VIDEO: Preparatory Exercise for Blind Octaves No. 2 by Michael Sayers

[michael_sayers]

Hi Everyone,

This composition is played entirely with the thumbs, including the final measures. The score can be viewed here:

https://www.michaelsayers.com/preparatoryexerciseforblindoctavesno2.html

The reverb is the natural sound at Västerhaninge kyrka.

I hope that it is enjoyed!

[stoat_king]

Really like this - its quite haunting.
I wont ask why it is to be played with the thumbs alone lol

[stevensk]

Hm, It sounds like a child version of a Ludovico Einaudi piece.

[michael_sayers]

Really like this - its quite haunting.
I wont ask why it is to be played with the thumbs alone lol

Thanks, on both counts! 

[liszt1022]

Score says "exercises for children" What children are you teaching that are drilling blind octaves?

[michael_sayers]

Score says "exercises for children" What children are you teaching that are drilling blind octaves?

I believe in pushing technique intensely up through about the age of 17.  You or I could drill blind octaves for an hour a day if we wanted to.  Children tend not to be that way.  For them it generally is best to sugar coat a technical regimen.