With piano study so wide-spread and the number of quality pianists so numerous, a much higher standard of execution is expected. To perform an especially difficult piece would normally take eight to ten years of practice. Few people are in a position to devote so many years to this study, and consequently, their playing is uneven and incorrect. It is a known fact that one hand is always stronger and has more dexterity than the other, which has an impact on the ability to execute certain difficult passages in keyboard literature.
The sheer importance of Hanons work for committed piano students is sufficient reason to get started with these exercises as soon as any young student has shown serious interest.
We are proud that Santorellas Easy Hanon - Exercises for the Beginning Pianist, transcribed and edited by Jonathon Robbins, is the preference of most piano teachers in the United States and used by countless beginners throughout the world. Pick up a copy today and get your young virtuoso on the right track to becoming an exceptional pianist.
(Also see Item #OEP50: Hanon Complete for the Virtuoso Pianist)
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
Exercises for the Right Hand
No. 1 - For the descending stretch of the 4th & 5th fingers No. 2 - To prepare for trills No. 3 - For all five fingers No. 4 - To prepare for trills of the 4th & 5th fingers No. 5 - For the 5th finger ascending and the thumb descending No. 6 - For the 3rd, 4th & 5th fingers No. 7 - To prepare for the trills of the 2nd & 3rd fingers and the 3rd & 4th fingers No. 8 - For the 3rd 4th & 5th fingers No. 9 - For all five fingers No. 10 - For all five fingers
Exercises for the Left Hand
No. 11 - For the ascending stretch of the 4th & 5th fingers No. 12 - To prepare for Trills No. 13 - For all five fingers No. 14 - To prepare for trills of the 4th & 5th fingers No. 15 - For the thumb ascending and the 5th finger descending No. 16 - For the 3rd, 4th & 5th fingers No. 17 - To prepare for trills of the 3rd & 4th fingers and the 2nd& 3rd fingers No. 18 - For 3rd 4th & 5th fingers No. 19 - For all five fingers No. 20 - For all five fingers
Exercises for Both Hands
No. 21 - For the stretch of the 4th & 5th fingers No. 22 - To prepare for trills No. 23 - For all five fingers No. 24 - To prepare for trills of the 4th & 5th fingers No. 25 - For the 5th finger and thumb No. 26 - For the 3rd 4th & 5th fingers No. 27 - To prepare for trills of the 2nd & 3rd fingers and the 3rd & 4th fingers No. 28 - For the 3rd, 4th & 5th fingers No. 29 - For all five fingers No. 30 - For all five fingers
