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 Hanons most well-known work, and is still widely used by piano instructors and pupils.The ...

Studying the exercises in Hanons The Virtuoso Pianist is a rite of passage for serious piano playersand 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. Hanons drills are divided into three distinct sections, progressing from simple to complex. The first set aims to develop strength ...

Studying the exercises in Hanons The Virtuoso Pianist is a rite of passage for serious piano playersand 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. Hanons drills are divided into three distinct sections, progressing from simple to complex. The first set aims to develop strength ...