facilitate page turn — Piano Fingerings Database

“Most editions place the 2/4 bar on the next page. Grabbing the B in the right hand allows just enough time for the page turn.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/6/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkAugust 6, 2017Francis Poulenc, Sextet (FP 100), Michael Clark, facilitate page turn, redistributionComment

POULENC | Sextet, FP 100: I. mm. 230–31

Piano fingerings for Sextet for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, and Piano , FP. 100, by Francis Poulenc

“The 4/4 bar starts a new page in most editions, so taking the B in the right hand gives enough time for the left hand to turn the page. Grabbing the G-flat with the left hand eliminates an awkward stretch in the right hand. I play the final G with the left hand as Poulenc suggests.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/6/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkAugust 6, 2017Francis Poulenc, Sextet (FP 100), Michael Clark, facilitate page turn, redistribution, avoid stretchComment

POULENC | Sextet, FP 100: III. mm. 25–27

“In most editions, the first two measures shown here are separated by a page turn. Taking most of the notes in the right hand allows the left hand to turn the page.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/6/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkAugust 5, 2017Francis Poulenc, Sextet (FP 100), Michael Clark, facilitate leap, facilitate page turn, redistributionComment