Schmitt Op. 16: Preparatory Exercises For the Piano, with Appendix (Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics, Vol. 434) Sheet music – November 1, 1986

I might be some twisted individual, but I do enjoy preparatory exercises (Schmitt, Czerny, Hanon, etc). It's like a tongue-twister for your brain and fingers, and would highly recommend to help with consistency of sound, fluidity, and building dexterity. Start slow, and build up speed and strength.

I recommend this book to all my students, young to adult.These exercises not only improved technical skills,quickness and strength, but they improve sightreading and concentration as well. Working through so many different finger patterns is key to the success of this study. It is easy to read but still takes steady practice to master the exercises at a brisk tempo. If you want to play your pieces better with a better tone and sense of rhythm, I highly recommend Schmitt exercises. My students swear by them, and tell me they actually enjoy practicing them!

This was my first exercise book at 6 years of age. It is still my best exercise book fifty years later. All fingers are given challenges to become stronger as you progress through the book. For those who are returning to playing piano after years of being away or are just starting, this will teach use of independent fingers. Passing along the way I learned, do all exercises evenly slow, first five notes slow with second fast, do the opposite, do all evenly fast. Great for helping the third finger (ring finger) gain strength.

I have been using these exercises as part of my technique drills and practice for only a month and I'm noticing a definite improvement in finger strength, independence, and dexterity. I definitely find the exercises yield good results that more than justify spending time on them. I recommend the exercises in this book. It'll improve you're playing.

I first used Schmitt as a student myself in 1958. There are many music exercise piano books out there, but no one can beat Schmitt. Students that have played piano for years can not play Schmitt when they have to hold down certain notes while the other fingers play something else. Schnitt teaches the finger to play independently of each other.I have always used Schmitt with my students. Every piano teacher should use this valuable piano tool with their students.

The book print was smaller than I used it many decades ago. But still excellent piano practice book.

I am an Intermediate adult player and never came across these exercises until I saw them recommended on one of Zach Evans YouRube videos. I was a bit sceptical at first but have found them remarkably helpful. I plan to work my way through all of them. A side benefit was I noticed my ability to read ahead improved too.

This book is recommended by my piano teacher. Found it very helpful for more exercising!Received in an excellent condition.