Edition Peters Czerny: School of Velocity op. 299

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: Schule der Geläufigkeit op. 299 for piano is probably the best known of his 80 piano schools and teaches the necessary dexterity and technique for difficult pieces by means of 40 moderately difficult practice pieces.