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Lessons for Beginners:
General Advice:
Practicing Scales (Beginner Level) [Premium Access]
Progression of Scale Studies from Beginner to Intermediate:
Scales 1: Introduction for Beginners (A Major, D Major, and G Major) [Premium Access]
Scales 2: Using the 4th finger (B Major, E Major, A Major)
Scales 3: Memorizing the Naturals [Premium Access]
Scales 4: Major Keys and Key Signatures [Premium Access]
Scales 4 PDF (for Major Keys and Key Signatures) [Premium Access]
Scales 5: Minor Keys and Key Signatures [Premium Access]
Scales 5 PDF (for Major and Minor Keys and Key Signatures) [Premium Access]
Scales 6: Memorizing the Naturals in Third Position [Premium Access]
Scales 7: Playing Scales in Third Position [Premium Access]
Lessons for Intermediate and Advanced Students:
General Advice:
Practicing Scales (Intermediate and Advanced Levels) [Premium Access]
Practicing Intonation [Premium Access]
Districts Festival Scale Requirements:
Northeastern District (MA) Junior Festival Scale Fingerings (2018/2019) [Premium Access]
Northeastern District (MA) Senior Festival Scale Fingerings (2018/2019) [Premium Access]
Important Skills and Practice Points for 3-Octave Scales:
Sound production and dynamics in scales
Pulse/Tempo and Bowing [Premium Access]
Shifting [Premium Access]
Correct arm and thumb position for scales
Keeping the Fingers Above the Strings [Premium Access]
Finger Preparation Going Down [Premium Access]
Intonation with a Drone Tone [Premium Access]