Hanon for Students, Book 1: Piano Book

Name: Hanon for Students, Book 1: Piano Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-39068
Price: 8.99 USD
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6 Varied Exercises from The Virtuoso Pianist for Late Elementary Pianists

Ed. Gayle Kowalchyk and E. L. Lancaster

Level: Late Elementary

Item: 00-39068

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Hanon for Students, Book 1, contains the first six exercises from The Virtuoso Pianist, Book 1. The exercises are notated in eighth notes for one octave so that students may begin to use them effectively at the late-elementary level. Each exercise appears five times to be played with a legato touch, varied articulation, varied dynamics, varied rhythm, and transposed to F or G.

"This new series differs from others in that it encourages thoughtful and musical practicing."
-Yiyi Ku, MusicTeachersHelper.com

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Series: For Students

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 32

ISBN10: 0-7390-8764-9

ISBN13: 978-0-7390-8764-0

UPC: 038081434797

SKU: 00-39068

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About the Creator: Carl Czerny

Carl Czerny's The Virtuoso Pianist stands as one of the most enduring technical foundations in piano pedagogy. His methodical approach to building finger independence and evenness has shaped generations of pianists, from conservatory students to professional musicians.

Czerny understood that technical mastery needn't be tedious. His exercises combine mechanical precision with musical sensibility, making them as rewarding to teach as they are effective at building fundamental skills.

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Why we love this

This adaptation strips away the intimidation factor of traditional Hanon without sacrificing the pedagogical rigor that made the original essential. The multiple iterations of each exercise (legato, varied articulation, dynamics, rhythm, and transposition) transform what could be rote finger work into genuine musical thinking, which is exactly what late-elementary students need as they build technique.

What to expect

Purposeful and grounded. Each exercise unfolds with quiet discipline, rewarding the student who pays attention to touch and phrasing. There's satisfaction in the repetition; playing the same material five different ways transforms what feels like practice into actual musical exploration.

Who it's for

Late-elementary pianists who need systematic technical development but aren't yet ready for the full original Hanon. This book suits private studio teachers who want their students to build finger independence, hand strength, and tonal control through thoughtful repetition rather than mechanical drilling.

How to get the most out of it

Play the legato version first to establish clean finger independence and hand position, then use the varied articulation versions to develop control over touch and tone color.
Approach transposition as a reading challenge rather than a memorization task; students who transpose these exercises strengthen their understanding of interval relationships and keyboard geography.
Experiment with the rhythm variations at a comfortable tempo before speeding up; the rhythmic patterns build coordination patterns that transfer directly to repertoire.

How to use it

Integrate these exercises into the warm-up portion of weekly lessons, rotating between the different articulation and dynamic versions across the week. A student working through this book develops the technical foundation needed to approach early classical repertoire with confident, independent fingers.