Developing a Balanced Technique


How to Use Hanon

Hanon’s Virtuouso Pianist is widely known to pianists and opinions on it are divided. However, their usefulness is largely dependent on how and why they are used. In these videos Ilga shares some of her favourite exercises and gives suggestions for using them in effective ways. Video notes Index of exercises: Finger technique - The exercise demonstrated for finger technique is No. 20. Ilga’s other favourite exercises for the finger technique are Nos. 16, 17, 18, 27. Varied movements and rotation - The exercises mentioned are Nos. 13,...

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