In Chopins Noctorne Op 9-12 in the 12th measure the right hand plays the chord a1-f2 for 3/8 while the left hand is supposed to play three chords of eights - e-1 / e0 c1 / h0 c1 a1 - as a result for the last chord of the left hand you should play the same note (an a1) already held by the right hand - so do you even play it? If yes how are you supposed to do that? If no why is it written down?
Thanks in advance for your answers
2006-12-03 02:38:31 · 5 answers · asked by Peter G 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
I think for fingering sake you should still do play it even though you won't necessarily see it.
2006-12-03 02:59:04 · answer #1 · answered by J-Dawn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, always hold tied notes for their complete value, regardless of which hand is written as playing it. Don't, however, play it again. Simply put the next finger on the key farther back and slide the original finger towards your body, out of the way so that the key never comes up. I assume it's not that simple when played in context, but you probably weren't learning a Chopin Nocturne just for kicks. If you ever play a fuge by Handel, Bach or Beethoven, you'll really appreciate (while at the same time, loathe) the extra credibility that it brings to hold notes out as written. Espically in the Baroque and Classical era, and with virtuostic piano pieces by Chopin, it was always considered proper, if you will, to hold notes and rests for their exact value.
By the way, the proper way to identify a piece, espically by someone like chopin, is to state the name as Chopin Nocturnes, Opus 12, No. 9 in 'whatever key'. That makes it a lot easier to figure out which one you're asking about.
2006-12-04 15:37:30 · answer #2 · answered by Pianist d'Aurellius 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ah, I love that piece.
The way I would do it is I would continue holding the chord with the right hand then when the left hand comes in, just press it once again with either hand. If you want to keep it true to the composition go with the left, but i would probably find it easier with the right hand. After you press the note again, if the note continues to be sustained by the right hand, just continue holding it. That's how I would do it. Good Luck!
2006-12-03 05:27:12 · answer #3 · answered by TheAnomaly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sostenuto?
2006-12-03 05:18:59 · answer #4 · answered by ideogenetic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in piano yes trust me on this one im in world conservatory levle 4
2006-12-03 06:02:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋