🇮🇹Muzio Clementi ： Gradus ad Parnassum No.40 in Es-Dur Op.44-40

No. 40 from Clementi’s Gradus ad Parnassum is an étude that develops finger independence and an even touch while maintaining a flowing sense of movement. As the delicate passagework continues, listening for the shape of each musical idea and the harmonic changes reveals a musical flow that goes beyond mere technical practice. Begin by organizing the roles of the hands and the fingering at a slow tempo, while identifying the peaks of each phrase. Even as the tempo increases, avoid excess tension, keep the accompaniment subdued, and bring out the melody, balancing lightness with clear articulation.