The Musicarta Hanon

A video presentation of these essential finger exercises.

Created byMister Musicarta

Last updated 2/2021

English

What you'll learn

The Musicarta Hanon is a video presentation of the famous Hanon finger exercises for pianists.
The original 30 Hanon finger exercises are demonstrated on a virtual piano with fingering and further graphic cues so that anyone can start making use of these popular, effective exercises.
In addition, there are ten sets of variations - in time signature, at intervals, in syncopated rhythms and to stretch the hand and so on - so your daily technical exercises need never get boring and can truly "light two candles with one match".
Watch the introductory video on the course landing page for a more visual description of the course content.

Course content

12 sections • 88 lectures • 6h 0m total length

Introducing Hanon Exercise 14:13
Introduces Hanon exercise 1, sets starting positions for both hands, outlines a six-note right-hand pattern with thumb on middle C and gaps between fingers, left hand mirroring, finishing on C.
How the Patterns Move5:49
Explore Hanon finger exercises that creep up and down the keyboard, using gaps, sixth intervals, and finger omissions to build motion, reach, and smooth scale practice.
Hanon Exercises 1 to 53:57
Explore Hanon exercises 1 to 5 in the Musicarta Hanon course. Learn the progression of early Hanon patterns and their application to practice routines.
Hanon Exercises 6 to 103:55
Practice hanon exercises 6 to 10 from the Musicarta Hanon course to reinforce the sequence and build familiarity with the keyboard.
Hanon Exercises 11 to 153:54
Explore Hanon exercises 11 to 15 as part of the Musicarta Hanon course material guide.
Hanon Exercises 16 to 205:53
Hanon exercises 16 to 20 are part of the Musicarta Hanon course. Explore Hanon exercises 16 to 20 within the Musicarta Hanon course.
Hanon Exercises 21 to 255:53
Explore Hanon exercises 21 to 25 in the Musicarta Hanon course, focusing on these sequences for structured practice.
Hanon Exercises 26 to 305:52
Download the Shorthand Diagrams pdf in Resources and try to play the exercises from this pared-back resource from now on, relying on your memory and the 'contour' line diagrams.

Combined Patterns: Introduction1:16
Stretch your attention by combining one bar each of two exercises - for example, one bar of Exercise 1, then one bar of Exercise 2 and so on up and down the octave.
Combined Patterns Page One2:51
Explore combined patterns page one from The Musicarta Hanon to develop technique through pattern practice.
Combined Patterns Page Two2:48
The Musicarta Hanon presents combined patterns on page two. The Musicarta Hanon emphasizes combined patterns on page two.

Hanon in Six-eight: Introduction1:46
Explore Hanon in six-eight rhythm, moving from two-note patterns to full exercises, with finger warmups and rhythmic variations that unlock technical fluency and creativity.
Hanon in Six-eight - Page One2:54
Delve into Hanon in six-eight time with page one in the Musicarta Hanon series. Page one material is covered in the Musicarta Hanon course.
Hanon in Six-Eight - Page Two2:52
Explore Hanon in six-eight time on page two of the Musicarta Hanon, developing familiarity with Hanon exercises and six-eight rhythm.
Hanon in Six-Eight - Page Three2:52
Study Hanon exercises in six-eight time, page three, as part of the Musicarta Hanon course.
Hanon in Six-Eight - Page Four3:25
Explore Hanon exercises in six-eight time on page four of the Musicarta Hanon course today.

Hanon in Sixths and Tenths - Introduction6:30
Explore Hanon in sixths and tenths to add harmony and independence, starting with deliberate hand shifts, inversions of thirds, and precise endings by listening to the left hand.
In Sixths and Tenths/Two-Four - Page One4:58
Explore Hanon technique through exercises in sixths and tenths, arranged in two-four time, starting from page one.
In Sixths and Tenths/Two-Four - Page Two3:39
Explore sixths and tenths in two-four time from the Musicarta Hanon, page two, advancing through the course's Hanon material.
In Sixths and Tenths/Two-Four - Page Three3:39
Explore Hanon exercises focusing on sixths and tenths in 2/4 time, highlighting fluent finger patterns and precise transitions across page three.
In Sixths and Tenths/Two-Four - Page Four3:39
Develop finger independence by practicing Hanon exercises in sixths and tenths in two-four time, as shown on page four.

Hanon Held Thumbs - Introduction1:32
Explore Hanon held thumbs and right-hand patterns in the Musicarta Hanon approach, aligning chord tones with melody notes using the thumb and little finger.
Held Thumbs Preparatory - Page One6:26
Practice held thumbs preparatory page one from the Musicarta Hanon. Musicarta Hanon page one holds held thumbs preparatory content.
Held Thumbs Preparatory - Page Two6:40
delve into held thumbs preparatory page two in the musicarta hanon course, focusing on the held thumbs preparatory content on page two.
Held Thumbs Preparatory - Page Three5:15
Explore held thumbs preparatory exercises in the Musicarta Hanon, page three, designed to build finger coordination for piano technique.
Held Thumbs Preparatory - Page Four5:31
Explore the held thumbs preparatory exercises from page four of the Musicarta Hanon, as presented in the course.

Held Thumbs with Two Hands - Introduction0:54
Explore two-handed held-thumb exercises as a virtual pianist applies the health Summers technique to the regular hand, developing your ability to hear each note’s beginning and end and lyrical expression.
Held Thumbs Two Hands - Page One3:49
Master the Hanon technique by practicing held thumbs with both hands on page one, building finger independence and control.
Held Thumbs Two Hands - Page Two3:49
Practice Hanon exercises from page two, focusing on held thumbs and two-handed coordination to build technique.
Held Thumbs Two Hands - Page Three3:49
Explore held thumbs with two hands on page three in the Musicarta Hanon course lesson.
Held Thumbs Two Hands - Page Four3:49
Explore held thumbs with two hands on page four of the Musicarta Hanon to develop technique.

Rhythmic Variations A-Z Series - Introduction9:49
Your daily finger exercise practice offers a great opportunity to incorporate a methodical rhythmic component, and build up your syncopation skills.
There are two series - A-Z and AA.
Watch the introduction video to how the exercises work.
Rhythmic Variations A-Z Series - Page One4:29
Explore rhythmic variations in Hanon exercises from page one of the A-Z series, building finger technique and precise timing.
Rhythmic Variations A-Z Series - Page Two4:27
Explore rhythmic variations from A to Z in the Hanon series, page two, as part of the Musicarta Hanon course.
Rhythmic Variations A-Z Series - Page Three4:28
Refine piano rhythm with rhythmic variations from the a-z series, page three, grounded in the Musicarta Hanon technique.
Rhythmic Variations A-Z Series - Page Four3:37
Explore rhythmic variations from the A-Z series on page four of the Musicarta Hanon, highlighting the progression of rhythmic patterns throughout this page.
Rhythmic Variations A-Z Series Page Five - Introduction1:02
Count and play syncopated six-eight patterns, including triplets, as you master rhythmic variations. Learn patterns written in twelve, with consistent video and web page guidance.
Rhythmic Variations A-Z Series - Page Six6:27
Explore rhythmic variations in the A to Z series, page six, within the Musicarta Hanon course today.

Rhythmic Variations AA Series - Introduction2:57
Explore rhythmic variations in a four-four context, introducing long–short note pairs within unison patterns A A, B B, and C C, with tapping drills and pattern build-ups.
Rhythmic Variations AA Series - Page One3:51
Explore rhythmic variations in the Hanon AA series, page one, as part of the Musicarta Hanon course.
Rhythmic Variations AA Series - Page Two3:51
Refine rhythm through rhythmic variations in the AA series on page two as part of the Musicarta Hanon course.
Rhythmic Variations AA Series - Page Three3:51
Explore rhythmic variations in the AA series of the Musicarta Hanon exercises on page three, building precise timing and consistent rhythm across scales.

Hanon in Canon: Introduction2:53
Knowing the Hanon exercises well provides an opportunity to develop critical keyboard skills other than simple dexterity.
Contrapuntal composing techniques like canons and fugues require the hands to be independent, so the second can play the same music starting a little later than the first.
This mini-series applies the delayed-start canon construction to the familiar Hanon exercises.
Hanon Canon Video One3:30
Knowing the Hanon exercises well provides an opportunity to develop critical keyboard skills other than simple dexterity.
Contrapuntal composing techniques like canons and fugues require the hands to be independent, so the second can play the same music starting a little later than the first.
This mini-series applies the delayed-start canon construction to the familiar Hanon exercises.
Only Exercises 1, 2 and 4 work with the left-hand delayed-entry version exactly the same as the right hand original. The rest require modification to a greater or lesser degree, as discussed in each instance.
The 'overlap' caused by the delayed entry of the left hand demands some attempt at a musical ending at the end of each half. The pupil should feel free to improvise his or her own.
Hanon Canon Video Two3:31
Knowing the Hanon exercises well provides an opportunity to develop critical keyboard skills other than simple dexterity.
Contrapuntal composing techniques like canons and fugues require the hands to be independent, so the second can play the same music starting a little later than the first.
This mini-series applies the delayed-start canon construction to the familiar Hanon exercises.
Only Exercises 1, 2 and 4 work with the left-hand delayed-entry version exactly the same as the right hand original. The rest require modification to a greater or lesser degree, as discussed in each instance.
The 'overlap' caused by the delayed entry of the left hand demands some attempt at a musical ending at the end of each half. The pupil should feel free to improvise his or her own.

"Mind the Gap": Introduction2:18
Explore the mind the gap series and the original right-hand exercises, including skip patterns between the thumb and index and among fingers two to four, with shorthand versions.
"Mind the Gap" - Page One3:54
Explore the 'mind the gap' approach in the Musicarta Hanon, beginning with page one to guide technique development in Hanon exercises.
"Mind the Gap" - Page Two5:57
Explore 'mind the gap' page two in the Musicarta Hanon course, focusing on piano technique development through Hanon-based exercises and practice patterns.
"Mind the Gap" - Page Three2:02
Explore the mind the gap concept in the Musicarta Hanon, focusing on page three to improve practice focus.

Requirements

You will need to be able to see both your piano/keyboard and screen at the same time.
Printing the module written-out music is optional - you do not have to be able to read music, but should be open to the idea. There are numerous 'shorthand' versions, where the written music is 'just a reminder'.

Description

The Hanon finger exercises have been helping pianists develop and maintain their finger technique for 150 years.

Now here's a video version that shows you how to play them, with sets of variations to develop your creative musical muscles and keep your practicing exciting and productive.

Watch the introductory video below, and try the first set for free.

Who this course is for:

All pianists need ongoing technical exercise to maintain and build their technique. It's never too late to start - or catch up!
Musicarta is for musicians who want to develop their creative and expressive skills. The variations encourage an enquiring, can-do approach, and pupils should be willing to 'take the ball and run with it'!
Truly a course for all ages and stages. The sooner the beginner learns and loves a useful set of finger exercises like Hanon the better. The Musicarta Hanon also offers more challenging variations like canon and two-handed syncopation to stimulate more advanced players and veer off into pure keyboard creativity.
This course is suitable for complete beginners to advanced players. Try the sample material for free and find out where you fit in!

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Course content

The Original Hanon Exercises, Nos. 1 to 308 lectures • 39min

Combined Patterns3 lectures • 7min

Hanon in Six-eight5 lectures • 14min

Hanon in Sixths and Tenths - Two-Four5 lectures • 22min

Hanon with Held Thumbs - Preparatory5 lectures • 25min

Hanon with Held Thumbs - Two Hands5 lectures • 16min

Rhythmic Variations - A-Z Series7 lectures • 34min

Rhythmic Variations - AA Series4 lectures • 15min

Hanon Canon3 lectures • 10min

Hanon "Mind the Gap" Series4 lectures • 14min

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