![]() Level 3: Two Octaves, Hands SeparateĪfter you've gotten your scales down for one one octave, the next step is learning the fingering for 2 octaves. Your end goal for this level: play the C major scale going up and down, hand separately, nice and smooth with no pauses as you play. You can use the C major scales page for fingering and the notes to play here. Once you're comfortable with that, you can go back down again. ![]() You can start by playing it ascending with your right hand and then with your left hand. When I teach scales, we start with going up first. ![]() The first main way to practice a scale is just one octave (8 notes, from C to C for example) and one hand at a time. It won't take you too long to get used to and once you do, move onto playing the C major scale, one octave and hands separately. This is a great exercise to start your fingers moving. Use all you five fingers and play it hand separately. If you are a true beginner, the best way to start playing a scale is just by playing the first 5 notes of a scale.įor the C major scale, this would be C-D-E-F-G.
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