Czerny - First Tutor Op 599 100 Short Exercises For Piano Book
Czerny - First Tutor Op 599 100 Short Exercises For Piano Book
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Carl Czerny - First Tutor Op 599 100 Short Exercises For Piano Book 📚
100 Short Exercises Carefully Crafted to Assist Piano Learners To Master Fundamental Technique
Genre: Educational/Classical
Piano Level: Beginner
The "Czerny - First Tutor Op. 599 100 Short Exercises for Piano" book is a practical method designed by Carl Czerny, a renowned composer and pianist, to aid beginners in developing their piano skills. Published by Edition Peters, this collection consists of 100 short exercises carefully crafted to assist piano learners in mastering fundamental techniques and building a strong foundation in piano playing.
Edited by Adolf Ruthardt, the book is divided into 10 sections, each focusing on specific aspects of learning. These sections cover topics such as the knowledge of notes, exercises for the five fingers with a quiet hand, and initial exercises for the thumb, among others. Each exercise is thoughtfully crafted to address different technical challenges, helping students develop dexterity, finger independence, and overall piano proficiency.
The "Czerny - First Tutor Op. 599" is a valuable resource for piano students at various levels. It is recommended for beginners looking to refine their piano skills, as well as intermediate players seeking to reinforce essential techniques.
Contents:
- First exercises for the knowledge of the notes
- Exercises for the 5 fingers with quiet hand
- The first exercises for the thumb
- Exercises exceeding an octava
- Exercises with the bass-clef
- Exercises in sharps and flats
- Exercises in other easy tunes
- Rests
- Exercises of velocity
- Melodies with and without ornaments
AMEB:
Piano / Grade 2 / List A
- Etude in G major No. 45 from Practical Exercises for Beginners Op. 599
Piano / Grade 3 / List A
- Etude in Bb major No. 83 from Practical exercises for beginners Op. 599 (listed as The Bird and the Bullfrog in Technic is Fun Book 3 - Alfred)
Who Was Carl Czerny?
Carl Czerny (1791–1857) was an Austrian composer, pianist, and teacher. Born in Vienna, he was a musical prodigy who began piano lessons with his father at a very young age. He later became a student of Ludwig van Beethoven and went on to have a highly successful career as both a performer and a teacher. Czerny is best known today for his extensive range of piano studies and exercises, which are still widely used in piano pedagogy.
Czerny's works include a wide variety of compositions, not only instructional pieces but also symphonies, concertos, and chamber music. However, his most enduring contributions are undoubtedly his pedagogical works, like "The School of Velocity" and "The Art of Finger Dexterity," designed to develop different aspects of piano technique. These works have been fundamental in shaping the foundational skills of many generations of pianists.
As a teacher, Czerny had a significant influence on 19th-century piano playing. One of his most famous students was Franz Liszt, who became one of the greatest pianists of all time. Despite the sometimes mechanical nature of his exercises, Czerny's focus on clarity, precision, and finger strength has ensured that his instructional works remain highly relevant. In addition to his teaching and composing, Czerny was also an astute businessman, and his publications enjoyed wide distribution and commercial success, further amplifying his impact on the musical world.
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