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Romantic · etude

The Art of Finger Dexterity, Op. 740 No. 3

Carl Czerny · Level 7, estimated · With Maestro

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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.

On this page
  • 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

  1. 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

Interpretive sketch of Carl Czerny, an illustration and not a verified likeness
An illustration, not a portrait
Licence
cc-zero
Source
musescore.com

More by Carl Czerny

  1. Melodic Study, Op. 840 No. 1Level 3, estimatedWith Maestro
  2. School of Velocity, Op. 299 No. 1Level 5, estimatedWith Maestro
  3. Étude in G minor, Op. 740 No. 50Level 9, estimatedWith Maestro

With Maestro

Play it, slow it down, hear where you land

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