Nocturne (Op. 33) — Piano Fingerings Database

“Taking the marked notes in the left hand allows the middle voice to be played legato without stretching.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Solo PianoMichael ClarkFebruary 15, 2020Samuel Barber, Nocturne (Op. 33), Michael Clark, avoid stretch, redistribution, improve legato, Share Middle Voice Between Hands

BARBER | Nocturne, Op. 33: m. 45

Piano fingerings for Nocturne by Samuel Barber

“Barber’s original note distribution and pedaling prevents the tenor F-flat from connecting to the E-flat. This fingering allows the right-hand thumb to sustain the tenor line. I take an extra pedal change on the final E-flat in the bass staff while keeping all tied notes depressed.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Solo PianoMichael ClarkFebruary 15, 2020Samuel Barber, Nocturne (Op. 33), Michael Clark, facilitate clearer pedaling, redistribution, hand crossing