Scarbo Intro Fingering

[abel2]

Is it more normal to finger the quick repeated notes with multiple fingers or with 2-3 fingers together repeating? I've only watched Lisitsa's hands play it up close, and she plays it the latter way.  Also,  out of curiosity,  how does her version compare?

[michael_c]

Normal is whatever suits the particular pianist's technique. Some change fingers, some don't.

Whatever fingering you use, the important point is Ravel's indication "très fondu, en tremolo": if you can hear each individual note, you're doing it wrong.

[tritone_player]

For me, changing fingers the traditional way caused the sound to be too "articulated"/separated. The repeated d-sharp should almost "mesh" with the chord. I put the thumb and index finger together and slightly vibrate the fingers, but then again, that method may not be as reliable on pianos with actions that are heavy/slow.