Study Resources

Comprehensive educational materials designed to support your musical development, featuring annotated scores, practice guides, and analytical resources curated by Pi-hsien Chen.

Available Resources

Annotated Sheet Music

Professionally prepared scores with detailed markings and interpretive suggestions:

Fingering Editions

• Bach Inventions - Pedagogically sound fingering for developing technique
• Czerny Studies - Optimized fingerings for maximum technical benefit
• Chopin Études - Performance-level fingering solutions for advanced students

Interpretive Annotations

• Detailed Phrasing Marks - Comprehensive musical punctuation and breathing
• Dynamic Shading - Nuanced approaches to volume and color changes
• Pedaling Indications - Specific pedal markings for harmonic clarity and resonance
• Tempo Modifications - Thoughtful rubato and agogic suggestions

Practice Guides

Technical Development

• Scale Practice Routines - Systematic approaches to all major and minor scales
• Arpeggio Mastery - Progressive exercises for fluency and musical line
• Voicing Techniques - Exercises for bringing out melodic lines in complex textures

Musical Understanding

• Harmonic Analysis Worksheets - Guided analysis of chord progressions and modulations
• Formal Structure Guides - Understanding sonata form, rondo, and other classical structures
• Style Period Characteristics - Comparative studies of baroque, classical, romantic, and modern idioms

Supplementary Materials

Audio Resources

• Reference Recordings - High-quality performances for stylistic comparison
• Practice Tracks - Slow-tempo versions for learning complex passages
• Accompaniment Parts - For concerto movements and chamber music excerpts

Educational Articles

• Performance Psychology - Mental preparation and stage confidence techniques
• Piano Maintenance - Understanding your instrument for optimal performance
• Career Guidance - Practical advice for aspiring professional pianists
• Competition Preparation - Strategic approaches to piano competitions

Download Information

All study resources are available for free download in PDF format. Materials are organized by difficulty level and musical period to facilitate easy navigation and selection.

Usage Guidelines:

• All materials are for personal study and educational use
• Teachers may use these resources in their studio instruction
• Commercial use requires written permission
• Attribution to Pi-hsien Chen is appreciated when sharing with others

Resource Updates

New materials are added monthly, with priority given to frequently requested repertoire and pedagogical needs identified through the masterclass video series. Suggestions for new resources are welcome through our contact form.