How do I know which finger for which note? Piece from Mozart.

[greenleaf]

Hi,

I'm new to this forum. I am trying to learn this piece from Mozart (see PDF in link): https://s9.imslp.org/files/imglnks/usimg/5/58/IMSLP56676-PMLP116885-Mozart_Werke_Breitkopf_Serie_22_KV1.pdf
I can understand and read the whole piece, and how to play it, on the whole. The thing is, that I don't know which finger to play which note with.
In the book which I learn to play from they most often show which finger to use for which note.
Do I simply decide on the most convenient finger, and keep using that one for that note? I'm thinking of printing the note sheet and write which finger to play which note, so I don't switch all the time.

Do you have any suggestions?

[pianistavt]

A beginner really needs to work with a teacher to learn the basics properly.  Otherwise you'll develop methods that will lead to problems in your playing, in the long run.

Is a teacher not possible?

[greenleaf]

Yes, I can some how feel that this piece from Mozart is too hard for me to learn on my own (though, it's hard for me not to try). I get a bit of a headache, and some feelings of anxiety when trying to learn it, since I don't know which finger to use where exactly...
But the lesson book is perfect in that way, since it tells you exactly how to do it with video instructions, etc. Maybe I should just stick to the book for now until I can find a real life teacher. I can't afford one at the moment. Maybe in the future.

Thanks for the reply, anyways

[brogers70]

Yes, I can some how feel that this piece from Mozart is too hard for me to learn on my own (though, it's hard for me not to try). I get a bit of a headache, and some feelings of anxiety when trying to learn it, since I don't know which finger to use where exactly...
But the lesson book is perfect in that way, since it tells you exactly how to do it with video instructions, etc. Maybe I should just stick to the book for now until I can find a real life teacher. I can't afford one at the moment. Maybe in the future.

Thanks for the reply, anyways

Another thing you could try is just to look on IMSLP or elsewhere to see if there is a different edition of the piece with the fingerings given for you.

[pianistavt]

But the lesson book is perfect in that way, since it tells you exactly how to do it with video instructions, etc.

Curious - what is your lesson book?

I think it's better to learn about musical concepts from the beginning - like what is a Minuet, what is a Trio?  What does "da capa al fine" mean?  What's the tempo range?  What are the phrasings?  How might you apply dynamics?  When do you lift the hand to create phrase breaks and when use finger legato?
etc

You'll find a teacher, you just need to ask around.  Maybe group lessons.

[joturner]

Hi,

I'm new to this forum. I am trying to learn this piece from Mozart (see PDF in link): https://s9.imslp.org/files/imglnks/usimg/5/58/IMSLP56676-PMLP116885-Mozart_Werke_Breitkopf_Serie_22_KV1.pdf
I can understand and read the whole piece, and how to play it, on the whole. The thing is, that I don't know which finger to play which note with.
In the book which I learn to play from they most often show which finger to use for which note.
Do I simply decide on the most convenient finger, and keep using that one for that note? I'm thinking of printing the note sheet and write which finger to play which note, so I don't switch all the time.

Do you have any suggestions?

Welcome to the forum! When learning a piece like Mozart's, fingerings can significantly impact your performance. a few quick tips:

- Check if your music edition suggests fingerings. They can be very helpful, even if minimal.

- Find fingerings that feel natural and smooth for you. Stick with them for consistency.

 lastly agree with pianistavt , you should learn under the supervision of a Teacher.