The Grade 7 Progressive Specialization Piano/Keyboard Book by NMAG India is a pioneering step in modern music education, designed for advanced students who are ready to move beyond traditional learning and explore the cutting edge of contemporary keyboard performance.
This book introduces students to the world of progressive music, featuring carefully selected repertoire inspired by legendary artists such as Dream Theater, Stratovarius, and Tigran Hamasyan. Each piece has been pedagogically structured to develop not only technical ability but also deep rhythmic intelligence, stylistic awareness, and performance mastery.
 
What Makes This Book Unique
 
Unlike conventional piano books that focus primarily on classical repertoire, this specialization book bridges the gap between classical technique and modern progressive performance styles, preparing students for real-world musicianship in today’s evolving music industry.
 
This book focuses on:
Advanced rhythmic structures and odd time signatures
High-speed technical development
Progressive metal and jazz-fusion keyboard styles
Modern articulation and percussive piano techniques
Real performance-oriented repertoire
 
Learning Outcomes
 
By completing this book, students will develop:
Rhythmic Mastery
Ability to perform complex and asymmetrical time signatures with confidence
Technical Precision
Strong finger control, speed, and articulation at advanced levels
Contemporary Musicianship
Understanding of progressive rock, metal, and jazz-fusion styles
Performance Readiness
Skills required for live performance, studio work, and modern music production
 
Academic Structure
 
Each piece in the book includes:
Detailed introduction and stylistic context
Technical and performance guidance
Structured practice strategies
Scope of learning and skill development
Educational value aligned with Grade 7 standards
Additionally, the book features a comprehensive dictionary of musical and technical terms, helping students build a strong theoretical foundation alongside performance skills.
 
Who Is This Book For?
 
Grade 7 Piano/Keyboard students (NMAG / MEE Board)
Advanced learners seeking modern repertoire
Students preparing for contemporary performance styles
Musicians interested in progressive rock, metal, and jazz fusion
 
Vision of NMAG India
 
This book is part of NMAG India’s mission of “Building the Future Musicians for the Present.” It reflects a forward-thinking approach to music education, where students are trained not only in tradition but also in the demands of modern musical expression.