Carl Czerny – 125 Exercises in Passage-Playing for Piano, Op.261

ebook Progressive Studies to Build Dexterity, Speed, and Expressive Control

By Carl Czerny

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Master rapid passagework with musicality and precision.
Carl Czerny (1791–1857), Beethoven's pupil and one of the greatest piano pedagogues, created the 125 Exercises in Passage-Playing, Op.261 to help pianists develop fluency, speed, and technical control while maintaining musical expression. This extensive collection remains a cornerstone for students and teachers seeking to refine passage-playing — an essential skill for Romantic and virtuoso repertoire.
Structured in a gradually progressive sequence, the exercises begin with manageable patterns and advance to demanding figurations that challenge finger agility, evenness, and clarity at fast tempos. Unlike purely mechanical drills, Czerny's studies incorporate melodic content and phrasing, encouraging expressive, musical practice.
  • Complete, clearly engraved edition – optimized for digital reading on tablets, e-readers, or computers.
  • Progressive technical design – from early fluency to advanced passage mastery.
  • Targets essential skills – velocity, articulation, finger independence, and control.
  • Musically engaging – encourages expressive playing even during technical work.
  • Ideal for students, teachers, and self-learners working toward virtuoso repertoire.
  • 👉 Add this indispensable Czerny resource to your digital library and transform your passage-playing into effortless, expressive virtuosity.
    Carl Czerny – 125 Exercises in Passage-Playing for Piano, Op.261