Piano Fingerings Database

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 103–4

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

“I like to shift the right hand early to ensure strong melodic delivery.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, facilitate leap, redistribution, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 128–31

“Splitting the tenor line between the thumbs ensures it is well projected and eliminates potential rolls or stretches 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), Share Middle Voice Between Hands, split large chord, redistribution, avoid roll, improve voicing, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 175–77

“The orchestra plays the melody in this phrase so I choose to bring out the bass line. Taking more notes in the right hand allows me to play the bass line with greater projection and improved legato.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 8/5/2021

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, redistribution, improve voicing, improve legato, Op. 54–IComment

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 185–7

“The A-flat falls comfortably in the right 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, reduce position shifts, split 3-voice octaves, redistribution, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 189–91

“I prefer to take the F as a left hand octave for a more secure arrival on the right-hand chord.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, reduce position shifts, split 3-voice octaves, redistribution, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 205–6

“I prefer taking an extra note in the left hand to ensure melodic accuracy.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, facilitate leap, redistribution, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 217–20

“Taking these extra notes in the left hand improves my right-hand accuracy.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, facilitate leap, redistribution, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 245–7

“The right hand leaps are greatly facilitated by taking these notes 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, facilitate leap, redistribution, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 398–401

“This fingering on the ascending arpeggio places the strongest fingers as the melodic peak.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 4/18/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, arpeggios, redistribution, use stronger fingers, Op. 54–IComment

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 416–18

“This redistribution allows for better voicing and smooth legato.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 4/18/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, improve legato, isolate melody, redistribution, Op. 54–IComment

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 446–9

“The final right-hand eighth note can be rhythmically assimilated with the final left-hand triplet, adding to the sense of urgency and facilitating the left-hand leap.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, facilitate leap, redistribution, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 482–83

“The left hand can cross over to ensure a strong peak to the arpeggio without unnecessary shifts in the right 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, hand crossing, redistribution, avoid finger crossing, maximize power, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 504–14

“Taking this note in the left hand at the end of each phrase better positions my right hand for the succeeding gesture.”

Submitted by Michael Clark with thanks to Timothy Hester

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, awkward passagework, redistribution, reduce position shifts, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 536–40

“Taking the final note as an octave feels more secure.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, final octave, redistribution, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. 146–48

Original:

“I prefer to uncross the hands where possible.”

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 crowding, redistribution, uncross, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. mm. 155–56

“After much experimentation, I’ve found to be the most reliable fingering.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 8/5/2021

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

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. mm. 163–65

“The upper line has descended so low by this point that I find it easier to take a few notes in the left hand, giving the right hand a small break and the chance to adjust positions.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 8/5/2021

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, redistribution, arpeggios, reduce reach across body, avoid finger crossing, Op. 54–IComment

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. mm. 170–2

“After much experimentation, I have found this fingering to be the most reliable.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 8/5/2021

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