7Here you'll learn the simple, proven steps that all the masters used to scale the heights you wish to one day achieve. You'll learn them all on your own without any need for direct tutorship-they're that simple. You can do them yourself, little by little, day by day, at your own pace.Learn the basic terms used in music like tone, semitone, degrees, sharps, flats, arpeggios and key signatures. Develop proper posture and fingering technique. Teach yourself to play the basic musical scales in all 12 keys. Learn and apply a wealth of information on chords and where and when to play them. Get started on your journey into reading music. Acquire the basic knowledge and skills to finally take the plunge into the daunting yet wonderful world of improvisation. Benefit from useful tips on how to play different genres, how to maximize your practice sessions and how to develop good feel. Best of all, you'll be getting all this from the perspective of a professional player who gigs, records, composes and simply plays music for fun.Whether you have aspirations to play music professionally or simply want to become a better player for the sheer joy of it, whether you have plans to hit the recording studio or simply want to impress and entertain family and friends, this book has you covered. You'll also find useful bits of information and advice that will provide you with help and insight into desirable skills such as playing by ear, and into practical concerns such as cost. And don't worry-everything will be broken down into bite-sized pieces so even an absolute beginner can benefit from it.So, what are you waiting for? Bust out the ol' piano or that electronic keyboard, get comfortable and let's go Music beckons