Musical Music Scales

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Have you ever wondered why professional piano players make playing music scales look so easy? Well, it’s a simple one word answer..... Practice! That’s an easy answer isn’t it?

Alright, I confess. There’s a lot more to it than a simple one word answer of course. So, this website was designed to show and tell you the techniques that will take the mystery out of learning musical scales.

These are the techniques that I have learned, developed, and applied for years and I suggest every piano player should follow but, you don’t even have to be a piano player to use these techniques. Some of the information that I share can apply to just about any instrument whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional.

The piano can be a very intimidating instrument for beginners. And that’s understandable when you stop and look at all of those keys on the keyboard. It’s by far one of the most, if not the most difficult instrument to master.

I have to admit that all the music theory, piano exercises, and all the songs that I was required to learn overwhelmed me to the point were I wanted to give up playing the piano all together. But, every time I wanted to give up there was something within me that always seemed to motivate me to keep learning.

It still amazes me how this musical instrument still manages to peek the curiosity of people throughout the entire world despite its level of difficulty. Please understand though that I don’t want to discourage you from playing piano just because it’s a difficult instrument but, rather encourage you.

Over the years, I have learned the do's and don’ts about playing the piano and I get many common questions from “Where to begin?” and “How to go about learning all those notes?” Let me say once again that you begin to learn piano by learning your music scales.

So, don’t let all the technical stuff that I’m about to show you make you forget about what playing music scales is all about. Don’t get discourage because you make mistakes either. Let’s face it, no matter how hard you try to please, people are always going to be critical about how you play.

Some may be seriously trying to help you while others only want to harm you. If you have a sincere desire to succeed, then you shouldn’t let that stop you. Your desire to learn and play should be able to overpower any obstacle.

I strongly encourage you to seek the advice of people who want to see you improve. You might not like what they have to say all the time but, sometimes it’s good to hear things from another point of view.

Music isn’t about being the best musician or trying to impress everybody that you meet. The most important things that I want you to remember is to be passionate about the music that you play, stay honest and humble when expressing yourself, and every once in a while have a little fun with your music.

About the Author

Robert Johnson is the creator of The Melodious Music Scale Book - 1st Edition. The book contains a complete collection of 60 major and minor piano scales. The book can be download for free at: www.musical-music-scales.com/tmmsb1ed

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“Getting All The Right Equipment”

You ever imagined playing like the professionals do? Feels good doesn’t it? Reality bits however. You will learn sooner or later that what separates the amateur piano players from the professionals is the kind of equipment that they use. Your ultimate goal should be to invest in all the best equipment for the goals that you want to achieve.

Undoubtedly though, one of the most challenging jobs for a beginner piano player is getting all the right equipment to learn with from the start and choosing from the limitless amount of techno musical gadgets on the market.

I want you to remember that there are only a few pieces of equipment that you will need and that I recommend no piano player should ever be without. The obvious one is the piano

I know what you may be thinking and no I don’t expect you to go and spend thousands of dollars on a new piano if you don’t have one already. Even a used piano can carry a hefty price tag. Thankfully we live in the age of technology.

If you’re not fortunate enough to have access to an acoustic piano, the next best thing is a digital piano. However, you have to be careful not to choose the wrong one. These instruments have improved a whole lot over the past few years. Not only do they sound better, they have become very affordable as well.

I would suggest you get one even if you already have an acoustic piano. In case you’re wondering, an acoustic piano is just a piano that’s not powered by electricity. And without getting too technical, acoustic pianos are unique because they produce sound by using hammer devices and strings.

Digital pianos can be a great asset to you because they allow you to imitate the look, sound, and feel of an acoustic piano. Digital pianos also allow you to completely control your volume level so that you don’t disturb any of the people around you.

Don’t get me wrong though; I think practicing on an acoustic piano is very important but, the noise that they make will likely turn your friends, family, or neighbors into your worst enemies should you decide to practice playing around them.

Below I have listed a digital piano that I recommend for beginners. This is a great piano for anyone on a tight budget. It’s not the best but, it is something that can get you by if you are a beginner:

Casio Privia PX-130 88-Key Digital Stage Piano with the Pedal Board and Stand

Inevitably you will have to spend more money if you want more functionality out of a digital piano. Overall this still is a descent keyboard even if your need something to perform with. Playing the piano is more about the quality of how you play rather than how fancy or expensive your instrument is.

I believe the main focus of any beginner keyboard player is to try to find a digital keyboard to practice on that will allow them to closely simulate an actual acoustic piano without spending a fortune in the process.

Take small steps first and then once you become serious about playing on a regular basis, you can start to spend more money on professional music equipment.

The metronome is another important device that you should get. It’s an excellent device for keeping you in sync with music scale exercises and the rhythm of songs. They range in price from the very affordable to the very expensive.

The most expensive ones can be very elaborate and sophisticated but, from my experience you don’t need the extra bells and whistles. The model that I like and recommend is the Korg MA-30 Digital Metronome I like it because it’s small, lightweight, and very portable.

It also has several adjustable settings that you’ll need and you can connect a set of headphones to it as well. Expect to pay a little under $30.00 USD for this gadget.

The next piece of equipment you want to try to get is a stopwatch. You will start to notice very quickly that time starts to fly by even when you’re not having fun on the piano.

That’s why it’s essential that you keep track of how long it takes you to practice your music scales. Using a stop watch will keep you focused on your daily practice sessions and allow you to develop a schedule based on the amount of time that you spend on each music scale.

I didn’t use a stop watch when I started to play music scales and I ended up wasting a lot of precious time because of it. So, you definitely don’t want to make the mistake of not using one.

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“Keep Your Fingernails Cut Low”

Make sure you keep your fingernails cut low. I know that sounds kind of odd but, if your fingers sound like they’re tap dancing on the piano keys while playing, then you are going to have some serious problems.

Or another analogy would be if your fingers feel like they are skating on ice when playing music scales, that means it’s time to cut those claws of yours. Having low cut fingers gives you the added advantage you need over playing music scales.

You can more than likely get away with having long fingernails when you are mostly playing chords. When it comes to playing scales though, long fingernails are a no no. I remember trying to convince people who were experiencing this about this problem but, they wouldn’t listen to me until they found out the hard way.

As far as playing music scales or any type of melody on the piano, you will never be able to build up your speed and precision if you have long fingernails. Check out the picture below to see how my fingernails are cut. It will probably feel kind of weird to you if you’re not used to having your fingernails cut low.

You will get used to it once you start playing for a long period of time though. Just be careful not to cut your fingernails too low. This can cause sores at the tips of your fingers which can hurt like crazy when pressing your fingers against the piano keys.