Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist (Volume III): Piano Book
Sixty Exercises for Piano
By Charles-Louis Hanon
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Item: 00-PK-0003132
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A collection of exercises for piano, composed by Charles-Louis Hanon.
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Series:
Kalmus Edition
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
48
SKU:
00-PK-0003132
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About the Composer: Charles Hanon
Charles-Louis Hanon (1819-1900) was a French pianist and pedagogue whose systematic approach to keyboard technique shaped generations of piano training. His exercises became foundational to conservatory curricula across Europe and North America, valued for their clarity of purpose and progressive difficulty.
Hanon believed that technical mastery should precede musical interpretation. His volumes are constructed to build finger independence, evenness of touch, and rhythmic precision through carefully sequenced patterns. Though sometimes dismissed as dry drill material, his exercises remain remarkably effective at addressing specific mechanical challenges that emerge at intermediate and advanced levels.
Why we love this
Volume III continues the systematic development of finger independence and hand strength that makes the Hanon series indispensable in serious piano training. At the intermediate-advanced level, these exercises tackle the exact technical obstacles students encounter in Romantic and early modern repertoire. Directors and private teachers rely on Hanon to fill gaps between pieces, targeting particular weaknesses without derailing lesson momentum.
What to expect
Hanon exercises are methodical and transparent by design. Each pattern isolates a specific technical challenge and repeats it in clear, logical sequences. The musical content is minimal, which frees your mind to concentrate entirely on the mechanics of finger control, hand position, and rhythmic accuracy.
Who it's for
Intermediate and advanced pianists working toward technical independence and evenness across both hands. This is especially valuable for students preparing for advanced repertoire or pursuing serious study at the conservatory level.
How to get the most out of it
- Work at a tempo where every note is clear and even; speed comes only after precision is established, not before.
- Practice hands separately before combining them, paying particular attention to maintaining the same rhythmic pulse and touch quality in each hand.
- Use a metronome throughout to ensure consistency and to gradually expand your technical range; resist the urge to rush passages that feel secure.
- Focus on relaxation between exercises; these are tools for building strength, not performance pieces, so stop and shake out your hands when fatigue sets in.
How to use it
Hanon volumes are study materials rather than concert repertoire. Assign these exercises in private lessons or studio classes alongside performance pieces to build the technical foundation needed for more ambitious works. They work best as ongoing maintenance tools rather than as standalone projects.
Skills your students will build
- Finger independence and control across non-legato, legato, and staccato touch
- Evenness of tone and tempo across rapid scalar and arpeggio patterns
- Hand strength and endurance in extended passage work
- Bilateral coordination and rhythmic precision in two-hand combinations
- Systematic problem-solving through targeted, progressively challenging exercises