Scales Instructor: E-Mail: Phone: Overview To develop the ability to perform Major, melodic minor and harmonic minor scales in all forms as part of developing a linear improvised line based on chord/scale theory. (see examples 1.1 1.11) – Goals and internalize Major, melodic minor and harmonic minor scales in all 12 keys Perform scales in quarter notes, eighth notes, triplets and sixteenth notes with inflections from the bottom of the instrument to the top (usually resulting in 2 octave studies) Perform all of the above with the metronome starting at quarter note equals 40, moving up a click at a time to quarter note equals 80. Requirements All examples throughout are to be practiced with a metronome to develop proper time feel. Students are to progress and develop fluency in all 12 keys.
Scales Instructor: E-Mail: Phone: Overview To develop the ability to perform Major, melodic minor and harmonic minor scales in all forms as part of developing a linear improvised line based on chord/scale theory. (see examples 1.1 – 1.11) Goals and internalize Major, melodic minor and harmonic minor scales in all 12 keys Perform scales in quarter notes, eighth notes, triplets and sixteenth notes with inflections from the bottom of the instrument to the top (usually resulting in 2 octave studies) Perform all of the above with the metronome starting at quarter note equals 40, moving up a click at a time to quarter note equals 80. Requirements All examples throughout are to be practiced with a metronome to develop proper time feel. Students are to progress and develop fluency in all 12 keys.
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