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ranjit

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How do you play upward octave glissandos?

on: June 18, 2020, 11:07:26 AM

Just asking out of curiosity.

I can play downward octave glissandos (with the right hand) just fine, but how people play octave glissandi upwards just beats me.

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quantum

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Re: How do you play upward octave glissandos?

Reply #1 on: June 18, 2020, 08:24:04 PM

For the RH, try using multiple fingers to support the top note - 3,4,and 5 combined. Flex the 3-4-5 fingers so you are using the nails in contact with the keys.

No reason why you should not also practice this as a LH downward glissando.

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Re: How do you play upward octave glissandos?

Reply #2 on: June 19, 2020, 07:48:29 AM

I use 3-4-5 combined.

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