Alfred Schmitt: Preparatory Exercises, Opus 16
Aloys Schmitt is best remembered for his Op. 16 exercises, a technique collection divided into three sections that systematically builds finger independence, thumb-under technique, and scale/arpeggio facility.
Product Overview
The first section aids students in developing finger independence through a variety of single and double-note patterns within the range of a fifth, building foundational hand strength and control. The second section emphasizes passing the thumb under fingers to prepare for scales and arpeggios — a crucial technical skill for advancing pianists. The final section provides traditional scales and arpeggios in a notated format with fingering, consolidating the skills developed in the earlier sections into practical, applicable technique.
Ideal For
- Piano students building foundational technical facility
- Piano teachers seeking a time-tested, structured technique method
- Students preparing to master scales and arpeggios with proper fingering
- Pianists working on finger independence and thumb-under technique
Key Features
Finger Independence Exercises
Single and double-note patterns within a fifth develop foundational hand strength and finger control.
Thumb-Under Technique Preparation
Dedicated exercises prepare students for the thumb-under motion essential to playing scales and arpeggios smoothly.
Notated Scales and Arpeggios
Traditional scales and arpeggios are presented with fingering, giving students a practical technical reference.
Time-Tested Method
Schmitt's Op. 16 has remained a respected technical resource for generations of piano students.
BP B6.2B
