Technic Is Fun, Book 2: Piano Book

Name: Technic Is Fun, Book 2: Piano Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-EL02497A
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By David Hirschberg

Level: Early Intermediate

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The Technic is Fun series offers piano students a series of graded studies for the development of technic, style, and musicianship. These studies reinforce the technical requirements found in method books and in standard piano repertory. The etudes found in this series not only build technic and musicality but have been carefully selected to provide refreshing recital repertoire as well as to develop a strong musical and technical foundation.

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Series: Hirschberg Fun Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 48

ISBN10: 0-7692-9952-0

ISBN13: 978-0-7692-9952-5

UPC: 654979187035

SKU: 00-EL02497A

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About the Author: David Hirschberg

David Hirschberg has built a reputation in music education by creating pedagogical materials that refuse to choose between technical rigor and genuine musicality. His Technic Is Fun series reflects a conviction that students develop fastest when their daily practice feels like discovery rather than drill.

Hirschberg's approach centers on the reality of studio teaching: students need etudes that address real technical challenges while remaining engaging enough to practice without complaint. His graded progressions have become reliable tools for teachers who want their students to build solid foundations without sacrificing the joy that keeps them coming back to the piano.

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Why we love this

These etudes succeed where many technical studies fail: they build genuine skill without feeling like punishment. Each piece targets a specific technical problem while maintaining enough musical interest that students actually want to play them, making them equally suitable for recital programs and daily technique work.

What to expect

These pieces strike a deliberate balance between challenge and accessibility. You'll encounter technical demands that make you concentrate, but the underlying musicality keeps your attention on interpretation rather than mechanics.

Who it's for

Early intermediate pianists who are ready to move beyond method book exercises but need targeted technical work. Teachers seeking etudes that students will actually practice because they sound like music, not medicine.

How to get the most out of it

Focus on voicing balance in pieces featuring multiple melodic lines; early intermediate pianists often bury inner voices by accident rather than design.
Record yourself early in the learning process, then again two weeks later. The comparison reveals technical progress that's invisible day-to-day.
Separate hands-alone practice from full-tempo runs. Technical breakthroughs happen slower in faster tempos, so build security at a comfortable pace first.
Pay attention to the specific technical focus of each etude and let that intention shape your practice priorities rather than treating every piece the same way.

How to use it

Book 2 works beautifully as recurring recital material throughout a season; select one or two etudes each month to feature in studio recitals. The 48-page volume also pairs well with standard repertoire as preparation studies, building the specific technical foundations needed before tackling more ambitious pieces.