Learning and practising scales will transform your piano playing, improve your technique and accelerate your progress. Far from being a chore, they’re one of the most valuable tools in your piano playing toolkit.
This tutorial shows you why!
0:21 Introduction
0:44 Build a solid technical foundation and develop finger strength
1:57 Help develop smooth and comfortable technique of passing thumb under fingers
2:44 Teach key signatures and improve general musical knowledge
4:07 Help recognise patterns in the music
4:56 Improve sight reading skills
6:47 Develop evenness and control of touch
7:23 Practise in different ways e.g. legato, staccato, loud and soft
8:51 Help boost confidence
9:17 Summary