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Re: other extended scale studies

Author: Ken Lagace
Date: 2022-08-29 19:07

If the target is to get the scales into your fingers, I invented an exercise many years ago that does the trick.

Make up a 3,4,5,6,?, note melody and play it in the key of 'E' starting on low E. then up a half step in F, F# etc, etc, as high as you want to go. Then back down in half steps. Start with simple combinations.
Never repeat a tune, always make up a new one, or play different phrases from well-known melodies.
You will be amazed how well the keys feel natural after a while, and surprised how some combinations happen that aren’t in any study books.

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