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Topic: Pieces to develop left hand  (Read 6601 times)

Offline astolfo101

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Pieces to develop left hand
on: January 12, 2026, 05:20:04 PM
Hello! I was wondering if anyone could give me pieces that are good for training the left hand, or just hand independence altogether. Or exercises. Thank you!  ;D ;D I am beginner-Intermediate. I'm slightly beginning to dip into advanced

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Re: Pieces to develop left hand
Reply #1 on: January 12, 2026, 06:19:43 PM
What level are  you at? What are you learning? What does your teacher say?

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Re: Pieces to develop left hand
Reply #2 on: January 12, 2026, 07:11:42 PM
Hello! I was wondering if anyone could give me pieces that are good for training the left hand, or just hand independence altogether. Or exercises. Thank you!  ;D ;D

I agree with Essence - - we need more information on your level and experience to give on-target recommendations.  Otherwise I highly recommend:   Brahms - Bach Chaconne in d minor for LH alone.

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Offline essence

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Re: Pieces to develop left hand
Reply #3 on: January 12, 2026, 07:47:52 PM
Yes, the Brahms is a good one, but very difficult. I consider it much more difficult than the more flamboyant Busoni arrangement.

Stimulating performance by Kantorow. he adds some pedal notes in the last few bars, and is generally very relaxed regarding rhythm.

The chaconne is of course one of the pinnacles of western music.

There are various preludes for LH alone.

Chopin revolutionary study has lots of LH, needs stamina.

But these may be well beyond the original poster's capability.
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