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cygnusdei

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Left hand octaves

on: December 28, 2007, 12:01:03 AM

I wonder if other people also do this - when executing left hand octaves, I tend to only play the lower note (with pinky), with the upper note mute, although the thumb is in position. Anyone?

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dnephi

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Re: Left hand octaves

Reply #1 on: December 28, 2007, 01:12:29 PM

If anything, the lower note loses its sound. Although, in RH sixths and octaves, sometimes the thumb drops out. I just need to slow down and make sure my weight's in it.

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dan101

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Re: Left hand octaves

Reply #2 on: December 28, 2007, 05:27:35 PM

When I was in my teens (a very long time ago), I remember having my fifth finger not sound occasionally in octave playing. At any rate, try playing the octaves slower and with a gripping action. Then gradually increase their speed. That seems to work for many of my students.

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