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RACHMANINOFF | Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30: II. Rehearsal 33

Fingerings in Italics are Rachmaninoff’s.

Piano fingerings for Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor by Sergei Rachmaninoff

“I chose these fingerings to correspond to the musical phrase/accents.”

Submitted by Seolyeong Jeong

Published on 8/23/2021

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkMay 16, 2017Sergei Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor (Op. 30), Seolyeong Jeong, fingering only, facilitate emphasisComment

RACHMANINOFF | Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30: III. Rehearsal 40

Piano fingerings for Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30, by Sergei Rachmaninoff

“The first redistribution simplifies a repeated note; the second one alleviates an awkward stretch in the right hand.”

Submitted by Michael Lenahan

Published on 5/25/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkMay 16, 2017Sergei Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor (Op. 30), Michael Lenahan, redistribution, repeated notes, avoid stretchComment

RACHMANINOFF | Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30: III. Rehearsal 48

“While what Rachmaninoff wrote isn't particularly difficult, I find playing alternating thirds between the hands is more effortless and it comes out more articulate. It's a good way to get this nasty section off on the right foot.”

Submitted by Michael Lenahan

Published on 5/25/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkMay 16, 2017Sergei Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor (Op. 30), Michael Lenahan, redistribution, alternating handsComment

RACHMANINOFF | Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30: III. Rehearsal 48

Piano fingerings for Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30, by Sergei Rachmaninoff

“By taking the B and the A with the thumb in the left hand, this makes the right hand simpler.”

Submitted by Michael Lenahan

Published on 5/25/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkMay 16, 2017Sergei Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor (Op. 30), Michael Lenahan, redistribution, thumb on two notes, avoid crowdingComment

RACHMANINOFF | Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30: III. Rehearsal 55

Piano fingerings for Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor by Sergei Rachmaninoff

Submitted by Seolyeong Jeong

Published on 8/23/2021

“I repeat the fingering of 3/1 to let the top of the chord in the second measure be played with 5. I rearrange the hands in the second measure for the sake of bringing out the melody.”

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkMay 16, 2017Sergei Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor (Op. 30), Seolyeong Jeong, redistribution, improve voicingComment

RACHMANINOFF | Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30: III. Rehearsal 55

Piano fingerings for Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30, by Sergei Rachmaninoff

“By keeping most of the 16th notes in the left hand, the right hand is simplified so you will be free to focus on legato and phrasing.”

Submitted by Michael Lenahan

Published 5/25/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkMay 16, 2017Sergei Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor (Op. 30), Michael Lenahan, redistribution, isolate melody, avoid stretch, improve legatoComment

RACHMANINOFF | Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30: III. Rehearsal 55

Piano fingerings for Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30, by Sergei Rachmaninoff

“By keeping most of the 16th notes in the left hand, the right hand is simplified so you will be free to focus on legato and phrasing.”

Submitted by Michael Lenahan

Published on 5/25/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkMay 16, 2017Sergei Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor (Op. 30), Michael Lenahan, redistribution, isolate melody, avoid stretch, improve legatoComment

RACHMANINOFF | Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30: III. Rehearsal 60

Piano fingerings for Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30, by Sergei Rachmaninoff

Submitted by Michael Lenahan

Published on 5/25/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkMay 16, 2017Sergei Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor (Op. 30), Michael Lenahan, reduce position shifts, redistributionComment

RAVEL | Piano Concerto in G Major: I. mm. 94–95

Piano fingerings for Concerto in G Major by Maurice Ravel

Submitted by Ben Pawlak

Published on 3/29/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkApril 2, 2017Maurice Ravel, Piano Concerto in G Major, Ben Pawlak, avoid crowding, reduce position shifts, redistributionComment

RAVEL | Piano Concerto in G Major: I. m. 181

Piano fingerings for Concerto in G Major by Maurice Ravel

Submitted by Ben Pawlak

Published on 3/29/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkApril 2, 2017Maurice Ravel, Piano Concerto in G Major, Ben Pawlak, final octave, redistributionComment

RAVEL | Piano Concerto in G Major: I. mm. 304–5

Piano fingerings for Concerto in G Major by Maurice Ravel

Submitted by Ben Pawlak

Published on 3/29/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkApril 2, 2017Maurice Ravel, Piano Concerto in G Major, Ben Pawlak, redistributionComment

RAVEL | Piano Concerto in G Major: II. mm. 2–5

Piano fingerings for Concerto in G Major by Maurice Ravel

Submitted by Ben Pawlak with thanks to Dr. Greg DeTurck

Published on 3/29/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkApril 2, 2017Maurice Ravel, Piano Concerto in G Major, Ben Pawlak, wide accompaniment pattern, redistributionComment

SAINT-SAËNS | Concerto in G Minor, Op. 22: II. mm. 26–27

“I like maintaining the pattern of alternation between the hands.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/12/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkFebruary 12, 2017Camille Saint-Saëns, Michael Clark, maintain technical pattern, redistribution, Piano Concerto in G Minor (Op. 22)Comment

SAINT-SAËNS | Concerto No. in G Minor, Op. 22: II. mm. 62–63

“Taking the final notes of the arpeggio together as a sixth ensures a tidy ending.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/12/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkFebruary 12, 2017Camille Saint-Saëns, Michael Clark, final chord, redistribution, Piano Concerto in G Minor (Op. 22)Comment

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 32–33

Original:

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Suggested performance:

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

“Dividing the thirds between the hands is more comfortable and more legato.”

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 notes, redistribution, improve legato, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 45–48

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

“Shifting the D5s to the left hand helps with voicing and keeps the right hand in a more compact position.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 4/18/2020

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

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 67–70

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

“This division of the notes eliminates several finger crossings and adds security and visual flourish to the descending arpeggio.”

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, avoid finger crossing, reduce position shifts, redistribution, divide more evenly between hands, choreography, Op. 54–IComment

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 75–80

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

“I find taking these extra notes in the right hand more reliable than playing the left hand as written.”

Submitted by Michael Clark with thanks to Robert Roux

Published on 4/18/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, arpeggios, avoid finger crossing, reduce position shifts, redistribution, divide more evenly between hands, Op. 54–IComment