Piano Forum

Topic: I need an exercise for thirds.  (Read 1291 times)

Offline musicioso

  • PS Silver Member
  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 203
I need an exercise for thirds.
on: September 27, 2013, 07:11:38 PM
Hallo guys.

I am looking for an exercise in thids. But not just scales,because i already do C major in thirds, up and down, and also some other scales. But now i need an exercise thats more than only going up and down. Some easy melodies or something.
If you guysknow something, i would really appreciate if you tell me those.

Thanks in advance

Offline awesom_o

  • PS Silver Member
  • Sr. Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 2630
Re: I need an exercise for thirds.
Reply #1 on: September 27, 2013, 11:57:12 PM
Learn to play major and minor scales in double thirds hands together in all keys.

 :) That should give you plenty of exercise!

Offline ted

  • PS Silver Member
  • Sr. Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 4013
Re: I need an exercise for thirds.
Reply #2 on: September 28, 2013, 12:51:27 AM
I suggest improvising musically interesting passages which employ the (13)(24)(35) striking pattern, in as many different note groups, touches and accents as you can invent. Technique thrives on variety, or at least mine does. I found that fluency in double notes depended on practising all the combinations of finger striking patterns, the actual notes used being of lesser importance. Therefore it seems reasonable to make the process musically varied and interesting rather than a daily grind. Thousands would probably disagree, that is just what I found for myself over the years.
"Mistakes are the portals of discovery." - James Joyce

Offline gyzzzmo

  • PS Silver Member
  • Sr. Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 2209
Re: I need an exercise for thirds.
Reply #3 on: September 28, 2013, 05:22:59 AM
chopin etude 25/6? ;)
1+1=11

Offline musicioso

  • PS Silver Member
  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 203
Re: I need an exercise for thirds.
Reply #4 on: September 28, 2013, 09:50:49 AM
Hallo guys. Thank you for your replies.

I dont mean double thirds. I mean thirds with two hands.

And yes, i am also considering doing scales in double thirds.

Offline awesom_o

  • PS Silver Member
  • Sr. Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 2630
Re: I need an exercise for thirds.
Reply #5 on: September 28, 2013, 11:51:18 AM
Play all of your major and minor scales in both hands separated by a third.
For more information about this topic, click search below!

Piano Street Magazine:
The World of Piano Competitions – issue 1 2024

The World of Piano Competitions is a magazine initiated by PIANIST Magazine (Netherlands and Germany) and its Editor-in-Chief Eric Schoones. Here we get a rich insight into the world of international piano competitions through the eyes of its producers and participants. 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