Warmups, Scales, and Exercises

Don't worry if you notice some of these scale patterns are out of your current range. This is the big-big picture of what you can achieve. Click on the link underneath of the image to access the pdf files.

Beginning Major Scales (2 Octaves)

Major Scales I

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Advanced Major Scales (2-4 Octaves)

Major Scales II

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Some students are working on the Kohler Valse, so I've included the piano score and a midi sound recording. The score is also a pdf so you can print it out if you know a person available to play the piano. Please notice the suggested tempo. The mp3 is at a quarter=132, so it's quite quick.

Valse Allemande

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Valse Allemande Sound Clip

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Practice your scales. Make up your own patterns.

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