Topic: hannon exercises? (Read 7802 times)

davidenoch · « **on:** August 04, 2009, 02:34:27 PM »

hey family,
Im interested in learning some hannon exercises. Im an intermediate level musican whose looking for more versatility of my fingering/soloing.....

Am i going in the right direction in learning hannon?
Will this help with jazz soloing?
If not...what is the purpose of learning hannon?

I know im all over the place in asking this question...but thanks for your time and patience...Be Blessed

T-Block · « **Reply #1 on:** August 04, 2009, 03:43:39 PM »

The main purpose of Hanon exercises is to strengthen ur fingers in each hand so that each hand and finger is equal in strengh, flexibility, and dexterity. They probably won't help u with jazz soloing, but they will help with overall finger speed.

B3Wannabe · « **Reply #2 on:** August 04, 2009, 04:02:07 PM »

Yea. I think the main benefit is like T-Block said: you gain more strength and dexterity, so when you're able to execute solos easier.

davidenoch · « **Reply #3 on:** August 04, 2009, 06:49:56 PM »

Thanks fellas for the prompt response....I'll definently make a good effort....Thanks again!!!!

melrhyne · « **Reply #4 on:** August 05, 2009, 05:59:49 AM »

davidenoch,
You are moving in the right direction!
The Hanon exercises( along with any Czerny exercies) are important building blocks in piano playing.
I teach the first exercise on day one, of any lesson, that I teach, regardless of age.
Play them slowly at first, and then build up to the recommended speed, at the top of the page.
I've had teachers, who want you to learn them in EVERY KEY, and some who prefer C, the way it's written.
I like to have students play them in THIRDS, an OCTAVE APART. It tends to break the monotony of sound.
For example-Left Hand[/i] pinky on Low C and Right Hand thumb on E just above middle C.

csedwards2 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 05, 2009, 09:28:28 AM »

of course the Hanon will help you solo in jazz. It'll help you execute any line that moves fast

Gaxton · « **Reply #6 on:** August 06, 2009, 03:59:38 AM »

Pls can anyone tell me what Hannon exercises are?

Thanks! I need to work on my fingering speed

csedwards2 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 06, 2009, 11:12:43 AM »

sjonathan02 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 06, 2009, 12:05:25 PM »

I'd contemplate getting the DVD from hearandplay.com (I think it's them).

Looking at all those notes gives me a headache. $:-\$

3rd-Day · « **Reply #9 on:** August 06, 2009, 09:00:09 PM »

Quote from: csedwards2 on August 06, 2009, 11:12:43 AM

YEAH MAN!!!!!

T-Block · « **Reply #10 on:** August 06, 2009, 09:11:38 PM »

I just started back getting into these Hanon exercises this week. So far, I got 1-4 learned. Only 56 more to go, LOL.

B3Wannabe · « **Reply #11 on:** August 06, 2009, 10:01:12 PM »

Quote from: T-Block on August 06, 2009, 09:11:38 PM

I just started back getting into these Hanon exercises this week. So far, I got 1-4 learned. Only 56 more to go, LOL.

Man! I need to get back into those things again! My fingers still aren't as loose as they should be! I've been practicing a lot of jazz (Joe Sample & Yellowjackets), and I'm having problems executing some of the solos. I need to pull out my beginners books to get back to the basics, because my syncopation sucks too.

Docdb04 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 07, 2009, 08:08:32 AM »

Quote

I just started back getting into these Hanon exercises this week. So far, I got 1-4 learned. Only 56 more to go, LOL.

I so agree with you. I am on level 3 (Final Level - about 6 pages to go, before I complete the series) of the Alred books (sp). I am learning Tocata and Fugue in D minor. Since the piece is so left-hand incorporated, your weakness will show. You never know how much those basic exercises help, until you go to trill with the pinky and the ring finger and realize how weak they are.

ucja2008 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 07, 2009, 12:32:11 PM »

Hey I working on the "hannon exercise"

i find them to be fun and helpful with strengthening my hands.

Question
what should i expect if i practice them everyday (for 1 week for at least 10min each? (Exercises 1-5)

T-Block · « **Reply #14 on:** August 07, 2009, 12:57:51 PM »

Some finger strength, especially in the 4th and 5th fingers of each hand. That's what I think u should expect. I'm not an expert cuz I just started back doing them myself.

betnich · « **Reply #15 on:** August 07, 2009, 01:25:51 PM »

Sore hands (at least at first)

Seriously, if they tire after a few minutes, give them a break, then try again.

Long Term - more strength and flexibility, and faster fingers (for those runs)
Try doing them in other keys for added benefits...

csedwards2 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 07, 2009, 03:33:39 PM »

merge on aisle 6

betnich · « **Reply #17 on:** August 07, 2009, 04:25:58 PM »

Oh, and it's like the word Anointed - Hanon, spelled with 1 consonant...

SoundofJoy · « **Reply #18 on:** August 07, 2009, 06:30:04 PM »

I have never taken formal piano lessons so I developed my own version of building finger strength and speed. I do this on piano's and weighted keyboards.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0SZ7KFT8Sg

csedwards2 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 07, 2009, 06:43:53 PM »

Quote from: SoundofJoy on August 07, 2009, 06:30:04 PM

I have never taken formal piano lessons so I developed my own version of building finger strength and speed. I do this on piano's and weighted keyboards.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0SZ7KFT8Sg

we used to do those chromatic majors like that on saxophone. For piano, Id be interested to know whether you are able to keep all the traditional fingerings intact, or do you have to modify them somewhat to accomplish this.

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