How Do You Play An A Major Scale On Piano?
The A major scale on piano is regarded as one of the more pianist-friendly scales. The scale has three sharps (F#, C#, G#) and includes a fine balance of black keys and white keys. Special attention needs to be given to efficient finger crossings and accurate turns at the octave. The A major scale benefits from vertical finger movement and top-heavy keystrokes. Practice the A major scale with your right hand. Place your thumb on A3. Ascend the scale and stop at C#4. Cross your thumb under your middle finger at D4. Keep your wrist high during this crossing and raise your forearm at the same time. Continue up the scale and land your pinkie finger on A4, exactly one octave higher than the starting note. As you come into the end of the octave, place your middle finger on F#4 and your ring finger on G#4. Descend the scale. The A major scale turn at the octave does not require any finger crossings. Keep your wrist and forearm stable as you come down the first half of the scale. Cross your mi
