Comprehensive foundational work on piano technique for beginners, advanced players, and professionals. Rudolf Kratzert fills a significant gap in the literature for pianists. For the first time in decades, all piano technical questions are addressed and answered precisely in a single volume. This extensive and large-format book serves as a basis for technical exercises for all aspiring and trained pianists and piano teachers. Following an introduction to pre-piano aspects, the main part of the book is divided into sections: "Fundamentals of Piano Technique," "Piano Technique for Advanced Players," and "Professional Piano Technique." Topics covered include, for example, sitting at the piano, pedal techniques, thumb under technique, large chords, ornamentation, fast double-note passages, difficult jumps, and the technique of piano practice.