The major scales that begin on the first finger use the yellow pattern. When I was developing this system I debated for a long time about starting with E Major or E-flat Major. E-flat is perhaps the more common key, and both keys are equivalent as far as resonance is concerned, with two open strings to resonate freely (A
Read MoreSince I tried to make this system build up in skill level as much as possible it made sense to begin with the scales that start on the open strings. Once my beginning students have spent time with the red pattern…
Read MoreI have always loved scales. They are the first thing I try to figure out whenever I am handed an unfamiliar instrument. Because of my obsession with them I have found, modified, and invented many different ways to practice them. As a teacher, I love them because they can be used to work many different aspects of…
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