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Re: Scales: recommended speed

Author: pewd
Date: 2010-06-23 14:03

Depends - how are the scales you are studying written? e.g., what rhythm and articulation pattern are you using?

Short answer - as fast as possible.

We use a quarter note/eighth pattern for school auditions here - first note a quarter, following eighths.

I expect middle school students to hit qtr=120 or more, high school students qtr=168 or faster.

HS students need to be able to articulate 16th notes at 120 or faster for placement in the top group.

hope that helps.

- Paul Dods
Dallas, Texas

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