The Virtuoso Pianist (Complete) (Alfred Masterwork Edition) |  | Author: Charles-Louis Hanon
Brand: Alfred Publishing
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 42142
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd edition
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Pages: 127
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Dimensions (in): 11.8 x 8.9 x 0.4
ISBN: 0739017330
Dewey Decimal Number: 786
UPC: 038081012377
EAN: 9780739017333
ASIN: 0739017330
Publication Date: May 4, 2006
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Product Description
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 caused by the previous one. Translated from the original French, this Masterwork edition includes the complete Exercises 1-60 and is clearly engraved for easy reading. Hanon's original introduction is included. He recommends that a student have at least one year of experience before starting this book. A General MIDI disk is available separately (Item #5715). The disk contains varied styles of accompaniments including pop, classical and jazz for Exercises 1-20.
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 helpful and fun exercises January 28, 2008
ldeguz (NC)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
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.
Great for technique April 6, 2008
Hugo (Sweden)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
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!
Boot camp for the fingers January 4, 2009
Carleton Wu (Colorado, United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
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).
Excellent exercises for piano November 22, 2008
perrymasonary (Miami, Florida)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this for my kids ages 8 (playing 3 years) and 10 (playing 5 yrs) to supplement their piano practice. Their teacher thought it was a great addition.
The exercises become more challenging progressing through the book. This version is well printed and opens nicely. There are other editions not printed as well. This book contains all 60 exercises and is a better value then the separate volumes.
This book is not just for a beginner as an advanced player can benefit from the exercises.
challenging August 25, 2001
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
this book is very challengeing great i think any one would like it that like a challenge once in a while its great!
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