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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: