Thirds, sixths and double notes
Two lines inside one hand; practise each line and the fingering that preserves its connection.
- Category
- Technique concepts
- First taught in
- 6.9 Clear the sound with half pedal
- Theory cards
- Practising octaves and double notes safely (Level 6)
- Lines inside double notes (Licentiate)
In the lessons
4 lessons and 4 pieces where the Method teaches or uses it, in teaching order.
| Lesson | Lesson and piece |
|---|---|
| 6.9 | Clear the sound with half pedalWaltz in A-flat major, Op. 39 No. 15, Johannes Brahms |
| 10.7 | Keep octaves light at speedPiano Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2 No. 1: IV. Prestissimo, Ludwig van Beethoven |
| L.11 | Keep a perpetual motion transparentImages, première série: Mouvement, L. 110 / CD 105, Claude Debussy |
| L.13 | Keep double sixths light at speedÉtude in D-flat major, Op. 25 No. 8, Frédéric Chopin |
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