Yes, so I want to learn thumb-over technique for quick scales. I have a few questions about actually LEARNING them, rather than "how useful is it?"1. I hear that I should play them as parallel sets. How would I go about using the metronome for this? Would I play the parallel sets as eighth notes at a given tempo? How do I treat the parallel sets in relation to the whole scheme of things?2. When should I start to bring them from parallel sets down to "grace note speed?"
3. Why is it wiser to go from infinitely fast to slower speeds with this technique?
4. When will the gap during position shifts disappear?
I read somewhere else that I should "not practice slowly, but in 'slow motion.'" Can someone explain this a little more clearly?
Bernhard said at one point "never use TU technique." How would one execute slower, legato scales, then? There does not seem to be a way to play TO legato.
I'm not Bernhard, so I can't remember the threads in which the TO technique is discussed. But you're probably going to get a reply with a whole bunch of links to those threads. So be prepared.
Er… I doubt very much I ever said that. If you look at thread no. 1 above, you will find that I actually said was:“Thumb under is essential for slow passages that must be rendered legato. Thumb over is essential for fast passages, where the complications of bringing the thumb under the hand would result in jerky playing.”
Well, in the "is there a perfect technique 4 super fast scales?" thread, you said: 2. Do not play thumb under. I guess I misinterpreted this. Also, later in that post, you say "Don't practice mechanically." Does this mean to add dynamics, phrasing, etc. to my scales?
Bernhard:I´m confused.Recently, you wrote:"Mind you, Charles Rosen disagrees with me, and says that once you get everything right, you should actually repeat as mindlessly as possible. He even suggests you read a book while practising! "But, many times you said "practice until the passage can be done without thinking. "Can you explain a little more?Thanks,Ale.