Hanon Exercises 1, 2, and 3

[davidsonsara]

hanon is wonderful for developing technic but because the first 30 exercises all start on C, the l.h. 5th and r.h. 1st fingers will always play on the strong downbeat. example for no.1 -imagine the 1st note of the exercise wasn't there. count 1 will be on the l.h. 4th and r.h. 2nd. starting on d. it is a whole different feeling. starting on e and then on f, as count 1 and you'll have 4 different feelings, and balance technical development. practice this "different start notes" for #1-30

[dani00703]

you got a pretty nice pace there :D good job!

[astrobic]

I noticed you have no wrist technique - on my channel I have a video explaining only wrist techniques (you should use "wrist circles" at least for Hanon #1), and another video on finger strength where I demonstrate Hanon #1 with the wrist movement. Good luck with your training!

[justinchun13]

hanon is pretty pointless on a keyboard, just sayin

[Xuma]

Noticed you're using a keyboard with keys that are not weighted. I would highly recommend also practicing on a keyboard/piano with weighted keys. Your fingers will notice the difference!

[macaroon331]

Use a metronome.

[iMacOviasProduction1]

Also practice it in rhythms

[iMacOviasProduction1]

Practice playing each the notes Staccato, and dont bounce your arms so much....

[pixelex]

I have yet to view a hanon exercise video with a metronome? So crucial to lock in timing...there seems to be quite a bit of swing and inconsistency in a lot of videos. Still, it's great that people are sharing...

[An1MuS]

Isn't it better to practice scales instead of doing this?

[lsbrother]

@An1MuS

The complete Hanon exercises include all scales

[himester666]

@lsbrother Shirmers version is all in C they are scale based so you should just apply it in all keys in the circle of 5ths thats what i do...... Its much easier in C lol

[cheries5]

Great! I have my beginning students playing Hanon and their fingers are going faster sooner! Thanks! I sent this to them too! Cherie Lebrun

[KovacLuka]

how about lifting your wrists up? :) they're waaay too low

[astrobic]

@KovacLuka As far as I can see, it is the seating position which is low - the wrists are straight. What really is required here is wrist MOVEMENT. On my channel I have a video explaining wrist techniques, and in my finger strength vid I demonstrate Hanon #1 with "wrist circles" - helps you stay relaxed and it looks good.

[Ally123234]

Hanon with those keys, (none weighted) will rip you tendons apart :O

[DerKaiii]

try hold ur hands high and just "drop" ur fingers onto the keys ;) this will give you much more speed, cause u gotta do metronome 108 in a 2/4 beat and thats really hard!!!

[beyoung2]

Try not lifting your thumbs so much. I know it is hard to keep your thumbs and pinkys from flying around, but it will help in the long run. You do not want to burn in these mistakes. Also try playing the first five daily in a row.

[belselbu12]

estan muy mal hechos!!!

[Chicagopianoman]

excellent- just not too too fast

[RaitoYagami88]

Nice... but it should be slightly faster i think.

[CBPP70]

to get criticism from other people on how he's doing, not to teach anyone

[BilGru]

You can also play these exercises in all the other major keys. And try different touches (staccato, etc.) and rhythms.

[druidiclove]

you must repeat it (i mean excercise no.1, 2 and 3)

[barnsie]

lulz ur shit xD

[Poohbear0340]

I have a question. My piano teacher stresses wrist relaxation techniques (i.e. relaxing the wrist through the shoulders). I was just wandering how tired your wrists are immediately following your warmup? Do you or does your teacher stress such techniques?

Relaxing the wrists has enabled me to play faster and more accurately. I just wanted someone's take on that. Has anyone applied certain techniques as I have inquired?

[RaitoYagami88]

How do you relax your wrists? wrists and arms slightly hurt after i play.

[captainhampton]

@2strong2cool - Yes, as a guitar player I concur.

[hailkayy]

@2strong2cool LoL

[grymmtymm]

@2strong2cool tru dat

[KovacLuka]

@RaitoYagami88 i just learned how to relax my wrists. it's really easy actually. your fingers should be weightless. try it

[deported1997]

nice.......... Keep on KEEPIN' ON!!!!

[ParadigmProduction]

I will say it too, I only have a spring keyboard but its good for speed but not strength. Also your keyboard is too high. Your wrists shoulndt be wobbly like that.

[MIXOLYDIAN123]

Lots of people posting obvious stuff here and I'm about to do the same! Your keyboard is too high. Your forearms, wrists and tendons are not loose, your' shoulders are not open and your hands are in a weaker position. With long practices you risk developing RSI, tendonitus, tennis elbow etc... But other wise, well performed. Yes, you are slow, but better slow and in control with discipline than racing away with no control. Good for you. Try Dohnanyi exercises too and play tons of diverse music

[lazawrcat666]

lol

you are slow

[edhusse]

hanon is ineffective. it allows no musicality.

dont be a robot.

[aj635]

I partially agree with him. The Hanon exercises are meant to train dexterity, speed and strength.

You can do the first two on a keyboard, but you really do need the realistic weighted feel of Piano keys to be able to effectively train strength.

I played a keyboard for about 8 years before upgrading to a proper piano, and found it a LOT harder to play because my fingers just didn't have the strength and were not used to playing a proper piano.

[Calimouse3]

same here, i started on piano this year from years of keyboard. it was pretty hard at first, though im alright now. im not so great at this exercise myself though. x]

[pnchepolo]

you are tense and you need more practice with the technical, this work is incomplete

[JAY5MAY]

Grate Job!!!!!!!!!

[mmjcsc]

if you post another video, you must show body posture, and seat height

[allyg416]

hanon and keyboard is pretty pointless, and dont let those wrists bounce!!!

[josupuff]

Thank you.

Excellent yo must be upload more videos about exercises of Hannon .

=)

[frunzillo]

Hanon + keyboard = Pointless

Hanon is for piano

[andgle]

You have a good synchronization between your hands which is a big advantage, but your hands look very tense! Try to loosen up, it will help you to double up your speed:) I've been working on this a lot and speak from experience of working hard the last year to let my arms relax. It is very important, and will take your technique to a new level!

[rhasekng]

I personally believe you are playing a bit too slow (remember it is 108 bpm with 16th notes in two four time so it is 432 keys per minute, so try to double the speed)

[sellerofdreams]

I've noticed that you're bouncing your arms up and down with every note, which is a very bad habit. It will be difficult to play fast with this extra unnecessary motion and will cause your arms to tense up.

[Dnava28]

@sellerofdreams I completely agree!

[rocket881]

You are definitely sitting too low, your forearms should be level not tilted up, and your wrists should be up, letting your fingers fall down slightly to meet the keys.

When performing the Hanon exercises, your wrists should bend so your hands go up on the 5th finger and down on the thumb. It's this alternating arm/wrist motion that really helps to build strength and dexterity. You have a good start but need to focus on proper techinique not just banging out notes.

[mareashapiro]

pretty cool!

[ajk712]

hah i do those too =P

[mpianista]

me too

[maskedkoala]

I'm not sure it's a good thing that your wrists appear to be below the level of the keys... You may want to look into that.

[jazzdog2]

you definitely need weighted keys to build strength... It would be better on an acoustic too, i can do mine Ex. 1,2,3 at 120... so work your way up and TURN ON THE METRONOME!! 80 bpm

[phoenixshade3]

Thanks for the comments.

I've been practicing on a Kawai grand at my local community college about 3 days per week, 3 hours per day. I've also devised a few "weightlifting" exercises for my ring and pinky fingers.

[jazzdog2]

sweet that's bitcvhing, umm yeah my acoustic has horrible keys, there less weighted than my Yamaha MM6 regular "non-weighted" keyboard

[shaneweth]

Oh yes brother. It's a sin to do almost any practicing without a metronome...

[crazyRyoga]

Using metronome is fine, but not all the time. If you will always use the metronome you will not learn how to keep your tempo.