“I divide the chord in this way to match the position required for the next measure.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 1/5/2024
“Taking the F in the right hand helps each hand get into its new position without colliding, ensuring a secure start to the piece.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 1/3/2021
“The large leap in the left hand can be avoiding by taking the G in the right hand.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 1/3/2021
“I find the left hand passage somewhat awkward, and the brief intervention of the right hand alleviates the difficulty.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 1/3/2021
“If a ninth is comfortable for your left hand, I recommend this rearrangement which requires less shifting in the right hand.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 1/3/2021
“The right hand can easily take the F to allow the left hand more time for its position shift.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 1/3/2021
“I don’t mind start with 1 on a black key when it facilitates a consistent fingering pattern.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 1/3/2021
“This redistribution eliminates a stretch and can facilitate voicing of the alto melody.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 1/3/2021
“In such a low range, I prefer to start the grace notes as an octave. It also simplifies the groupings in the right hand.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 1/3/2021
“Taking the lower note in LH allows for the small (agate-type) notes to re-articulate precisely.”
Submitted by Sam Welsh
Published on 3/26/2020
“Hammering the upper notes with the thumb helps the student resist playing this passage legato, and keeps the hand open for the upcoming passage in ninths.”
Submitted by Sam Welsh
Published on 3/26/2020
“The most straightforward way to play the double notes would be 5-3 4-2 3-1. However, using 5-1 4-2 3-1 provides better support and power to execute the accents. It also improves the clarity and prevents potential sloppiness.”
Submitted by Jimmy Cheung
Published on 4/27/23
“Splitting up this accompaniment (and the grace notes in particular) between the hands allows an even stronger, more pesante delivery.”
Submitted by Michael Clark with thanks to Jennifer Hayghe
Published on 1/1/2020
“The E-natural fits easily into the left hand and allows a more legato delivery.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 1/1/2020
Submitted by Brian Marks
Published on 3/8/2023
Submitted by Brian Marks
Published on 3/8/2023
Submitted by Brian Marks
Published on 3/8/2023