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Each one of these pieces introduces one or several distinctive features of piano technique.
It is essential that, at a very early stage, the beginner pianist plays on all areas of the instrument's immense keyboard.
A simple use of the sustain pedal is also imperative since the pedal provides a sound opening into a new world that is unique to the piano.
In this collection, the use of the pedal is required in the following pieces:
- Two Hands Playing For Three
- Black Keys Only!
- Game Of Thumbs
Le Carillon des Gammes (usage étendu du clavier) - Saute-mains 1 et 2 (passage d'une main par-dessus l'autre) - Passe-pouce (passage du pouce) - Pique et pique et chante et chante (accords brisés voisins) - Marche des Tierces (tierces liées ou piquées) - Deux mains en jouent trois (croisements) - Danse des Syncopes - Que des touches noires ! (syncopes) - Air classique (le grupetto, trille aux deux mains, accords) - Polka chromatique (chromatismes, staccato) - Jeu de pouces (le chant est fait par les pouces des deux mains)
