A slight condensation of Hanon's first exercises. The simplification in layout and range make the exercises appear less difficult to a young student.

283 pages/240 exercises. The Virtuoso Pianist (Le Piano Virtuose) by Charles-Louis Hanon, is a compilation of sixty exercises meant to train the pianist in speed, precision, agility, and strength of all of the fingers and flexibility in the wrists. First published in Boulogne, in 1873, The Virtuoso Pianist is Hanon's most well-known work, and is still widely used by piano instructors and pupils. The first part, consisting of exercises 1 - 20, is labeled "preparatory exercises." These are also the most famous exercises.

Hanon, Virtuoso Pianist, Book 1: Exercises 1-20. 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. This revised edition is designed for intermediate level pianists, includes Exercises 1-20. Contains Hanon's original introduction.

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 drills are divided into three distinct sections, progressing from simple to complex. The first set aims to develop strength and independence in the fingers. The second set moves on to scales and arpeggios. The final group of exercises is considerably more difficult and focuses on surmounting the greatest technical challenges of piano playing. This part includes repeated notes, repeated double notes, scales in thirds and octaves, tremolos, trills, and more. The Virtuoso Pianist is a challenging and instructive book for players of all ages, skill levels, and traditions.

(Educational Piano Solo). Since its first publication in 1873, Charles-Louis Hanon's Le Pianiste Virtuose ( The Virtuoso Pianist ) has became an undisputed classic, the staple of technical study in music schools and conservatories worldwide. Easy Hanon is a simplified version of the first part of the book (20 exercises), along with the major and minor scales, arpeggios, and additional excerpts. The exercises have been shortened and condensed to make them more accessible for the elementary to intermediate level pianist. A bonus practicing plan created by the editor includes suggested rhythmic and articulation variations to the exercises. Includes: exercises 1-20; exercises for turning the thumb under; preparatory exercises for the scale; major and minor scales; chromatic scales; arpeggios; practicing plan; and more!