The Art of Piano Fingering

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The Art of Piano Fingering contains unique and enlightening explanations of how to finger in the most natural, ergonomic way to achieve melodic fluency and evenness. Entirely new fingerings are suggested for many scales and arpeggios.  Essential reading for all pianists, piano teachers and piano students.  The Art of Fingering is available in print and digital version.

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Contents

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• Complete fingering charts for all scales and arpeggios for reference, practice and examination preparation

• Clear explanation of the principles of good fingering

• Exercises

• Musical examples

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Reviews

 

‘A mammoth undertaking is displayed by Penelope Roskell …she goes deeply and intelligently way beyond any point reached before, carefully considering the practicalities and alternatives, laying ground rules, giving copious examples from the great pianists.  I like the presentation, the premise and the price.’ Classical Piano

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‘A thought-provoking read calculated to stimulate every open-minded teacher – a highly recommendable rethink,’ Music Teacher

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‘This is a very exciting book, challenging many traditional concepts of fingering for the piano.  Amply illustrated and including exercises to encourage students to think for themselves, it is a most valuable and thought-provoking work’.  European Piano Teachers’ Association Newsletter