CONTEMPORARY KEYBOARDIST STYLISTIC ETUDES KB/CD/DSK Format: Paperback

This instructional piano and keyboard method by John Novello expands on the concepts introduced in his acclaimed Contemporary Keyboardist, offering a focused collection of stylistic etudes for developing players. Designed primarily for intermediate pianists and keyboardists, it provides a practical and musically engaging way to build versatility across modern genres while strengthening technique, groove, and overall musical expression in real playing contexts.

Inside, you will find 86 original etudes written in standard notation, each carefully crafted to reflect real-world playing situations across 17 styles including jazz, rock, funk, Latin, blues, gospel, pop, country, and stride. Each study is paired with detailed playing notes to guide interpretation, phrasing, and technique, helping players understand not just what to play, but how to play it stylistically. The included online audio and MIDI files provide clear demonstrations and immersive play-along tracks, supporting timing, feel, and stylistic accuracy through features such as tempo adjustment, looping, and key changes.

This collection is especially valuable for players who want to move beyond basic exercises and develop true stylistic fluency. By working through multiple genres in a structured way, musicians naturally build rhythmic awareness, harmonic understanding, coordination, and improvisational instincts. The progression of material encourages steady improvement while keeping practice varied, motivating, and directly connected to real musical applications.

The structured yet musical approach keeps practice engaging while encouraging personal expression and stylistic authenticity. Whether focusing on groove-based playing, chord voicings, or phrasing nuances, each etude contributes to a deeper understanding of contemporary keyboard performance.