“Josef Raieff suggested performing these two measures with the Viennese-style “compression” on Beats 1 and 2. Taking the final notes with the LH is not only a fun bit of choreography, but prevents the student from giving an undesirable accent of beat 3.”
Submitted by Sam Welsh with thanks to Josef Raieff
Published on 3/26/2020
“Some students may have an easier time distributing these tremolo figures between the hands. At a presto tempo, any lack of coordination between the hands (as written) results in a ragged, jangly version. Alternating between the hands keeps the articulation crisp.”
Submitted by Sam Welsh
Published on 3/26/2020
“Taking the lower note in LH allows for the small (agate-type) notes to re-articulate precisely.”
Submitted by Sam Welsh
Published on 3/26/2020
“Hammering the upper notes with the thumb helps the student resist playing this passage legato, and keeps the hand open for the upcoming passage in ninths.”
Submitted by Sam Welsh
Published on 3/26/2020