The School of Velocity, Op. 299 (Complete): For The Piano (Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics) [Paperback]

Max Vogrich (Editor), Carl Czerny (Composer)

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Publication Date: November 1, 1986

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Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc. (November 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793552907
• ISBN-13: 978-0793552900
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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70 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars classic for technique, April 22, 2004

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This review is from: The School of Velocity, Op. 299 (Complete): For The Piano (Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics) (Paperback)

These exercises are invaluable to those looking to develop dexterity on the keyboard, especially in terms of digital independence. They have stood the test of time and are beloved for their simple progression of concepts and interesting patterns.

Educators and students alike will benefit from this collection of exercises. These studies are meant to played slowly with proper technique and then eventually faster and more confidently...thus, the School of Velocity.

Do yourself and/or your students a favor and pick up a copy of this book.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional exercises for the advancing student, July 27, 2009

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Erica Bell (Washington State) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The School of Velocity, Op. 299 (Complete): For The Piano (Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics) (Paperback)

As a casual piano student thirty years ago, I stumbled on a School of Velocity collection at a rummage sale. Curious as to who would have the gumption to come up with such a great title (wouldn't it be a fabbo name for a band?), I paid up, took the tattered book home, tried out the first exercise...and INSTANTLY felt a difference. I'm so serious about this bold statement that I'll say it again: I INSTANTLY felt a difference--in my speed, dexterity, expression, the whole nine yards.

"Oh, sure", you scoff. "Like some ancient piano composer/teacher's little tunes are gonna improve MY bumpus fingers!" Yes, my friend, they will. Why? First and foremost, because they're great tunes. The melodies drag you in and make practicing fun. When was the last time you had fun playing Hanon?

These pieces fly all over the keyboard, and as you get better, you'll speed up too. They're big and epic, so let's face it--you'll feel much cooler than you probably are! And the technique--you'll learn to roll your hands, cross over easily, finger like a pro. They're challenging, too--I've not yet finished the book. If you're a serious, intermediate-level piano student, do yourself a favor and buy Czerny's classic "School of Velocity" collection. You won't regret it.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great, March 27, 2008

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Otavio Tallarico - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The School of Velocity, Op. 299 (Complete): For The Piano (Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics) (Paperback)

It is essential for students, Everyone should study Czerny's Studies. It has a good reviewing and the press is really black: you see everynote. The negative point is the book format, it should be spiral formatted, because it is almost impossible to leave this book opened and flat on the piano.