Piano Fingerings Database

BRAHMS | Sonata in F Minor for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 120, No. 1: IV. 29–30

Piano fingerings for Sonata for Clarinet and Piano in F Minor, Op. 120, No. 1, by Johannes Brahms

“The D falls easily into the right hand, allowing the left hand to be better positioned for the following measure.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkAugust 2, 2019Johannes Brahms, Clarinet Sonata in F Minor (Op. 120/1), Michael Clark, redistribution

BRAHMS | Sonata in F Minor for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 120, No. 1: IV. 69–70

“Grabbing the G in the left hand eliminates a dangerous leap in the right hand, replacing it with a much more manageable shift in the left hand.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkAugust 2, 2019Johannes Brahms, Clarinet Sonata in F Minor (Op. 120/1), Michael Clark, reduce position shifts, redistribution

BRAHMS | Sonata in E-flat Major for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 120, No. 2: I. mm. 15–16

Piano fingerings for Clarinet Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 120, No. 2, by Johannes Brahms

Submitted by Christian McGee

Published on 1/27/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkAugust 1, 2019Johannes Brahms, Clarinet Sonata in E-flat Major (Op. 120/2), Christian McGee, facilitate leap, split octaves, redistributionComment

BRAHMS | Sonata in E-flat Major for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 120, No. 2: I. mm. 15–16

Submitted by Christian McGee

Published on 1/27/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkAugust 1, 2019Johannes Brahms, Clarinet Sonata in E-flat Major (Op. 120/2), Christian McGee, facilitate leap, split octaves, redistributionComment

CHOPIN | Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65: I. mm. 16–17

“I find it easier to begin with an octave in the right hand.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkJune 2, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Cello Sonata (Op. 65), Michael Clark, initial octave, redistribution

CHOPIN | Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65: I. mm. 107–8

“These redistributions favor compact hand positions and minimal position shifts to maximize efficiency on this extremely fast and dense passage.”

Submitted by Michael Clark with thanks to Nancy Weems

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkJune 2, 2019Cello Sonata (Op. 65), Michael Clark, redistribution, Frédéric Chopin, reduce position shifts, avoid stretch

CHOPIN | Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65: I. mm. 116–118

Original:

Piano fingerings for Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 65, by Frédéric Chopin

Suggested performance:

“I prefer to uncross overlapping chords whenever possible.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkJune 2, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Cello Sonata (Op. 65), Michael Clark, avoid crowding, redistribution

CHOPIN | Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65: II. mm. 4–9

“Taking the alto notes in the left hand allows the right hand to use stronger fingers on the triplet.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkJune 2, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Cello Sonata (Op. 65), Michael Clark, initial octave, redistribution, facilitate leap, isolate melody, use stronger fingers

CHOPIN | Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65: II. mm. 245–48

“I take an extra note in the right hand where convenient.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkJune 2, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Cello Sonata (Op. 65), Michael Clark, redistribution, facilitate leap

CHOPIN | Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65: II. mm. 250–55

Piano fingerings for Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65, by Frédéric Chopin

“Taking the alto notes in the left hand allows the right hand to use stronger fingers on the triplet.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkJune 2, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Cello Sonata (Op. 65), Michael Clark, isolate melody, use stronger fingers, redistributionComment

CHOPIN | Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65: III. m. 27

“This fingering minimizes position shifts and looks nice.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkJune 2, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Cello Sonata (Op. 65), Michael Clark, hand crossing, redistribution, avoid finger crossing, choreography

CHOPIN | Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65: IV. mm. 1–2

“Taking the D in the left hand eliminates a leap out of the quick triplets.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkJune 2, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Cello Sonata (Op. 65), Michael Clark, redistribution, facilitate leap, reduce position shifts

CHOPIN | Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65: IV. mm. 76–77

“I find it easier to start passages like this with an octave in the right hand.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkJune 2, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Cello Sonata (Op. 65), Michael Clark, initial octave, redistribution

CHOPIN | Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65: IV. mm. 53–56

“The left hand is unencumbered with double notes and can assist the right hand.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkJune 2, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Cello Sonata (Op. 65), Michael Clark, double notes, redistribution, divide more evenly between hands

CHOPIN | Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65: IV. mm. 69–72

“No need to stress over these huge leaps when the F-sharps are within easy reach of the left hand. The configuration of the double notes in this passage require a slightly different distribution than earlier in the piece.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkJune 2, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Cello Sonata (Op. 65), Michael Clark, double notes, facilitate leap, redistribution

CHOPIN | Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65: IV. mm. 98–99

“The left hand accompaniment is already plenty wide. I find taking an extra note in the right hand is a relief.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkJune 2, 2019Frédéric Chopin, Cello Sonata (Op. 65), Michael Clark, wide accompaniment pattern, redistribution, avoid finger crossing

FRANCK | Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major: II. mm. 127–29

Piano fingerings for Violin Sonata in A Major by César Franck

Submitted by Jake Holtzman with thanks to Anton Nel

Published on 12/31/2021

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkDecember 31, 2018César Franck, Violin Sonata in A Major, Jake Holtzman, redistribution, wide accompaniment pattern, reduce position shiftsComment

FRANCK | Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major: II. mm. 127–29

Submitted by Jake Holtzman

Published on 12/31/2021

Chamber MusicMichael ClarkDecember 31, 2018César Franck, Violin Sonata in A Major, Jake Holtzman, redistribution, avoid stretch, Share Middle Voice Between Hands, awkward passageworkComment