tricky left hand sequence Beethoven op 31 nr 3 scherzo

[ignaceii]

Hi there,
In the scherzo of Beethovens op 30 no 3, Scherzo, as from bar 51 left hand I have a problem.
It's a sequence a passage of alternating 3rds and 4ths, whereby 1 finger is common for both, let us say the 3rd.
Raising 1st and 3rd for the first 3rd chord immediately followed by pressin 3rd and 5th for the second chord.
I am not comfortable with the function of the 3rd finger working in both chords. It is like 1 note played by 2nd and 3rd finger in repetition.
Here 3rd is kept for both, raising and pressing of this 3rd finger in both chords leads to bottlenecks.

I hope you understand me.
Beethoven also uses such passages in another sonata.
Does it ring a bell anywhere. Thank you

[j_menz]

Opus 30 No 3 is his eighth Violin Sonata. I can't see the passage you describe in the piano part, and no Scherzo movement anyway.  His 30th Piano Sonata is likewise scherzo free.  Can you clarify the piece you mean?

[ignaceii]

op 31 nr 3.

[j_menz]

Ok, now I can see where you are talking about. 

You don't have to repeat the 3 on that note if it's giving you problems. Try 35-12-35-12.

Check out the suggested fingering in different editions on IMSLP if you don't like the one given in your book and don't feel confident coming up with your own.