Technique and Finger Exercises

[orgarnic]

What are some good techniques that will be used in lots of classical pieces? Also, what are some good finger exercises for developing these techniques?

[liszt-and-the-galops]

Kind of a basic answer, but:
Czerny Studies
Hanon
Liszt S. 146
Scales + arpeggios

Hope this helps. :)

[lostinidlewonder]

That's random suggestions. The question should be what can you currently play, what is your level what are your goals. Any answer without that is just a random pick from the bag.

[dizzyfingers]

What are some good techniques that will be used in lots of classical pieces? Also, what are some good finger exercises for developing these techniques?

It's a very general question.  More info about your level and experience in piano would be helpful.  Assuming you are an advanced beginner:

Hanon "The Virtuoso Pianist" is a place many beginning students start.  It has about 20-30 basic finger exercises followed by scales, arpeggios, octave scales, exercises in thirds and sixths.  These are baseline techniques for most classical repertoire.  Highly recommended for self-taught beginners.

Czerny op 599 "Practical Method for Beginners" is another book to get.  Will teach more elaborate patterns than the Hanon, also widely applicable.

I would also recommend you start learning easy Bach pieces to develop your technique.  Perhaps the Two Part Inventions.

[kosulin]

The Complete Pianist, by Roskell is a great modern technique reference (and more).
But if you are above the beginner level, it does not make sense IMO to drill through whatever technical exercises except, say, scales and arpeggios during warm up. You should choose exercises that would prepare you for a specific repertory piece you want to learn next.

[orgarnic]

I'm a late beginner(IMO), but it all depends on what scale you use for determining levels. I just finished the 1st movement of Moonlight Sonata, and right now I'm learning more basic pieces such as Clementi's Sonatina in C Major. I already have the Hanon book, and I also have a copy of The School of Velocity by Czerny. Also, is there anywhere I can see a digital form of the practice books you guys have recommended? Thanks for the advice.