Technic Is Fun, Book 5: Piano Book

Name: Technic Is Fun, Book 5: Piano Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-EL02500A
Price: 8.95 USD
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By David Hirschberg / ed. Gail Lew

Level: Early Advanced

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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: 68

ISBN10: 0-7579-3160-X

ISBN13: 978-0-7579-3160-4

UPC: 654979189909

SKU: 00-EL02500A

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About the Author: David Hirschberg

David Hirschberg has spent decades crafting piano materials that treat technical development as a musical endeavor rather than a mechanical exercise. His Hirschberg Fun series reflects a philosophy that students learn technique most effectively when they're genuinely engaged with the music itself.

Hirschberg's work across multiple levels demonstrates his understanding of how pianists progress from early stages through advanced playing. By pairing purposeful technical challenges with appealing musical content, he has created resources that teachers and students return to consistently.

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Why we love this

Book 5 delivers genuine repertoire rather than thinly disguised finger drills. Each etude targets specific technical demands while remaining musically satisfying enough for recital use, which means your advanced students aren't grinding through studies they'll discard once technique improves.

What to expect

The collection balances focused technical work with genuine musical voice. Students experience the satisfaction of playing pieces that sound complete and performer-ready, not preliminary or pedagogical.

Who it's for

Advanced early intermediate pianists ready to tackle more sophisticated technical demands while building recital repertoire. Teachers seeking studies that advance hand independence, velocity, and stylistic control without sacrificing musical substance.

How to get the most out of it

Identify the primary technical focus of each etude before assigning it. Understanding whether the piece emphasizes rapid passage work, hand independence, or rhythmic precision shapes how you approach interpretation and practice priorities.
Balance mechanical efficiency with musical expression. The studies reward careful voicing and pedal control even when passages move quickly, so encourage students to maintain tone quality rather than rushing through technical sections.
Record yourself playing through unfamiliar pieces to hear how they sit musically. Many pianists discover that what felt awkward in isolation sounds substantial once the full arc of the piece emerges.

How to use it

Feature these etudes as standalone recital pieces rather than relegating them to practice-only status. At the early advanced level, they provide natural bridge material between foundational repertory and full-length concert works, allowing students to program substantial pieces without requiring a full sonata.