“The use of the thumb for the seconds in the right-hand makes this passage easy to ‘throw off.’ As an added bonus, using the thumb (rather than 1-2) for the dyad keeps my hand in an open position (rather than a contracted position), which makes the passagework in m. 69 feel more comfortable.”

Submitted by Sarah Rushing

Published on 3/8/2023

“There are a few different possibilities here. This is a -no-fuss’ option that keeps my hands in single, easy-to-find positions.”

Submitted by Sarah Rushing

Published on 3/8/2023

”I find descending broken octaves, especially those that range multiple octaves and cross the body, difficult to execute. With this redistribution, I alternate hands to play the D# (an easy key to find quickly, since it's a black key). I find that I can still retain the quality of the two-note slur, even with this redistribution.”

Submitted by Sarah Rushing

Published on 2/20/2020