eMedia Piano For Dummies v2

As with most of the ...for Dummies range, this does deliver on it`s promise - but with caveats. I`ve flicked through a few of the different books from this series in shops, and always figured that they were not particularly different to any other basic introductions. And this is the same - and more to the point, if there is one thing the world already has plenty of, it`s books telling you how to play the piano! I was a bit surprised that this isn`t more progressive, or at least, modern, or different. It`s the same old songs as usual, hymns, carols etc., and it`s not very interesting. Having it playing on your PC or laptop whilst you tinkle the ivories may be helpful, as it probably focuses your learning, and obviously it is more fun and cheaper than forking out for lessons from an increasingly frustrated tutor! 150 lessons sounds like a lot, but each one is very short, and they are very easy to follow. Also, it won`t take you that far in terms of development - it really is for beginners, maybe up to very low intermediates. If you really haven`t touched a keyboard before, then perhaps this is a good start, but that`s all it is.

excellent, learning right along.

To try to get the full multi media experience, I loaded the disc onto my Mac laptop, and connected it to the electric piano. But the interactive section - where it is supposed to pick up on what you are playing, still didnt work. So I was left with the music, the audio, and able to follow both through the lessons.

Not so much for dummies, actually for beginners. This package is so basic that you wont benefit from it if you have ANY experience. Its OK for a novice then, although the light hearted jokey theme running through the package is obviously aimed at younger children - Id say age 4-10 years maximum!! This is CD based and not DVD, so dont expect state of the art graphics and sound, cos you dont get them. Annoyingly, this is yet another software product that has a box about 10 times bigger than it actually needs to be. A small DVD case or even a CD jewel case would have been quite sufficient. I know this is done to make customers believe they are getting more for their money, but its a decpetion, and a waste of resources. So, a very basic and fair to middling starter package, although there are better ones out there at around the same cost. My guess is you are paying for the Dummies trademark, so shop around for a DVD based program that features a more comprehensive learning package, and one that can be used by adults too.

This is a great little product. The lessons are great, and with the Music Theory for Dummies book, I feel like I am really making progress. Im not trying to become the next great recording artist or anything, but it is fun to learn how to create music.

This certainly is for dummies, this isnt even a piano! Im ready to kick their A Majors

Even a dummy can learn to play a piano.

I absolutely love this program!!! It makes learning easy and fun!!! Wish Id known about this sooner!!!

Every time is open the program it always wants me to register and go through instrument setup...everyone. Now the virtual instruction part no longer is functioning correctly and there does not seem to be an answer for it. Also, now it always starts at the beginning of the entire lesson instead of remembering where I left off. And of course with my luck the return window closed 2 days ago so it was a waste of money.

I havent seen the full benefit of what is advertised. You have to have midi and other things in order to get full use of product.