| Author | Topic: Why play scales? |
ArtofMusic
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3/9/2004 | posted: 3/9/2004 at 8:50:25 AM ET
I'm interested in hearing from others why we practice scales. I'm a teacher and although I understand the importance of learning and practicing scales regularly, I'm looking for good reasons that may make sense to students -- especially young, but also all ages. THANKS!
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sus5
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3/9/2004 | posted: 3/9/2004 at 10:16:13 AM ET
Chords are scales and scales are chords. Like i.e. modes (the most simple scales I think), each has a different sound although every mode consists of notes from the actual root scale. The best way to realize is to show audio examples like playing all modes over C Major as root chord. Hope I helped a ´lil.
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 Taciturn
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8/3/2003 | posted: 3/9/2004 at 5:32:14 PM ET
Scales are often played to get a sense of the key. For instance, I play the cello in a couple orchestras and say we have a piece that is in D minor. We will play a D minor scale, to get used to the notes we will be playing throughout the piece. It just allows students to recognize keys better, I suppose. It also lets your ear realize what the key is supposed to sound like. These are just my personal reasons for the importance of playing scales, but I'm sure they apply to many people.
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| posted: 4/10/2004 at 11:19:44 PM ET
Scales are good for developing your technique. It is similar to what studies/etudes do, but nothing can truly replace scales.
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