This new series is a comprehensive set of technical exercises full of new symbols for movements of the hands, wrists, and arms as well as breathing regulation and eye coordination. Each volume references related repertoire and includes many tools that provide professional pianists with the necessary technical apparatus to both master the most challenging repertoire and to proactively achieve and sustain pianistic health. These volumes are also a valuable and practical source for composers writing for the piano; they provide a canvas of pianistic patterns and related references.
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“DR. FAROUK’S METICULOUSLY COMPLETE (AND HIGHLY ADVANCED) VOLUMES ARE A WORTHY COMPLEMENT TO BOTH BRAHMS’S AND LISZT’S TECHNICAL EXERCISES. I REGULARLY USE AND STRONGLY RECOMMEND THEM FOR WARMING UP, ESPECIALLY BEFORE TACKLING ANY DEMANDING WORK.”
SAM WALLACH, MM’ 27
“I must say that I’m finding these exercises immensely helpful, and both my technique and musicality seem to have significantly improved thanks to them. I would even go so far as to say they may be preparing me for a variety of new pieces I would not have been ready for even at the start of this year.”
Sean Cooney, BM’ 29
“The Complete Pianist technical exercises have helped me build a strong and reliable foundation for a wide range of advanced pianistic techniques, including finger independence, control, and evenness, etc. The exercises are highly practical and directly applicable to advanced piano repertoire – bridging technical training and real musical demands. “
Tek Chon Chan, BM ‘27
“《完整鋼琴家》技術練習幫助我建立了一個穩固且可靠的基礎，涵蓋多種進階鋼琴技巧，包括手指獨立性、控制力與均勻度等等。這些練習極具實用性，能直接應用於高階鋼琴曲目，在技術訓練與實際音樂需求之間搭起了一座橋樑。”
“The Complete Pianist Technical Exercise series is a great tool for all pianists looking to strengthen their hands and improve dexterity. There are 100s of great exercises that help with many different techniques; these directly apply to most tricky sections in advanced repertoire. The exercises I have done so far have been very dynamic and useful for my hands. I would recommend this to any professional looking to expand their vocabulary of piano exercises and techniques.” –
Henry Mauser , BM’ 29
I HAVE BEEN INTRODUCED TO DR. WAEL FAROUK’S TECHNICAL EXERCISES FROM HIS MEGA-VOLUME, THE COMPLETE PIANIST, SINCE THE BEGINNING OF MY MASTER’S DEGREE AT MSM IN SEPTEMBER 2024. I SIGHT-READ MANY OF THE EXAMPLES, AND WITHIN A FEW WEEKS, I REALIZED I HAD DEVELOPED A MORE INTUITIVE GRASP OF THE KEYBOARD. THIS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED MY SIGHTREADING OF MORE CHALLENGING PIECES AND MY ABILITY TO HANDLE FASTER PASSAGES.
IN MANY OF MY LESSONS WITH DR. FAROUK, WE ALSO DISCUSSED MAKING THESE EXERCISES MORE TARGETED. FOR ME, THE MOST BENEFICIAL ARE THE ONES ON OCTAVES. WITH VERY CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS IN EACH EXERCISE ON USING THE WRIST, ARM, AND ESPECIALLY THE BREATH, I FOUND TREMENDOUS HELP IN PLAYING TECHNICALLY DEMANDING PASSAGES WITH LESS PHYSICAL EFFORT AND A MORE NATURAL BODY POSTURE.
USING THESE EXERCISES HAS BECOME A HABIT IN MY DAILY PRACTICE. THEY REQUIRE EFFORT AND CONSTANT REFLECTION, AND THEY LEAVE ME FEELING ACCOMPLISHED AFTER EACH PRACTICE. AS I DIG DEEPER INTO THIS BOOK, I’M FINDING TARGETED TECHNICAL EXERCISES THAT ALIGN WITH THE PIECES I AM LEARNING, WHICH I FIND VERY HELPFUL FOR WARMING UP AND TACKLING SPECIFIC TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES, SUCH AS INTERLOCKING OCTAVES AND DOUBLE THIRDS.
NANGA LIN, MM’ 27
自2024年9月进入曼哈顿音乐学院攻读硕士学位以来，我便通过法鲁克博士的最新著作《THE COMPLETE PIANIST》接触到他的最新研究成果及技术练习曲。我视奏了书中大量范例，只经过短短数周，我便发现自己对键盘的掌控力变得更加直觉化。这显著提升了我视奏高难度乐曲的能力，也增强了处理快速乐段的技巧。
在法鲁克博士上课的过程中，我们还探讨了这些练习的针对性应用。对我而言，八度练习最具成效。书中的每项练习都对腕部、手臂运用及呼吸控制给出清晰指引，使我在演奏极高技术性强度段落时能以更少的体力消耗便得以完成，身体姿态也更加自然。
这些练习已融入我日常训练的一部分。因为练习这些作品时需要我持续投入与反思，所以每次练习后都让我收获满满。随着对这本书的深入研习，我学会根据学习曲目挑选针对性技术练习，这对热身和攻克特定技术难点（比如交错八度与双三度等）都大有裨益。NANGA LIN, MM’ 26
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RUSSIAN PORTRAITS (2 ALBUMS DIGITAL DOWNLOAD): $21
David Dubal described his 2013 debut solo album Russian Portraits (Carlock Records) as “piano playing that brings chills to the flesh, performed with a rare virtuoso technique.”
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