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Re: Fantasy fingering

Author: Tony Pay ★2017
Date: 2006-08-24 21:19

The nub of the problem is: G# C# D# E D#.

First use the standard G# fingering and take everything after the G# on the right. Then, you get a (semiquaver) D natural sounding between the C# and the D# because the RH penki has to make an upward leap.

Play this slowly a few times, allowing the D natural to sound, and without tensing your RH. After a bit, as you play through the 5-note sequence (6-note with the extra D natural), allow yourself to become aware that your LH penki is free after releasing the G#.

Then use a relaxed, short flip of your LH penki on the LH C# key to 'cover' the transitional D natural.

This is of course a well-known technique, but I've described it in a quite careful way in order to lead you to a fluid movement. There is no REALLY fast finger action involved -- I'd say the important thing is to get the timing right at a slow speed before you try it faster.

PS It just struck me that you can practise both halves of the penki movements required, (L and R) by playing slowly what I described above:

G# C#(Rpenki)/Dnatural D# E D#

...but then also:

G# Dnatural/C#(Lpenki) D# E D#

....though having fooled around with all that for a bit, I think it's much easier to practise voicing the xxo/xxo fingering you referred to. Don't forget to use lots of support....(why?-)

Tony

Post Edited (2006-08-24 21:54)

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