The BEST Way To Practice Piano Scales

[@PianoteOfficial]

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[@inb1976]

thank you so much...

[@goozii3937]

I started focusing on B major recently instead of C, helped me learn black keys real fast! Cool tip from Chopin if that helps anyone :)

[@seancraven9678]

B Major was the scale I learned straight after C Major and it has given me the opinion that C Major isn't the best scale to master first. It offers a lot of foundational understanding for scales and keys in general but from a dexterity standpoint, it's so flat that when you start playing two octaves hands together, you're having to roll your wrists a lot and shift to keep your playing even. I like B Major and other keys because the up and down nature of the scales as they fall along the piano lends itself to more fluid playing early on- at least for me

[@labanlabansson]

Yes. B-maj and E-maj correlate better with the physiology of the hand. Easier to get fluid or legato.

[@DovidM]

@@labanlabanssonAgreed. Even if you eventually plan to play a piece in the original key, it’s helpful to practice it in B or E major since this allows you to develop the expected legato feeling. Then when you revert to the original key, you have greater awareness of how the legato passages should sound than if you, say, listened to a recording of someone playing the same piece.

[@markoquendo675]

Good to know. I got C down.

[@pianohar]

Great advice! I'd add only one very small thing: sing the scales as you play them, even if you're not a singer, even if you think you look and sound stupid. This is CRUCIAL to connect your hand movements to your (inner) voice, and with the habit, it's so good for your mood! Just give it a shot, you'll thank me down the line.

[@deniselockhart2882]

I enjoy all of your videos. I'm an adult learner. I started self teaching a number of years ago, quit when my adult son passed suddenly. I restarted 1.5 years ago. Using my piano practice to heal. I started seeing piano teaching videos but yours are the best. My opinion only, others say they are teaching but actually doing more showing off than teaching. Paid piano lessons isn't possible as I'm retired living on social security. I appreciate your lessons and directing your lessons to actual beginners. Thank you

[@jaydenlavaman]

Thank you for sharing your story, I am currently learning piano to help maintain my depression and free piano lessons truly are a wonderful. It’s so great we can use KZbin to learn things and keep hope in our lives

[@Ghostontherun]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your son, I've lost my step daughter in June last year. She was 23 and left behind three children.

[@akf2000]

the love this woman has for the Cmaj scale will never be surpassed

[@iamhere_y]

😂😂❤

[@RedRoyce]

Just want to let you know, I'm a 63 year old man and always wanted to play the piano. I bought a small keyboard by Casio but it has full size keys years ago and just life kept getting in the way. I now have the time and watched a few of your videos and it got me to get it out and set it all up. I'm practicing now all because of you girl. I would love to have a teacher like you. You make me as new to this feel good about it and when I mess up I don't get frustrated with myself. I hear your voice saying it's OK just keep going. Your bubble energy and sweetness is so good to see and hear. we need more of that in this crazy world. By the way when I get a little better and stick with it I'm going to go get an 88 key piano but it will be a reward to me for staying with it. Thank you for getting me started I'm having so much fun other then when my hands get tired. LOL

[@Chalisque]

Probably the biggest enemy of scales is boredom. I'd suggest the 'netflix technique': put something to watch on your tablet or laptop or screen, and practise scales for the duration. All you have to do is keep going as long as the programme keeps going, rather than fighting your boredom. As an additional benefit, this stops you from wanting to look at your hands while you practise. The major benefit of scales is when they are instinctive and automatic, and this only comes after tonnes of repetition. Likewise arpeggios. Then simple phrases from pieces.

[@gustough]

Practicing scales builds what many call muscle memory (which btw is more like a nerve-thing …). But also it helps you becoming and staying confident and fluent in playing the piano as well as memorizing and focussing on the voicing and tone of each single key. Scales may also assist in understanding the fundamental playground of the chords on the scale.

[@catherine6653]

It helps to navigate the keyboard when playing a song in a key signature. Helps to remember the sharps and flat with each scale.

[@patrickerhardt4834]

I just turned 75. I’ve been singing in musicals since college, during the Johnson administration. Recently I performed in Young Frankenstein where I had this solo that I knocked out of the park people came up to me after a remarked that they didn’t know I was such a good singer. So right then an there I decided to take action. I signed up for voice lessons to improve my singing voice. The dragged a keyboard out of the closet and vowed to teach myself how to play. After looking at several KZbin sites I found yours. Your smile and simple technique sold me.

[@littlebrownP]

Oh wow you gave me a good workout tonight. I'm 63 years old and a beginner learner as of this pass Sunday and I really enjoyed these scales. I'm definitely going to get my left hand to cooperate with my right. Love this video ❤. New subscriber here 😂

[@bakerfx4968]

I’d love to see tutorials like this but for other scales. There are some ones that have way weirder fingering with the sharps. I’m getting really good at C major since that’s what all the ‘beginner’ tutorials focus on lol

[@webdevca]

if you practice scales and know the 1,3,5 and sometimes 7 notes of each scale you can play any song in any key especially if you’re playing a song with a vocalist and they’re used to singing a song in a certain key

[@eliserutherford3158]

I use the major scales as my warm ups. I do 8th notes at 120 bpm and make my way through the Circle of Fifths so I di all 12. I alternate whether i do sharps or flats first. I have a goal of learning my relative minor scales and being able to do those the aame way. I have the CoF printed and hung, so the knowledge is there and the muscle memory will make its way. Ive learned a few of the relative minors, but not all of them yet. Progress. I find doing the scales sets me in the mental frame for practicing and the use of the metronome also helps with my evenness in playing. I've despised the metronome for years as I didnt understand why timing was harder for me than others. Recently I was able to figure out why and the resentment has faded to the point that I dont feel the urge to smash the metronome to smithereens anymore. I never did destroy one, but that frustration was very much there. Anyway, I use scales to get in the mindset to practice as well as bring my musical knowledge to the forefront.

[@Kiwanuka1]

Thank you so much. Please give us the same exercises but for other keys.

[@yohannesmeshesha1553]

your method of teaching is helpful not only for students but also for piano teachers keep up the good work

[@ricnanet]

Best lessons ever. Amazing teacher

[@kylethomas3477]

Thank you so much for this video! I’ve literally been working on the c scale and this video sincerely helps! ❤

[@eugenemurray2940]

I am London Underground 'Mind The Gap!' For it is within The discipline of The Scales We make Our own Music xxx

[@trinitywave]

Thank you. I'm relearning the keys. This lesson was helpful. I liked that you told us to breathe. Thank you. Glad you're teaching keys, because I've also done one of your singing lessons too. Thank you for bringing more music into the world. Love and Light.

[@joeldcanfield_spinhead]

I have never practiced major or minor scales on bass or guitar, only pentatonics, but on piano, I've realized it's going to help me visualize the shapes of the keys so I can play in keys other than C.

[@ernesto-dev]

I love how you start the video going right to the point. Thanks!

[@everyday.cheese]

Thank you practicing is a lot easier now

[@erfannazarian]

The main challenge for me as a beginner learner is when it comes to plsy the scale with both hands ... I feel my brain can't handle it ... 😅

[@medenzoblessed3355]

You are always the best , I am in love with ur teachings . Thank God for you , you make everything simple …❤❤❤

[@angelainyt]

This is one of the Best piano-learning channels on KZbin, I am so glad it is here

[@PRNOBTCH]

I used to play piano Years years ago. Only for a yr when I was very young. Your tutorial is spot on beautiful ❤

[@linksbetweendrinks7032]

Learning to play scales is the best way to give the gift of creating music to childen. And adults!

[@GlitterFlame89]

This is SO helpful!!! I've always wanted to play the piano, and I've just started teaching myself using the Schaum Method And Theory Books. Note Reading is going well, and I knew I needed to learn the scales, but I had NO idea of proper finger positioning! Thank you so much for posting this, it's so clear and easy to see and understand, and I also really appreciate the cheerfulness ☺️

[@MartiA1973]

Pure gold information on how to makes scales interesting - thank you

[@randyschmuki3173]

Thanks, I have put together sequences, but really I still need to learn the basics way better! I must have played this 50 times today and need to practice it regularly!

[@MartiA1973]

Another late life learner here. This is on my gym playlist. Love the energy you put into this.

[@johnrouze6280]

Oh my gosh, you KNOW what I am experiencing at the keyboard! You are awesome and so much appreciated. Thank you so much.

[@watLegends]

Thank you for jumping right in, I was already 5 videos in YT looking for something and this got me started well

[@richardcarle2650]

She has a unique style. So happy but still teaching very serious techique

[@smileydoug]

Seriously, you are the best! You bring such joy and personality to every lesson you teach. Absolutely wonderful! I’m enjoying just playing scales! Who da thought?!

[@RealEstatevestorX]

Love the way how you teach, thank you so much, I will be practicing !

[@bevtooth]

I am 53 and had my second lesson a few days ago. I am doing the C, G, D scales and the next is A. I do think the challenge is doing both hands together. I tried to play some chords out of a book today and omg they just don't sink into my head. As I've played 1 I forget it. This piano learning is tricky

[@franciskiio9980]

I really admire to understand how to play piano,I hope I'll understand thro this lessons

[@PriscaPiano]

This feels like a workout class 😅 Thank you! 👍

[@Piper_of_Hamelin]

This video is enforcing for me just how important technique is. I'm an adult learner. I used to play tuba in jr and sr high school. Just four piston or rotary valves. I'm slowly getting more familiar with treble cleff and using all my fingers. Your videos have been the most helpful for me so far - Thank you!

[@Piper_of_Hamelin]

To be specific, your experience, insights, suggestions, clear delivery of the information, and not to be understated - your joy really helps. Thanks again.

[@dakotahudson953]

I love that she's positive and that she's trying to keep people from getting bored. But, I'm not bored. I'm so ADD and her talking is VERY distracting. Rather than distracting me by talking, I would love a version where she reminds me to tuck my thumb every time. I love all of the info and the backing track.

[@miguelgallegos5879]

Practicing scales improves my dexterity on piano 😊

[@boblehmann1644]

I do Scales to develop Muscle Memory, Tempo and Rhythm.

[@bensonkayumba24]

Nice teacher I like the way you do it so easy and relaxed while loughing but mmmm very challenging 😂😂😂🎉

[@betsagaribay3993]

Gracias Lisa! Eres una maestra con vocación. Una suscriptora más! Saludos desde México 🇲🇽

[@PianoteOfficial]

Bienvenido/a a nuestro canal! :)

[@yeee5358]

That's was actually quite fun to play along with. Thanks

[@ianbarker2420]

Hiya Lisa, I think you have demonstrated the most important thing to do while practicing the scales is to talk coherently 😁 that way you take the stress and pressure out of what the hell are your fingers up too 😂 ❤Ian

[@PeterK-hz1yw]

Oh my words! You are such a great teacher. From Africa, am your student. A fresh beginner.

[@dapperninji646]

5:20 Is where the fingerings for the 2 octave scale practice begins.

[@MLochMusic]

Is there videos of Lisa playing all the keys of the major and minor scales? I dont mind paying. Her enthusiasm is infectios

[@devinwarrick3660]

I feel like I'm watching myself when I watch these videos, especially when you talked about getting bored while practicing! Practice is for the mind just as much as it's for the hands '' '

[@timtusphil1]

Why I want to learn scales? 🤷🏻‍♂️ My wife & I started pastoring a church. She preaches, & I had to learn to play a piano that didn’t have a transpose button. So now, instead of only playing in C, or G, or D, I’ve had to learn all of them, to which makes me happy. After watching this video, I remember my mom teaching me this stuff, not that I paid a whole lot of attention. Even though I am now the church pianist, my playing is somewhat boring. So I’m needing to learn MORE!

[@eddies.1664]

Nice video Lisa. I have the same problem where my left pinky likes to stay up, 1:15 . I guess just trying to relax is the key. Thank you, and keep up the great work.

[@keep_create]

Nice staff, thank you!

[@ProgramistaNaBudowie]

Awesome, thanks for sharing! I saw multiple videos with you and you have so much positive energy, keep it up! :)

[@user-xg4td3gg7e]

Time to move on from playing with one hand to two hands. Thanks. 😉

[@AlexaLoCruz]

Very cool 🤘😃

[@melliecrann-gaoth4789]

Total starter. 😮

[@benjaminvargas9602]

Muscle memory? Thanks for the class teacher! I’ll be revisiting very often 🙏🏽

[@eliasnassour366]

Just super amazing!

[@lovablebigt]

This is awesome...mahalo nui!

[@monstai5632]

THAT WAS FUN1!!!

[@keithclark8030]

Oh, my goodness. What a great video. Do you have all the scales. I starting to learn. Thanks

[@alleymoe]

YET RIGHT ! THOSE SHARPS AND FLATS GET YOU EVER TIME ?

[@kanjimanjuelz7372]

You are a great teacher, thank you so much for the videos❤

[@markoquendo675]

She’s my favorite

[@chillwill8373]

Thanks for the video I just getting back into piano

[@BrianSmith-ow9gy]

Repeating the top or turn round note is something ABRSM candidates will have to unlearn as it is deprecated in their Grade system for scales, arpeggios and broken chords. I know it helps keep the quaver (quarter note) beat but it will be a bad habit to get into for those who want to go on to do their grades.

[@AlexCrowe-the-pianist]

It’s the first thing I tell people not to do, when playing scales.

[@mindstormme7840]

Interesting. Makes sense. What is the solution for that?

[@AlexCrowe-the-pianist]

@@mindstormme7840 Slow down. Use your arm to help play every note and just come back down as soon as you hit your 5th finger (US: pinky).

[@dancassidy7471]

Stucado!!! Great for a bassist to know..I may have to play bass on keys if my arthritis ki❤cks up

[@user-th4ce9hy5l]

Infact, this woman was amazing ❤❤❤

[@user-gr5hm9gd2k]

That's great!

[@shyerhenlekent242]

Very helpful thank you ❤❤❤

[@ItsmeGumie]

I love that this video is ADHD friendly!!

[@RachelWang-ub6gc]

I love practice piano scales even these days.

[@zawnioochai2486]

Thank you Sir .

[@RepapipSBigboss]

hi thank you for your'e lesson's this hep me on making my beat's

[@liyakatbawade3546]

Outstanding 👍👏👏👏

[@jacksolitaire697]

Cool thanks, what a great vid!

[@SparkyHelper]

I imagine we do scales to practice what notes are in a particular key signature.

[@leoniedesilva9387]

So happy…💐👏👏🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Benjaminpeee]

Awesome!

[@omoclinton]

I love your channel

[@TheOnlySigma1]

Can you do a tutorial for Cupid next plz? Cuz ur the only channel I can properly learn pretty much anything

[@josephjabateh5702]

Amazing video❤

[@VladyslavKL]

🕊

[@Chris_Piano]

Need all scales pls

[@musikberbagi]

Thanks.

[@babyblackjohn]

May I request "Planet Earth Forever" tutorial from The Secret. im in love with piece dear Lord. 😌😁

[@Ranger1216]

Left 5,4,3,2 1 (move hand slightly to the right 3,2,1 ) or lift the 3 (middle) over the thumb….? Can I just slide move to the right since my old fingers are not as flexible? Thanks.😊

[@leluchichee5716]

Thankyou

[@Scream845]

Do you have any video for using 2 hands tutorial?

[@inb1976]

hi mam.. i am Indranil from India. what background music/backtrack you are using while playing scale in this video, if you kindly send the link it will be so kind of you mam.. thank you mam.

[@1858moreofgames]

I need the metronome beat😢😢

[@indiamusic3514]

Nice

[@barryshannahan5988]

My warm-up is all the scales, both hands (no, not together! I’m still working on walking and chewing gum together!) I find it limbers up my hands while I lock in the muscle memory for each scale. Are there scales for the black keys? Don’t know anything about music theory.

[@henrykuppens9097]

The B majeure scale is black keys and a B and E. Google around and you will find tons of info or books like the 'Dummies' series. 'Learn to play keyboards' is book I have with all the scales you need. Music theory unlocks your mind to the depth of music.

[@barryshannahan5988]

@@henrykuppens9097, thanks for your direction!

[@michaelbeeministries2020]

Thank you! Have a happy Fourth of July if that applies to Canada a. 🌞👍

[@AdventurousJS]

Lol, July 1st is Canada Day, so....almost?

[@michaelbeeministries2020]

@@AdventurousJS Lol. 😃👍

[@AlishaPbarik]

NAIC 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@MelchisedecCarrasquillo-vf6ej]

Hi my name Melchi have learn C scale how separate hand and more left hand y also play the guitar right han

[@nomercy5520]

Im confused, what are piano scales for?