Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises - Complete: Piano Technique Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises - Complete: Piano Technique
Book Review: Boring, but it's supposed to be
Summary: 4 Stars
It's tedious to work through the exercises, but then, they are exercises. The teacher who recommended it suggested it for the purpose of strengthening the fingers (and improving finger independence). It certainly seems great for both. Book Review: A must have for any pianist!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a wonderful resource every pianist should have!
I work on a new exercise every week and it's amazing how much I've improved in just 8 weeks! My scales are smooth and faster, and my fingering, which was seriously lacking, is right on track.
In regards to the person who stated this is for the experienced pianist; this is a book you can grow with. It starts out with easy exercises and progressively introduces harder ones. Don't be discouraged if all you see is black on the pages. Take the first exercise and practice it s-l-o-w-l-y. Unlock the problem of each exercise by learning the correct fingering first, which is shown at the beginning of each piece. Be consistent. As you improve play it faster. Then move on to the next exercise.
It takes practice to get better and this is the best resource out there. Don't be discouraged. It works!
Book Review: useful exercises
Summary: 4 Stars
The book consists of exercises for strength of the fingers, stretching and speed. Though it is useful, I find it also a bit dull. Book Review: This is a great aid to strengthening your piano playing skills
Summary: 5 Stars
These exercises have made a huge difference in my ability to play the piano. I am now up to the third part and have found that doing all the exercises at least once four or five times a week (I try to do part I everyday) has made my fingers, wrists, and hands stronger and more versatile. They have also helped me figure out many different technical issues with fingering and other things. A good teacher should start his/her students with the first exercise as beginners and slowly move them into the others as they advance. For intermediate or advanced students, like me you can leap in and work your way through them on your own. These exercises make a huge difference!Book Review: Use with moderation
Summary: 2 Stars
This book is a must-own for pianists, whether you hate it or love it. As a serious pianist, I practiced Hanon for about an hour a day hoping to strengthen my technique. During this time I noticed an increase in independency and dexterity, as promised. However, after learning the entire volume, I found it very inefficient to practice the entire book through. I recommed that pianists only use the first section for musclar relaxation and practice only the later examples daily. One may also find that at a point it is more rewarding, technically and musically, to study Chopin, Liszt, or other etudes instead.