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eMedia Learn To Play Piano & Keyboard Pack with USB Cable |  | Brand: eMedia
Category: Musical Instruments
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 9498
Format: CD
Platform: No Operating System
ESRB: Everyone 10+
Media: Electronics
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition
Shipping Weight (lbs): 12.4
Dimensions (in): 35 x 10 x 4.2
MPN: EG11034
Model: EG11034
UPC: 746290110349
EAN: 0746290110349
ASIN: B0001IQPZK
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| Features:
| • | Includes built-in digital metronome and one-track recorder | | • | Everything needed to learn keyboard straight out of the box | | • | 300 step-by-step lessons, from the basics to much more | | • | 70 video demonstrations of techniques; interactive reviews | | • | Comes with MIDI keyboard and Piano and Keyboard Method CD-ROM |
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Product Description
Learn to Play Keyboard Bundle is a complete learning tool for developing skills with a piano or keyboard. This bundle combines the eMedia Piano & Keyboard Method CD-ROM with a high quality 49-key full-size, touch-sensitive MIDI keyboard. Hook up the keyboard to your USB port and start teaching yourself to play. The small Desktop keyboard is ideal for use on your Computer desk. Also includes Pitch bend and modulation wheels and a pedal port. Learn To Play Keyboard CD features 250 lessons that teach sight-reading, creating accompaniments, transposition and other essential keyboard skills. Video demonstrations and interactive reviews feature 100 songs, to reinforce lessons while making them more fun. The keyboard comes with USB cable that plugs your MIDI keyboard into your PC or Macintosh computer via a USB port that also powers the keyboard. Learn To Play Keyboard CD features 250 lessons that teach sight-reading, creating accompaniments, transposition and other essential keyboard skills. Video demonstrations and interactive reviews feature 100 songs, to reinforce lessons while making them more fun.
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 Great supplement to learning piano... July 26, 2010
Jeff M. Ramos (Vail, AZ, AZ United States)
I have been teaching myself to play piano now for a little over a year but have reached a plateau. I thought that purchasing this product would be an excellent supplement to my own variety of teaching resources garnered from the internet. Most of this teaching method is very sound although it seemed to concentrate more time than necessary playing from the Middle C position (both thumbs on Middle C). It seemed to me that one could have advanced to other hand positions much sooner than indicated in the lessons. Overall, the program is good and I enjoyed it, especially the interactive feedback provided by linking the keyboard to one's computer. It has improved my rhythm on a traditional piano and my sight reading has greatly been enhanced by doing the lessons in this program. One thing that one needs to know is that this keyboard will not work without some software running on the computer and it does not create sound on its own. It does need to be connected to a computer to create sound. One feature that I wished it had was the ability to turn off the fingering numbers written above the notes. While initially helpful, it does create a crutch and discourages one from learning to associate a notes position on the staff to a particular key; rather I found myself looking at the finger numbers rather than sight reading the notes. Other than those items mentioned above, I found the software to be very complete. I'm already contemplating getting the Intermediate level of the Piano and Keyboard Method but would probably upgrade the keyboard to a more advanced one as well. A good supplement to other teaching methods.
Software is good, Keyboard is weak January 7, 2009
R. Scott (USA)
Tried it out before giving as a gift, software was good but was not impressed with the keyboard. Could have purchased a reasonable MIDI keyboard and software for less than I paid for the eMedia keyboard and then have the option to play away from the computer.
The Pluses Outweigh the Minuses December 31, 2008
Showering in Silence (Springfield, MA)
I purchased this product a while back and although have upgraded my computer and changed ISP's, have had no significant problems with the software. It is a bit quirky but once I got used to it, have had no problems.
You get what you pay for with this package... The keyboard is not the best quality but certainly not "flimsy". The software isn't very sophisticated. This includes the interface as well as the actual functionality. One of the biggest annoyances is the large variation in volume between some of the videos and the sound from the keyboard. I am constantly adjusting it. Too bad I can't set the volume once and have the software "remember" my settings.
On the "plus" side, the progression of lessons makes sense and you feel like you are learning new skills and really learning to play the piano. I wouldn't recommend this product for a child, however as the music and instruction is geared more toward an adult student (some of the songs are from my grandmother's era).
In summary, this is a capable product for the price but doesn't have the "Wow" factor.
It serves its purpose April 13, 2008
Nathan A. Edwards (Jacksonville, FL USA)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
I was reluctant to make this purchase after reading so many negative reviews; however, I am now very pleased that I went against what I believed to be my better judgment. I have been dedicating about six hours each week to this product for the last four or five months. When I began, I possessed only the most limited of knowledge with regard to sight reading, keeping time, and rhythm. I now have to admit, though I still have much to learn, that I can play the piano because of this product (although playing well will inevitably take some time). This system worked wonders for me and was much cheaper than the alternative of paying weekly for lessons, yet I must encourage you to read the following.
WARNING:
- Children should not be subjected to this product, as they might experience severe boredom if product is applied directly (some instances of secondhand boredom have been reported in children under 16 that have even come into indirect contact with this product). That is, the lessons are far from engaging and should not be expected to keep a child's attention for even one moment. This might be particularly true when the child has no actual interest in learning how to play the piano, other than appeasing mom.
- The software (and hardware) is, in fact, flakey. This being said, the software and keyboard have always worked for me, even if it did require a few additional steps from time to time. I discovered that one of the primary issues with the keyboard is that it will not work if the latest QuickTime update has not been installed. Considering the speed at which new QuickTime updates are made available, it is easy to see why this might require an update check quite frequently. At one point I also had to visit the company's website to download the latest drivers, since which time I have experienced no further issues. I have also realized that the keyboard will not communicate properly with the program if it is not turned on prior to opening the learning modules. If all else fails...rebooting has always worked.
Even with these seemingly significant drawbacks, my own results with this product prevent me from doing anything other than singing its praises. The cost/benefit ratio, in my opinion, appears to have worked out in my favor. If you are an adult that seriously (serious enough to sit through monotone instructions and no-frill lessons) wishes to learn how to play the piano, I would recommend this product. I would also recommend utilizing these modules with a (not necessarily the one provided in this bundle, although it's not terrible) MIDI controller/keyboard, as there is great benefit to be had from the controller/software interaction and feedback.
 Save your Money. This product never worked even with support onLine. February 5, 2008
C. Tan (Santa Clara, CA United States)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bought it for the good review. It never worked even with the online support help. The SW never talked to the HW. The support blame the Windows-XP-SP2 missing drivers. I did reload the Windows-SP2 and still does not work.
Save your money and buy a real midi keyboard. This one never really got tested under customer hands.
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