ISBN
Alfred, 9780739012901, 038081009902

ISBN: 9790014023621

Details:  Preface in English (includes supplementary exercises by the Editor, Otto Weinreich)
Contents:  Piano pedagogue and composer Charles-Louis Hanon was born on July 2, 1819 in Renescure,France. He died on March 19, 1900 in Boulogne--sur-Mer.

ISBN: 9790577080192

Series: Alfred Masterwork Edition
Composed by: Charles-Louis Hanon
Instrument: Piano
Format: Comb-Bound Book
Page Count: 128
ISBN 10: 0-7390-0940-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-7390-0940-6
UPC: 038081027418

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. The comb binding creates a lay-flat experience that is perfect for students and performers. 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.

A slight condensation of Hanon's first exercises. The simplification in layout and range make the exercises appear less difficult to a young student. Includes the complete Book 1 and excerpts from Books 2 & 3 of C. L. Hanon's famous studies, The Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises.

Series: Alfred Masterwork Edition
Composed by: Charles-Louis Hanon
Instrument: Piano
Format: Book
Page Count: 48
Item Number: 518
ISBN 13: 9780739012901
UPC: 038081009902

These first 20 of the 60 piano studies of this set by C. L. Hanon are the most popular etudes ever written. Hanon’s goal: “Preparatory exercises to acquire speed, precision, agility, and strength in the fingers…(and) flexibility of the wrists.” The etudes enable students to focus on playing patterns with a relaxed hand while supporting the fingers with the hands and arms. They also make a wide range of finger patterns easy for pianists to recognize and execute when learning and accomplishing repertoire. This finely engraved edition eliminates clutter and has logical “turn arounds” as the note patterns change direction.

ISBN-13: 9780849798634

This second set (Nos. 21 to 38) from the 60 piano studies by C. L. Hanon are, along with Part 1, an important part The Virtuoso Pianist. Hanon’s goal: “Preparatory exercises to acquire speed, precision, agility, and strength in the fingers... (and) flexibility of the wrists.” The etudes enable students to focus on playing patterns with a relaxed hand while supporting the fingers with the hands and arms. They also make a wide range of finger patterns easy for pianists to recognize and execute when learning and accomplishing repertoire. Also included with Part 2 are the twelve Major and minor scales, chromatic scales, diminished and dominant 7th chord arpeggios, and two of the most significant exercises from Hanon’s studies, Part 3 – scales in thirds, and chromatic scales in thirds.