The School of Velocity, Op. 299 (Complete): Piano Technique

by Carl Czerny (Composer), Max Vogrich (Editor)

Viennese composer, pianist and renowned teacher Carl Czerny (1791-1857) wrote more than a thousand works, including masses, operas, orchestral, chamber and piano works. But his fame rests on his many studies and exercises for the piano. These are new editions, newly engraved, with introductory articles in English, for the moderately advanced pianist, in progressive order of difficulty.

Genres: Music

101 pages, Staple Bound

First published June 1, 1969

About the author

Carl Czerny (21 February 1791 – 15 July 1857) was an Austrian composer, teacher, and pianist of Czech origin.

As a child prodigy, Czerny began playing piano at age three and composing at age seven. He was one of Ludwig van Beethoven's best-known pupils and would later on be one of the main teachers of Franz Liszt.

Reviews

[Kelly · Rating 1 out of 5]

For me, it’s much more enjoyable to do Hanon exercises and play pieces (by composers I actually like).

Czerny attempts to be somewhere in the middle but I find myself exerting more effort to sight-read than to actually work on technique which I think defeats the purpose of technical exercises.

I think there are Beethoven, Bach and Mozart pieces that are much easier to read (and sound much better…) and can be used just as well for technical training.

I may use this for sight-reading but even then I don’t think I like the suggested fingering much.

[Annie's Sheet Music Account · Rating 4 out of 5]

Czerny's piano études are some of the best in classical music, in terms of how enjoyable they are to play and how much you get out of each exercise. And I don't normally like études, so you know it's good.

[Riccardo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book of exercises for piano meant to be played fast. Although is really helpful for the articulations and for the sight-reading even if it's played slowly. I suggest it to beginners.