From the course: Piano Lessons: 2 Playing Songs

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B Section: m. 7-10

B Section: m. 7-10

From the course: Piano Lessons: 2 Playing Songs

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B Section: m. 7-10

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- For this next section, we have a couple of options. We can either do the same fingering shape and pattern that we just did with the G, B, and D. Here, we're starting on the B, going to a D, and now an F sharp, okay? Now, the option is this, you can either do the same, one, three, five if you like. The only problem is if, you know, just like the thumb is a bit shorter than all the other fingers, your pinky is also a bit shorter, if you're normal, (laughing), if you have an abnormally long pinky then you don't even have to worry about it. But if your pinky is a little shorter like mine is, this can be a little uncomfortable to get your pinky on that black key. You can do it, it's no problem, but if you prefer, an alternate fingering would be to do this. Two, and a four, would give you kind of fingers that are more equivalent in length. I leave the option up to you, whatever's more comfortable. Let me play them both ways so you can see how my hand is positioned. Let's start out with…

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