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Books:

The Contemporary Keyboardist -
Vol II: Rhythm, Improvisation & The Blues
- DVD.

An informative, organized approach to these three very important subjects. Topics covered include playing in time, sight reading rhythms, nine basic rhythms and their permutations, rushing and dragging, an innovative approach to the basics of improvisation and an overview of the blues and all its basic forms. 60 minutes, publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

You may purchase the DVD in my Online Store.

 
The Contemporary Keyboardist - The Basics - DVD.

Designed for the beginning to intermediate musician, this DVD will start the viewer on the way to becoming a serious player. The DVD covers: basic keyboard technique and exercises • basic musical terms, music notation and symbols • practice disciplines • ear training exercises • harmony.

You may purchase the DVD in my Online Store.
 

The Contemporary Keyboardist

The original Contemporary Keyboardist which has been called "the Bible" of contemporary keyboard playing. It is the only manual of its kind that allows a raw beginner to start at the beginning and work through to higher levels - as well as allowing the seasoned pro to start at the later more advanced levels and evolve further. Price: $49.95US

  
Stylistic Etudes

The Stylistic Etudes by John Novello is the definitive instruction book for the keyboardist or musician that teaches how to play over 80 different musical styles that make up today's music, such as rock, jazz, blues, R&B, reggae, country, gospel, etc. It not only teaches what makes the style what it is, but how to play it exactly, and also demonstrates via a CD Rom and MIDI disk. Price: $26.95 US



Video:
Vol I: The Basics

Medium: VHS

This step-by-step approach to the basics of keyboard playing includes drills and examples to teach the basic symbols and language of music. Designed for beginning to intermediate musicians, this video will start them well on their way to becoming serious players. 74 minutes, publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation 
 
Vol II: Rhythm, Improvisation & The Blues

Medium: VHS

An informative, organized approach to these three very important subjects. Topics covered include playing in time, sight reading rhythms, nine basic rhythms and their permutations, rushing and dragging, an innovative approach to the basics of improvisation and an overview of the blues and all its basic forms. 60 minutes, publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
 
 
Vol III: The Working Musician

Medium: VHS


This volume defines the tools necessary for every working musician: live performance tips, advanced chords, reading and sight reading, equipment, learning from other musicians, and band playing. Features a dynamic live performance by John Novello's quintet which features Eric Marienthal on sax, Melvin Davis on bass and Randy Drake on drums. 60 minutes, publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
 


Audio:

The Caesari Vocalises (on cassette)

These are with a doubt the most powerful exercises ever developed to strengthen the voice, extend range, develop control and stamina. Designed for the beginner to advanced singer, this 3 volume series of vocal exercises has a recommended first lesson, a breathing exercise and an exercise to relieve a sore throat. As you develop your ability to improvise with any style of music you will discover that these exercises are superior to any vocal tech in the music industry.

  • Vol. I Basic
  • Vol. II Intermediate
  • Vol. III Advanced