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Created by French piano pedagogue and composer Charles Louis-Hanon, Hanon exercises consist of independent finger practice. The finger exercises train the pianist in speed, agility, strength and precision of all the fingers, as well as training wrist flexibility.
- Is Hanon good for beginners?
- How many Hanon exercises are there?
- How long does it take to learn Hanon?
Is Hanon good for beginners?
A Beginners Guide to Hanon Piano Exercises
Charles-Louis Hanon "The Virtuoso Pianist" contains a set of piano exercises for any level. They are usually taught at a more advanced level but are great also as you start to learn piano, especially for adult beginners who wants more finger dexterity.
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.
How long does it take to learn Hanon?
Last time I did them I spend 2 months on part I, 2 months on part II, and two months on part III. It takes me about 8 weeks to relearn one of these sections and bring it up to speed. I've been playing now for about 7 plus years. Hannon has work well for an old beginner like myself starting piano at 39years old.
