5 Fun Ways to Practice Scales

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[@sungvin]

As a Russian I can confirm my teacher from a music school taught scales to me in that exact manner

[@Olleg.G]

I'm Russian too, and can confirm that even if russian hasn't the teacher and never seen how other persons playing piano you will playing scales in this manner.)

[@yar3333]

me too :) I never thought it was "Russian scales".

[@JohnSmith-oe5kx]

My Hungarian teacher taught me the same thing

[@sungvin]

@@JohnSmith-oe5kx awesome!

[@Isaiah71]

not russian but me too

[@Matthew_1904]

As a piano player i can confirm i had no idea it was called russian scales

[@canterlevi]

Agreed! 😊

[@maxseemann6034]

​@@canterleviYeah agreed too.

[@jamie_ww]

Yeah! My book called it the “Grand Form”

[@drlorishemek]

So talented!

[@cathyc147]

I start learning to play piano at 60. If I can practise this scale like Jazer, I think I won’t have chance to get Alzheimer.

[@fatesi1486]

I agree ❤

[@RobertCarlBurns]

Wow Cathy lm 63 learning, love your comment and jazer reply

[@harlowgervais9913]

I am a pianist and have done rcm since the age of 8 (I’m 17 now) and the ‘Russian scales’ are also called formula patterns for anyone confused

[@sophiaodegbo-olukoya7324]

Life saver.

[@metgirl5429]

Wow this is excellent 🖤🎼🖤

[@StagvanHeuten]

Fabulous! 🎉

[@ginaqc78]

Excellent tips!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@anonymousblackscreen4703]

My russian teacher taught me the exact same ones you did

[@allenapplewhite]

I would add in playing two octave scales with eighth notes, three octave scales in triplets with accents on the beat and four octave scales with sixteenth notes and accents. 😊

[@SopranoPersonalityspices]

Sir, you always give student friendly tips ❤❤❤❤

[@cherylnathanodette]

Thanks super video and explanation.

[@stephenraatz2598]

I wish I had studied the Russian Scales. I’m going to look for them in my scale book! Thank you. I’m spending a lot of time studying Rachmaninov and Alexander Scriabin, two of my favorite Russian composers. Thank you for sharing!

[@sergeypiano]

I practised these scales in school but never knew they were fun ways to do. :-) And the last scale was never called Russian in my Moscow school, I have even never used it, just heard and known it existed. :-)

[@surajfa06]

Sir please thumb and little finger two note finger exercise upload please

[@charlietaylor5047]

as a person who grew up with a russian music teacher i can confirm that’s how i learned my scales

[@AuroraTheWoIf]

I remember the russian scale very well, even though i didn't know it was called that way

[@erhiahn]

My (Polish) piano teacher that me all of these saying I'll need this in the future for various pieces. She was right! When I have something even remotely similar it's way easier to learn it because I had these There were also many other scales... there were... a lot of them. She loved teaching scales.

[@Youssif-uv5rq]

The best channel in KZbin ❤

[@Tatidaniele]

En France ce sont les exercices du recueil Hanon.

[@mikehess4494]

Thank you, more things to add to my warm ups...I don't play or practice any music anymore I only do drills and warm-ups which surprisingly makes me sound good.

[@user-yz5gk7mi6c]

spot on well done,contrary motion very very important

[@kennylux]

Bro’s a wizard

[@ksmkeys]

The Russian scale is called "full set of scales", as it has a wide range of octaves and smoothly combines both contrary and similar. Well that's what I learnt from my Russian teacher.

[@InYourDreams-Andia]

Whow! I gotta try this! Just learnt my scales

[@vml_tec]

So help helpful

[@htgazurex1212]

Number 2, Liszt: now play that 10x faster.

[@planetsongbird7587]

Really enjoying your lessons.

[@pianistsarath1115]

First time I am hearing Russian scale! And it's so beautiful❤️

[@theodorekorbos2804]

That is too cool thank you 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@tarjena]

Love all the ideas!😊

[@MagentaFlavouredMusic]

The thirds one made me think the Mr. Roger's theme was gonna start.

[@jasonanthonywilper]

Awesome tips

[@PhilipAlexandermusic]

Awesome! Looks like a great exercise

[@davidrocky]

Please, make a complete tutorial video about that.

[@daveparsons6956]

Love it!

[@stefanwaelti5451]

I struggle with exactly that. Thank you for showing me it's possible😂😂😂

[@BabubhaiHimatbhai-gh1mi]

thanks

[@TheHuguens]

Awesome ❤

[@cesardiezv]

The russian scale reminds me of Hanon exercise 48.

[@franciscospesia5267]

In my school we call number 5 “formula pattern” I had no idea they were Russian 😂

[@Ezra.The.American.Patriot]

im gonna try this!

[@nehemiassalguero9985]

It's great! What fingerings do you use, or some pdf that you can share please that will be awesome and very helpful

[@ReaPiano]

Thank you for sharing such a fun ways to practice scales! I'm also interested at Russian scales~ 👍👏🌹💕

[@Zebralephant]

Can you do a slower more elaborate video on this please?

[@charlesw1973]

yes way too fast

[@deadmanswife3625]

​@@charlesw1973go to the settings and change the speed 0.25

[@MichaelSuperbacker]

Can you explain to me what the Russian scale is? It’s sounds cool and the pattern looks interesting

[@christopheguilland6786]

thanks for these tips. Can you explain 6th and "right and left hand switch spots" please ?

[@cesardiezv]

I also was wandering what's that supposed to mean. Possibly that right hand starts in the root, contrary to what he explained for thirds. And actually playing 6ths you are playing the same notes but changing which note is in the left and which in the right. Eg. C4 with E4 is converted to E3 with C4.

[@harlanzackery8494]

In thirds, LH on root or do RH on third or mi. In Sixths, LH starts on third or mi. RH starts on root or do. The hands do not physically switch places or cross. They just start on different pitches.

[@Nota-Re]

Очень любопытно) русская гамма. В России я слышала несколько названий: крест, квадрат и расходящиеся гаммы

[@allgood6760]

Nice one Jazer👍🎹

[@queenbeauty6170]

Superb

[@deadmanswife3625]

That WAS fun

[@jonathandevillier9716]

Never knew that was called a Russian scale. That's my fav lol

[@mykeepecson8388]

this is nice I must try it

[@UncleBob3632]

As a piano player with a Russian teacher I can confirm that I have done a lot of Russian scales. I had no clue that’s what they were called.

[@johnnylong2023]

great !! make this in slow motion pls

[@allenapplewhite]

LMAO really? These are just basic scale patterns. Do you not know how to play a scale? If you dont know how to play a scale then maybe you shouldn't worry about alternative patterns...just learn how to play a regular old scale first then once you can do that then come back and use these alternatives to spice up your everyday routine. 😂

[@dzordzszs]

You can change playback speed in settings

[@giorgioturri2085]

I like russian scalea... I will start use it in warm up..... 😊

[@tiffcat1100]

Wow! 😳😂😳

[@erikbrendeland3445]

Thanks for doing this video. Appreciate the feedback on my question.

[@miriamgrant2927]

Oo! Love that Russian scale !

[@ronel8204]

To quick for me to copy!😂

[@meryloquinzon1209]

How i wish 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jamesn.vyletheart9904]

I have a question, is it more advisable to practice multiple exercises but with only one scale or to practice one exercise but with all the scales?

[@ThePlayer1077]

How has this not blow up yet

[@danevans217]

It's nothing new

[@parpar8090]

​@@danevans217but it's russian

[@jayantjrathod]

Please make Tutorial for how to practice Russian scale

[@ksmkeys]

Look for " full set of scales " 1. 4 oct similar ascending 2. 4 oct similar descending 2. 2 oct similar ascending 3. 2 octave contrary 4. 2 oct similar ascending 5. 2 oct similar descending 6. 2 oct contrary 7. 2 oct descending ( ending at the same sport as the beginning)

[@jayantjrathod]

@@ksmkeys thank you so much0

[@PatientPerspective]

Im a begginner compsred to thst: C/C, D/D, E/E....

[@harryharmer4853]

How many years have u played the piano

[@user-yu6zt2bh3y]

Да будет так.

[@seheyt]

Looking for the part where it gets interesting, or fun

[@hogin1421]

As a Saxophonist I just go up and down with changed fingerings on each scale

[@vml_tec]

Make this video in longer.. Could not catch up 3rd and 4th. .. 😞

[@dheeraj_1612]

Russian was 🔥🔥❤️

[@jayrajrai8125]

Can you also teach in slomo

[@janeslt]

Russian scales were my favourite...❤

[@rileyxsko]

I'm working on contrary motion and man I feel super dumb and uncoordinated. It's been about a week and I'm still stuck on the Cmaj scale.

[@yayalang8153]

How to play the 'russian scales'?

[@marijaaaa10]

I do russian scales

[@Kitsuneuzuma]

As a beginner pianist, what the hell are you saying and why is your playing so smooth?

[@claudiailario8633]

Finally someone mentioning russian scales!

[@iwillseejesuschristgbenga1788]

Please use the computer piano replicate so that we can see your fingers move.

[@user-cv4to4dw4c]

Notes please

[@wenmoves]

Is it ok not to be able to do these in 4th grade? Or am I behind??

[@vanityshop5155]

Hi Jazer, I'm wondering if you could answer this. I can't find an answer to this specific question, on the internet. If my sheet music has a ledger line C note on bass clef, can I use my right hand for that note, if it's already in C position, or do I have to use my left? Thanks

[@Sabelo-qf1gh]

Yoo how long does it take to do that 😅

[@hanguyen-fm8xv]

Omgggg

[@GlitxhyPanda]

Number 3: Play Rugrats theme

[@paulwarner5674]

Well that has made me want to give ip learning.😢

[@HelzBelles]

I hope it didn't actually discourage you from continuing to learn this beautiful instrument. Look at it as something to aim for and with practise you will get there - slowly but surely! All the best! 😊🎵🎶

[@paulwarner5674]

​@@HelzBellesstarted learning 3 years ago but at 70 find it difficult. Yes this just destroyed my confidence.

[@KartikJoshi_Keyboardist_99]

Russian scale is lit bro🔥🔥💯💯

[@ralphkeating7564]

Russian scale? I didn't know it was called that but I did learn it from a Russian teacher!!! Also, Russian in 3rd, 6th, and 10th!!!

[@levidashawty]

My Russian teacher 'thaught me' all of these

[@ayshatunowfa2976]

This is a pianist.

[@lygiaihoa1436]

I practiced all of them when I was young. It was my teacher’s order. Now I cannot even make my students do 2 of this 5 ways! Not their chores but mine, I must keep fixing their wrong fingering.

[@umbreon4031]

Isn’t number 5. grand scale format?

[@music_ljs]

If ever put on the spot, that Russian scale is a hella cool party trick 😂

[@s80keys]

The Russian scale was always my favorite in school, but it didn’t have a name.

[@rocky49able]

What is the Russian scale? Can someone please explain?

[@KelvinDominick-cl2xq]

Just going in different directions with the hands. Sometimes in parallel motion sometimes contrary motion.

[@thecoderschoolberkeley7548]

Bro i cant even reach octaves😂😅😢

[@hichewies]

Thats f*cking grand form

[@Brad238]

This seems absolutely impossible 😢

[@theodorekorbos2804]

Hi sir I'm confused if you could possibly help me what is a Russian scale and how do you play scales in 6ths? If you have this writen for down load please let me know. Thank you very much best of wishes teddy.

[@kenkinnally6144]

The scale in 6ths is like the scale in 3rds, only you are switching what the right and left hand are doing. So playing a C major scale in 3rds your left hand starts on C and your right hand starts on E, which is the 3rd interval of C major. To play it in 6ths, switch it. Your left hand starts on E and your right hand starts on C.

[@theodorekorbos2804]

@@kenkinnally6144 thank you so very much. I finally figured it out a little hard at first but I'm starting to get the hang of it thank you again best Wishes Always Teddy

[@susangoldman2466]

And Russian scale in 10ths... (3rds with the RH an octave higher)