Sonatina in G - First Movement


Walkthrough (3)

Adding the Left Hand Figuration

In the next version, we restore the rhythmic figuration to the left hand. Practise Notes Be careful not to allow the increased rhythmic activity of the left hand to overpower the melody in the right hand. Keep the 8th notes (quavers) light. Things to Notice The difference in the left hand pattern in measures 5-6 (the so-called Alberti bass), and the one in measures 25-31 (waves). Alberti basses require a rotational rocking of the hand from side to side, while wave patterns make more of a circular motion with the hand. ...

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