Clair de lune from Scratch #52, Measure 37 Pt. 2
Tuesday, 13 October 2009 12:51 | 
Written by Hugh Sung | 
The traditional fingerings rely on octaves in both hands to help find the notes easily. The problem is that the way the notes are positioned in the left hand makes things very difficult for the 4th and 5th fingers, particularly for smaller hands and those with less flexibility in those normally weaker fingers. As an alternative, I offer a creative fingering that uses the right hand to once again "come to the rescue" by sharing some of the left hand notes, leaving the left hand with a smaller, more comfortable note grouping. Try both of these fingerings and be sure to let me know which one you prefer. Everyone will have different preferences depending on their hand size/shape, so don't feel obligated to follow someone else's personal preference!
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written by Blake Barrios , January 12, 2010
Hugh,
I'm up to measure 37 and enjoying your lessons...It's been 3 months of learning and practicing and it’s coming along beautifully…I played a little when I was young..I’m 32 now and my fingers have become so fluid from repetition and muscle memory while learning this difficult piece…My wife and I love this song and she is in static that I’m able to take on the challenge…So am I…
You are a fantastic teacher…Here’s to the applications and your gift of teaching..Without that, I probly never would have learned this song…
Oh yea, the “Come to the rescue” protocol is very helpful for this measure…..Can’t wait to finish..
Thanks again from the both of us…
Blake and Michelle
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written by Blake Barrios , January 12, 2010
Hugh,
I'm up to measure 37 and enjoying your lessons...It's been 3 months of learning and practicing and it’s coming along beautifully…I played a little when I was young..I’m 32 now and my fingers have become so fluid from repetition and muscle memory while learning this difficult piece…My wife and I love this song and she is in static that I’m able to take on the challenge…So am I…
You are a fantastic teacher…Here’s to the applications and your gift of teaching..Without that, I probly never would have learned this song…
Oh yea, the “Come to the rescue” protocol is very helpful for this measure…..Can’t wait to finish..
Thanks again from the both of us…
Blake and Michelle
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written by Blake Barrios , January 12, 2010
Hugh,
I'm up to measure 37 and enjoying your lessons...It's been 3 months of learning and practicing and it’s coming along beautifully…I played a little when I was young..I’m 32 now and my fingers have become so fluid from repetition and muscle memory while learning this difficult piece…My wife and I love this song and she is in static that I’m able to take on the challenge…So am I…
You are a fantastic teacher…Here’s to the applications and your gift of teaching..Without that, I probly never would have learned this song…
Oh yea, the “Come to the rescue” protocol is very helpful for this measure…..Can’t wait to finish..
Thanks again from the both of us…
Blake and Michelle
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