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School of Velocity for Beginners, Opus 141: Piano Book

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School of Velocity for Beginners, Opus 141: Piano Book

Name: School of Velocity for Beginners, Opus 141: Piano Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-K03496
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By Cornelius Gurlitt

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Expertly arranged Piano music by Cornelius Gurlitt from the Kalmus Edition series. This is from the Romantic era.

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Series: Kalmus Edition

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 28

ISBN10: 0-7579-0305-3

ISBN13: 978-0-7579-0305-2

UPC: 029156040906

SKU: 00-K03496

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About the Composer: Cornelius Gurlitt

Cornelius Gurlitt (1820-1901) was a German composer and pedagogue whose gift lay in writing music that actually taught rather than merely tested. He understood the intermediate student's need for material that built technique without demanding virtuosity, and his output reflects a career devoted to that mission. His opus numbers climb into the 180s, a testament to his prolific output across piano studies, character pieces, and pedagogical works that remained staples of conservatory training throughout the 19th century and beyond.

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Why we love this

Gurlitt's School of Velocity studies deserve a place in your teaching rotation because they do exactly what they promise without pretension. Each exercise builds genuine finger independence and evenness of touch while remaining musically coherent enough that students don't feel they're grinding through mechanical drills. The Romantic-era harmonic language gives these studies character that keeps both student and teacher engaged across 28 pages of carefully sequenced material.

What to expect

These studies sing rather than rattle. Gurlitt's voice is conversational and unpretentious, favoring lyrical passages that allow fingers to move freely without losing melodic purpose. There's a quiet confidence in the writing that encourages students to find their own ease within the technique.

Who it's for

Early intermediate pianists ready to tackle genuine velocity work without the technical demands of flashier repertoire. Students benefit most when they've already mastered basic scale and arpeggio patterns and need focused studies that refine finger dexterity alongside musicality.

How to get the most out of it

Maintain consistent finger height and controlled wrist position throughout rapid passages; velocity means control, not just speed.
Practice each study slowly enough to hear the underlying harmonic movement, which will help you internalize phrasing even when playing at tempo.
Use the dynamic markings Gurlitt provides as structural guides; they're not arbitrary but indicate where the musical line should breathe and land.

How to use it

Integrate these studies into your studio curriculum as supplementary material during the intermediate years, assigning them alongside larger repertoire pieces. They pair well with early Romantic sonatas and character pieces, reinforcing the same hand position and evenness of tone that those works demand.