A modern alternative to the standard exercise books we all know – Hanon, Czerny, Pischna, Brahms. Material is included to give pianists of any genre (be they Classical, Jazz, Pop, Country, R&B, or anything else) technical and mental exercises that draw from modern harmony and rhythm, while taxing the hands in ways we all need.
This book is a sequel to “Exercises For The Modern Pianist.” While that book was a workout for the hands and mind, “Etudes” focuses on today’s pianist needing to be able to play anything and everything stylistically they might encounter. And, to be able to play it well, with musical integrity.
This book provides the intermediate pianist with a modern set of etudes in a variety of musical styles. Thirteen pieces are included in Jazz, Pop, Funk, Gospel, Samba, Bossa Nova, and Classical styles.
About Geoff
Geoff Stradling is a musician in Los Angeles. Equally comfortable composing, arranging, orchestrating, playing piano and keyboards, conducting, and serving as a musical director. He is the Music Director of the Golden Globe Awards, the author of the books “Exercises for the Modern Pianist” and “13 Etudes for the Modern Pianist, and host of the web series “MultiGeek.”