Edition Peters Czerny: Art of Finger Dexterity op. 740

The Austrian composer, pianist and piano teacher Carl Czerny achieved absolute greatness under the tutelage of his teachers Beethoven, Clementi and Hummel and is still esteemed today as a master in his field. Through his professional training and the influence of the virtuosos, he composed important works and was furthermore active as a music theorist. Thus he knew exactly how to practice and train his fingers effectively. Last but not least, he passed this on to numerous musical greats such as his student Franz Liszt and more.

Edition Peters Carl Czerny: The Art of Finger Dexterity op. 740 (699) for piano is one of his 80 piano schools and teaches fast runs and figures by means of 50 practice pieces. These optimally prepare students for learning difficult pieces and train their dexterity and technique.