How to practice scales so that you don't WASTE TIME (with routine recs!)

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

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[@conniejacks7485]

I really appreciate this. When I first started scales, I had a BAD habit of tensing my shoulders. I would then get frustrated and forget to breathe and made it worse! Thankfully I had a wonderful teacher that showed me how to breathe. When you take time to breathe, it helps you focus. It wasn't long before I was able to do 4 octaves and you are 100% right, the speed comes naturally. Thanks Ashlee!

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

Oh I’m so glad you said so! How wonderful that you had a great teacher to guide you through that - it’s essential!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

That was the most educational video about scales I've seen. Great advice. I have never used sightreading for scales, what an essential concept. I have a Hanon Book with 40 exercises, but also it has scales and arpeggios in the back. I'm going to get it out and put this into practice. Merci beauucoup.

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

You’re so welcome! I’m glad it was helpful - sounds like a great practice plan!

[@emmaatkinson4334]

Very well explained. I think I do scales for too long each in a practice session. I'll give your suggestion of limiting scale, arpeggio & broken chords to 5 or 10 mins a go. Increasing tempo is also interesting. Thank you. I've recently added playing scales without looking at one's hands to help with proprioception for sight-reading.

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

I love it! And yes I think cutting down is a great idea! You’ll have to lmk how it goes! That’s great as well!

[@kenilatu6219]

well done Ashlee, a complete scale training for anyone to become a competence musician, AWESOME Ashley, much appreciated. especially, "never sacrifice accuracy for speed" Now I can see the light. haha

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

Yay! I’m so glad!

[@laurak.4918]

Thanks so much for this helpful video!

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

You are very welcome!

[@cristinasc7098]

Thank you very much again for another really helpful video. ❤

[@JuanFraNieto]

Hola Ashlee, tus videos son de gran valor y títulos muy interesantes, sin embargo, los colores de tus miniaturas son iguales, no me decido a cuál video darle clic. Es un comentario de corazón, si pruebas cambiar las miniaturas podrás llegar a más personas🙂. Un fuerte saludo.

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

Gracias por La sugerencia! Te lo agradezco!

[@Northernbreed1738]

Great video! I hearing that it's better to start with one-octave scales rather than start in on two-octave scales, in terms of time efficiency and end result? In other words, I'd like to arrive at a place down the road where I'm playing two-octave scales (parallel, contrary, etc.) with reasonable speed, accuracy, and musicality. Learning one-octave scales first, and THEN extending them to two octaves will get me there perhaps as fast or faster, with better results and a more fun journey, compared to diving into two-octaves scales from the get-go. Correct? Thanks again.

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

Correct! And really focus on memorizing the key signatures and fingerings in your one octave scales. Good luck!

[@T-marie-N]

Just letting you know your Reddit post paid off. Very good content and new subscriber. Thank you!

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

Haha! Well thank you! Happy to have you here!! Nice to meet you ✌️❤️