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RAVEL | Jeux d'eau, m. 55
 
Piano fingerings for Jeux d'eau by Maurice Ravel

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/6/2022 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), 40, 71.

39: “Example 21 further illustrates the advantage of redistributing a single or recurring note in a passage, whereby the momentum is maintained with a more comfortable fingering.”

 
Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkMaurice Ravel, Jeux d'eau, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, avoid stretch, break up running passageComment
RAVEL | Jeux d'eau, mm. 59–60
 
Piano fingerings for Jeux d'eau by Maurice Ravel

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/6/2022 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, 71.

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 ClarkMaurice Ravel, Jeux d'eau, Dorothy Brandwein, avoid stretch, reduce position shiftsComment
RAVEL | Sonatine: I. m. 2
 
Piano fingerings for Sonatine by Maurice Ravel

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/4/2022 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), 35, 73.

35: “Divisi fingering can diminish interference between hands in many measures that have a complex harmonic texture or figuration. Example 16 shows...which have in common the necessity for a blend of notes at great speed and at very soft dynamic levels.”

 
Special Collection, Solo PianoMichael ClarkMaurice Ravel, Sonatine, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, avoid crowdingComment
RAVEL | Sonatine: I. m. 5
 
Piano fingerings for Sonatine by Maurice Ravel

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/8/2022 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), 73.

34: “Divisi fingering can diminish interference between the hands in many measures that have a complex harmonic texture or figuration. Example 16 shows measures…which have in common the necessity for a blend of notes at great speed and at very soft dynamic levels.”

 
Special Collection, Solo PianoMichael ClarkMaurice Ravel, Sonatine, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, avoid crowdingComment
RAVEL | Sonatine: I. mm. 10–12
 
Piano fingerings for Sonatine by Maurice Ravel

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/8/2022 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), 73.

 
Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkMaurice Ravel, Sonatine, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, uncross, avoid stretch, divide more evenly between handsComment
RAVEL | Sonatine: I. mm. 31–34
 
Piano fingerings for Sonatine by Maurice Ravel

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/8/2022 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), 59, 73.

57: “Dividing notes between the hands in order to attain legato fingering may enhance the pianist's musical efforts.”

 
Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkMaurice Ravel, Sonatine, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, improve legato, uncross, avoid crowdingComment
RAVEL | Sonatine: I. m. 81
 
Piano fingerings for Sonatine by Maurice Ravel

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/19/2022 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, 74.

47: “Example 30 illustrates divisi fingering in situations where a small hand does not have the span necessary to play all the notes.”

 
Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkMaurice Ravel, Sonatine, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, reduce position shifts, avoid stretchComment
RAVEL | Sonatine: II. mm. 2–3
 
Piano fingerings for Sonatine by Maurice Ravel

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/19/2022 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), 60, 74.

60: “Legato fingering is very useful in shaping the melodic phrases of Ravel's music. All the measures in Example 44 use divisi fingering in order that the performer may attain a better legato connection between notes.”

 
Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkMaurice Ravel, Sonatine, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, thumb on two notes, improve voicing, improve legatoComment
RAVEL | Sonatine: II. mm. 26–32
 
Piano fingerings for Sonatine by Maurice Ravel

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/19/2022 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), 60, 74.

60: “Legato fingering is very useful in shaping the melodic phrases of Ravel's music. All the measures in Example 44 use divisi fingering in order that the performer may attain a better legato connection between notes.”

 
Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkMaurice Ravel, Sonatine, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, improve legato, avoid finger crossingComment
RAVEL | Sonatine: III. mm. 18–21
 
Piano fingerings for Sonatine by Maurice Ravel

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/19/2022 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), 26, 74.

25–26: “The left hand figuration in the measures of Example 5 is difficult because of its register, its location on the black keys, and the marked accents of the counter-melody. The right hand can conveniently play some of the notes in the figuration, and, in this way, contribute to the rhythmic momentum of the passage.”

 
Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkMaurice Ravel, Sonatine, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, reduce reach across body, awkward passagework, divide more evenly between handsComment
RAVEL | Sonatine III. m. 44
 
Piano fingerings for Sonatine by Maurice Ravel

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/19/2022 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, 75.

62: “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 ClarkMaurice Ravel, Sonatine, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, facilitate emphasis, reduce position shiftsComment