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| − | Scales are important to playing the piano - particularly since the | + | 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. Also see [[note reading]]. | |
| − | * start slow and steady | + | Here's a few things to bear in mind: |
| − | * practise each hand apart | + | * start '''slow and steady''' |
| − | * play smoothly with equal volume on each key | + | * practise ''each hand'' apart |
| + | * play '''smoothly''' with '''equal volume''' on each key | ||
* gradually build up confidence and speed | * gradually build up confidence and speed | ||
| − | * play hands together once you're able | + | * play hands ''together'' once you're able |
| + | * play '''''without looking''''' if you can | ||
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| + | 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 | ||
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| + | <youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6JC5b143P8</youtube> | ||
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| + | <youtube>https://youtu.be/6ouLOb19RAM</youtube> | ||
Latest revision as of 10:05, 27 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. Also see note reading.
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