Hanon & Schmitt: Preparation for Virtuosity

Technical Exercises for the Development of Strength and Dexterity
by Aloys Schmitt and Charles-Louis Hanon
ed. by Tom Gerou
Late Elementary to Early Intermediate Piano

This edition pairs carefully selected exercises from two classics of piano technique: Preparatory Exercises, Op. 16 by Aloys Schmitt and The Virtuoso Pianist, Part 1 by Charles-Louis Hanon.

The first 33 exercises from Schmitt’s Op. 16 serve as an ideal stepping stone to Hanon, using five-finger patterns that support small hands and developing technique. Together, these progressive selections offer a gentle yet effective path toward strength, dexterity, and finger independence.

Designed for students who need a gradual technical foundation, this edition avoids overstretching and includes editorial refinements to guide musical and physical development with care.

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