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Charles-Louis Hanon

Portrait of composer Charles-Louis Hanon
Charles-Louis Hanon (1819–1900) was a French piano pedagogue best known for The Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises, a classic collection of piano technique exercises. His drills focus on finger strength, dexterity, and independence, and are widely used by intermediate and advanced pianists to build speed and precision. Hanon’s methodical approach has made his work a standard in piano pedagogy and a staple in music schools worldwide.

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The Virtuoso Pianist, Part 1 cover

The Virtuoso Pianist, Part 1

Master the first 20 exercises of Hanon’s The Virtuoso Pianist (Part 1), building finger independence, evenness, and agility through focused patterns.

The Virtuoso Pianist, Part 2 cover

The Virtuoso Pianist, Part 2

Master the next 20 exercises of Hanon’s The Virtuoso Pianist (Part 2), building finger independence, strength, and even agility through focused patterns.