Hanon – Virtuoso Pianist Complete Book

Charles-Louis Hanon – Virtuoso Pianist Complete Book

A Foundational Resource Of 60 Exercises To Develop Technical Proficiency

Piano Level: Intermediate – Advanced

The Virtuoso Pianist Complete Book by Charles-Louis Hanon is a foundational resource for any serious piano student, often considered the go-to text for developing technical proficiency. This edition, published by Edition Peters and edited by Otto Weinreich, not only includes the original 60 exercises but also features supplementary exercises and instructional text in English.

These exercises are designed to enhance the speed, precision, agility, and strength of each finger, as well as to improve wrist flexibility. First unveiled to the public in 1873 in Boulogne, France, The Virtuoso Pianist remains a staple in piano pedagogy, continuing to equip pianists at intermediate to advanced levels with the technical skills needed for virtuosic performance.

Who WasCharles-Louis Hanon?

Charles-Louis Hanon (18191900) was a French piano pedagogue and composer best known for his work “The Virtuoso Pianist” (Le Pianiste virtuose), a collection of finger exercises designed to develop technique. Aimed at the intermediate to advanced piano student, these exercises are still used widely today for building strength, dexterity, and technical skill. The 60 exercises, focused on aspects like speed, precision, agility, and wrist flexibility, have become a staple of piano pedagogy. Hanon’s work has stood the test of time, proving valuable to generations of pianists striving to attain virtuosity.