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PRICE | To a Red Rose: mm. 57–68
 

“I find that trading the melody between thumbs in this way helps improve the smoothness of the melody line.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/5/2024

 
Solo PianoMichael ClarkJuly 3, 2017Florence Price, Three Roses, Michael Clark, redistribution, divide more evenly between hands, Share Middle Voice Between Hands, improve legatoComment
PRICE | Waltzing on a Sunbeam: mm. 15–17
 

“Taking the B in the left hand allows the right hand more time to move to its next position.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/5/2024

 
Solo PianoMichael ClarkJuly 1, 2017Florence Price, Waltzing on a Sunbeam, Michael Clark, redistribution, facilitate leapComment
PRICE | Waltzing on a Sunbeam: mm. 31–33
 

“A legato fingering for the melody line results in finger 4 for the C in m. 32. Taking the middle C into the left hand naturally follows.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/5/2024

 
Solo PianoMichael ClarkJuly 1, 2017Florence Price, Waltzing on a Sunbeam, Michael Clark, redistribution, reduce position shifts, improve legatoComment
PRICE | Waltzing on a Sunbeam: mm.
 

“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

 
Solo PianoMichael ClarkJuly 1, 2017Florence Price, Waltzing on a Sunbeam, Michael Clark, redistribution, reduce position shiftsComment
PROKOFIEV | Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 1: mm. 1–2
 

“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

 
Solo PianoMichael ClarkJune 30, 2017Sergei Prokofiev, Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor (Op. 1), Michael Clark, redistribution, avoid crowdingComment
PROKOFIEV | Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 1: mm. 3–4
 

“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

 
Solo PianoMichael ClarkJune 30, 2017Sergei Prokofiev, Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor (Op. 1), Michael Clark, redistribution, facilitate leapComment
PROKOFIEV | Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 1: mm. 9–10
 
Piano fingerings for Sonata No. 1 in F Minor by Sergei Prokofiev

“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

 
Solo PianoMichael ClarkJune 30, 2017Sergei Prokofiev, Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor (Op. 1), Michael Clark, redistribution, reduce position shifts, awkward passagework, wide accompaniment patternComment
PROKOFIEV | Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 1: mm. 24–25
 

“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

 
Solo PianoMichael ClarkJune 30, 2017Sergei Prokofiev, Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor (Op. 1), Michael Clark, redistribution, reduce position shifts, awkward passageworkComment
PROKOFIEV | Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 1: mm. 26–28
 
Piano fingerings for Sonata No. 1 in F Minor by Sergei Prokofiev

“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

 
Solo PianoMichael ClarkJune 30, 2017Sergei Prokofiev, Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor (Op. 1), Michael Clark, redistribution, facilitate leapComment
PROKOFIEV | Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 1: mm. 60–61
 
Piano fingerings for Sonata No. 1 in F Minor by Sergei Prokofiev

“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

 
Solo PianoMichael ClarkJune 30, 2017Sergei Prokofiev, Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor (Op. 1), Michael Clark, fingering only, maintain technical patternComment
PROKOFIEV | Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 1: mm. 66–68
 
Piano fingerings for Sonata No. 1 in F Minor by Sergei Prokofiev

“This redistribution eliminates a stretch and can facilitate voicing of the alto melody.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/3/2021

 
Solo PianoMichael ClarkJune 30, 2017Sergei Prokofiev, Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor (Op. 1), Michael Clark, redistribution, avoid stretch, Share Middle Voice Between Hands, improve voicingComment
PROKOFIEV | Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 1: mm. 144–45
 

“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

 
Solo PianoMichael ClarkJune 30, 2017Sergei Prokofiev, Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor (Op. 1), Michael Clark, redistribution, initial octaveComment
PROKOFIEV | Four Pieces for Piano, Op. 4: IV. Suggestion diabolique: mm. 80–83
 
Piano fingerings for Suggestion diabolique, Op. 4, No. 4, by Sergei Prokofiev

“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

 
Solo PianoMichael ClarkJune 26, 2017Sergei Prokofiev, Four Pieces (Op. 4), Sam Welsh, clear articulation, redistributionComment
PROKOFIEV | Four Pieces for Piano, Op. 4: IV. Suggestion diabolique: mm. 92–95
 
Piano fingerings for Suggestion diabolique, Op. 4, No. 4, by Sergei Prokofiev

“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

 
Solo PianoMichael ClarkJune 26, 2017Sergei Prokofiev, Four Pieces (Op. 4), Sam Welsh, double thumb, fingering onlyComment
PROKOFIEV | Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 16: I. Rehearsal 4
 
Piano fingerings for Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor by Sergei Prokofiev

“These simple left hand redistributions take the pressure off the right hand slightly.”

Submitted by Michael Lenahan

Published on 5/25/2020

 
Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkJune 22, 2017Sergei Prokofiev, Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor (Op. 16), Michael Lenahan, redistribution, divide more evenly between handsComment
PROKOFIEV | Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 16: I. Cadenza
 
Piano fingerings for Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 16, by Sergei Prokofiev

“The redistribution at the end of the 2nd measure is a lifesaver! Take the G-sharp in the top staff with the left hand as an octave, so the right just plays a repeated G-sharp with 3 and 4.”

Submitted by Michael Lenahan

Published on 5/25/2020

 
Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkJune 22, 2017Sergei Prokofiev, Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor (Op. 16), Michael Lenahan, redistribution, awkward passageworkComment
PROKOFIEV | Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 16: II. Rehearsal 27
 
Piano fingerings for Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 16, by Sergei Prokofiev

“The double 4s and double 5 in the LH should be played with a high wrist on the downbeat. Taking the C's with a right hand octave helps a lot.”

Submitted by Michael Lenahan

Published on 5/25/2020

 
Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkJune 22, 2017Sergei Prokofiev, Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor (Op. 16), Michael Lenahan, redistribution, awkward passagework, double 5, double 4Comment
PROKOFIEV | Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 16: III. Rehearsal 66

Original:

Suggested performance:

Piano fingerings for Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 16, by Sergei Prokofiev

“I hate playing interlocked chords with the thumbs crossing. I get rid of most of them in this section.”

Submitted by Michael Lenahan

Published on 5/25/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkJune 22, 2017Sergei Prokofiev, Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor (Op. 16), Michael Lenahan, redistribution, avoid crowdingComment
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