W. S. B. Mathews · section 23 of 24
Jennie’s First Rondo Read and hear this section in the playable edition →
A pleasant and cheerful rondo, not fast but very amiable and fine-tempered.
Fig. 139 · Play this example in the reader ▶ In this study in thirds, the first point is to secure a precise action of the fingers, which should be raised high preparatory to making the touch, while the previous fingers are still firmly holding their keys. Later, when precision has been secured, try to make the upper tone a little louder than the lower, so that the effect is more melodic. A singing tone is wanted and not a fast passage action. Rapidity will come much later.
Fig. 140 · Play this example in the reader ▶ A single melodic figure is taken as a text and turned over in one chord after another. To be played quickly, distinctly and cheerfully.
Fig. 141 · Play this example in the reader ▶ A pleasant waltz, the principal idea of which is taken from the serenade which Don Juan sings in Mozart's opera of the same name.
Fig. 142 · Play this example in the reader ▶ A study in light melodious and pleasant playing. The left hand part to be crisp, somewhat staccato, and the right hand part melodious and smooth; the tempo rather quick. The half notes in the treble must be taken a little more forcibly than the short notes, in order that the tone may hold out better.
Fig. 143 · Play this example in the reader ▶ A study in imitation, in which the left hand is asked to repeat a given passage as fast and exactly as effectively as the right.
Fig. 144 · Play this example in the reader ▶ The runs to be fluent and uninterrupted, except at the rests or long notes. The runs also to be melodious, and not mere passage tones without character.
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