Free Piano Lesson (82), No. 58 to 60, “Czerny Op. 599” (15) Michelle Lin Piano Studio Presents

Hi, this is Michelle. We will continue working on Czerny’s Op. 599. In this lesson, we will learn exercises no. 58 to 60. Czerny was an Austrian composer, pianist and teacher who was born in 1791 and died in 1857. Czerny was a successful piano teacher and composer; who was student of Beethoven. His most famous student is “King of Piano” Franz Liszt. In 1852, Liszt published “Transcendental Etudes” with a dedication to Czerny.
When practicing, make sure 1) Sit Straight; 2) Relax Shoulders; 3) Level Hands; 4) Curve Fingers; 5) Use Fingertips: 6) Follow Fingerings as much as you can.
In no. 58, the key is in C major. It is in 2/4 time, and each quarter note gets 1 beat. There are 2 beats per bar. The tempo is allegretto, meaning moderately fast. The music is in the AABB binary form. It is a typical homophonic texture. The right hand must play the melody, with 32nd notes, evenly and smoothly. The left hand plays steady accompaniment.
In no. 59, the key is in G major with 1 sharp, F#. It is in 2/4 time, and each quarter note gets 1 beat. There are 2 beats per bar. It is in the AABB binary form. The tempo is allegretto, meaning moderately fast. In the first 8 bars and bar 13 to 16, the 32nd notes are played by the left hand, whereas in bar 9 to 12, by the right. This piece aims to work on finger agility.
In no. 60, the key is in F major with 1 flat, Bb. It is in 6/8-time signature, a compound duple meter. The tempo is allegro, meaning fast. It is in the AABB binary form. The harmony is based on the primary triads I, IV and V. It is working on the 16th notes in bar 1 to 8 and 13 to 16. In addition to work on agility, one must work on evenness.
In bar 9 to 12, the right hand has the 16th arpeggios and the left hand the broken chords, which is the most beautiful passage of the piece.
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謝明琪 Michelle Lin has taught piano for individual students for 40 years and class piano at colleges for 20. She has a Master Degree in Piano Performance from Indiana University.