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G flat major scale finger position piano9/22/2023 However, it’s also potentially a drawback because they may get too used to this pattern. This is a bonus as it could make these scales easier for them to learn. If you teach your piano student the C major scale and then proceed around the circle of fifths in order, they’ll learn 5 scales in a row with the same fingering pattern. However, it does have a different bonus (or drawback) to consider. I would argue that C major is not the simplest in this regard. Finger PatternsĪnother consideration in the pattern of finger numbers we use to play each scale. ![]() After all, it’s just all the white keys.īut the notes are not the only thing involved in a scale. The main logic is it’s the easiest to find on the piano. What makes certain scales tricky for piano students? Is it the memorisation of notes? The finger patterns? The technique? Note Memorisation Assuming we want to start with the easiest scale, we need to think about what that means. Let’s start by considering the differences between scales. What makes some scales harder than others? So I think it’s worth mulling over for a bit. And even though it sounds like a basic question, this can actually affect many other areas of our teaching. Unfortunately, I can’t give you a simple answer because there are differing opinions. Some are harder to read and some are more awkward technically-speaking. ![]() However, not all scales are created equal. Scales are an important puzzle piece when learning to play, improvise and compose confidently on the piano. ⬆️ Listen to the podcast above or keep on reading, whichever fits your style.
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