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BOTTAZZI’S   PIANO  TECHNIQUE

BOOK  TWO

TABLE  OF  CONTENTS 

 

 

INTRODUCTION

Serious  musician – going on to Book II

Technique is no longer an obstacle in the performance

Combination of strong yet relaxed fingers

The body is an extension of the piano                                                                   Page   1

  • Finger Exercises on the keyboard                                                               Page   2
    1. Different combinations
    2. Practicing with the metronome
  • Practicing Diatonic and Chromatic Scales – finger combination               Page   6
  • Scales in 3rds and 6ths                                                                                Page   9
 
  • Scales in double 3rds and double 6ths                                                        Page 10
  • Scales in Octaves                                                                                        Page 10
  • Hand positions for different composers and styles                                   Page 12
  • Stretching hand exercises                                                                           Page 17
  • Sliding exercises                                                                                          Page 17
  • Phalange exercises                                                                                      Page 18
  • Arpeggios                                                                                                     Page 19
  • Chromatic scales with minor 3rds                                                               Page 20
  • Dropping your hand                                                                                     Page 20
  • Practicing with rhythms                                                                               Page 21
  • Relaxation exercises                                                                                   Page 22
 
  • Performing sitting down on the floor                                                           Page 23
  • Performing looking up at the ceiling                                                           Page 23

 

 

      

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