The Contemporary Keyboardist - Revised and Expanded

這本長達 562 頁的綜合練習法被Keyboard雜誌稱為 "扎實、可讀性強、貼近生活"，被International Musician雜誌稱為 "當今鋼琴家的主要作品"，分為四個部分。第一部分是 "音樂哲學"，涉及交流、因果原則和實踐紀律。第二部分 "機械 "涵蓋了鍵盤音樂和演奏的所有基礎知識（記譜法、和聲、即興演奏、視奏等）及其應用。第三部分 "商業場景 "包含當代鍵盤手的指南和行業建議。第四部分 "訪談 "提供了對赫比-漢考克、亨利-曼奇尼、愛德格-溫特、基斯-艾默生、保羅-沙弗爾等著名演奏家的藝術和技巧的見解。包括索引"

作曲家: John Novello
樂器: Piano/Keyboard
原文簡介:
This comprehensive, 562-page method, called “Solid, readable and relevant” by Keyboard magazine and “The major work for today's pianists” by International Musician, is divided into four sections. The first, “A Philosophy of Music,” deals with communication, cause-effect principles and practice disciplines. The second section, “Mechanics,” covers all the basics of keyboard music and playing (notation, harmony, improv, sight reading, etc.), as well as their applications. The third section, “The Business Scene,” contains guidelines and industry advice for contemporary keyboardists. Section four, “Interviews,” provides insights into the artistry and technique of famous players such as Herbie Hancock, Henry Mancini, Edgar Winter, Keith Emerson, Paul Shaffer and many more. Includes an index.