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Offline eager_beaver

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Good afternoon!
I really appreciate this forum, it seems that lots of proficient pianists usually post here. I've got a question. Could you tell me the correct fingerings for these measures: picture 1 - the second measure; picture 2 - the whole measure?  I tried to mark the fingerings on my own, but unfortunately I'm not confident of its correctness from the point of view of technique: I'm going to play this exercise daily, so it would be perfect If you helped me out. Thank you in advance!

Offline gleeok

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Re: Technically correct and appropriate fingerings in an exercise.
Reply #1 on: November 03, 2012, 02:17:00 AM
I'd like to help, but I'm only a 6 month player (from a 7 year pause with only approx. 8 months of experience before that) :T

But now I'm curious, what piece is that? Looks fun to play! And not too hard for a beginner like me. thanks ^^. Risky, but for me it looks like an etude.

And welcome to piano street!

Offline brogers70

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Re: Technically correct and appropriate fingerings in an exercise.
Reply #2 on: November 03, 2012, 02:25:26 AM
I think it is one of the early exercises from Brahms 51 exercises. Available on IMSLP.

Offline eager_beaver

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Re: Technically correct and appropriate fingerings in an exercise.
Reply #3 on: November 03, 2012, 02:23:28 PM
Yes. You're right. It is said that first 10 exercises increase dramatically the self-sufficiency of each hand . So, do you have any great fingerings solutions for the passages I've uploaded?

Offline outin

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Re: Technically correct and appropriate fingerings in an exercise.
Reply #4 on: November 03, 2012, 03:37:41 PM
Why not use the scale/arpeggio fingerings as reference for pieces like this. You can find them free here:
https://www.pianostreet.com/search/freesheetmusic.php

Offline mikeowski

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Re: Technically correct and appropriate fingerings in an exercise.
Reply #5 on: November 03, 2012, 03:46:06 PM
If the fingerings feel comfortable for you, you can stick with them. They look Ok to me.
The bigger probem in these passages is the 3 vs 4. Do you know how to play that?

Offline eager_beaver

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Re: Technically correct and appropriate fingerings in an exercise.
Reply #6 on: November 03, 2012, 06:52:52 PM
Why not use the scale/arpeggio fingerings as reference for pieces like this. You can find them free here:
https://www.pianostreet.com/search/freesheetmusic.php

Yeah, thanks a lot, but I was searching for real fingerings options for those particular measures. Of course, I know fingerings for arpeggios and scales.
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