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MENDELSSOHN | Rondo capriccioso, Op. 14: mm. 170–71

“I find taking this note with the left hand thumb slightly easier than crossing over with right-hand 2.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 2/15/2020

Solo PianoMichael ClarkDecember 15, 2017Felix Mendelssohn, Rondo capriccioso (Op. 14), Michael Clark, avoid finger crossing, double thumb, redistributionComment

PROKOFIEV | Four Pieces for Piano, Op. 4: IV. Suggestion diabolique: mm. 92–95

Piano fingerings for Suggestion diabolique, Op. 4, No. 4, by Sergei Prokofiev

“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

Solo PianoMichael ClarkJune 26, 2017Sergei Prokofiev, Four Pieces (Op. 4), Sam Welsh, double thumb, fingering onlyComment

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. mm. 306–13

“Good luck to all who attempt this dreaded passage.”

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 thumb, initial octave, wide arpeggio, redistribution, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. mm. 314–27

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

“Taking the sforzandos as octaves where indicated eliminates difficult position shifts 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, double thumb, final octave, wide arpeggio, redistribution, Op. 54–2

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. mm. 479–84

“I find it much more reliable to use the left-hand thumb to start each group of three on the descent.”

Submitted by Michael Clark with thanks to Nancy Weems

Published on 8/5/2021

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, fingering only, double thumb, Op. 54–2Comment

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. mm. 807–11

“I find using ‘double thumbs’ absolutely essential in this treacherous passage.”

Submitted by Michael Clark with thanks to Robert Roux

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, double 5, double thumb, fingering only, awkward passagework, Op. 54–2

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. mm. 971–75

“This distribution of notes feels more comfortable in such a high register.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, avoid finger crossing, double thumb, reduce position shifts, redistribution, Op. 54–2

STRAUSS | Eight Poems, Op. 10: VIII. Allerseelen: mm. 12–13

Piano fingerings for Allerseelen, Op. 10, No. 8, by Richard Strauss

“The top notes of the left-hand line are already being played by the right hand, so no need for the left hand to shift.

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 4/13/2020

Art SongMichael ClarkApril 13, 2016Richard Strauss, Eight Poems (Op. 10), Michael Clark, art song, double thumb, reduce position shifts, redistribution, AllerseelenComment