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Offline justinrp97

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Chopin Op53 Polonaise fingering
on: June 18, 2013, 04:04:26 PM
Just a quick question about different fingering options for the chromatic 4ths in the opening of the polonaise.  there are 4 sets of them, the first 2 and the last are no problem, but the 3rd one is giving me difficulty.  Any suggestions?

Offline pytheamateur

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Re: Chopin Op53 Polonaise fingering
Reply #1 on: June 18, 2013, 07:22:52 PM
Well, what do you think of the various fingering suggestions from the different editions available on the ISMLP site?
Beethoven - Sonata in C sharp minor, Op 27 No 12
Chopin - Fantasie Impromptu, Nocturn in C sharp minor, Op post
Brahms - Op 118, Nos 2 & 3

Offline drazh

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Re: Chopin Op53 Polonaise fingering
Reply #2 on: June 18, 2013, 08:05:05 PM
I have the same problem with 3rd one

Offline zippi

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Re: Chopin Op53 Polonaise fingering
Reply #3 on: June 18, 2013, 08:45:58 PM
Hey,

31, 42, 51, 41, 52, 41, 52 (right hand )

Offline danhuyle

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Re: Chopin Op53 Polonaise fingering
Reply #4 on: June 19, 2013, 12:41:54 AM
My video response to the 4 sets of 4th in Polonaise Op53



Did this 11 months ago for fun. Enjoy  :)
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Offline birba

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Re: Chopin Op53 Polonaise fingering
Reply #5 on: June 19, 2013, 04:17:01 AM
I divide the third run in two hands:
 
r.h.  1 2 3 4 5 4 5
                1 2 1 2

l.h.   2 1 1
        4 3 2 4 3 2 1

Offline drazh

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Re: Chopin Op53 Polonaise fingering
Reply #6 on: July 16, 2013, 09:45:45 AM
Today  I realized that fingers should fly over the keys like a butterfly. now I feel better

Offline jugular

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Re: Chopin Op53 Polonaise fingering
Reply #7 on: July 16, 2013, 07:30:24 PM
I've used 13, 24, 15, 24, 15, 24, 15. The parallel fourths are nothing compared to that annoying coda though...

Offline justinrp97

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Re: Chopin Op53 Polonaise fingering
Reply #8 on: July 23, 2013, 06:37:01 PM
I don't think the Coda is that difficult.
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