What is technique? How does it translate to playing the piano?

Legacy of technicians

Isidor Phillip

Compositions

Isidor Phillip

Op. 25Ecole de Musique:

Focuses on finger independence and equality of touch. Diminished 7th chord are used for physical foundation of the exercise patterns because

Exercise 1:

Thumb is held stationary while other fingers operate in succession. Two groups of 16th notes arppeggiate the diminished 7th ascending/descending. Hand position is changed by half step ascending then descending one octave begin on E-flat 4. Mezzo-forte suggests normal tone. Very distinctly emphasizes articulating tone for each individual note. L.H. mirrors right hand beginning on C4 thumbs remain separated by a minor third. Asymmetry between hands fingers in RH play black keys while fingers in LH play white keys.

Variations.

Exercise 2: