E: James McKeever

Fundamentals of Piano Technique - The Russian Method
Newly Revised by James & Susan McKeever

Softcover

Fundamentals of Piano Technique was developed by Leon Conus (1871-1944) and Olga Conus (1890-1976) during many decades of teaching and performing, and through association with the most prominent Russian musicians of the time - including Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, and Medtner. The exercises in this method are concise and efficient, focusing on the elements of good playing: control, touch, nuance, and musicianship. This book can be used by students at all levels of development, and with all shapes and sizes of hands. The preparatory exercises allow students to begin using the book within their first year of lessons. A systematic approach allows the hands to develop gradually, avoiding dangerous tension or muscle damage. Topics include: preparatory exercises; extension exercises; five-finger exercises; flexibility of the thumb; trill exercises; scales & arpeggios; wrist development; double notes; and more.

Inventory # : 00194228
UPC: 888680639938
ISBN: 1495073017
Width: 9"
Length: 12"
Height: 0.221"
Product Weight: 0.7 lbs.
Number of Pages: 88