The G Harmonic Minor scale contains 3 blacks notes consisting of Bb, Eb and F# and uses the typical C major fingering learnt previously. It might be quite tricky to begin with so I would suggest keeping the scale to … Continue reading
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The E Harmonic Minor scale can be very tricky at the start as it requires you to use finger 4 in both hands on black notes. Despite this the E minor scales uses the typical C major fingering and contains … Continue reading
The D Harmonic Minor scale uses the same fingering as the C major scale but contains one sharp (C sharp) and one flat (Bb) . Just like previous scales it’s best to try 1 and 2 octave hands separately before … Continue reading
The D Major has the same fingering as the C major scale but contains two sharpened notes (F sharp and C sharp). Just like all the other scales it’s best to start off with 1 and 2 octave hands separately … Continue reading
The chromatic scale is unique in that it uses all the white and black notes on the piano covering the full range of notes from lowest to highest (also know as the Chromatic series). Although this may sound complicated it … Continue reading
The F Major scale can be tricky to begin with as the right hand fingering starts with thumb under the 4th, instead of the 3rd, which is different to most other scales that start on a white note. I would … Continue reading
The G Major scale is normally the second major scale I teach students and follows on very well after learning the A minor scale which is very similar in shape (having one sharpened note at the top). The G Major … Continue reading
The A minor scale is the most easy minor scale to learn on the piano and follows on quite nicely after learning the C major scale. The A minor scale is the first minor scale I teach students starting with … Continue reading
The C Major scale is considered to be the easiest scale to learn on the piano as it uses only the white notes of the piano starting on C. This is normally the first scale I teach students (both children … Continue reading