“I treat all of these figures as tremolos between the hands. The increased awkwardness is overshadowed by immediate gains in rhythmic precision.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 8/11/2021
“The C-sharp can be taken into the right hand to shorten the left hand’s quick leap.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 1/1/2020
“The Cs can be played as part of the right-hand chord, eliminating the shifts back and forth.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 3/12/2020
“Taking the G as an octave in the left hand eliminates unnecessary position shifts in the right hand.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 3/12/2020
“Taking the E-flat in the right hand enables a legato connection.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 3/12/2020
“These redistributions are designed to maximize legato connections where possible.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 3/12/2020
“Taking the F-sharp in the left hand allows the right to move to the next position earlier.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 3/12/2020
“Martinu’s stems suggest playing the bass clef A in the right hand in m. 16, but the left-hand thumb is already on the A, so I take that whole triad in the left hand. I follow Martinu’s stems for the rest of the passage.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 3/12/2020
“Taking the middle D in the left hand eliminates a position shift.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 3/12/2020
“Taking the top of the scale in the right hand gives the left hand extra time to makes its shift.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 3/12/2020
“Taking the top of the scale in the right hand gives the left hand extra time to makes its shift. Starting the A major arpeggio in the left hand allows right hand to be in position to start the sixths.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 3/12/2020
“Taking these dyads in the right hand eliminates several large leaps.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 3/12/2020
“Taking these notes in the left hand facilitates a smooth two-note slur and requires less moving around.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 3/12/2020
“These redistributions are designed to eliminate as many unnecessary position shifts as possible.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 3/12/2020
“Taking these octaves in the left hand keeps the right hand from leaping around.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 3/12/2020
“Taking these dyads in the right hand saves the left hand from several large leaps.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 3/12/2020
“I find taking this note with the left hand thumb slightly easier than crossing over with right-hand 2.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 2/15/2020
“Ending with an octave feels secure.”
Submitted by Michael Clark
Published on 2/15/2020