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Piano Method

The most widely used piano technique book ever written, The Virtuoso Pianist was designed to develop agility and strength in all the fingers as well as flexibility of the wrists. Exercises are sequenced so that in each successive exercise, the fingers are rested from the fatigue... Read Full Overview

This edition contains the complete set of 60 famous exercises titled The Virtuoso Pianist." "

Studying the exercises in Hanon's The Virtuoso Pianist is a rite of passage for serious piano players-and it has been for over 100 years. A staple of conservatory curricula around the world, the thorough technical training offered by this book is unmatched by any other.

Hanon's... Read Full Overview

The exercises address common problems which could hamper the performance abilities of a student. These include "crossing of the thumb", strengthening of the fourth and fifth fingers, and quadruple- and triple-trills. The exercises are meant to be individually mastered and then... Read Full Overview

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(Willis). The complete Hanon exercises.