Smoother Scales
Admin Andrew at 21h19
02
May
2008
Smoother Scales
You know what the hardest part of a scale is? The thumb tuck. It takes up the most time, it's the most awkward AND it creates bumps if not properly executed.
One of the biggest keys to having smoother scales it to have your thumb ready preemptively. An example is: Say you're playing C + with your RH. your 1 goes on C, 2 on D and 3 on E then you tuck so that your thumb will end up on F. The key is to have your thumb ready to already play the F when you're
You know what the hardest part of a scale is? The thumb tuck. It takes up the most time, it's the most awkward AND it creates bumps if not properly executed.
One of the biggest keys to having smoother scales it to have your thumb ready preemptively. An example is: Say you're playing C + with your RH. your 1 goes on C, 2 on D and 3 on E then you tuck so that your thumb will end up on F. The key is to have your thumb ready to already play the F when you're
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