Piano Forum

Piano Street Magazine:
Boris Giltburg’s Big Season in Germany

Boris Giltburg is set for a remarkable season across Germany, performing with top orchestras in Essen, Dresden, Frankfurt, and Leipzig. In this wide-ranging interview with Eric Schoones, the pianist reflects on his deep connection to Rachmaninoff, the emotional depths of Beethoven, and his upcoming exploration of Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier—a new “final frontier” in his artistic journey. Read more

Topic: Chopin's Op. 10 No. 12 fingering  (Read 2715 times)

Offline thelightfromheaven

  • PS Silver Member
  • Newbie
  • ***
  • Posts: 12
Chopin's Op. 10 No. 12 fingering
on: August 26, 2013, 04:23:48 PM
Hello!

I have a little problem with fingering in Chopin's Revolutionary.
30th measure, last two notes in the left hand, E sharp and F sharp. What's the best fingering for these two? I really cannot decide, actually, nothing seems comfortable to me.
Thanks in advance.
Currently learning:
Chopin Op. 10 No. 12
Saint-Saens Piano Concerto No. 2
Liszt Un Sospiro

Offline hechbah

  • PS Silver Member
  • Newbie
  • ***
  • Posts: 4
Re: Chopin's Op. 10 No. 12 fingering
Reply #1 on: August 26, 2013, 05:37:26 PM
You have just 10 combinations of two different fingers in your left hand to play any two given notes. Ok, if you switch the order, 20. Most of them will be nonsense. If none feels comfortable, just choose the least awkward for you.





I personally do 5-1.

Offline lojay

  • PS Silver Member
  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 170
Re: Chopin's Op. 10 No. 12 fingering
Reply #2 on: August 27, 2013, 05:05:15 AM
I also do 5-1. 

I let go of the 5 as soon as I hit the note and it's basically already over the lower F#.  If you practice slowly, you need to emulate this quick movement or you're going to have trouble when you play in tempo.

Offline thelightfromheaven

  • PS Silver Member
  • Newbie
  • ***
  • Posts: 12
Re: Chopin's Op. 10 No. 12 fingering
Reply #3 on: August 27, 2013, 09:42:49 AM
Thanks, just what I was looking for.
I already played with 5-1, but I wasn't sure, that it fits well while playing at the given tempo.
Currently learning:
Chopin Op. 10 No. 12
Saint-Saens Piano Concerto No. 2
Liszt Un Sospiro
For more information about this topic, click search below!

Piano Street Magazine:
Argerich-Alink’s Piano Competitions Directory – 2025 Edition

In today’s crowded music competition landscape, it’s challenging for young musicians to discern which opportunities are truly worthwhile. The new 2025 edition of the Argerich-Alink Foundation’s comprehensive guide to piano competitions, provides valuable insights and inspiration for those competing or aspiring to compete, but also for anyone who just wants an updated overview of the global piano landscape. Read more
 

Logo light pianostreet.com - the website for classical pianists, piano teachers, students and piano music enthusiasts.

Subscribe for unlimited access

Sign up

Follow us

Piano Street Digicert
Customer Reviews