Books The Complete Piano Technique Book: The Complete Guide to Keyboard & Piano Technique with over 140 Exercises (Learn how to play piano)  by Miss Jennifer Castellano (Author), Mr Joseph Alexander (Author), Mr Tim Pettingale (Editor)

"The Complete Piano Technique Book: The Complete Guide to Keyboard & Piano Technique with over 140 Exercises" by Jennifer Castellano, Joseph Alexander, and edited by Tim Pettingale is a comprehensive method designed to build perfect piano technique from the ground up.

Main features of the book:

The book provides practical exercises to develop good posture, avoid muscle strain, and build finger strength and independence.

It covers perfect finger, hand, wrist, and arm movement along with techniques on how to relax muscles while producing great tone.

The guide teaches correct fingering for all major and minor scales and arpeggios, with a focus on mastering legato and staccato playing.

It includes counterintuitive techniques for playing fast passages with ease and introduces ways to add dynamics such as light and shade to playing.

The book offers clear diagrams and studio-quality audio examples to help avoid common mistakes and model correct execution.

It emphasizes productive practice strategies and a proven method for learning new pieces quicker.

The approach is detailed and suitable for pianists looking to refine technical skills for lifelong playing (not just beginners).

Reviews highlight it as a challenging and rewarding resource that enhances both foundational and advanced skills.