{"product":{"product_id":"0793525446","title":"Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist In Sixty Exercises For The Piano, Vol. 925, Complete (Schirmer's Library Of Musical Classics)","price":"7.99","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51MxHu-Wr-L._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/0793525446"},"comments":[{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/Hanon-Virtuoso-Exercises-Complete-Schirmers/dp/0793525446\r\n\r\nThis is a warmup book I have used for 10 years and I love it with all my heart. Although it doesn’t have any impressive technique or pieces, your keystriking and fluency while playing will improve if you do these warmups every day.","subreddit_name":"piano","author":"spiner00"},{"body":"My two cents as a lapsed classical pianist: If you want to go old school and learn to read music a bit too, struggle your way through the Hanon exercises for piano, specifically the scales and octave scale progression through all keys.\r\n\r\n[The book is cheap on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Hanon-Virtuoso-Exercises-Complete-Schirmers/dp/0793525446)\r\n\r\nIt is boring, dry stuff. But I will be damned if I don't still remember every scale once I start off on the right note, even if I don't remember any of the classical pieces themselves. Because of that bastard Hanon and his exercises.","subreddit_name":"WeAreTheMusicMakers","author":"Malibu24"},{"body":"If you’re three months into piano, and especially if you’re teaching yourself, I’d recommend [Hanon.](https://www.amazon.com/Hanon-Virtuoso-Exercises-Complete-Schirmers/dp/0793525446/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=hanon\u0026amp;qid=1606056851\u0026amp;sr=8-3). Of course, keep doing what you’re doing because it’s amazing. Hanon really helps strengthen your fingers. \r\n\r\nGood job, especially for three months. :)","subreddit_name":"piano","author":"chairboiiiiii"},{"body":"I understand! I really do, because I actually taught myself piano for years before I took any kind of formal lesson. What I can highly recommend in this case would be the Hanon exercices. The same advice about forcing yourself to read the notes (rather than memorize the exercises) applies.\r\n\r\nThese exercices are used even by skilled pianists as warm ups, and for beginners, they will provide you with a LOT of finger agility and independence, at the same time as giving you a simple, beginner level framework for practicing reading. \r\n\r\nHere is the Amazon link! https://www.amazon.com/Hanon-Virtuoso-Exercises-Complete-Schirmers/dp/0793525446/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=hanon\u0026amp;qid=1611353214\u0026amp;sr=8-1","subreddit_name":"piano","author":"skarama"},{"body":"When I was younger and actually had time to practice and play, I did scales and it actually helped my left hand to gain strength and keep in tempo with the right. Especially the pinky and ring finger, which tend to be the weakest.\r\n\r\nI actually learned from [this book](https://www.amazon.com/Hanon-Virtuoso-Exercises-Complete-Schirmers/dp/0793525446) and it really helped.\r\n\r\n","subreddit_name":"piano","author":"ilikethenumber37"},{"body":"That falls under the same umbrella as music theory and is really helped with a teacher. Scales and exercises help you develop the muscle memory that guides your fingers when you read music. This [book](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0793525446/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687642\u0026amp;pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1\u0026amp;pf_rd_t=201\u0026amp;pf_rd_i=0739003682\u0026amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER\u0026amp;pf_rd_r=0AHAD78HTT1929NJGNR0) is the go to for many piano teachers. Work through the exercises slowly at first and slowly speed yourself up. It really works unusual finger movements that help you learn how to navigate the keyboard as you play. Will also help with your reading.","subreddit_name":"piano","author":"TheJewFro94"},{"body":"I've used [these](http://www.amazon.com/Hanon-Exercises-Acquirement-Independence-Schirmers/dp/0793525446) when I first started. Assuming you are able to sit and doing musically boring exercises these are a good way to build the muscles in your hands. However I recommend you find someone to listen to you to make sure you're timing and technique are on point.","subreddit_name":"piano","author":"mating_toe_nail"},{"body":"I just started last August, and Im 30. Im advancing pretty quickly too. I think having a logical brain for math, you'll take to theory really quickly. It's honestly just a matter of sitting down and staying consistent with your practicing. Definitely get a weighted 88 key piano or digital piano. I started on the Roland Go Keys, while fun for the different instruments, was a mistake for technique building. I moved on and bought a [Yamaha P-45](https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/P45BK--yamaha-p-45-digital-piano), which has been working like a charm. \r\n\r\nAs far as learning, Youtube is great for theory explanations and exercises. I love the [Pianote](https://www.youtube.com/user/PianoLessonscom) channel.  \r\n\r\nHanon exercises are easy to start with and will build technique: [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Hanon-Virtuoso-Exercises-Complete-Schirmers/dp/0793525446/)\r\n\r\nI also started with the Alfred's series of books, which were pretty fun to go through: [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Alfreds-Basic-Adult-All-Course-ebook/dp/B017OBN7CK/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=alfreds+adult\u0026amp;qid=1618441213\u0026amp;sr=8-2)  \r\nIf you go with Alfred's, there are youtube channels dedicated to going through the songs in the book, which is super helpful. [This gu](https://www.youtube.com/c/LetsPlayPianoMethods/playlists?view=50\u0026amp;sort=dd\u0026amp;shelf_id=2)y is good. \r\n\r\nI say go for it. It has been so rewarding!","subreddit_name":"musictheory","author":"T-Auxic"},{"body":"Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist in Sixty Exercises, Complete (Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics, Vol. 925) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0793525446/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_G.l.FbDKSWMCH","subreddit_name":"piano","author":"atx_buffalos"},{"body":"The first thing to do is to define what your goals are, and they could be very different, or even a combination of several\r\n\r\n1. Jazz\r\n2. Classical\r\n3. Playing by ear\r\n4. Song writing\r\n5. Producing\r\n\r\nThe first two options have much documented learning paths through grading. There are the Alfred piano books, and many students use the Hanon books for technical exercises: [https://www.amazon.com/Hanon-Virtuoso-Exercises-Complete-Schirmers/dp/0793525446](https://www.amazon.com/Hanon-Virtuoso-Exercises-Complete-Schirmers/dp/0793525446)\r\n\r\nI didn't do any of that! I learnt music theory, and through what I knew from other instruments, and more general 'learn keyboard' books concentrated on goals 3-5. The key is to practice every day. The training goal isn't as tough as you might think. Play for fifteen minutes every day and you'll get better.\r\n\r\nOne of the first things any keyboard/piano player needs to learn is scales. You can get those from here: [https://pianoscales.org/](https://pianoscales.org/)\r\n\r\nWhen you learn to be able to play in multiple scales, and learn the theory behind chords, you can pretty much play any tune in your head. It's the piano books that feature pre-composed arrangements that teach you more interesting ways and techniques of using those chords/scales to enhance the presentation of those songs.","subreddit_name":"Learnmusic","author":"uberdavis"},{"body":"I would like to throw in the suggestion to try a moderate amount of fingering exercises from the very famous Hanon Book: https://www.amazon.com/Hanon-Virtuoso-Exercises-Complete-Schirmers/dp/0793525446/ref=sr_1_1?crid=G9WCJSFW7N24\u0026amp;keywords=hannon+the+virtuoso+pianist\u0026amp;qid=1648187823\u0026amp;sprefix=Hannon%2Caps%2C230\u0026amp;sr=8-1\r\n\r\nTrue story: I played the exercises a while in the beginning and then drifted away pursuing other directions.  Five years later I discover some significant weakness in my left hand fourth finger in one piece.  I started Hanon back up and already feel stronger within a week.  It touts that it builds strength, coordination, precision, \u0026amp; speed - who can’t use more of that!   I’m sold and vow to make it a regular daily part of my practice.   Hint: when you’re playing the exercises pretend you’re a famous pianist playing a concert and make it your goal to make them as smooth and beautiful sounding as possible. \r\n\r\nThere is another exercise book I use now also just for the left hand; Berens -  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0793552249/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1. \r\n\r\nBest of luck - enjoy THE PURSUIT.","subreddit_name":"pianolearning","author":"msbeal1"},{"body":"If he is learning-learning then I must recommend the #1 most useful (and possibly also #1 least-liked) book… Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist in 60 exercises. 5-10 minutes a day, working thru a new exercise each week. In 60 weeks it’ll be a clear change. $7 on Amazon. Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist in Sixty Exercises, Complete (Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics, Vol. 925) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0793525446/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_8A918PSPQN9TZMZNNZ8R \r\n\r\nAnother great, all around useful, book is Improvising Jazz Piano by John Mehegan. $25 on Amazon. Improvising Jazz Piano https://www.amazon.com/dp/0825619130/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_QDA197AXSF3RSC60NE4X","subreddit_name":"piano","author":"os10sibly"},{"body":"Item | Current | Lowest | Reviews\r\n:-- | :-- | :-- | :--\r\n[Hanon - Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises - Comple…](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0793525446) | - | - | 4.8/5.0\r\n\r\n\u0026amp;nbsp;\r\n\r\n^[Item\u0026amp;nbsp;Info](https://price-spider.com/compare/CA:0793525446)\u0026amp;nbsp;|\u0026amp;nbsp;[Bot\u0026amp;nbsp;Info](https://price-spider.com/info#reddit-bot)\u0026amp;nbsp;|\u0026amp;nbsp;[Trigger](https://www.reddit.com//r/piano/comments/q9hz3l/i_dont_know_what_to_practice/hgwbcnw/)","subreddit_name":"testingground4bots","author":"price-spider-bot"},{"body":"Try a book with set exercises in it.  I'd suggest Hanon, and later Czerny.  Try setting a goal to finish, say, learning one or two exercises per week.  While you work on this, buy the grade one RCM piano book.  As you progress, move up the RCM books, and take exams if you feel it necessary.  I'd also recommend finding a teacher with a good reputation.  Having private instruction will help you progress at a much faster speed and learn in a more structured way.  \r\n\r\n\r\n[https://www.amazon.ca/Hanon-Virtuoso-Exercises-Complete-Schirmers/dp/0793525446/ref=sr\\_1\\_1?crid=3ONOB1OAE001S\u0026amp;dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=hanon+piano+exercises\u0026amp;qid=1634412820\u0026amp;sr=8-1](https://www.amazon.ca/Hanon-Virtuoso-Exercises-Complete-Schirmers/dp/0793525446/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3ONOB1OAE001S\u0026amp;dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=hanon+piano+exercises\u0026amp;qid=1634412820\u0026amp;sr=8-1)\r\n\r\nHave Fun!!","subreddit_name":"piano","author":"RandomGirl37"},{"body":"Look into Hanon exercises:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Hanon-Virtuoso-Exercises-Complete-Schirmers/dp/0793525446\r\n\r\nAs for a piece to maybe try next, Pachelbel’s Canon in D?","subreddit_name":"piano","author":"thisismypianoaccount"}]}