Piano Forum



Remembering the great Maurizio Pollini
Legendary pianist Maurizio Pollini defined modern piano playing through a combination of virtuosity of the highest degree, a complete sense of musical purpose and commitment that works in complete control of the virtuosity. His passing was announced by Milan’s La Scala opera house on March 23. Read more >>

Topic: Prokofiev's Sonata no. 7, 3rd mvt  (Read 1643 times)

Offline invsblmn

  • PS Silver Member
  • Newbie
  • ***
  • Posts: 11
Prokofiev's Sonata no. 7, 3rd mvt
on: April 09, 2005, 02:52:53 AM
This is a frustrating piece to learn. Has anyone here played this who can offer some tips? The passages where both hands are playing on top of each other is especially difficult.

Offline tds

  • PS Silver Member
  • Sr. Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 2941
Re: Prokofiev's Sonata no. 7, 3rd mvt
Reply #1 on: April 09, 2005, 07:16:53 PM
The passages where both hands are playing on top of each other is especially difficult.

we pianists only have two hands. unfortunately, a lot of times RH and LH do not quite like each other, i.e. they are not comfortable to be too close to each other. the owner of the hands often gets the freak just out of one hand entering the other hand's territory. my general advice is: be patient, and yet analytical! think about hand movement, balance, and space for both hands to move freely. also, never loose grip of rhythm. good fingering can safe your struggle on this movement. ask your teacher for best possible fingerings. best, tds
dignity, love and joy.
 

Logo light pianostreet.com - the website for classical pianists, piano teachers, students and piano music enthusiasts.

Subscribe for unlimited access

Sign up

Follow us

Piano Street Digicert