How to play G3 and E5 with left hand

[augustpasimio]

Hello,
I'm trying to play Climb Every Mountain.  In the bass clef, I have to play G3 and E5.  How do I play that?  My fingers don't stretch that far.  Do I play the E5 with the right hand?
August

[schumaniac]

hmmm, G3 and E5 is a stretch of almost two octaves. I don't think anyone can play that... unless you're Rachmaninoff! :p

You might want to play the E with your right hand, I guess

[iansinclair]

There's no rule that says you have to play everything in the bass clef with your left hand, nor in the treble with your right!  On this one, pick up the E with your right hand.

[augustpasimio]

Thanks for the info.  I thought that if the notes are on the bass clef, you should play it with the left hand. 

[schumaniac]

Thanks for the info.  I thought that if the notes are on the bass clef, you should play it with the left hand. 

well, generally you should, but if you find something that you can't stretch, use your right hand. Use your best judgement :p

[j_menz]

well, generally you should,

Nope. Generally it's easier to do it that way, but there is no "should" about it.

EDIT: Sometimes a teacher may tell you that you "should" do something a particular way - you should (usually) follow that advice - they will not be laying down a rule, but rather a better and ultimately easier approach.