🇮🇹Muzio Clementi ： Gradus ad Parnassum No.45 in h-moll Op.44-45

No. 45 from Clementi’s Gradus ad Parnassum is an etude that develops finger independence and musical momentum through finely articulated passagework and clear rhythmic motion. Keep the short phrase units distinct, shape the direction of each phrase, and bring the whole piece together as a single continuous flow. To prevent the sound from becoming coarse in the pursuit of speed, begin with slow practice and carefully balance the hands while maintaining transparency between the voices. Rather than relying too heavily on accents, give even the smaller patterns natural inflection to bring out the music’s sense of tension and refined character. Use the pedal sparingly so that the sound does not become blurred, preserving clarity at the fingertips.