1. Context: Who is Vincenzo Mannino? Vincenzo Mannino was a renowned Italian pianist, composer, and pedagogue active in the 20th century. He is best known for his didactic works for piano, among which "Le Scale" (Italian for "The Scales") holds a prominent place. This method book is a systematic guide to scales, arpeggios, and technical exercises, widely used in Italian conservatories (like the Conservatorio di Palermo, where Mannino taught) and beyond.