Secrets of Chopin's Etude op.10 no.1
Chopin's Etude no.1 is an iconic work, because it showcases difficult arpeggio work for the right hand in beautiful fashion. Many of the difficulties lay in having a stretched, and extended hand while having intricate fingerwork within. Learn some tips and secrets about this etude today!
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We are going to be using this thread to gather suggestions and questions!
- What questions do you have on this topic?
- Any particular area you would like me to focus on?
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Thank you for doing a session on this Etude. 🙏🏼 One question I have is about fingerings — I’ve heard that there are some unconventional fingerings and possibly even hand redistributions that can make things more manageable. (Maybe this if from the Taubman school? I can’t remember where I saw/heard this.)
Would love to know your thoughts and any tips you might have on this!
Thank you.
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Hi! Here’s some questions to start off…:
Body movement left to right to go with fingerings?
Fingerings on measures 22, 30, 31 ,34, 48, 64 for the non-huge handed.
Thanks,
Rob
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What edition do you recommend?
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Bar 22 I use 4 instead of 3
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On E down I use 5213
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Yeah 64 is redundant re m22. Sorry
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What fingering do you use at the top of the big A when changing directions?
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How to improve accuracy as well as avoiding fatigue for measures 41-48?
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Anievas about 206. PS-Thanks!
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Sorry Augustin Anievas 206 BPM… Just for sport
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Ok, maybe not quite but up there. https://youtu.be/5OtYaXRKx9I
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I was able to watch this now. I love the sunlight streaming in. :D Your analogies are always delightful to teach us: using one's hand(s) like a paintbrush, a cascade/waterfall of notes, rushes of wind and water, etc. Your concern for contour, dynamic shaping, the acute awareness of tension and relaxation (the balance), the music like an ocean coming to us and receding is SO lovely. And practical!
It is fun to hear how Chopin related to Liszt...dedicating the piece to him, yet not exactly seeing eye to eye with him about musical interpretation. Chopin - more introspective; Liszt - more showmanship. Both - - geniuses.
Dominic, you said you "make do. Try my best." Such modesty...Oh! You do so Brilliantly!
Hand position - paying attention to the vertical positioning is fascinating and makes sense! The flowing in and out and flowing motion looks quite natural.
Thinking about using the same fingering and different grouping. Yes!
Thank you, Dominic!
Thank you, everyone!
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For bar 31, try 2313-2313-... rotate thumb under third. ;-)