The School of Velocity, Complete, Op. 299

The School of Velocity is firmly established as the standard scholarly collection of technical exercises used by piano pedagogues for nearly two centuries. This volume is made up of four books of technical exercises, each book consisting of ten studies. Editor Gary Busch's careful and thorough research is reflected in this edition through his insightful commentary about Carl Czerny's life, his style and technique, and a unique guide to the individual exercises.