Description
No. 4 continues to A major, adding a third sharp. At 68 seconds and 567 notes, it is somewhat longer than earlier pieces in the series, making it well suited to refining legato playing and smooth phrasing. The focus here is on connecting the fingers seamlessly.
A set of melodious studies by Czerny covering all 24 keys, valued as a way to develop technique and musicality at the same time.
Sheet Music
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About the Composer
Carl Czerny (1791-1857)
Carl Czerny was a Viennese pianist and composer who studied under Beethoven and later taught Franz Liszt. He is best known for his enormous output of piano etudes, which remain widely used in piano pedagogy around the world today. This site includes 109 of his works, such as pieces from the 160 Eight-Measure Exercises.
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