Difference between revisions of "Scales"
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They help you find your way around the 'geography' of the piano. | They help you find your way around the 'geography' of the piano. | ||
| − | Here's a few things to bear in mind | + | Here's a few things to bear in mind: |
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* start '''slow and steady''' | * start '''slow and steady''' | ||
* practise ''each hand'' apart | * practise ''each hand'' apart | ||
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* play '''''without looking''''' when you can | * play '''''without looking''''' when you can | ||
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| − | * Sharp keys (C/G/D/A/E) | + | [[Fingering]] tips: |
| + | * Sharp keys (C/G/D/A/E/B) | ||
** Right hand: 1.2.3.1.2.3.4.5 | ** Right hand: 1.2.3.1.2.3.4.5 | ||
** Left hand: 5.4.3.2.1.3.2.1 | ** Left hand: 5.4.3.2.1.3.2.1 | ||
| − | + | ** Left hand for B: 4.3.2.1.4.3.2.1 | |
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| − | ** Left hand: 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 17:21, 3 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 when you can
Fingering tips:
- Sharp keys (C/G/D/A/E/B)
- Right hand: 1.2.3.1.2.3.4.5
- Left hand: 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