[PDF] Big Book of Backing Tracks by Chad Johnson in Arts-Photography

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THE TWENTY ETUDES FOR PIANO were composed during the years from 1991 to 2012. Their final configuration into Book 1 and Book 2 was determined by the music itself in the course of its composition.Book 1 (Etudes 1ndash;10) had a twin objective mdash; to explore a variety of tempi; textures and piano techniques. At the same time it was meant to serve as a pedagogical tool by which I would improve my piano playing. In these two ways; Book 1 succeeded very well. I learned a great deal about the piano and in the course of learning the music; I became a better player. New projects came along and interrupted the work on the Etudes for several years. Perhaps for that reason; when I took up work with the Etudes again I found the music was following a new path. Though I had settled questions of piano technique for myself in Book 1; the music in Book 2 quickly began to suggest a series of new adventures in harmony and structure. In this way; Books 1 and 2; taken together; suggest a real trajectory that includes a broad range of music and technical ideas. In the end; the Etudes are meant to be appreciated not only by the general listener; but especially by those who have the ability and patience to learn; play and perform the music themselves.