🇮🇹Muzio Clementi ： Gradus ad Parnassum No.61 in fis-moll Op.44-61

No. 61 from Clementi’s Gradus ad Parnassum is an étude that develops the ability to sustain a continuous flow of intricate movement while refining clear articulation. Short musical units follow one another, maintaining tension throughout, with the relationship between the melodic line and accompaniment and the harmonic changes providing important points of interest. Begin by making each note even, taking care not to rush forward through finger motion alone. Clarify the roles of the hands and gently bring out the significant notes; carefully shaping the direction of each phrase and the gradations of dynamics will produce a taut performance that does not become merely technical.