Simple Etudes for Rusty Pianists: Techniques, Tips, Common Mistakes

Many self-taught piano enthusiasts avoid etudes, especially those who are quite rusty. This genre has a reputation as boring technical music, requiring meticulous practice, and you probably wouldn’t play such works in public. But this is not the case at... all. The etude has an interesting advantage – it is built on repetitions, making it easier to memorize than pieces from other genres. Educators place great importance on playing etudes, as students develop technical formulas that allow them to quickly work through musical texts. The collection features small, compact etudes for piano of varying difficulty, from beginner to advanced levels. All of them are accessible to adult enthusiasts for self-study, fit comfortably in the hands, and sound richly and virtuously. Each etude is accompanied by a technical commentary to help learn it correctly and avoid common mistakes. The commentary includes artistic imagery; the main type of technique; major technical challenges; common mistakes; techniques and tips for learning or performing; details that should not be overlooked during analysis; and finally, notes on the score; musical terms; methods for playing complex measures.