5-Minute Piano Lessons

Practicing Piano Scales is Most Worthwhile when Done Smartly

In Part One, I suggested you ask yourself three questions regarding piano scale practice:

“What will I, personally, get out of the effort that will help me play the music I want to play the way I want to play it?”

“If scales provide something I need, is there any other way to get the same skill/knowledge, perhaps in more enjoyable fashion?”

“Are all scales equally important?” meaning, “Which scales deserve the most attention?” and, “Are some scales not worth my time and effort?”

This essay deals with the first two questions, which are closely related.

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Adult Piano Students Can Easily Confirm that They are Making Their Goal

Unfortunately, there are many mis-understandings regarding “fluency” at the piano, all of which make it harder to accomplish this goal than need be. My previous essay clarified the proper definition of “fluency” for the adult piano student and offered a way to attain more – but how do you know if you are making progress? The answer is pretty simple: (more…)