Fantasie-Impromptu in C-Sharp Minor (Op. 66)

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Annotated Study Edition (4)

Bars 17 - 30

The line now shifts from the thumb to the RH 5th finger (off the beat). Loosen the thumb immediately at bar 17; the 5th finger needs to be firm in order to ping out these bell-like notes. For practice suggestions and exercises, see Practice Worksheet 3. Slightly emphasise the rising chromatic bass line here. It is worth noting that the pattern changes here. We are presented with new material in the build-up to the big climax just before the lyrical middle section. ...