on the link above and follow the instructions given. After downloading, run "PianoMethodDemo.exe", and follow the instructions of the Setup program.

Macintosh (OS X) version (11.4 MB)

To download the Macintosh Piano & Keyboard Method demo, click on the link above and save it to your hard disk, then expand the ".sit" or ".zip" archive by double-clicking on it (for ".sit", you must have StuffIt Expander, which can be found at: Aladdinsys.com).