Fingering problem in Chopin Prelude No. 15

[bttay]

How should I play the 9th bar in Chopin's Prelude no. 15?


The left hand  is stressed from low D to F. My hand is just not big enough for that. Should I play the F with my right hand? If so there is another problem of the inconsistancy of tone as the piece progresses.

Thanks. 

[Egghead]

The left hand  is stressed from low D to F. My hand is just not big enough for that.

Hi bttay,
I am only a student myself, and my LH does not do this stretch from Dflat to F either... 

Should I play the F with my right hand? If so there is another problem of the inconsistancy of tone as the piece progresses.

Using RH is what my teacher also suggested, and I didnt find it awkward. (I was going to use my nose, but he disapproves ). More seriously: What do you mean by "inconsistancy of tone"? Where exactly ("as the piece progresses") does it arise?

Regards, Egghead

[janice]

I think it's perfectly fine to use your right hand.  But make sure that you bring out the high F  (most likely, with finger 5) and ease up on your thumb, so that the lower F (played with your thumb).

[bttay]

I think it's perfectly fine to use your right hand.  But make sure that you bring out the high F  (most likely, with finger 5) and ease up on your thumb, so that the lower F (played with your thumb).

Thank you guys for your helpful answers.

EggHead, I think Janice has just answered to my question about the problem of the tone being different when I have to play the two "F"s in octave with RH. Without enough practice, the high F is going to sound weaker then the other notes in the melody. Look like I have to practice more.