Frédéric Chopin — Piano Fingerings Database

CHOPIN | Prelude in G Major, Op. 28, No. 3: m. 7

Submitted by John Kline with thanks to Vladimir Ashkenazy

Published on 2/29/2020

Solo PianoMichael ClarkJune 17, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Preludes (Op. 28), John Kline, awkward passagework, redistributionComment

CHOPIN | Fantasy in F Minor, Op. 49: mm. 43–46

“Silently transferring the top note of the fifth into the left hand allows it to be held for its full duration.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Solo PianoMichael ClarkJune 7, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Fantasy in F Minor (Op. 49), Michael Clark, redistribution, facilitate tie, Silent hand transfer

CHOPIN | Fantasy in F Minor, Op. 49: mm. 50–53

Piano fingerings for Fantasy in F Minor, Op. 49, by Frédéric Chopin

“Taking the F in the right hand facilitates a finger substitution on the A-flat, making it possible to sustain it for its full value.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Michael ClarkJune 7, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Fantasy in F Minor (Op. 49), Michael Clark, facilitate tie, redistribution

CHOPIN | Fantasy in F Minor, Op. 49: mm. 87–89

“The left hand is already in a higher register. Why not help out the right hand?”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Solo PianoMichael ClarkJune 7, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Fantasy in F Minor (Op. 49), arpeggios, Michael Clark, redistribution

CHOPIN | Fantasy in F Minor, Op. 49: mm. 150–52

“I find using two hands is more reliable and looks good.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Solo PianoMichael ClarkJune 7, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Fantasy in F Minor (Op. 49), arpeggios, Michael Clark, redistribution

CHOPIN | Ballade No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 52: mm. 223–24

Piano fingerings for Ballade No. 4 in F Minor by Frédéric Chopin

“Repeat provided fingering patterns through the measure.”

Submitted by Kevin Lee Sun

Published on 1/28/2022

Solo PianoMichael ClarkJune 6, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Ballade No. 4 in F Minor, Kevin Lee Sun, redistribution, double notes, Share Middle Voice Between HandsComment

CHOPIN | Nocturne in E Major, Op. 62, No. 2: mm. 23–24

Piano fingerings for Nocturne in E Major, Op. 62, No. 2, by Frédéric Chopin

“Take these two note notes with left hand is a secure way to end the trill and make the leap.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Solo PianoMichael ClarkJune 4, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Nocturne (Op. 62/2), Michael Clark, trill, redistribution, facilitate leap

CHOPIN | Nocturne in E Major, Op. 62, No. 2: mm. 78–79

“Taking the double-stemmed note in the left hand helps to voice it distinctly from the other notes in the arpeggio.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Solo PianoMichael ClarkJune 4, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Nocturne (Op. 62/2), Michael Clark, hand crossing, redistribution, improve voicing

CHOPIN | Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65: I. mm. 16–17

“I find it easier to begin with an octave in the right hand.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkJune 2, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Cello Sonata (Op. 65), Michael Clark, initial octave, redistribution

CHOPIN | Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65: I. mm. 107–8

“These redistributions favor compact hand positions and minimal position shifts to maximize efficiency on this extremely fast and dense passage.”

Submitted by Michael Clark with thanks to Nancy Weems

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkJune 2, 2019Cello Sonata (Op. 65), Michael Clark, redistribution, Frédéric Chopin, reduce position shifts, avoid stretch

CHOPIN | Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65: I. mm. 116–118

Original:

Piano fingerings for Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 65, by Frédéric Chopin

Suggested performance:

“I prefer to uncross overlapping chords whenever possible.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkJune 2, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Cello Sonata (Op. 65), Michael Clark, avoid crowding, redistribution

CHOPIN | Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65: II. mm. 4–9

“Taking the alto notes in the left hand allows the right hand to use stronger fingers on the triplet.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkJune 2, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Cello Sonata (Op. 65), Michael Clark, initial octave, redistribution, facilitate leap, isolate melody, use stronger fingers

CHOPIN | Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65: II. mm. 245–48

“I take an extra note in the right hand where convenient.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkJune 2, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Cello Sonata (Op. 65), Michael Clark, redistribution, facilitate leap

CHOPIN | Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65: II. mm. 250–55

Piano fingerings for Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65, by Frédéric Chopin

“Taking the alto notes in the left hand allows the right hand to use stronger fingers on the triplet.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkJune 2, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Cello Sonata (Op. 65), Michael Clark, isolate melody, use stronger fingers, redistributionComment

CHOPIN | Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65: III. m. 27

“This fingering minimizes position shifts and looks nice.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkJune 2, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Cello Sonata (Op. 65), Michael Clark, hand crossing, redistribution, avoid finger crossing, choreography

CHOPIN | Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65: IV. mm. 1–2

“Taking the D in the left hand eliminates a leap out of the quick triplets.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkJune 2, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Cello Sonata (Op. 65), Michael Clark, redistribution, facilitate leap, reduce position shifts

CHOPIN | Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65: IV. mm. 76–77

“I find it easier to start passages like this with an octave in the right hand.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkJune 2, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Cello Sonata (Op. 65), Michael Clark, initial octave, redistribution

CHOPIN | Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65: IV. mm. 53–56

“The left hand is unencumbered with double notes and can assist the right hand.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkJune 2, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Cello Sonata (Op. 65), Michael Clark, double notes, redistribution, divide more evenly between hands