Treasures in Technique, Book Three - Lessons in Finger Strength and Independence: All levels Piano Book

The treasure sticker system transforms what could feel like isolated drills into a narrative that students actually want to complete. Rossi tackles some of the trickiest technical challenges (5th finger independence, wrist rotation, even trills) with pieces that sound musical enough to perform, not just survive.

The pieces have a playful, exploratory quality that invites curiosity. Students encounter musical situations that demand specific technical solutions, making the connection between technique and expression feel natural rather than imposed.

Teachers working with intermediate students who need targeted technique building without abandoning musicality. This book serves students ready to move beyond elementary exercises but still building the finger strength and independence required for standard repertoire.

• Start wrist rotation exercises slowly, emphasizing the circular motion without tension in the forearm; speed follows accuracy naturally.
• When working through parallel 3rds and 4ths, isolate the hand position first by playing blocked intervals before moving them in motion.
• Trills benefit from consistent practice at a tempo where the student can control both the speed and the evenness; metronome work here pays dividends quickly.
• Note clusters sound most effective when students understand they're releasing tension between strikes, not gripping harder.

Use this as your primary technique text for intermediate students, assigning lessons based on repertoire needs. If a student is preparing a Burgmüller study that demands even trills, pull the relevant exercise from Book Three and build it into the lesson plan alongside the etude.

• Wrist rotation and flexibility
• 5th finger strength and independence
• Parallel motion in 3rds and 4ths
• Isometric hand positioning
• Even trill execution
• Note cluster clarity and control