Are Scales And Studies Useful?
Practising what you can already play will be enjoyable but will not necessarily improve your overall technique. Scales and studies, on the other hand, may not be as enjoyable but will definitely improve your overall technique, which will mean that you will be able to play more music to a higher standard which will give you even greater enjoyment (and possibly make you more capable of getting or improving your work prospects!) Scales: • Don’t neglect the harder scales. • Practice ALL your scales slowly and quickly but not faster than your standard allows. • Practice your scales in varied articulations. • Practice your scales at varying dynamics. • Use the Metronome to help your scales to be even. • Use the Tuner to check for accurate intonation in your scales. Try to remember the “sound” of each scale. Studies: • Play studies musically – not just technically. • Start slowly using the Metronome. • Use the Tuner regularly but don’t rely on it completely – you have to be able to hear accur
