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These two Musicarta Patreon Tier One web pages host the first ten original Hanon exercises and the Musicarta variations on them.
Download the music for the Musicarta Hanon Exercises 1 to 20 here.
THE MUSICARTA HANON The Musicarta Hanon is a fully featured video version of these timeless finger exercises, accessible to players of all levels and orientations. Explained, demonstrated and expanded with ten sets of stimulating and challenging variations, this collection will help unlock your musical potential. |
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Exercise 1
Here is the full music (MS) for Exercise One
This is the 'contour diagram'.
Shorthand MS
Using shorthand MS (="manuscript" - the written-out music) will take your mind off "the dots" and help you focus on your playing.
Rhythmic variation 1 Try a variation using the beat map on the right to liven up your performance. (The Udemy Hanon video course will direct you to an explanatory video page.) |
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Rhythmic variation 2 Here is a rhythmic variation in four-four. (The Udemy Hanon video course will direct you to an explanatory video page.) |
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Held thumbs Cultivate finger independence with the Hanon held-thumbs technique. (The Udemy Hanon video course will direct you to an explanatory video page.) |
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Interval variation Play Exercise 1 in sixths (above) or tenths (below). (The Udemy Hanon video course will direct you to an explanatory video page.) |
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Study the contour diagrams to appreciate the different up-down shapes of the various exercises. These sound-shapes are what you eventually know and play.
Exercise 2
Shorthand MS
Play from the shorthand MS and/or the contour diagram as soon as you can.
Rhythmic variation 1 Use this same rhythmic variation template as for Exercise 1. Copy the sound file. (The Udemy Hanon video course will direct you to an explanatory video page.) |
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Rhythmic variation 2 Here is a rhythmic variation in four-four. (The Udemy Hanon video course will direct you to an explanatory video page.) |
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Held thumbs Cultivate finger independence with the Hanon held-thumbs technique. (The Udemy Hanon video course will direct you to an explanatory video page.) |
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Interval variation Play Exercise 2 in sixths. (The Udemy Hanon video course will direct you to an explanatory video page.) |
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Play the next exercise from the contour diagram and the shorthand MS. If in doubt, use the full MS in the workbook.
Exercise 3
Rhythmic variation 1 Use the Variation C template (right) for variety. |
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Rhythmic variation 2 Here is a rhythmic variation in four-four. |
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Held thumbs For finger independence. |
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Interval variation Play Exercise 3 in tenths. |
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Exercise 4
Here is the Exercise Four contour diagram and MS shorthand.
Rhythmic variation 1 Use the Variation D template. Aim for a crisp, in-time performance. |
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Rhythmic variation 2 Here is a rhythmic variation in four-four. |
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Held thumbs For finger independence. |
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Interval variation Play Exercise 4 in sixths. |
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Exercise 5
Rhythmic variation 1 Use Variation E template for your Exercise 5 rhythmic variation. |
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Rhythmic variation 2 Here is a rhythmic variation in four-four. |
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Held thumbs For finger independence. |
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Interval variation Play Exercise 5 in tenths. |
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THE MUSICARTA HANON The Musicarta Hanon is a fully featured video version of these timeless finger exercises, accessible to players of all levels and orientations. Explained, demonstrated and expanded with ten sets of stimulating and challenging variations, this collection will help unlock your musical potential. |
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Now go on to Page 2: Hanon Nos. 6 to 10.
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