Czerny Piano Finger Dexterity Preliminary Exercises

Author: (Austrian) Czerny, composed by
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Publish Date: 1997-12-01
Features: This is a relatively practical supplementary exercise collection, which was once named as "Preliminary Exercises for Developing Piano Finger Dexterity." It is suitable for students who have completed Czerny 849, and can serve as a transitional bridge between Czerny 849 and 299. The collection consists of twenty-four pieces, each with a specific purpose and requirement. When studying, students should first clarify the key points of each piece, then understand the structure of each piece clearly, as there are often repeated phrases. If students do not analyze them, they may find the exercises monotonous. However, after analysis, their thoughts will become clearer, and they will discover that the musical structures are relatively simple, with symmetrical and balanced phrases, making them easy to remember. Third, in addition to emphasizing the technical practice of each piece, it is recommended that students also pay attention to the melody and harmonic progression of the other hand while performing, striving to play the melody in a singing manner, highlighting its line, thereby compensating for the monotony of technical exercises. The first eight pieces in the collection are alternating exercises for the left and right hands. The remaining pieces include exercises such as arpeggios, half-tone scales, and preparatory trills.