A funny little ditty to start off the New Year! Piano students may be acquainted with the Hanon piano exercises. They, along with scales, studies et al were the least favorite part of my piano playing experience - as evidenced by my poor technical skills!
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HANON DRIVES ME CRAZY! Words by David Kai © 2025
Hanon drives me crazy,
It is not because I’m lazy
It is causing my stagnation
What an exercise in frustration
My fingers feel like noodles
I will pay a thousand rubles
If you would just un-Hanon me!
If you think it’s easy
Try a flat key, not so breezy
One hand forte, one piano,
One staccato, one marcato
All my progress at a standstill
My technique is going downhill
Now I’ve reached the tonic
But I’m feeling ill