This is fantastic. I can't count the number of times I've wished I could give the Hanon exercises to my younger pianists, but chose not to because the exercises are too overwhelming to read, require too much explaining in order to keep students from playing them too quickly, with too much tension, etc. This book takes care of those concerns. It stays true to the original while presenting them in a format that's far easier to read and naturally encourages students to take their time; the opening exercises are written so that students pause after each phrase. I appreciate that the downloadable mp3s reflect a moderate tempo, too (because too often, if students hear them played as quickly as possible, that's what they try to do!).
Thanks to NetGalley and Dover for providing me with a review copy. I'll definitely be incorporating this book into my studio.
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