Playing a musical instrument often entails repetitive tasks such as playing scales that can become boring. No matter what instrument you play, the way to be a better player is to practice and scales are an important part of the practice session. If you can remember why you are playing scales you can receive the best result from their use.

 

Of What Benefit Are Scales To Me?

 

 

Scales are beneficial for the refinement of technique in your playing, being it guitar or piano. You will be able to progress to more challenging pieces if you persist in your scales practice. The learning of scales increases your knowledge of music in general. Jazz players will attest to the importance of scales to playing jazz music. To be unfamiliar with scales is to not be able to read the road map of music, especially in jazz.

If you want scales to become second nature you must make them a part of your day, every day. One of the benefits of scales is to warm up your fingers before you begin playing.

Tips for Practice With Scales

It is important to start with a scale that is easy for you. Remember to not push too hard at first. Before moving to a full octave run, it may be advisable to use only a triad at first. Move your starting point up a half step at a time until you have moved up an octave. Next you will repeat the process with a different scale, say a minor one instead of a major one.

 

The patterns you learn as you play scales will become part of your permanent muscle memory. As you progress you will be able to play one scale after another as you move up and down. Remember to always pay attention to your technique when you play scales. The practice of scales is the often despised memory of childhood trauma but it can be overcome as you learn what it can do for you.
As you play you create muscle memory and develop good or bad habits.

 

 

Music Dials: Play Guitar, Bass, Keyboard with Better Musical Scales

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