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Master School of Virtuoso Piano Playing: Volume I Finger Exercises (Volume 1) (Dover Classical Piano Music),Used
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Volume I of this multipart treatise features precise but creative exercises for serious pianists looking to build flexibility and skill. All of these original exercises were written specifically for this book by worldfamous masters including Leopold Godowsky, Joseph Lhevinne, Ignaz Friedman, Ernst von Dohnnyi, and Emil von Sauer who also share their ideas about technique, pedaling, fingering, and other methods.These creative finger exercises include some with a fixed position of the hand, exercises for flexibility and dexterity of the thumbs, diatonic and chromatic exercises, special exercises with held notes, exercises for the strengthening of individual fingers, and exercises for lateral motion of the fingers. Additional exercises involve diminished sevenths, combined legato and staccato touch for one hand, the crossing of the hands, and development of speed and lightness of fingers. Introductory material is presented in English, German, Italian, and French. This new edition from a long outofprint series includes a new Introduction and Foreword, plus rare photos by the author's last living student.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Master School of Virtuoso Piano Playing: Volume I Finger Exercises'? A: The book focuses on creative finger exercises designed for serious pianists to enhance flexibility and skill.
- Q: Who are the authors of the exercises included in this book? A: The exercises were written by renowned masters such as Leopold Godowsky, Joseph Lhevinne, Ignaz Friedman, Ernst von Dohnányi, and Emil von Sauer.
- Q: What type of exercises can I expect to find in this volume? A: The volume includes exercises for hand positioning, thumb flexibility, diatonic and chromatic scales, held notes, finger strengthening, lateral finger motion, and speed development.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginner pianists? A: This book is aimed at serious pianists, so it may be more suitable for those with some prior experience rather than complete beginners.
- Q: What languages is the introductory material presented in? A: The introductory material is presented in English, German, Italian, and French.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains a total of 256 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Master School of Virtuoso Piano Playing: Volume I' published? A: The book was published on December 14, 2011.
- Q: Does this edition include any special features? A: Yes, this new edition includes a new Introduction and Foreword, along with rare photos by the author's last living student.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is sold in new condition.