Brahms Exercises Purpose and Anatomy

[user4135]

What is the purpose and anatomy of Brahms exercise No.14?

[robertus]

It's one of the best and most useful exercises in the set!
Not only does it give you the technique to play Chopin 10/2, but the ability to play chromatics the the outer finger lets you play chromatic thirds.

More generally, it strengthen the 3-5 fingers, and the muscles involved in controlling them. AND it also improves co-ordination. Trust me, it really is a VERY useful and important exercises.

19 and 20, on the other hand, are a waste of time (IMO).

[ego0720]

For the uninitiated.. are we discussing Brahms 51 exercises for the piano?

I saw Alfred masterwork edition (1985), Schirmer (1986 + 1997), Henley verlag that’s not in English and cost more than double. I apologize if I’m on the wrong mind frequency. I wanted to know which edition is best.