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. Translated from the original French, this Masterwork edition, designed for intermediate to early advanced pianists, includes Exercises 21-43. It is clearly engraved for easy reading. Book 1 (Alfred edition 617) is also available, and contains Exercises 1-20 and Hanon's original introduction.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
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helpful and fun exercises,
By ldeguz (NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Virtuoso Pianist (Complete) (Alfred Masterwork Editions) (Plastic Comb)
I am learning the piano on my own using the Alfred book(s). The Hanon book is very helpful at my beginning stage. I realize my 4th finger is hard to control, as well as my 5th, and the exercises are improving their movement. I didn't think it would be this fun to play such exercises. It is driving my wife crazy though.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Boot camp for the fingers,
By Carleton Wu (Colorado, United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist (Complete) (Alfred Masterwork Edition) (Paperback)
Reviewers who rate this item as poor because it is not a substitute for playing etudes etc are missing the point. This is not intended to be particularly musical, or to be a practice of every aspect of the art of piano playing. It is the equivalent to stretching or warming up before playing a sport- athletes will go through a number of activities that are not exact replicas of in-game situations.Rigorous practice of these exercises is invaluable for the beginning or intermediate pianist. Unlike other reviewers I cannot speak to the habits of concert pianists, but I do know that what is appropriate for the professional may not be appropriate for the talented amateur (and vice-versa).
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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Great for technique,
By Hugo (Sweden) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Virtuoso Pianist (Complete) (Alfred Masterwork Editions) (Plastic Comb)
I've worked on the first ten of the 60 excercises and I think it's great for working up your speed and technique. I bet later on when I go back to practicing classical pieces I will find amazing results. This book is worth it's price and then some!
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