Op. 54–I — Piano Fingerings Database

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 32–33

Original:

Suggested performance:

Piano fingerings for Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54, by Robert Schumann

“Dividing the thirds between the hands is more comfortable and more legato.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, double notes, redistribution, improve legato, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 45–48

“Shifting the D5s to the left hand helps with voicing and keeps the right hand in a more compact position.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 4/18/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, avoid stretch, improve voicing, redistribution, Op. 54–IComment

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 67–70

“This division of the notes eliminates several finger crossings and adds security and visual flourish to the descending arpeggio.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 4/18/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, arpeggios, avoid finger crossing, reduce position shifts, redistribution, divide more evenly between hands, choreography, Op. 54–IComment

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 75–80

“I find taking these extra notes in the right hand more reliable than playing the left hand as written.”

Submitted by Michael Clark with thanks to Robert Roux

Published on 4/18/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, arpeggios, avoid finger crossing, reduce position shifts, redistribution, divide more evenly between hands, Op. 54–IComment

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 103–4

“I like to shift the right hand early to ensure strong melodic delivery.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, facilitate leap, redistribution, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 128–31

“Splitting the tenor line between the thumbs ensures it is well projected and eliminates potential rolls or stretches in the left hand.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Share Middle Voice Between Hands, split large chord, redistribution, avoid roll, improve voicing, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 175–77

“The orchestra plays the melody in this phrase so I choose to bring out the bass line. Taking more notes in the right hand allows me to play the bass line with greater projection and improved legato.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 8/5/2021

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, redistribution, improve voicing, improve legato, Op. 54–IComment

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 185–7

“The A-flat falls comfortably in the right hand.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, reduce position shifts, split 3-voice octaves, redistribution, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 189–91

“I prefer to take the F as a left hand octave for a more secure arrival on the right-hand chord.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, reduce position shifts, split 3-voice octaves, redistribution, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 205–6

“I prefer taking an extra note in the left hand to ensure melodic accuracy.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, facilitate leap, redistribution, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 217–20

“Taking these extra notes in the left hand improves my right-hand accuracy.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, facilitate leap, redistribution, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 245–7

“The right hand leaps are greatly facilitated by taking these notes in the left hand.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, facilitate leap, redistribution, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 398–401

“This fingering on the ascending arpeggio places the strongest fingers as the melodic peak.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 4/18/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, arpeggios, redistribution, use stronger fingers, Op. 54–IComment

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 416–18

“This redistribution allows for better voicing and smooth legato.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 4/18/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, improve legato, isolate melody, redistribution, Op. 54–IComment

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 446–9

“The final right-hand eighth note can be rhythmically assimilated with the final left-hand triplet, adding to the sense of urgency and facilitating the left-hand leap.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020