Recommended Late-Advanced Etude Books
Etudes are designed as a bridge between technique and solo pieces. They can be assigned to work with a specific difficulty, or as a more general preparation for playing.
Etudes Written Specifically for Thumb Position
Battanchon's Studies in a Single Thumb PositionWhile they are more for staying in place and playing than shifting, these etudes are great for learning finger spacing in thumb position.
And there's a CD of these etudes! Check out the recording that Martin Rummel made: |
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Etudes that Cover Thumb Position
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