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Topic: Fingering advice Chopin Sonata 3  (Read 2280 times)

Offline chopes

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Fingering advice Chopin Sonata 3
on: November 17, 2022, 08:02:38 AM
Does anyone have a suggestion for fingering the RH chromatic run down in 4ths on the second page? Just cannot find a solution to getting this fast/fluid (other than working on my technique of course!)
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Re: Fingering advice Chopin Sonata 3
Reply #1 on: November 18, 2022, 09:30:54 PM
My edition suggests 52 41 31 52 41 31 etc etc. What do you have in yours?
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Re: Fingering advice Chopin Sonata 3
Reply #2 on: November 27, 2022, 11:25:52 AM
My Schirmer edition gives 52 41 52 - 52 - 52 - 52 - 52

I use 52 41 31 52 52 41 52 41 31 52 41....but still find too much wrist movement in the last few 4ths - the pros just don't seem to move their wrist at all!
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Re: Fingering advice Chopin Sonata 3
Reply #3 on: November 28, 2022, 12:55:54 AM
I would not be so sure the wrist movement happens due to the fingering. You should be able to move your fingers more and wrists less and get a smoother result. Requires that you are supple and efficient.
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