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Reddit mentions of Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises
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- Contributors: Charles-Louis Hanon / ed. Allan Small
- Series: Alfred Masterwork Edition
- Instrument: Piano
- Level: Intermediate / Advanced
- Page count: 128
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Length | 8.75 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Weight | 0.95 Pounds |
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Get the [Hanon piano book of exercises] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0739017330/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_1L6XDbWW8375F), start on page 1 and practice those exercises every day for a good 5 to 10 minutes. They look really complex at first glance, but you'll realize that they're actually just simple little repetitive exercises that are easy to learn slowly, but as you speed them up and practice them every day they build finger strength in your underused fingers, and dexterity all around. I've been playing for 35 years and Hanon was a big part of training my hands.
As for practicing songs, have a handful that you work on that are easy for you, but then have one that's above your level that you really like, it will help motivate you to practice it. Then I typically take a few measures or a line and just drill one hand at a time until you can do each hand separately ok. Then put them together at a very slow speed. Use a metronome. I like to force myself to play that section perfectly three times in a row before I can up the speed on the metronome a few beats. Then I keep doing that until I can play that section perfectly faster than the recommended speed.
Good luck and don't give up! It may take years to master but you know what they say, "The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now."
I play mostly classical, with the exception of hacking out a few favorite songs by ear. I'm the same as you, my left (non dominant) ring finger is my weakest, my far. Not just in piano, but in typing too. When I picked piano back up earlier this year, I started focusing more on technique. I got this book, which focuses on strengthening each finger individual, and I've noticed a big improvement. I'm not as likely to just skip over my ring fingers when playing a new piece.
Hanon Exercises are great
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