Bertini: Études Élémentaires, Opus 137

Artistic Repertoire for Technical Development

by Dr. Scott Price

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Henri Bertini’s 25 Études Élémentaires, Op. 137, consists of a set of études, each of which are preceded by a short ‘exercice’ and a prélude. These short exercises and preludes assist the student in learning and preparing the necessary technical skills to play the étude successfully. They can also be used as effective sight reading and transposition material. To study these études it is important to consider the following basic concepts: balance between the hands, fingering and finger independence, pedaling, sense of contact with the key, and tempo. This edition includes extensive practice and performance guidance, new engravings, and thoughtful music editing.