Piano Fingerings Database

RAVEL | Gaspard de la nuit: Scarbo: mm. 509–12

Piano fingerings for Scarbo from Gaspard de la nuit by Maurice Ravel

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/30/2022 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), 33, 105.

33: “The hand-crossings in Example 14 are simplified by allowing the hands to remain in stationary positions.”

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 15, 2017Maurice Ravel, Gaspard de la nuit, Scarbo, Scarbo 2, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, hand crossing, facilitate leap, reduce position shiftsComment

RAVEL | Gaspard de la nuit: Scarbo: mm. 516–18

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/30/2022 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), 105.

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 15, 2017Maurice Ravel, Gaspard de la nuit, Scarbo, Scarbo 2, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, hand crossing, reduce position shifts, facilitate leapComment

RAVEL | Gaspard de la nuit: Scarbo: mm. 534–35

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/30/2022 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), 105.

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 15, 2017Maurice Ravel, Gaspard de la nuit, Scarbo, Scarbo 2, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, avoid stretchComment

RAVEL | Gaspard de la nuit: Scarbo: m. 581

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/30/2022 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), 105.

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 15, 2017Maurice Ravel, Gaspard de la nuit, Scarbo, Scarbo 2, redistribution, Dorothy Brandwein, reduce position shiftsComment

RAVEL | Gaspard de la nuit: Scarbo: mm. 594–99

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/30/2022 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, 106.

40: “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 ClarkApril 15, 2017Maurice Ravel, Gaspard de la nuit, Scarbo, Scarbo 2, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, break up running passageComment

RAVEL | Gaspard de la nuit: Scarbo: mm. 600–2

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/30/2022 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), 106.

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 15, 2017Maurice Ravel, Gaspard de la nuit, Scarbo, Scarbo 2, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, facilitate leapComment

RAVEL | Valses nobles et sentimentales: I. mm. 15–17

Piano fingerings for Valses nobles et sentimentales 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), 107.

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 13, 2017Maurice Ravel, Valses nobles et sentimentales, Dorothy Brandwein, reduce position shifts, reduce reach across body, redistributionComment

RAVEL | Valses nobles et sentimentales: I. mm. 21–25

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/7/2022 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), 107.

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 13, 2017Maurice Ravel, Valses nobles et sentimentales, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, avoid stretchComment

RAVEL | Valses nobles et sentimentales: I. mm. 76–77

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/7/2022 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), 107.

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 13, 2017Maurice Ravel, Valses nobles et sentimentales, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, reduce position shiftsComment

RAVEL | Valses nobles et sentimentales: II. mm. 1–4

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/7/2022 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), 107.

Special Collection, Solo PianoMichael ClarkApril 13, 2017Maurice Ravel, Valses nobles et sentimentales, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, improve legato, improve voicing, Improve balanceComment

RAVEL | Valses nobles et sentimales: II. mm. 16–20

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/7/2022 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, 108.

62: “Careful control of dynamics and voicing is an integral factor to the shaping of Ravel's melodies. Example 47 contains measures from two waltzes and the ‘Menuet.’ When the left hand plays some of the notes on the upper staff, the right hand can better balance the harmony while expressively shaping the melodic line. The ear must always be aware of the voice-leading indicated by the composer.”

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 13, 2017Maurice Ravel, Valses nobles et sentimentales, improve legato, redistribution, improve voicingComment

RAVEL | Valses nobles et sentimentales: II. mm. 31–32

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/7/2022 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), 108.

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 13, 2017Maurice Ravel, Valses nobles et sentimentales, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, reduce position shiftsComment

RAVEL | Valses nobles et sentimentales: III. m. 14

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/7/2022 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), 108.

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 13, 2017Maurice Ravel, Valses nobles et sentimentales, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, reduce position shifts, improve voicingComment

RAVEL | Valses nobles et sentimentales: III. mm. 20–21

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/7/2022 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), 108.

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 13, 2017Maurice Ravel, Valses nobles et sentimentales, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, reduce position shifts, facilitate leapComment

RAVEL | Valses nobles et sentimentales: IV. mm. 14–16

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/7/2022 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, 108.

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 ClarkApril 13, 2017Maurice Ravel, Valses nobles et sentimentales, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, reduce position shifts, improve legatoComment

RAVEL | Valses nobles et sentimentales: IV. mm. 31–32

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/7/2022 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), 108.

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 13, 2017Maurice Ravel, Valses nobles et sentimentales, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, reduce position shiftsComment

RAVEL | Valses nobles et sentimentales: IV. mm. 35–37

SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings

Published on 4/7/2022 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), 109.

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 13, 2017Maurice Ravel, Valses nobles et sentimentales, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, reduce position shifts, avoid hand crossingComment

RAVEL | Valses nobles et sentimentales: V. mm. 1–3

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), 63, 109.

63: “Careful control of dynamics and voicing is an integral factor to the shaping of Ravel's melodies. Example 47 contains measures from two waltzes and the ‘Menuet.’ When the left hand plays some of the notes on the upper staff, the right hand can better balance the harmony while expressively shaping the melodic line. The ear must always be aware of the voice-leading indicated by the composer.”

Solo Piano, Special CollectionMichael ClarkApril 13, 2017Maurice Ravel, Valses nobles et sentimentales, Dorothy Brandwein, redistribution, improve voicing, Improve balanceComment