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Preparatory Exercises volume 2: Piano Solo

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Preparatory Exercises volume 2: Piano Solo

Preparatory Exercises volume 2: Piano Solo

By Aloys Schmitt

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Aloys Schmitt's Preparatory Exercises for piano (Op. 16), volume 2, edited by Adolf Ruthardt. These preparatory exercises by the celebrated nineteenth-century pianist Aloys Schmitt are intended to develop strength, agility and independence of the fingers.

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Series: Edition Peters
Publisher: Edition Peters
Page Count: 28
ISBN10: 0-014-13475-6
ISBN13: 979-0-014134-75-4
SKU: 98-EP2467B

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About the Composer: Aloys Schmitt

Aloys Schmitt (1788-1866) was a German pianist and pedagogue whose technical mastery and clear compositional voice made him a central figure in nineteenth-century keyboard instruction. Trained during the Classical era, he synthesized disciplined finger-work exercises with musical substance, creating studies that students actually wanted to play rather than endure.

Schmitt's Preparatory Exercises remain valued across conservatories and private studios because they bridge the gap between elementary technique and genuine musicianship. His approach treats finger independence and strength not as abstract mechanical drills but as tools for expressive playing.

Why we love this

Volume 2 of Schmitt's Preparatory Exercises builds on fundamental patterns with greater rhythmic variety and hand coordination demands, making it ideal for advancing early-intermediate students who are ready for more challenge without overwhelming complexity. The exercises remain musically coherent and satisfying to play, which keeps students engaged rather than frustrated during essential technical development.

What to expect

Clear, purposeful, and direct. Schmitt's exercises avoid unnecessary ornamentation while maintaining enough melodic shape to feel musical rather than mechanical. There's a satisfying sense of progress as patterns build in scope and complexity.

Who it's for

Early-intermediate pianists (roughly grades 3-5) who have mastered basic hand position and simple five-finger patterns and are ready to develop genuine finger independence and technical control. These exercises work equally well for students in private study and group settings preparing for more demanding repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

  • Pay attention to evenness of tone across fingers in scalar passages; uneven touch often masks incomplete finger independence and undermines the exercise's purpose.
  • Practice slowly enough that you can hear whether each finger is fully striking through to the key bottom rather than resting on the surface.
  • Maintain consistent tempo throughout each exercise; rushing creates sloppy passagework and defeats the goal of building controlled finger strength.

How to use it

Integrate these exercises into a student's ongoing technical regimen alongside repertoire rather than treating them as standalone material. Assign specific exercises aligned with technical challenges appearing in the student's current pieces, so the work feels immediately applicable and reinforces progress in real music.

Skills your students will build

  • Finger independence and controlled finger articulation
  • Even tone production across all five fingers
  • Sustained finger strength and endurance in scalar passages
  • Coordination of hands in contrasting rhythmic patterns
  • Sight-reading fluency at early-intermediate level

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