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I was fortunate enough to see David Ice’s presentation this year and can’t say enough about it. When I left, I was already pondering when and if I would have the chance to see it again.
David, if you read this, how about producing a DVD? I remember you saying you were always adding to it, but I’d sign up for a yearly update!
Too funny, Carl. No, I’m not “that” girl. 🙂 If I was, I would have contacted Julieanne by now for lessons! 🙂
Elizabeth and Alexander, I understand the benefit of placing for support in repetetive sections and I do it too, even if the book does not so indicate. Some of the etudes use a support finger, but I think their purpose is strengthening individual fingers.
This week I’m planning on addressing the support finger, and alternate fingering, depending on the piece, with my teacher. It is somewhat confusing for a beginner when there are contradictions between books, books and teacher, teacher and teacher. I do not want to ask “blind” questions and your responses have provided me with understanding I before I inquire.
This column is terrific resource and I’m glad I found it. Thanks again for your help!
Thank you all for your valued responses to my question.
Carl, the thought of three octaves right now renders me speechless and my fingers immobile. 🙂
The exact problem, which I should have specified in my initial post is this:
My teacher has told me to always use a support finger. One of my books specifically addresses this question and says, “No,” unless that string is to be played. That simple Q&A was a revelation for me, and I find it much easier to work the material with the latter in mind.
I am following the practice techniques and fingering of the etudes to the letter of the law, so to speak, as I realize I am not in a position to modify tried and true technique exercises.
However, forcing a support finger where I find it uncomfortable and unnecessary is causing a problem, specifically with buzzing, as it’s difficult for me to get out of my own way. That’s what I meant by fingering. I will discuss this with my teacher at my next lesson now that I know there is more than one acceptabe method.
Thanks again for your help.
