Small Hands... Suggested Sheetmusic?

[melt]

I am not a very advanced pianist; but as i'm advancing as a student, it's becoming more and more difficult for me to play piano. I have tendonitus in both hands because they are over used from drawing, piano, typing, etc. I'm only 15 years old, but my hands are done growing. I'm lucky if i can strech an octave and i was wanting some new, challenging music to play but i'm having a hard time finding anything that will fit my abilities. I'm currently in the last lesson book in Faber and Faber. Is there anything for me?

[Rach3]

I'd be much more concerned about your tendonitis than just having small hands. The vast majority of classical repertoire (excluding some Brahms and occasionally Rachmaninoff) does not require an octave's reach; where it is required there's almost always a musically clean workaround (arpeggiation, emendation...).

Use the 'search' function on the forum for previous threads about handspan; it's been discussed a hundred times here, the consensus is that it really doesn't matter that much. I can't suggest repertoire though, because I'm unfamiliar with the 'Faber' series and so I don't know what kind of music you're ready for.

[melt]

thanks.

[ako]

There is a lot of repertoire out there that does not require an octave (I can only reach an octave also).  However, I am also very concerned about your tendonitis, especially when you are so young. You should talk to your teacher or find a teacher who understands the ergonomics of playing the piano and make sure you use fingerings that will not further aggrevate your tendonitis. My teacher and I are always finding alternative fingerings that will suit my small hands since a lot of fingerings in books are not meant for small hands and you might hurt your hands by overstretching them using the inappropriate fingerings. Please take care.