Waltz of the Spring Maid — Piano Fingerings Database

PRICE | Waltz of the Spring Maid: mm. 65–68

“Playing the melody notes while sustaining the third below all in the right hand requires an uncomfortable stretch. The left hand can easily help out, freeing the right hand to use an optimal fingering.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/6/2024

Michael ClarkJuly 24, 2017Florence Price, Waltz of the Spring Maid, Michael Clark, redistribution, Share Middle Voice Between Hands, use stronger fingers, avoid stretch, isolate melodyComment

PRICE | Waltz of the Spring Maid: mm. 73–76

“Sharing the tenor voice between the thumbs in this way allows it continue without break, even while changing the pedal with each bass note.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/6/2024

Solo PianoMichael ClarkJuly 24, 2017Florence Price, Waltz of the Spring Maid, Michael Clark, redistribution, avoid stretch, facilitate leap, improve legato, Share Middle Voice Between HandsComment

PRICE | Waltz of the Spring Maid: mm.

“Playing the tenor F with the right-hand thumb allows the line to continue without break, even as I change the pedal with the grace note in the bass.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/6/2024

Solo PianoMichael ClarkJuly 24, 2017Florence Price, Waltz of the Spring Maid, Michael Clark, redistribution, facilitate clearer pedaling, Share Middle Voice Between Hands, avoid stretch, improve legato, facilitate leapComment