eMedia Piano For Dummies v2

Nice looking box, but theres only a disc and a piece of paper in it. I thought thered be at least some sort of booklet to accompany the software, but no. Also youll need to purchase midi cables or a midi-to-usb adaptor if you want to utilise the interactive parts of the program. They also arent included in the box, but are not expensive to buy.

But this softwares presentation is a bit dated. Using Windows 7 so not sure if this affects display and distortion with full screen view. Content wise, much better than the lessons that come with the keyboard. Worth the price.

came quick no problems

Even a dummy can learn to play a piano.

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.

I really wanted a good refresher course, as I stopped piano practise several years ago, and I dont feel that this product fits the biscuit. Although I must say that this is a perennial problem with beginners courses, as so much is simplistic. A major dilemma has been not having my computer in the same room as my piano, which has somehow defeated the object.

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.

My daughter and I want to learn to play the piano...this is a good place to begin...it is Computer Based Learning and nothing could be easier to follow and to put into action...I suspect my daughter will get it long before I catch on. I do recommend this method for learning.

With my musical talents this is certainly the program for me.

Did not work even once after a successful installation (Windows 7 x64) with Script Error.