Scales can be tough. They can be boring, confusing, difficult... But like your teacher probably tells you, they're good for you. And learning them really will make you a better musician. Here are some pointers for successfully learning your scales.
- Scales are just a repeating alphabet. It doesn't matter what note you start on, the notes ALWAYS come in alphabetical order! You just have to figure out when the notes are flat, natural, or sharp.
- It's okay to practice scales slowly. If you go too fast, you'll turn a lot of your mistakes into habits.
- Separate scales into chunks. Play the first four notes. Then play the next four notes. Eventually you'll start to see a pattern, the more scales you learn.
||: Sing. Buzz. Play. :||
Mr. B
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