Difference between revisions of "Scales"
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* Sharp keys (C/G/D/A/E/B) - '''middles match''' (mostly) | * Sharp keys (C/G/D/A/E/B) - '''middles match''' (mostly) | ||
− | + | R: 1.2.'''3'''.1.2.'''3'''.4.5 | |
− | + | L: 5.4.'''3'''.2.1.'''3'''.2.1 | |
− | + | (Left hand for B: 4.3.2.1.4.3.2.1) | |
* Flat keys (F/Bb/Eb/Ab/Db) | * Flat keys (F/Bb/Eb/Ab/Db) | ||
** Thumbs on F + C | ** Thumbs on F + C |
Revision as of 08:37, 21 August 2020
Scales are important to playing the piano - particularly since the instrument is laid out like a zebra crossing :)
They help you find your way around the 'geography' of the piano.
Here's a few things to bear in mind:
- start slow and steady
- practise each hand apart
- play smoothly with equal volume on each key
- gradually build up confidence and speed
- play hands together once you're able
- play without looking if you can
Fingering tips:
- Sharp keys (C/G/D/A/E/B) - middles match (mostly)
R: 1.2.3.1.2.3.4.5 L: 5.4.3.2.1.3.2.1
(Left hand for B: 4.3.2.1.4.3.2.1)
- Flat keys (F/Bb/Eb/Ab/Db)
- Thumbs on F + C