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fingering-
of double
scales,
as
given
in
the
various
pianoforte
schools,
exhibits
of
n
all
re
th<>
amount of
no
single
diversity,
no two
teachers
to
agreeing entirely
as
to
the
fingering
and
keys.
one
appearing
follow
any
definite
and
recognisable
system
throughout
want of uniformity adds greatly to the difficulty of acquiring a fluent execution in scales of thirds and sixths, since, in addition to the large amount of practice they require, a to commit to very considerable time has to be devoted to the endeavour not always successful
the
This
memory
this
the
fingering
It
is
that
the
practice
of
essential
branch of pianoforte
frequently neglected
by students.
The
present
system
the
is
designed
of fingering, at
advantageously
studied.
is
since
the
is
right
and
for
left
exact counterparts
so the fingering
the
right
which
good
good
for
the
other,
but
in the reverse
direction,
SIXTHS.
given
number
same number
For the
fing-ering-
to
example: If the following two scales are played together, the black and white keys will be found to follow each other in the same order, and the same fingering will he used in both hands.
be precisely similar, the hands
Scale
\)f
For
G, one sharp, R.
9
H.
3
Scale of + i 2
one +
2
flat,
i
al
L.H.
i
J
IN THIRDS.
the
little
SCALES
The
and
fing-ering- of
fing-er,
which occurs
the
alternately.
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RULE
The
for
little
finger falls
and on
to
Order
N. B.
in
be studied.
Rig-ht-hand scales to begin ascending, with the thumb on the key-note; left-hand scales to beg-in descending; with the thumb on the third of the key.
Key.
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Scale of
1
Ek Left
f
i
Hand.
>
f 1
t V t
? +
8
1
tt**lJi;i
8 ?
(2)
f 2
Scale of
Ak
Left Hand.
+
1
123 23
ca>
Scale of
t
1
Dk
t
Left Hand.
1
2
1
tl
_f*
on the highIn the above scales, the little fing-er may, if preferred, be used instead of the second, est note in the right hand, and the lowest in the left.
RULE
The
for
little
R. H. FLAT and L. H. SHARP koys (as far as six finger falls on G in the right hand, and on A in the left.
flats
Order of
Key.
study.
Scale of
Ak
8
Right Hand.
2
3
Scale of
Dk
Right Hand.
Scale of
Gk Right
Hand.
Scale of
Ftt.
Left Hand.
In the scales of Ab, R. H., and E, L. H., the little finger may, if preferred, be used instead of the in the left. second, on the highest note in the right hand, and the lowest
The scale of C having no black key, the place made to fall on G in the right hand, and on C in
It
is
usually
the
left.
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SCALES
The
IN SIXTHS.
fingering- of scales in sixths depends upon the place of the second finger, which occurs once in each octave, accompanied by the thumb; the remaining- notes are played with J and \ alternately.
RULE
for
flats.)
left.
Order of
study.
left-hand
scales to
beg-in ascending-,
N. B. Rig-ht-hand scales to beg-in descending-, with the little finder on the key-note; with the little fing-er on the third of the key.
Key.
Scale of
Bk
r
*
Left Hand.
i
+ 348
4 8
+
(2
Scale of
Ek
Left Hand.
Scale of
Ak
Left Hand.
Scale of B. Right
4
3
Hand
Scale of
Dk
Left Hand.
RULE
for
on
and on
in the left.
Order of study.
N.B. Right-hand scales
to beg-in ascending, left-hand scales descending-. Observe that the scales of El> and R. H., and the corresponding scales of A and F#, L. H., begin with the first and fourth fingers.
GK
Key.
M Ull
*
+
i
+'i 1 1
Li
Scale of
Ek Right Hand.
iiUUku^
iilliiii
Ak Right
Hand.
it **'
'
Scale of
illt ^1 r-J
~a
i ^3 j @ ^. ^^^K^rv^yr ^
J 1 t
TJ.
1
i
|P
Scale, of
8
Dk Right Hand.
ty4rilllUU!iiU4
Scale of B. Left Hand.
i
11 i *
1 1
Scale of
Gk
Right Hand.
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Scale of
1
Fit.
Left Hand.
i
ill 1 -^-1* 2
>
3
+ 1 1 3
lu i^* c &
i 4
+
8_
Is
4 -e-
The scale of C having no black key, the place ly made to fall on C in the right-hand, and on G
1
is
immaterial.
It is
usual-
Scale of C. Right
Hand
tU
till
The
possible,
and
it
is
of the
little
finger in
scales of thirds,
The fingering
and the second finger in scales of sixths. of a right-hand minor scale in harmonic form corresponds to that of an arbitrary
left-hand scale containing a major third and minor sixth, and having as many flats in its signature as the minor has sharps, or vice versa, but such arbitrary scales are seldom used. The
G
4 2
R.H.
Scale of El
6^. R.H.
I
I
3
1
f
Scale of
ii'i
f
Scale of Ft minor, harmonic form. L.H.
6$. L.H.
PP
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SCALES
To be
IN
THIRDS.
ll
Order of
Key.
study.
Right Hand.
12
little
Degree.
8
hlibf-*b**l,i
2
?
2
Of)
little
finger on the
Fifth
Degree.
minor.
minor.
3
8 {
-
little
minor.
2
3
minor.
little
finger
minor.
8
@; 2 2 +
O
i
**
rt
t?*M
Git
minor.
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Left Hand.
Key.
14
Fff
minor.
t
C4>
little
12
til
little
id
il
Itt
minor.
it
it
Cjt
minor.
little
15
minor.
minor.
little
In order to play the above scales in the melodic form, it will be necessary to raise the sixth degree as well as the seventh in ascending-, and to lower both degrees, so that they agree with the signature, in descending-. The same fing-ering: is available for both forms. The following- ex-
Scale of
Scale of
Mil
,LJ
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SCALES
IN
SIXTHS
Order of study.
Right Hand. Second finger on Key.
IS!
degree
B
G*
Jtt
F
A
A!>
D
G C
B
E
minor.
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minor.
minor. L11111U1.
4 t
VS/
4.1
+ *
v
4o
ill
u!.Li*iJi^i si^lriiiaj
t*:ij
minor.
minor
minor.
Lit*
ifjjmiLUdiiMm^
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4
i
4
1
-e-
Left Hand.
Key.
Second finger on
A
E
F*
A
E
12 degree
>*
G* 225
"
F
G#
B D
C#
minor.
Cfi
tjj]
UA*
minor.
L
+
3
r* 4
t
-cv
El>
minor.
+
1
1
.
T^ *
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i 1 *
*
3
,
/I
^
ft
1
.
HllJ44i^
t
4
_J
fit!*
<*
j1
i 8 4
itii AiJi
.feiUJJ-Liti
*i 1J
minor.
U../-f>iL
Scales in sixths
may
same
fingering-.
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CHROMATIC SCALES.
<
Chromatic scales of double notes are played in minor and major thirds, perfect and augmented fourths or diminished fifths), minor and major sixths, and in octaves. They are all formed by combining certain single scales, which have to be practised separately at first. These separate
1
SCALE N?
and C
1.
in the rig-ht
3l
and
4&
fing-ers.
left.
finger
is
used on
E and B
in the
Right Hand.
Left Hand.
3,1.2
<D
SCALE
fing-er.
is
Right Hand,
i
Left Hand.
SCALE N? 8.
and 4
fingers.
RULE. The
1-
fing-er is
Right Hand.
Left Hand.
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SCALE
and G#
N9
4.
32 and 4&
E\>
and
A\>
The 222
fing-er is
used
on
Right Hand.
SCALE N?
5.
and Eb in the
Played with the 222 8^ and 4^ fing-ers. RULE. The rig-lit hand, and on D!> and Gb in the left.
222 fing-er
is
used on
B!>
Right Hand.
Left Hand.
The
different
made as
follows.
The
Scale
scale in
I.
ScaleH. Scalel. 2
Left Hand.
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The
Scale I. 3
Scale II.
Left Hand.
Scale II.
1
Scalel.3
ff
ffll
Jf
J__2
The
Scale I.
Scalell.
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Right Hand.
8
-e-
ScaleH.
Left Hand.
,8
,f
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hand are seldom met with, as they do not form satisfactory with an upper part in the right hand. Fourths in the progressions right hand do not sound well unaccompanied, but taken tog-ether with a single scale in the left hand they form a succession
left
is
The
scale
in
Augmented Fourths
Right Hand.
Scale I. 2 Scale II.
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b
4i^t>i*.u l^*
ii
i+
uu*
r
i
11
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i
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3
22
i J
^ f f
+
2
I 1:114
JLL! l.AlJ
2
i-e-
^'
The
thod
is
scale in
also be played
5.
This me-
more
Right Hand.
Scale V. 3 Scale H.
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Scale II. Scale V. 8
Left Hand.
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^^^
The
Scale Scale
III.
2 and
3
3.
8
I
II.
848
Right Hand. _ 8
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L
Ll
The
Scale IV. 4 Scale II. 1
.
2 and 4.
"
?.i
Right Hand.
.
4 g.
(2)
,
4
i
Jt*L
25
Hands capable of stretching: a major sixth with li and 8 Scales 2 and 8, instead of 2 and 4.
may employ
Scale Scale
m.
II.
3
1
.,
frE-p- **"
u*
848
Right Hand.
The
Scale V.
N?
5, together
Left
Hand
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