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Piano fingerings for Le Tombeau de Couperin by Maurice Ravel

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 5/2/2022 with the author’s permission

First appeared in Dorothy Woster Brandwein, "Divisi Fingering in Selected Passages from Ravel's Solo Piano Works" (DMA diss., University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1981), 114.

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 10, 2017Maurice Ravel, Le Tombeau de Couperin, LTdC Prelude, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, facilitate leapComment

RAVEL | Le Tombeau de Couperin: mm. 75–77

Piano fingerings for Prelude from Le Tombeau de Couperin by Maurice Ravel

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 5/2/2022 with the author’s permission

First appeared in Dorothy Woster Brandwein, "Divisi Fingering in Selected Passages from Ravel's Solo Piano Works" (DMA diss., University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1981), 115.

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 10, 2017Maurice Ravel, Le Tombeau de Couperin, LTdC Prelude, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, improve legato, facilitate leap, reduce position shiftsComment

RAVEL | Le Tombeau de Couperin: Prélude: mm. 86–87

Piano fingerings for Le Tombeau de Couperin: Prélude by Maurice Ravel

"Although redistributions are frequently used to solve vertical problems, they can be used with equal success to preserve the graceful beauty of a horizontal line that would be more easily marred through finger crossings or traditional repeated-note fingerings."

Submitted by Jonathan Scofield

Published on 10/4/2020

Solo PianoMichael ClarkApril 10, 2017Maurice Ravel, Le Tombeau de Couperin, Jonathan Scofield, redistribution, alternating hands, improve legatoComment

RAVEL | Le Tombeau de Couperin: Prelude: m. 87

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 5/2/2022 with the author’s permission

First appeared in Dorothy Woster Brandwein, "Divisi Fingering in Selected Passages from Ravel's Solo Piano Works" (DMA diss., University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1981), 115.

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 10, 2017Maurice Ravel, Le Tombeau de Couperin, LTdC Prelude, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, facilitate leapComment

RAVEL | Le Tombeau de Couperin: Prelude: mm. 91–92

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 5/2/2022 with the author’s permission

First appeared in Dorothy Woster Brandwein, "Divisi Fingering in Selected Passages from Ravel's Solo Piano Works" (DMA diss., University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1981), 36, 115.

35: “Example 17 contains measures from several of Ravel's piano pieces in which an extended pattern is written for one hand or the other. In passages such as these, divisi fingering can alleviate any muscular tension which might occur from the constant use of one hand.”

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 10, 2017Maurice Ravel, Le Tombeau de Couperin, LTdC Prelude, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, divide more evenly between hands, alternating hands, reduce position shiftsComment

RAVEL | Le Tombeau de Couperin: mm. 96–97

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 5/2/2022 with the author’s permission

First appeared in Dorothy Woster Brandwein, "Divisi Fingering in Selected Passages from Ravel's Solo Piano Works" (DMA diss., University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1981), 115.

50: “Ravel experimented with the effect which is produced when two harmonies are repeated in rapid succession at the softest dynamic level possible. Divisi fingering allows the pianist to easily coordinate the rapid alternation of the two sonorities by playing the chords as shown in Example 33.”

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 10, 2017Maurice Ravel, Le Tombeau de Couperin, LTdC Prelude, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, tremolo, alternating handsComment

RAVEL | Le Tombeau de Couperin: Fugue: mm. 7–9

Piano fingerings for Fugue from Le Tombeau de Couperin by Maurice Ravel

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 5/3/2022 with the author’s permission

First appeared in Dorothy Woster Brandwein, "Divisi Fingering in Selected Passages from Ravel's Solo Piano Works" (DMA diss., University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1981), 115–16.

115, fn16: "When using divisi fingering in this piece, the pianist should be especially attentive to the sound and articulation of the three independent voices."

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 10, 2017Maurice Ravel, Le Tombeau de Couperin, LTdC Fugue, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, facilitate polyphonyComment

RAVEL | Le Tombeau de Couperin: Fugue: mm. 11–12

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 5/3/2022 with the author’s permission

First appeared in Dorothy Woster Brandwein, "Divisi Fingering in Selected Passages from Ravel's Solo Piano Works" (DMA diss., University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1981), 61, 116.

61: “The articulation of two-note slurs is often indicated within Ravel's larger phrase structures. The following example shows the increased ease of execution of the melodic slurs when the left hand shares some of the notes written on the upper staff.”

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 10, 2017Maurice Ravel, Le Tombeau de Couperin, LTdC Fugue, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, separate polyrhythm, facilitate polyphony, facilitate articulationComment

RAVEL | Le Tombeau de Couperin: Fugue: m. 16

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 5/3/2022 with the author’s permission

First appeared in Dorothy Woster Brandwein, "Divisi Fingering in Selected Passages from Ravel's Solo Piano Works" (DMA diss., University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1981), 116.

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 10, 2017Maurice Ravel, Le Tombeau de Couperin, LTdC Fugue, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, facilitate polyphony, improve legatoComment

RAVEL | Le Tombeau de Couperin: Fugue: m. 19

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 5/3/2022 with the author’s permission

First appeared in Dorothy Woster Brandwein, "Divisi Fingering in Selected Passages from Ravel's Solo Piano Works" (DMA diss., University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1981), 61, 116.

61: “Divisi fingering in the ‘Fugue’ clarifies the material being stated by the individual voices, particularly in measures where a two-against-three rhythm is scored to be played by one hand.”

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 10, 2017Maurice Ravel, Le Tombeau de Couperin, LTdC Fugue, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, separate polyrhythm, facilitate polyphonyComment

RAVEL | Le Tombeau de Couperin: Fugue: mm. 23–24

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 5/3/2022 with the author’s permission

First appeared in Dorothy Woster Brandwein, "Divisi Fingering in Selected Passages from Ravel's Solo Piano Works" (DMA diss., University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1981), 116.

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 10, 2017Maurice Ravel, Le Tombeau de Couperin, LTdC Fugue, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, facilitate polyphony, uncrossComment

RAVEL | Le Tombeau de Couperin: Fugue: mm. 31–33

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 5/3/2022 with the author’s permission

First appeared in Dorothy Woster Brandwein, "Divisi Fingering in Selected Passages from Ravel's Solo Piano Works" (DMA diss., University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1981), 61, 116.

61: “Divisi fingering in the ‘Fugue’ clarifies the material being stated by the individual voices, particularly in measures where a two-against-three rhythm is scored to be played by one hand.”

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 10, 2017Maurice Ravel, Le Tombeau de Couperin, LTdC Fugue, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, separate polyrhythm, facilitate polyphony, improve legatoComment

RAVEL | Le Tombeau de Couperin: Fugue: mm. 40–42

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 5/3/2022 with the author’s permission

First appeared in Dorothy Woster Brandwein, "Divisi Fingering in Selected Passages from Ravel's Solo Piano Works" (DMA diss., University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1981), 117.

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 10, 2017Maurice Ravel, Le Tombeau de Couperin, LTdC Fugue, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, separate polyrhythm, facilitate polyphonyComment

RAVEL | Le Tombeau de Couperin: Fugue: mm. 35–37

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 5/3/2022 with the author’s permission

First appeared in Dorothy Woster Brandwein, "Divisi Fingering in Selected Passages from Ravel's Solo Piano Works" (DMA diss., University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1981), 62, 116.

61: “The articulation of two-note slurs is often indicated within Ravel's larger phrase structures. The following example shows the increased ease of execution of the melodic slurs when the left hand shares some of the notes written on the upper staff.”

Special Collection, Solo PianoMichael ClarkApril 10, 2017Maurice Ravel, Le Tombeau de Couperin, LTdC Fugue, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, facilitate polyphony, separate polyrhythm, facilitate articulationComment

RAVEL | Le Tombeau de Couperin: Fugue: mm. 46–47

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 5/3/2022 with the author’s permission

First appeared in Dorothy Woster Brandwein, "Divisi Fingering in Selected Passages from Ravel's Solo Piano Works" (DMA diss., University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1981), 117.

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 10, 2017Maurice Ravel, Le Tombeau de Couperin, LTdC Fugue, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, facilitate polyphonyComment

RAVEL | Le Tombeau de Couperin: Fugue: m. 60

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 5/3/2022 with the author’s permission

First appeared in Dorothy Woster Brandwein, "Divisi Fingering in Selected Passages from Ravel's Solo Piano Works" (DMA diss., University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1981), 117.

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 10, 2017Maurice Ravel, Le Tombeau de Couperin, LTdC Fugue, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, separate polyrhythm, facilitate polyphonyComment

RAVEL | Le Tombeau de Couperin: Forlane: m. 33

Piano fingerings for Forlane from Le Tombeau de Couperin by Maurice Ravel

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 5/3/2022 with the author’s permission

First appeared in Dorothy Woster Brandwein, "Divisi Fingering in Selected Passages from Ravel's Solo Piano Works" (DMA diss., University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1981), 41, 117.

40: “Rapid leaps from one range of the keyboard to another require extra energy and may interrupt the flow of both the rhythm and the phrasing. However, a pianist can maintain his energy level while increasing his accuracy and musical expression by dividing notes, as shown, in the measures of Example 22. With divisi fingering, the angularity of abrupt motion from one register to another is lessened by allowing the right hand more time to move.”

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 10, 2017Maurice Ravel, Le Tombeau de Couperin, LTdC Forlane, Dorothy Brandwein, reduce position shifts, facilitate leapComment

RAVEL | Le Tombeau de Couperin: Forlane: m. 38

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 5/3/2022 with the author’s permission

First appeared in Dorothy Woster Brandwein, "Divisi Fingering in Selected Passages from Ravel's Solo Piano Works" (DMA diss., University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1981), 47, 117.

46: “When possible, a pianist with small hands should divide the notes in wide-spaced chords, rather than rolling them with one hand alone.”

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 10, 2017Maurice Ravel, Le Tombeau de Couperin, LTdC Forlane, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, avoid stretch, avoid rollComment