Non-Tonal Technical Studies for Piano, (PDF) Vol. I & II by Tonino Miano

Non-Tonal Technical Studies: a progressive method for pianists and composers to develop precision, independence, and creativity beyond traditional tonal boundaries. Unlock unconventional textures, complex rhythms, and expanded harmonic possibilities — your gateway to a truly broadened creative horizon.

“Fascinating” — Stephen Hough

“Highly recommended” — Richie Beirach

NTTS is a collection of organized repeatable patterns meant for daily practice presented in two volumes. Its aim is to support a basic understanding of non-tonal relationships and meet the technical demands of modern and contemporary piano literature. It is not a book for beginners, but rather for intermediate to advanced musicians. It builds upon an already acquired technique (the ability to proficiently articulate notes), and molds it around non-tonal idioms. These idioms are presented as patterns and developed within one of the following frameworks: Chromatic, Whole Tone, Octatonic, and Dodecaphonic. Each of these four units contains studies of varying, and generally progressive difficulty, ranging from monophonic (with a melodic pattern played in unison by both hands), to polyphonic (with a four parts-like distribution for example), to a sometimes more rhapsodic style (similar to the "etude" form). The patterns are then transposed within the prescribed range and according to the "grid" peculiar to the chosen framework.

PDF edition, identical to the print version. For more detailed info go to: nontonalpiano.com