John Novello: The Contemporary Keyboardist (Revised & Expanded): Keyboard:

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 asHerbie Hancock Henry Mancini Edgar Winter Keith Emerson Paul Shaffer and many more. Includes an index.