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1. Are Hanon exercises good?
2. What is the correct way to play Hanon?
3. How many Hanon exercises are there?
4. Should you play Hanon in all keys?

Are Hanon exercises good?

Hanon exercises help drastically improve THREE key areas of your playing... Hanon exercises feature in households all around the globe, and for good reason. These piano exercises, which have been in existence for over 150 years, are proven to massively improve THREE key areas of your piano playing.

What is the correct way to play Hanon?

Here's how I do it:

1. Start your metronome. Always practice Hanon with a metronome. ...
2. Start at an unnaturally slow pace. So slow that it's difficult to play with the metronome.
3. Move up until you're working your fingers hard. ...
4. When you feel completely comfortable with one exercise, move on to the next one.

How many Hanon exercises are there?

The original 60 Hanon exercises have now been perfected and transposed to every major key, offering participants the maximum performance training and practice available. To gain the utmost benefits from the logical progression of Hanon exercises, it is recommended to practise these piano exercises on a daily basis.

Should you play Hanon in all keys?

It's a beneficial exercise because you will have new hand positions which will help to build strength and comfort negotiating different keys. You will also have to challenge yourself figuring out the notes to play in different keys. While not essential, it could be worth pursuing.