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Moszkowski, Moritz : 20 Petites Etudes / 20 Petites études No.9 G-Dur Op.91-9

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Music ID : 38157
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:etude
Total Playing Time:1 min 20 sec
Copyright:Public Domain

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Author : Inada, Saeko

Last Updated: February 9, 2020
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

Exercise in Thirds. To be performed at a brisk tempo in 12/8 meter, with careful vertical alignment between both hands. Additionally, the melody formed by the chords is instructed to be played legato.

Writer: Inada, Saeko

Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: July 21, 2025
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

This étude can be challenging for pianists with small hands. In measure 1, for the last notes of beat 1, A-C, using a 2-4 fingering allows you to take H-D in the next beat with a 3-5 fingering. Subsequently, by taking the last notes of beat 2, A-C, with a 3-5 fingering, you can then take G-H in beat 3 with a 2-4 fingering. However, this might be quite a demanding task for pianists with small hands. As an alternative option, one could also take the last A-C of beat 1 with 3-5, the first H-D of beat 2 also with 3-5, the last A-C of beat 2 with 3-5, and the first G-H of the next beat also with 3-5. However, this consecutive 3-5 to 3-5 fingering carries the risk of becoming quite harsh and rigid if not executed precisely. Naturally, this depends on diligent practice.

The former approach, 2-4 → 3-5, 3-5 → 2-4, reduces the risk. As another suggestion, for example, in measure 1, there is also a method of playing all D notes in the right hand part with the left hand. This significantly eases the right hand's task. Of course, this method cannot be applied to all measures, but it is particularly effective in passages where a light touch (p) is required. We encourage you to try this.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou
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