![]() ![]() The trick is to not play the notes with one finger. This is because the dampers will always end the notes when they are released. The big problem with the piano is that no matter how hard you try to connect repeated notes of the same note, they will always be detached in some way. Make sure that slow repeated notes are played as smoothly as possible. If you have the time to watch I would definitely recommend it. In the video I demonstrate these techniques on a Mozart Sonata. I have a bias in the technique I use, however, the method I use is also used by many great pianists. When it comes to slow repeated notes there are different schools of thought on how to approach them. It’s best to practice slowly, with a metronome, and work your way up to speed slowly. Also, keep your hand relatively stable, curve your fingers (keep them rounded) and try to hit the middle of the key. There isn’t time to make any motion beyond what is needed, so keep your fingers hovering very close over the keys. So how is it done? It is absolutely essential to keep your fingers right over the keys. Not all grand or baby grand pianos can even handle the high level of repetition needed but it will need to be regulated well in order to play fast repeated notes. ![]() I provide some additional instructions specifically on how to approach this if you have time to watch, you may appreciate this.Īnother thing to keep in mind when approaching fast repeated notes is that upright pianos will not be able to handle it. In the video above I demonstrate this on one of Scarlatti’s sonatas. Typically, 3-2-1 is a very good fingering for playing fast repeated notes. The most important thing is finding a fingering that works for you. You MUST change fingers in order to play the notes fast enough. Most of the time you will have to learn how to handle fast repeated notes with one hand, and the only way to achieve this is by changing fingers. However, for most music this is not going to be an option. The easiest way to handle a fast note played over and over again would be to use two hands. I’m going to cover both of these techniques this week. There are two distinctly different types of repeated notes: slow repeated notes and fast repeated notes. This really is a great topic to cover and there is a ton of information for you. ![]()
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