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Re: Why Momorize Scales, etc?

Author: CarlT
Date: 2011-01-29 01:30

Karl asked, "when you read your scales from printed music, what do you use? Is each chromatic sign (sharp or flat) marked next to each note that needs one, or are you reading scales with key signatures at the beginning?"

Karl, most of the time I do the latter...reading scales with key signatures at the beginning. The only time I do write the chromatic signs above notes is when I am trying to play unfamiliar notes (like the first altissimo Eb or the first altissimo F# that I've been lately practicing) until I am familiar enough with them (which hopefully won't be much longer now).

I do see your reasoning though, Karl, and I will continue to try to learn to play the harder scales by memory. I have a goal of learning a new scale at least every 2 weeks, up to the first altissimo F. When I get to E Major, or Ab Major, I might have to extend my goal time though ;-(

Jennifer, if I were given a test, I believe I could write down every note in any major or (simple) minor scale, for I do know how to read the Key signatures; however, "playing" them from memory would be quite a challenge at this point, but I am willing to work hard at it.

Bob, as I said in my original post, I can already play the simple scales by memory, especially if I go a bit slower than reading them, and I do that without even trying to memorize it...just by everyday practice, so I think there is much hope for me learning to play the hard ones by memory, given time.

Thanks to all.

CarlT

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