Why are piano scales important? // 4 Reasons you MUST Learn Them

[@buettstube]

This is what I call an excellent explanation. Thank you very much.

[@REIQ]

Needed this!

[@nancychan6854]

This was great. I've had 2 music teachers as an adult who never focused on theory which made me feel lost. I've always been able to recognize & play notes individually (seeing the trees but not the forest), but never understanding how a piece of music is "built" or recognizing patterns. I have a feeling I need to learn my scales to understand patterns in the piece.

[@PianoFromScratch]

Yes it really helps you keep track of where the notes come from and how they ove around, gives you something to latch onto. Good luck!

[@zermenio]

You're super underrated, I am surprised no one has noticed all this simple, easy-to-follow information yet. Thanks for helping me learn piano!

[@PianoFromScratch]

Glad you're finding it helpful, thanks for that. It's the game of youtube, takes a while to get noticed! Have you been playing long?

[@zermenio]

@@PianoFromScratch I've been learning for a couple weeks or so

[@PianoFromScratch]

@@zermenio Great, well good luck learning, and let me know if you have any questions

[@PianoFromScratch]

C major right hand tutorial up if you need it, Left and together coming tomorrow/day after. Here's a link! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n17Fppt4mdaqqrs

[@PierreLaBaguette]

this is a great one, thanks for it!

[@mchristiein]

This entire channel is incredible, but this video in particular is top notch. So glad I found this as I’m starting to learn and practice scales.

[@PianoFromScratch]

Thanks for the feedback, glad it's helpful!

[@Dev-qq1bp]

Grateful for your knowledge, thank you mate

[@alamolalamol9426]

I love the way the keyboard lit up the E major scale. That is exactly what I think needs to happen in your mind when playing a particular scale so that you can basically switch to any major scale in the other 11 keys, not to mention minor scales and others such as the melodic or harmonic minor and modes. Out of those 7 notes there are so many chords you can get which go beyond basic. Takes time and practice to get them under your fingers but well worth it. Great video.

[@tommy_trauma]

THANK YOU for explaining this in a way that actually makes sense. Wow. This helps a lot!

[@Changwooyoo]

The best and easiest tips for beginners. Thanks a lot.

[@augustinechinnappanmuthria7042]

Super super super lovely playing fantastic tips

[@johnmitchelljr]

Great channel thank you. It’s tricky to try to learn something and still keep your love of what you want to learn. Thank you.

[@boomerNRG]

I really enjoy your vids and the way you break down info... plus I prefer all my teachers and narrators to have a Brit-ish accent!

[@PianoFromScratch]

Ha thanks, I hope they help!

[@sarabennett2798]

Thank you, thats very helpful and great to follow videos ,

[@PianoFromScratch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RB-video]

So true, thanks man :)

[@PianoFromScratch]

My pleasure 🙃

[@mamborickyclassicalmusicac4733]

wonderful thanks

[@aprillroberts]

Hi I’ve just brought a keyboard and wondered if you could tell me which order of your videos I need to learn from scratch ,thank you 👍

[@PianoFromScratch]

Hi April, it's tough to lay things out on youtube in the order you would, say on a course or in real life but if you're just getting started - The 'how to start playing' video covers some basic technique and exercises to get your fingers moving, then perhaps starting the C major scale would be a good next step to teach how how to start coordinating your hands together. Of course there's the videos on naming notes to tackle at the start if you haven't done that yet. Then you can perhaps start working through a couple more scales, looking at some of the chord playing and some theory on intervals and building chords to get going. Also, try and find some beginner material to actually start playing real music soon too! There's the alfred book a lot of self learners use and I put a review of that up too

[@aprillroberts]

@@PianoFromScratch Thank you so very much for replying so quickly ( I’m chomping at the bit to get started ) During this continued lockdown I’m determined and excited about learning to play. I’m very impressed with your way of teaching ( I don’t want to pick up any bad habitats) I’ll plough through your teachings Take care of yourself, stay safe and thank you for continued support 👍

[@redneckfarmer8011]

I have so much to learn

[@atarisaan4327]

hi.thanks for Excellent tips. i have question about speed of piano scales. How fast should we reach for scales ( i mean The highest tempo required for a piano scales for beginner levels grade 1 or 2 ) than learn the next scales?? . i figure out need a lot of time to reach 144 bpm eighth note for scales in level 1 or 2. sorry for bad english

[@JakeSavich]

Cool to know mate

[@PianoFromScratch]

Hope the info proves useful

[@reymachete8878]

I got a question I hope you answer this but after learning scales what should we learn next I’m barely starting to play piano please respond

[@rizal_ar148]

really helpful

[@PianoFromScratch]

Glad you think so!

[@AwkwardFX]

Should I learn to play scales with both hands or one hand at a time?

[@PianoFromScratch]

If you're a beginner, it's usually best to learn each hand separately before putting the together.

[@harinte6161]

So the question that has been bothering me is if the major scale is the happy scale and in will sound basiclly the same on each key, cant I just make every song in the c major scale. Or to the other key bring out something else. I hope I made my self clear.

[@PianoFromScratch]

Good question. Playing in other keys affects the music because of the range of the notes and in turn the timbre and texture. If you play a song in C major and then move up a tone to D major, everything moves up together so the pattern sounds the same, yet everything is higher up. A particular song may sit nicer on certain instruments in a particular key (of course this is partly subjective too). Also, players sometimes have preferences of keys for certain kinds of music because of the above as well as the physicality of playing in certain keys - they may be more comfortable with what they can do in some keys. And a reason why you may need to change a key is if a singer can't sing high (or low) enough.

[@harinte6161]

@@PianoFromScratch Thank you for this answer. So really music is just a vibe and the more you try out for yourself youll realize what you lika and not. Keys, scales , chords rythm etc. At least this is what I am coming to understand in my piano learning. Love the videos.

[@_RabbitLeader]

Spend all your time thinking about the scale which finger to start etc so I am learning the scale, not any general benefit other than time at the piano.

[@emmawheeler8559]

❤

[@PianoFromScratch]

WATCH NEXT - Here's a way to see ALL 12 MAJOR SCALES easily on the keyboard kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2OvoHeMe5KHiK8 // Get you PDF Worksheet with graphics and finger numbers for Major scales in all 12 Keys bit.ly/3nRiHp4

[@giftofthegab2888]

Okay. I’m gonna go learn my scales now....

[@PianoFromScratch]

Haha. You don't have to learn them all straight away, just build up your bank of them over time alongside other things. I'll be doing some specific scale tutorials starting with C Major in the coming days so keep an eye out for that if you haven't started yet?

[@giftofthegab2888]

@@PianoFromScratchwill definitely look out for those videos!

[@PianoFromScratch]

Great stuff 🎹

[@PianoFromScratch]

First part on right hand is up! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n17Fppt4mdaqqrs

[@theveryfirst]

At last. Someone is explaining this for me.

[@DeNado123]

“Starting from the note E” Starts on G🤣🤣

[@highrollerdiscs805]

I hear ya but I’m thinking it may be in the hat too so I’m gonna order one 🧢

[@htinaungwint1698]

this guy is justin guitar in piano world

[@_RabbitLeader]

Learning scales does not keep you motivated. Learn nothing from C Major scale….apart from it is being on the piano….sp could do something else!