01 / Piano technique and theory practice

Exercises for the Developing Pianist

Give your piano practice a clear technical focus.

Exercises for the Developing Pianist brings together finger work, scales, chord progressions, rhythm, and music theory. Choose a spiral-bound book or PDF download; both contain the same musical material.

Exercises for the Developing Pianist book cover
02 / Inside the edition

Practice with a plan, not a pile of drills.

This collection is made for the part of piano practice that supports everything else: focused technical work. The material moves from foundational coordination toward greater control, giving each session a defined musical and physical focus.

Work across the essentials

Practical material that keeps technique connected to musical building blocks.

  • Finger independence and strength exercises
  • Scale patterns and technical drills
  • Chord progressions and voicings
  • Rhythm and timing development
  • Progressive difficulty levels

Build a routine you can return to.

Use exercises 2 through 7 as a starting point for a daily and/or weekly practice routine, then choose the work that fits the time and attention you have at the keyboard.

03 / Choose your edition

Choose the copy that fits your piano bench.

Choose the $20 spiral-bound physical edition for a durable book at the instrument, or the $7.53 PDF download for immediate access and the option to print at home.

Printed edition

Spiral-bound edition

A practical, durable companion for the piano bench.

$20

  • Spiral-bound physical edition
  • A durable book for the instrument
  • The same musical material as the PDF
Buy Printed Book on Vervante — $20

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PDF download

A flexible PDF edition for focused practice anywhere.

$7.53

  • Available immediately after purchase
  • May be printed at home
  • The same musical material as the physical edition
Get the PDF download — $7.53

Edition details: Justin Michael Cahoon · Spiral-bound · English · Published October 1, 2020 · ISBN-13 978-1647751890

04 / A closer look

Look inside before you choose.

Preview the contents and practice map, circle of fifths, major-scale studies, parallel modes, and minor-scale material before choosing your edition.

Inspect the contents and practice map, circle of fifths, scale studies, modes, and notation before selecting an edition.

05 / Frequently asked questions

Helpful details before you begin.

What is Exercises For The Developing Pianist?

It is a collection of piano exercises by Justin Michael Cahoon. It brings together exercises intended to build technique and knowledge of musical theory, including finger work, scales, chords, rhythm, timing, and progressive difficulty.

Who is this book for?

The book is presented for students building foundations, self-directed pianists, and teachers guiding technical progress. It is categorized as All Levels for developing pianists at different stages.

How can I use the exercises in a practice routine?

The product descriptions recommend combining exercises 2 through 7 for a daily and/or weekly practice routine. The preview pages can help you identify the types of work included before you begin.

What formats are available?

A spiral-bound physical edition is available through Vervante, with Amazon as an additional option, and a PDF download is available through Square. Both editions contain the same musical material. The PDF is available immediately after purchase and may be printed at home.