Fingering in Chord Runs (White Keys)

[thomasmgill]

I am having trouble figuring out the best way(s) to finger chord runs, particularly when it involves solely white keys.

Here is an example of a piece I am trying to learn (Brahms Sonata No. 1 in C Major IV. Finale. Presto)



I'm looking specifically at the first measure in the right hand. It is a straight run with no accidentals. Should I be fingering 145 for all of the chords? A mix of 145 and 135?

(un)fortunately the piece is marked Allegro (the coda is presto), and is sempre stacatto, meaning that these chords have to be played quickly and accurately, so I need to find the right fingering(s).

Thank you!

[Bob]

I'd use just 135. Pretty much octaves.

[cabbynum]

Plop your hand down on the octave and whatever finger is closer to the note in question use that. If you feel a stretch choose a different finger. If you have small hands then you may still feel a stretch in which case, go for comfort. These are tricky at first but become second nature. Try running octave scales and then octave scales with a fifth and then octave scales with a third on top and then a third on bottom. You get the idea.
Do it in both hands too, for the scales. And explore all keys.
Don't go too fast, aim for accuracy and relaxation. Well maybe not relaxation but don't be tense.

Do some of those for 1-2 weeks daily and you'll be flying through it