Charles-Louis Hanon · section 13 of 15

Exercise 53

Scales in Octaves in the 24 Keys.

First practise each of these scales until it can be executed with facility; then play through all 24 without interruption.

We cannot too strongly insist on the absolute necessity of a proper wrist-movement; it is the only means of executing octaves without stiffness, and with suppleness, vivacity and energy.

See the explanations for Nos 48 and 51.

M. M. ♩ = 40 to 84.

(1) In all scales in Octaves, the black keys are to be taken with the 4th finger of either hand.

Exercise 53 — Scales in Octaves in the 24 Keys