Finger Glissando

Lesson 3

Goal:

To execute clean, efficient finger glissandos from black keys to white keys with control and accuracy.

Instructions:

• Watch the demonstration video.

  • • Observe how fingers slide from black keys to white keys with a natural, relaxed motion.

• Select the following stops on your organ: 

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

• Follow the finger numbers. 

  • • Circled fingerings in the score highlight key glissando moments—follow them carefully.

• Maintain proper hand position. 

  • • Keep fingers relaxed and curved throughout the motion.

• Listen carefully for clean, independent lines—glissandos should not disrupt surrounding voices or textures.

Daily Practice Recommendation:

• • • Practice for 5 minutes daily. Consistent, focused repetition builds muscle memory, fluidity, and control.