A study in clear and distinct playing, which is at the same time quick. All the right hand notes are melody, by reason of which care must be taken not to slight the last note of each group, nor to accent the first of each group too much and give the effect of two melodic tones in a measure. It will improve this to practice it staccato as well as legato. But in playing it the legato must be observed.
To be played in a strong, bright manner, the scales, so as to be clear and satisfactory, and in good rhythm, without disturbing the march movement of the right hand part.
If the hand is fully grown, require it to remain quiet during the entire group of seven notes; if small, a slight movement sideways must be allowed, the wrist moving so that the thumb extends about a seventh instead of a full octave. The wrist must not rise and fall, but move to the left and to the right in the same horizontal plane. Be careful to raise the fifth finger high preparatory to making the touch when it follows the fourth; meanwhile take care that the legato is perfectly preserved as indicated by the little slurs connecting the two notes. Play slowly at first, and after doubling the speed, return again to the slow practice, but let it be softly and with a
Broken Chord Forms in C Major and A Minor
delicate singing tone, and not mere empty finger work.
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