Czerny 125 Exercises in Passage Playing, Op. 261

125 Exercises in Passage Playing, Op. 261 is a piano method book composed by Carl Czerny (1791-1857) and edited by Giuseppe Buonamici, published as Schirmer Library of Classics Volume 378 by G. Schirmer, Inc. The collection consists of 64 pages and is designed for advanced pianists, classified as SMP Level 10. It contains 125 short exercises aimed at developing technical facility, particularly in passage playing, covering techniques such as scales, ornaments, and thirds. The work is noted for its very advanced level, requiring virtuosic technical skill, frequent time signature changes, and difficult note reading. It is available in print, with a paperback edition published in 1986, and is also offered in a newer Alfred Masterwork Edition.

Product Details

• Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.
• Publication Date: November 1, 1986
• Language: English
• Print Length: 64 pages
• ISBN-10: 1458426696
• ISBN-13: 978-1458426697
• Item Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Dimensions: 9 x 0.16 x 12 inches