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BEETHOVEN | Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 27, No. 1: IV. mm. 217–20
 
Piano fingerings for Piano Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 27, No. 1, by Ludwig van Beethoven

“The left hand is positioned above the right in the beginning of m. 218. Taking the B-natural in the right hand eliminates an awkward jump in the left hand and allows the left hand the opportunity to get below the right hand for the rest of the passage.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

 
BEETHOVEN | Sonata in D Minor, Op. 31, No. 2: I. mm. 29–38
 

RH in red, LH in blue

Piano fingerings for Piano Sonata in D Minor (“Tempest”), Op. 31, No. 2, by Ludwig van Beethoven

“When the bass is a whole note, hold the pedal for four beats so the bass sustains while the left hand crosses over the right. This redistribution feels more secure to me than the awkward leap involved in trading the triplets between the hands.”

Submitted by Michael Clark with thanks to Robert Roux

Published on 4/18/2020

 
BEETHOVEN | Sonata in D Minor, Op. 31, No. 2: I. mm. 119–20
 
Piano fingerings for Sonata in D Minor, Op. 31, No. 2, ("Tempest") by Ludwig van Beethoven

“The leap down to the B-flat is treacherous, and it can be difficult to play it with satisfactory power. Taking it in the right hand eliminates the leap and assures a strong delivery.”

Submitted by Michael Clark with thanks to Robert Roux

Published on 4/18/2020

 
BEETHOVEN | Sonata in D Minor, Op. 31, No. 2: II. mm. 19–21
 
Piano fingerings for Sonata in D Minor, Op. 31, No. 2, ("Tempest") by Ludwig van Beethoven

“Transferring the E-flat and G-flat silently into the left hand frees the right hand for a more melodic performance of the turn with stronger fingers.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 4/18/2020