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BRAHMS | Sonata in D Minor for Piano and Violin, Op. 108: I. 59–61

“It’s unwieldy to keep these two lines legato with the left hand alone. The right hand can intervene.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkAugust 7, 2019Johannes Brahms, Violin Sonata (Op. 108), Michael Clark, redistribution, improve legato

BRAHMS | Sonata in D Minor for Piano and Violin, Op. 108: I. mm. 72–83

Piano fingerings for Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108, by Johannes Brahms

Piano fingerings for Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108, by Johannes Brahms

“This hand distribution helps reduce the number of position shifts to as few as possible.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkAugust 7, 2019Johannes Brahms, Violin Sonata (Op. 108), Michael Clark, hand crossing, redistribution, reduce position shifts, facilitate leap

BRAHMS | Sonata in D Minor for Piano and Violin, Op. 108: I. 90–92

Piano fingerings for Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108, by Johannes Brahms

“Taking the last note of the tenor line in the right hand frees the left hand for a smooth transition to its next position.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkAugust 7, 2019Johannes Brahms, Violin Sonata (Op. 108), Michael Clark, facilitate leap, redistribution

BRAHMS | Sonata in D Minor for Piano and Violin, Op. 108: I. 208–13

Piano fingerings for Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108, by Johannes Brahms

“This distribution divides the triplets more evenly between the hands, eliminating finger crossing where possible.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkAugust 7, 2019Johannes Brahms, Violin Sonata (Op. 108), Michael Clark, avoid finger crossing, wide arpeggio, redistribution

BRAHMS | Sonata in D Minor for Piano and Violin, Op. 108: III. 17–24

Piano fingerings for Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108, by Johannes Brahms

“Taking one additional note in the right hand gives just enough time for a more secure left-hand leap.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkAugust 7, 2019Johannes Brahms, Violin Sonata (Op. 108), Michael Clark, facilitate leap, redistribution

BRAHMS | Sonata in D Minor for Piano and Violin, Op. 108: III. 113–19

Piano fingerings for Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108, by Johannes Brahms

“This redistribution is designed to achieve maximum legato.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkAugust 7, 2019Johannes Brahms, Violin Sonata (Op. 108), Share Middle Voice Between Hands, Michael Clark, double notes, improve legato, redistribution

BRAHMS | Sonata in D Minor for Piano and Violin, Op. 108: IV. mm. 176–78

Piano fingerings for Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108, by Johannes Brahms

“Taking the A as an octave with the right hand gives the left hand more time to shift to its new position.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/8/2022

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BRAHMS | Sonata in D Minor for Piano and Violin, Op. 108: IV. 182–86

Piano fingerings for Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108, by Johannes Brahms

“Taking some of the bottom notes of the treble staff into the left hand allows the right hand to remain in a more compact position.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkAugust 7, 2019Johannes Brahms, Violin Sonata (Op. 108), Michael Clark, avoid stretch, redistribution