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ThePhoenixEffect

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Thumb over? Can someone explain this technique?

on: March 04, 2004, 02:24:19 AM

Ok, I've recently come across this technique and I'm still not sure how you do it. I'm also not sure what are its uses and its advantages over the thumbs under technique.

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Re: Thumb over? Can someone explain this technique

Reply #1 on: March 04, 2004, 10:17:10 AM

Can you describe what you're talking about? I have no idea what 'thumb over' means but would like to know what you mean.

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Reply #2 on: March 04, 2004, 11:28:53 AM

Have a look here for a discussion of this issue:

https://www.pianoforum.net/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=perf;action=display;num=1072372668

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Re: Thumb over? Can someone explain this technique

Reply #3 on: March 05, 2004, 07:54:42 AM

can you give us some examples of when someone uses this technique? A particular piece or whatever. Thanks. Mark

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Re: Thumb over? Can someone explain this technique

Reply #4 on: March 05, 2004, 12:22:08 PM

Scales. arpeggios and runs that exceed five keys.

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