Finger Crossing

Lesson 2

Goal:

Develop smooth, relaxed finger crossing for legato playing with consistent tone and control.

Instructions:

• Select the following stops on your organ: 

  1. • Great: Diapason 8 (Principal 8) and Octave 4 (Prestant 4) 

• Watch the demonstration video for each exercise and practice the technique as shown.

• Practice slowly

  1. • Follow the provided fingerings exactly. Repeat the exercise 3–5 times correctly before increasing speed.

• Stay relaxed.

  1. • Keep fingers naturally curved, the wrist still, and avoid tension in the hand and forearm.

Daily Practice Recommendation:

• 1. • Practice for 5 minutes daily. Only increase speed when crossings feel smooth, accurate, and controlled.

Finger Crossing Examples from Hymns