Leschetizky/Marie Prentner method

[rmbarbosa]

What do you think about the Leschetizky/Marie Prentner method for acquiring  piano technique? I`ve been reading this method and also the Chang "fundamentals of piano practice" and I dont know what is the best for me. During the last five years, I played Scales, Arpeggios, thirds, octaves, Czerny exercises and... Hanon. I can play Hanon very fast (<> 200 in C major and <> 100 in C sharp M). But I`m not satisfied myself that this is the best: much time spent with technique and so poor results...So I decided to return to the beginning with other methods. Am I crazy? Perhaps no... What`s your advise? Chang? Leschetizky/Prentner? Both? Another way? Sorry, my english is so poor! And thanks.

[gyzzzmo]

'Know yourself': You should try identifying your flaws/weaknesses, and find etudes that deal with them. Just try to observe yourself carefully when you play. What do you find hard? What type of movements tend to get sloppy when you play them... etc.

To my opinion those 'methods' are mainly to keep your skill at a certain level, but theyre not really effective progress-wise once you pass a certain level. Everybody has different strength and weaknesses after all.


gyzzzmo

[rmbarbosa]

Thank you for your help. I Know you are a piano teacher and you like to help us, so may you help me? In Bach Invention nr 1, the left hand is to be played legato or non legato? In sheet music from pianostreet, Czerny edition, there are a lot of legato lines, but I heard one interpretation of Stahlbrand (pianosociety.com) and most left bars are non legato. And I`m confused... Thank you.