Köhler : 12 Easy Studies, Op. 157

These Twelve Easy Studies for the Piano, Op. 157 by Louis Köhler are considered to be among the most important technical works for young piano students.

Louis Köhler provided no tempo or dynamic indications in these studies.

As a result, each study should be practiced in a tempo suitable to the ability of each student, and in a complete range of dynamics, going from pp to p, mf and f.

In the Foreword to the original edition of these Studies Op. 157, Louis Köhler gives the following indications :

Practice each study by sections
Practice each section with separate hands
Each section should be mastered with hands together before a new section is taken up
Repeat difficult measures until they become as fluent as the easier ones
Make a clear distinction between legato and staccato notes :
- Legato passages should be performed with a soft but firm pressure of the fingers, raising each finger precisely when the next key is struck
- Staccato notes are to be played with a quiet wrist, firm fingers and a bouncing hand
Follow all fingering indications in order to develop confidence in playing
Adjust your tempo so that playing is easy and natural

Details about Köhler : 12 Easy Studies, Op. 157

Title : 12 Easy Studies for the Piano, Op. 157
Subtitle : Etudes - Études
Composer : Köhler, Louis (1820-1886)
Catalog : Opus 157
Style : Studies & Technique
Composed/published : Romantic period
Original instrumentation : Piano

Sources : Louis Köhler (1820-1886), 12 Easy Studies for the Piano, Op. 157.

Catalogue	Title	Key	Instrumentation
Opus 157, No. 1	Study in C Major, Op. 157, No. 1 ♥	C Major	Piano
Opus 157, No. 10	Study in C Major, Op. 157, No. 10	C Major	Piano
Opus 157, No. 11	Study in C Major, Op. 157, No. 11	C Major	Piano
Opus 157, No. 12	Study in C Major, Op. 157, No. 12	C Major	Piano
Opus 157, No. 2	Study in C Major, Op. 157, No. 2	C Major	Piano
Opus 157, No. 3	Study in C Major, Op. 157, No. 3	C Major	Piano
Opus 157, No. 4	Study in C Major, Op. 157, No. 4	C Major	Piano
Opus 157, No. 5	Study in C Major, Op. 157, No. 5	C Major	Piano
Opus 157, No. 6	Study in C Major, Op. 157, No. 6	C Major	Piano
Opus 157, No. 7	Study in C Major, Op. 157, No. 7	C Major	Piano
Opus 157, No. 8	Study in C Major, Op. 157, No. 8	C Major	Piano
Opus 157, No. 9	Study in C Major, Op. 157, No. 9	C Major	Piano

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