The short answer
The Art of Finger Dexterity, Op. 740 No. 3 is an etude by Carl Czerny from the Romantic era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 7, an estimate.
- etude
- Romantic
- joyful
- playful
- hand independence
Also known as 3. Clearness in Rapidity.
History
A repeating upper figure travels above slower support. Listen for its shape to remain clear rather than letting the repetition become a blur.
Sources
How to practise it
- Keep the opening short-note figure even while the supporting longer values are counted.
How hard is it
Level 7, estimated
Twenty-four opening note elements combine short motion with quarter-note and chord support; coordination is advanced intermediate.
About this piece
- Licence
- cc-zero
- Source
- musescore.com
More by Carl Czerny
- Melodic Study, Op. 840 No. 1Level 3, estimatedWith Maestro
- School of Velocity, Op. 299 No. 1Level 5, estimatedWith Maestro
- Étude in G minor, Op. 740 No. 50Level 9, estimatedWith Maestro

