Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises Complete Schirmers Library of Musical Classics
April 10, 2009 by Classical Music · Leave a Comment
Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises Complete Schirmers Library of Musical Classics
Since the first release of this classic Schirmer edition over 100 years ago, almost anyone who has taken piano lessons for more than two years has played from The Virtuoso Pianist. Millions of copies have been sold of these progressive exercises which guide a player’s technique, building finger independence and strength. This was the first American edition released of this music, and remains a classic at a remarkably affordable price.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars an old friend
I loved getting this book of Hanon exercises, which I had 25 years ago, the last time I played the piano. I’m enjoying them every day.
5 Stars buyer beware
This is a difficult and complete book of exercises. If you aspire to professional level piano ability but haven’t studied much yet, forget this one. It is written for pros. It will take a lot of study to master it. But it’s so complete, it’s worth the tiny price. Highly recommended.
1 Star Do not wast your time
There is no piano technique is this book. I wasted tree years on this. There is no musical purpose on the exercices. Piano technique combines body movement with musical expression.
5 Stars Great, but…
This is the definitive book for developing piano technique, bar none. The other reviews here will testify to this.
I just have one warning…be careful about over doing it. I hurt my hand practicing the Hanon excercises too much. Resist the temptation and don’t push yourself too hard. Otherwise you may end up with a repetitive stress injury like I did.
5 Stars Love it!
Helps warms up my fingers to enable me to then quickly pick up new pieces; the warm ups are very well varied, fun to play, nice to listen to even.
Sometimes I just play from this book than play actual music as I just like the feeling of flexing my fingers on the piano…
