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The Piano Handbook by Carl Humphries

The Piano Handbook

A Complete Guide for Mastering Piano

Carl Humphries

Backbeat Books · Print & ebook · December 1, 2002

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Techniques & SkillsPiano & KeyboardsMusic Resources
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Who it’s for
Exercises and techniques connect classical study with jazz, rock, bebop, and fusion.
Themes
Piano instruction, Cross-genre music, Performance skills
Genres
Piano & Keyboards, Techniques & Skills, Music Resources

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(Book). With clear and easy-to-understand exercises, The Piano Handbook is perfect for anyone interested in learning the piano or improving their skills. It provides fresh material and techniques in styles ranging from classical to jazz, rock, bebop and fusion, and gives new players everything they need to learn and enjoy the piano.

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This book's innovative tutorial approach covers classical and contemporary music styles in an integrated way, and the companion audio brings the playing techniques and concepts to life. A full-color photo gallery illustrates the history of the piano and its essential recordings. The book also includes access to audio downloads of selected examples and pieces. This hardcover, deluxe edition also features semi-concealed spiral binding so the book stays open on the piano. The Piano Handbook prepares you not just to play, but to perform and not just as a pianist, but as a complete musician.

Across Piano Styles

Exercises and techniques connect classical study with jazz, rock, bebop, and fusion.

Come here for

  • Exercises and techniques across classical, jazz, rock, bebop, and fusion
  • A photo gallery on piano history and essential recordings

Expect

  • Companion audio illustrating playing techniques and concepts
  • Audio downloads of selected examples and pieces

Where it sits

Piano & Keyboards93%
Techniques & Skills37%
Music Resources29%

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Publisher categories

  • Music Study
  • Piano & Keyboards
Authors
Carl Humphries
Publisher
Backbeat Books
Published
December 1, 2002
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Piano instruction · Cross-genre music · Performance skills
Reading lane
Music Study