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Topic: Debussy Pour le Piano Glissandi  (Read 1508 times)

Offline h_chopin148

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Debussy Pour le Piano Glissandi
on: September 16, 2013, 12:23:57 AM
I'm learning Debussy Pour le Piano right now and I'm working on the prelude. My teacher is currently away so I am practicing on my own. I was wondering how I should play the glissandi and in the prelude without injuring myself. This is the first piece I've played with glissandi in it. Any help would be appreciated!  :)
Debussy Pour le Piano
Chopin Etude 10/5, 10/9
Beethoven Sonata 2/2, 10/3
Bach P&F no. 7 WTC 1
Ligeti Musica Ricercata 10

Offline blazekenny

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Re: Debussy Pour le Piano Glissandi
Reply #1 on: September 16, 2013, 06:07:15 PM
you are suppossed to play them only with your nails and nothing else.

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Re: Debussy Pour le Piano Glissandi
Reply #2 on: September 16, 2013, 06:37:03 PM
Which fingers should I use?
Debussy Pour le Piano
Chopin Etude 10/5, 10/9
Beethoven Sonata 2/2, 10/3
Bach P&F no. 7 WTC 1
Ligeti Musica Ricercata 10

Offline david456103

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Re: Debussy Pour le Piano Glissandi
Reply #3 on: September 16, 2013, 09:09:49 PM
i dont know the piece, but
1.if its white-key, use the edge of your 2nd finger
2. if its black-key, use the edge of your thumb
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