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 Re: Scale Requirements--have we surrendered?
Author: allencole 
Date:   2022-10-04 14:28
Attachment:  Learning Your Scales for Keeps.pdf (562k)
Attachment:  Scales Are Tools!.pdf (456k)

Amen, guys. The biggest problem for most kids is that they don't have a clue WHY they're learning scales. So yes, they're viewing them as busywork and something standardized to be tested on. Pass your test and then forget it. Many see no connection between scales and key signatures.

The second problem is that many of them are seriously overthinking in their memorization process. Too much mental calculation and not enough correct repetitions. I find that it's best to have them build the scale up note by note, so that any potential mistakes get worked out and not skipped over.

Once memorized via reps, start using it to play by ear as well as on paper. Most kids know the Ode to Joy, which at least works them on part of the scale. I'm sad to say that fewer and fewer know The First Noel, which is a great workout for the entire scale. The idea is that the scalewise nature of the melodies allows the student to just feel their way up and down using this physical THING they've just learned.

Another thing that I like to bring up with scales is the idea of 'hearing' what key you're in. Most songs end on the root note of the associated key/scale, and I find that playing a scale or scale fragment before and/or after the song helps to train young ears.

Here are a couple worksheets I give kids to supplement our discussions.

Allen Cole

Post Edited (2022-10-04 14:32)
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