W. S. B. Mathews · section 22 of 24

Broken Chords,“Interlocking.”

In this study in broken chords, the two hands must co-operate in such a way that the broken chords sound exactly as if with one hand. The change of hands must not be perceptible to the ear. The first touch at the beginning of each beat is a hand touch. To prepare the fingers to do this, play the chords with two hands, as if written to be played all together (two counts to each measure.) Having ascertained the position on the key-board, then break them as written. Staccato practice will be useful after a while to make the tones more even and clearer.