The Piano Beginner Guide To Which Scales To Learn
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- čas přidán 9. 05. 2024
- Which scales do I practice first? In my several years now of teaching here on CZcams and in RL, a lot of my students are a bit clueless on what to practice and master first. Well, sit back and relax and learn what scales to learn and practice first.
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0:00 Intro
1:25 - Grade 1
1:34 - Similar Motions
2:50 - Contrary Motions
3:22 - Arpeggios
5:25 - Grade 2
6:04 - Similar Motions
6:20 - Arpeggios
7:20 - Chromatic Scales
10:20 - Grade 3
11:20 - Scale Speed Markings
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80 year old beginner here, Been fooling around with a 88 key digital keyboard. To keep the cost of learning down I have only bought one book, Alfred's "Adult All- In- One Course" plus watching a lot of youtube videos. that do not explain the seriousness of learning the correct fingering when doing scales and exercises. My advice is be sure to learn the correct fingering because, it is extremely difficult to unlearn the wrong fingerings.
I realize Music teachers want to make a living, but there are people out there that are just waiting for you to bring the next fee to them without actually making sure that you understand what the lesson was about. On the other hand I think Jazer who is willing to give away technical information in a free video is a teacher that I would actually pay for his guidance. Oh, and he is absolutely correct about finding an instrument that has a good sound to it. Pianos should be fun! Thanks for the quality lesson and information Jazer!
I'm almost 62 y.o. beginner. I started attending individual piano lesson on Dec. 01 2023 once a week. Considering the Christmas holidays I had 7 lesson only! My teacher started with the Db major scale, then the chromatic scale and the Gb major scale. Actually, I find them simpler than the C major scale because with both hands the thumbs cross at the same moment. Decided to learn the piano is the best decision of 2023 and "putting the decision in motion" the best action!
You are so motivating 🙌🇿🇦🔥
@@Shanno_k Thanks! Actually, for years I complained because when I was child we had a piano at home and my parents never sent me to a music school (my grandfather was a piano teacher, but died when I was 3). Eventually, I realized that now I can make my choice, and one day someone made me understand that it's never too late. I just want to have fun playing the piano and this goal is not impossible.
@@HattoriHanzo62 hey pleasure sir before I logged on to this channel I felt so lost and I felt as though I am too old to start playing and I am only 37 but then when I saw your comment it really inspired me a lot to see that you are 62 and you still going for classes I appreciate your feedback and all your inspiration
@@Shanno_k thank you! One small step to make the world a better place is to give the good we receive. I hope that my simple words can make you believe you can do it and start enjoying the music. We do not need to become professionals, we just want to learn and to have fun.
@@HattoriHanzo62 you words are inspirational mybe we can share a few info do you have watsapp
Thank you so much!!! Love your videos. I’m a 44 year old beginner. I started playing 3 weeks ago!! And love it!! After only 3 weeks, I’m already playing songs I thought I’d never be able to play. I started with some very easy songs with basic 5 finger positions and now am even doing song with pivots and hand position changes while playing with both hands. I totally get the “muscle memory” idea you’ve talked about in some of your videos. I was practicing a 2 hand “beginner” version of the theme song from game of thrones last night which last week I tried to play probably 50 times and just couldn’t get it. I used your advice to play slow with 100% accuracy and within a few times playing it, I can now play it very easily. I feel like a magician, because it’s like magic when your fingers just take over and play it correctly without even thinking about it. Thank you so much!!!
🕘 Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:25 - Grade 1
1:34 - Similar Motions
2:50 - Contrary Motions
3:22 - Arpeggios
5:25 - Grade 2
6:04 - Similar Motions
6:20 - Arpeggios
7:20 - Chromatic Scales
10:20 - Grade 3
11:20 - Scale Speed Markings
In the UK the ABRSM syllabus is very popular. They publish material for every grade. Each grade has about 4 booklets separately covering different parts of the syllabus like repertoire, scales, arpeggios, aural tests and sight reading. They're not free but not particularly expensive considering most people take 12-18 months to complete a single grade. The presentation of material is excellent. They also publish a theory book for each grade (separate exam). The scales are generally presented based on their hierarchy in the circle of fifths. The grades (1-8) are generally done by young people (10-18 yrs old) but there's no upper age limit. They're very traditional and classical music oriented and even if you don't want to do the exams, the course material itself provides an excellent resource to upskill your technical playing standard and knowledge. I use the syllabus in conjunction with other more modern learning methods that are mostly based on learning chords, chord inversions, chord variants and progressions with arpeggiated melody. The latter regime is geared towards learning contemporary music like your favourite songs and arguably more adult friendly though I value both approaches even at 66 yrs old.
Newbie here. What other, more “modern” techniques are you using. I’ve just started out and will have a tutor once a week but want to maximise my learning by using various sources/resources
@@ahussein92 I have been subscribed to Pianote for about 18 months. They have a method course which is different to the traditional way. They start from a chord based approach and cover inversions, progressions and chord variants like Sus chords, with relatively light theory and an emphasis more leaning towards contemporary music, though classical music is not ignored. They also have many technique focused lessons and multiple teachers covering many genres. I also follow some popular CZcams channels that cover similar topics but Pianote is far more structured and professional.
Thank you!
I've learned many more scales in the past 6 months I've been studying the piano myself, but I recently started a journal and made me wonder what should I prioritize regarding practicing scales and technical skills - exactly what I needed, thanks!
Thanks for the chromatic scale notes tip 1-3-1-3 etc, use finger 2 with 2 white notes. I've been wondering how to play that.
I took a few lessons from a Russian concert pianist probably 12 years ago that insisted on learning the chromatic scale first, once I could get this down then she would let me move on.
Met too, cheers Jazer
Love your content! I (52yo) just started teaching myself piano about a month ago and I use your videos all the time, great for beginners like me! Well done.
I have been working my way around the Circle of 5ths. I find it really helps with sharps and flats because you’re just adding another. And I learn the proper fingering on the major scale and it’s relative minor at the same time. At the moment I’m spending time on C#m. As for future videos suggestions/requests I would love to see more warm up chord progressions, arpeggios drills and scales with sharps and flats. You once did a video about making scale practice more musical. I would love for you to revisit that in a harder scale than C major. Perhaps A major or F#major? Toss a challenge out there. The way you explain things so well we will learn it :)
Thank you so much Jazer. I appreciate this lesson very much.
Hi Jazer! Always a great pleasure watching your tutorials! Can highly recommend to the audience: 'The Complete Book of Scales, Chords, Arpeggios & Cadences: Includes All the Major, Minor Natural, Harmonic, Melodic & Chromatic Scales - Plus ... Fundamentals (Alfred's Basic Piano Library)'
I got this recently, and I think I recommended it to someone else in the comments 😄
I'm on day two of my return to learning piano after stopping 50 years ago. I had been watching more and more of your videos as I was researching which piano go buy which really helped prepare me for the day I took shipment of my new piano (last Sunday) where I eagerly got the piano set up and then stared at the keyboard asking "Okay then, what's next?". Very humbling moment. But had already bought Aflred;s Complete Book.... you've linked a few times on your videos and had bought it. It's the perfect start. After two days, I can see the pattern I am developing in how I'm going to operate,. The just worked through the first 17 pages and realize this will be an importance reference as I progress through the exercises and into learning songs. I am doing my best to incorporate your rules for practicing and worked very hard today on fingering since it is already the obvious obstacle to properly doing all of the exercises. Proper fingering bogs me down because I have to internalize them for both hands to achieve the "never make a mistake" rule when I try to use both hands together.
From here, I'll be deciding as I go through the progress exercises and select 2-3 pieces to work on as I practice. I expect the first month to be drudgery but once I get into the songs, it should tell me where I am weak which will drive my practicing focus. At some point, I expect to take lessons just for accountability. I don't mind the work but what makes it fun is the sense of accomplishment every time I learn something and put it to use. Eventually, playing the songs will make it more fun. I've learned plenty the last two days already, especially the music theory behind the practicing. I can already feel a sense of relief that although this is very difficult to master, I can see the path to at least being competent at this in the not so distant future.
I'm sure I will be visiting here regularly and when I am ready, I'll need some help. I am very happy I found this site.
Just opened up CZcams and this was the first video that popped up for me. This is literally the most perfect timing ever, not only for my general piano path I am on, but my personal as well related to this very moment in time. I will not blather on about why, but instead offer you the most deepest of gratitude for this video. It is truly a godsend for me right here and now. 💛🙏
So glad I found this channel. You're amazing 👏
Great overview. Thank you. 👌
These tutorials are so great and intuitive!! I would really love to see if you can do a video about wrist pain, tension when playing, I tend to experience this when playing a song like river flows in you due to how far apart the notes are
Very useful. Thanks Jazer.
Very helpful ,thanks
Excellent as always . Working on D major, E flat… yes practicing arpeggio too
Thank you! We were at Monaghan Music and Pianos 2 weeks ago to have a look at digital pianos and I at least took the RIAM (Royal Irish Academy of Music) first grade book, just to actually give me something to work on, and I was wondering about various terms already, but you just explained them! Cool!
Thank you Jazer for the great content. You have helped many young piano enthusiasts like me get better everyday❤️Grateful forever! I would really love to see the next grades too in your upcoming videos. Thank you 😊
It's been a month now which I spent mostly zeroing in on how to practice. I'm finally settling into it. I am quickly learning the scales and arpeggios for C, G and D majors. I also have gotten into the habit of re-watching your videos and always pick up something that helps. Currently working through the initial Hanon and Czern exercises, particularly relating to the left hand. I've also been deciding on repertoire which got me back into buying albums (an unplanned joy) which is great for motivation. Just bought Alice Sara Ott's "Night Fall" and Tiffany Poon's newest "Schumann Diaries". I can't get enough of either one. The time I spend outside of actually practicing to research the music is not wasted. After watching this video for the second time, I now realize that I am progressing better than I realized. The ABRSM Piano exams now look doable for 1st year. I'll worry about mastering my repertoire later. It's fun working on some of it while deciding which songs I want to master eventually. I'll be building a respectable collection of great piano recordings as I go along. It's the journey, not the destination that makes it enjoyable and so far, I am enjoying the journey immensely.
Thank you!
I'm currently practicing for ABRSM grade 1, and when I'm practicing I play around with hands together and more octaves. Plus my teacher has had me doing chromatic scales too, I'm getting better at going fast and smooth. Looks like I'm doing early practice for grade 2 🙂
thanks jazer i like this
Love your videos Jazer - thank you.
Could you please tell me what your outro piece is called, the one right at the end of the video. Would love to learn it
I like the Hormonic Minor.
Happy Valentine's Day jazer lee
Hey Jazer! Can you make the video of how to play the piano with two hands part 3. If you have already posted pls share the link.
Thanks for great content! Just started with the Piano and looking at your videos. Thanks a lot! On another note... (pun intended) - we have the same book shelf. Nice to see Rosling's book 'Factfulness' in the top. Check out the book 'Zen and the art of happiness' by Cris Prentiss. Oh, and one of my personal favorites is 'Extreme Ownership' by Jocko Willink.
Very good keep making videos that is very good
I love your playing. Do you have any discs of popular classical music and where I can go to buy them.
I’m working on 4 octaves. All majors. All harmonic minors. And trying to do the grand form of 2 up, 2 out, 2 in, 2 up, 2 down, 2 out, 2 in, 2 down to end it.
I started with 1 octave, then went to 2 for awhile, but often did 3 octaves anyway when practicing 2. Then I went to 4.
4 octaves is no harder than 2. Just longer. But fingering issues are resolved at 2 octaves. If not then problems appear when you do 4 octaves.
Harmonic minor scales in contrary motion is what I find to be the hardest scale to master.
And…scales that have many black keys are actually easier than those scales that contain an almost equal mix of white and black notes. F# harmonic minor is one such example.
B harmonic minor is another tough one because the 3 black keys it contains are far apart.
(C#, F#, A#). They are not adjacent to each other.
But I do agree that scales are important to learn.
Working on Am and G major.
First, I wish to tell you that you are amazing! And than, I want to ask you can I apply all you teach on piano accordion? I am from Serbia and I always desperately wanted to learn to play accordion, especialy serbian and balcan music. Here you are a legend if you know that. And I am not sure I can do that alone.
Nice introduction to thinking about scales and arpeggios. In terms of fingering, I like beginning with Emaj or Bmaj. The scales just fit the hands nicer. If you don't think about key signatures or circle of fifths progressions, these scales are actually easier.
They are technically easier. But learning scales (and chords, which should not be neglected) can also be important in developing an understanding of western harmony and facilitating reading, in which case E and B major will not be so useful to you, unless the pieces you are learning happen to be in those keys.
Hey jazer I have a question . What is the difference between (pianist) and (normal person who play’s the piano)
Which scale books, with the fingering notated, do you recommend?
When i first starting learning the piano, for some reason my teacher taught me the scales with my right hand only and as result I had difficulty with reading bass clef notes and playing with my left hand. Ironically i'm left-handed 😂
Please create cadence video 谢谢您
Hi. Which book would you recommend for teaching scales and arpeggios that shows finger numbering?
ABRSM do books, which show everything you need. I also got myself the complete book of scales, chords, arpeggios, and cadences by Palmer, Manus, and Lethco. Was recommended by someone I know, and is super comprehensive! Kinda wish I got one with British spelling, being the nerd I am 🤓😂
Just a thought...
Could you play the minor scales a bit slower...
I had to rewind a couple if times to see what notes you played...
Where else can I get a print out of them please?
It's new to me...
The website is no good to me... want a registration no...
Is it worthwhile to actually go for the abrsm exams as an adult who's learning to play? Or can I just structure my practice to learn these requirements?
I did Abrsm grade 1 last year as a 40 year old. I think it gave me a bit of structure after a couple of years of casually learning with apps and books. I’m going to do grade 2 but the performance one this time where you can video yourself from home rather than in person (you do 4 pieces instead of 3 and no supporting tests like Aural tests and scales)
Something I note as I'm practicing now, when I do arpeggios hands together my right hand always wants to use 4 instead of 3. Is that just me?
Can you repost the link for the ABRSM please 🥺… the first one isn’t loading
I have a question iv been leanring how to play the piano for almost halve a year and im self taught and iv tried playing off sheet music and always had little progress in playing moonlight sonata 1st movement but when i had a visual note app like one of those youtube tutorials iv learned halve of it in 2 weeks by memory. Should i stick to this or push sheet music
Honestly it really depends on what your goal is. If you just want to learn some songs and play for fun the app is definitely sufficient. Sheet music is a way to communicate with each other for musicians, but if you're not writing your own music you don't really need it in my opinion.
For full transparency; I can read sheet music
@joostfloot5279 ok thanks that kind of clarified that for me because I can read sheet music a little bit and when I learn songs it feels impossible bit when I use the app so I can physically see the app I can learn it really fast
Can I use your lessons to play my 61 key electric Keyboard please?
I do
I'm a beginner and want to buy a piano. My budget is Rs.15000... I'm thinking of buying Casio ctx 700... Is this a good choice. Or plz let me know if you have any better solution. My need is only a good piano sound.. number of other sounds does not matter to me...
B major scale
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C# harmonic minor… they just get easier from there
Jazer you are very informative ❤️🙌🇿🇦🔥
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Don't try to over try...let come with time