Piano Fingerings Database

R. SCHUMANN | Novellete in F-sharp Minor, Op. 21, No. 8: mm. 89–91

“It's very hard to play the left hand the way Schumann wrote it, especially to keep the staccato notes crisp. This solution simplifies it.”

Submitted by Michael Lenahan

Published on 12/16/2022

Solo PianoMichael ClarkOctober 13, 2016Robert Schumann, Novelletten (Op. 21), Michael Lenahan, redistribution, facilitate articulation, awkward passageworkComment

R. SCHUMANN | Novellette in F-sharp Minor, Op. 21, No. 8: mm. 129–34

Piano fingerings for Robert Schumann's Novellette No. 8

“This figuration repeats many times, and each time I redistribute it this way. It makes the voicing and repeated notes so much easier.”

Submitted by Michael Lenahan

Published on 12/16/2022

Solo PianoMichael ClarkOctober 13, 2016Robert Schumann, Novelletten (Op. 21), Michael Lenahan, redistribution, repeated notes, improve voicingComment

R. SCHUMANN | Novellette in F-sharp Minor, Op. 21, No. 8: mm. 137–41

“It's obviously much easier to leave out the redundant right-hand notes. I let the left hand do all the work which lets the right hand focus on phrasing and voicing.”

Submitted by Michael Lenahan

Published on 12/16/2022

Solo PianoMichael ClarkOctober 13, 2016Robert Schumann, Novelletten (Op. 21), Michael Lenahan, redistribution, avoid crowding, reduce position shiftsComment

R. SCHUMANN | Novellette in F-sharp Minor, Op. 21, No. 8: mm. 173–90

Piano fingerings for Robert Schumann's Novelleten

“This redistribution keeps the left hand from moving around too much.”

Submitted by Michael Lenahan

Published on 12/16/2022

Solo PianoMichael ClarkOctober 13, 2016Robert Schumann, Novelletten (Op. 21), Michael Lenahan, redistribution, reduce position shiftsComment

R. SCHUMANN | Novellette in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 21, No. 8: mm. 296–97

“I always avoid overlapping thumbs!”

Submitted by Michael Lenahan

Published on 12/16/2022

Solo PianoMichael ClarkOctober 13, 2016Robert Schumann, Novelletten (Op. 21), Michael Lenahan, redistribution, avoid crowding, uncrossComment

R. SCHUMANN | Novellette in F-sharp Minor, Op. 21, No. 8: mm. 437–45

“I don't like Schumann's fingering here! I take some of the running 8th notes with my left hand, but I find it much more smooth to take a lot of them with the right hand.”

Submitted by Michael Lenahan

Published on 12/16/2022

Solo PianoMichael ClarkOctober 13, 2016Robert Schumann, Novelletten (Op. 21), Michael Lenahan, redistribution, reduce position shiftsComment

R. SCHUMANN: Frauenliebe und leben, Op. 42: IV. Du Ring an meinem Finger: mm. 1–8

“This fingering helps prioritize the smooth line without an over-reliance on pedal that might muddy the texture and overcast the great counterpoint in the inner voices.”

Submitted by Wade Troyer

Published on 9/27/2022

Piano fingerings for Du Ring an meinem Finger from Frauenliebe und leben by Robert Schumann

Art SongMichael ClarkOctober 10, 2016Robert Schumann, Frauenliebe und leben, Du Ring an meinem Finger, Wade Troyer, facilitate clearer pedaling, improve legato, redistributionComment

R. SCHUMANN: Frauenliebe und leben, Op. 42: IV. Du Ring an meinem Finger: mm. 12–13

“This fingering helps prioritize the smooth line without an over-reliance on pedal that might muddy the texture and overcast the great counterpoint in the inner voices.”

Submitted by Wade Troyer

Published on 9/27/2022

Art SongMichael ClarkOctober 10, 2016Robert Schumann, Frauenliebe und leben, Du Ring an meinem Finger, Wade Troyer, improve legato, facilitate clearer pedaling, redistributionComment

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

Original:

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

“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

“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

“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

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 103–4

“I like to shift the right hand early to ensure strong melodic delivery.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, facilitate leap, redistribution, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 128–31

“Splitting the tenor line between the thumbs ensures it is well projected and eliminates potential rolls or stretches in the left hand.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Share Middle Voice Between Hands, split large chord, redistribution, avoid roll, improve voicing, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 175–77

“The orchestra plays the melody in this phrase so I choose to bring out the bass line. Taking more notes in the right hand allows me to play the bass line with greater projection and improved legato.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 8/5/2021