The Virtuoso Pianist, Part III

Hanon Exercise 56

Scales in Broken Octaves, in the 24 Keys

B-flat Major
E-flat Major
A-flat Major
D-flat Major
B-flat Minor
G-flat Major
E-flat Minor
G-sharp Minor
C-sharp Minor
F-sharp Minor

Hanon notes

Play them through without stopping.

This highly important exercise likewise prepares the wrists for the study of the tremolo.

Thoughout this exercise, take the black keys with the 4th finger of each hand.

Begin with the metronome set at 60, gradually increasing the speed up to 120.