Group 3

Hi Group 3, the opportunity of this TWI came up just as I was beginning to be more and motivated to work on my scales again. Serendipitous, isn't it? I'd learned them in all keys (major and minor) superficially a couple of years ago. Actually, I'm a flautist, and only began to take lessons and work on piano playing 4 years ago. I say I learned the 24 scales superficially because I basically only memorized the fingerings. Now I want to deep dive into all aspects: touch, attack, speed, work in the context of repertoire.... Looking forward to working together with all of you. Douglas, Ottawa, Canada.

I as well happen to be working on my scales in the last few months. I have returned to studying the piano after many years of only casual playing. I hope to gain the same insights and nuances. Best regards, 

Carlo from Hopewell Junction, New York.

Hi Everyone, I am so glad we are doing this TWI. My number one difficulty when playing scales is not to be able to start form any point when playing two hands together. I noted Daniel's indication to not start from the beginning to correct a mistake. I will work on that using the d minor scale (I am curently working on a piece with this scale).

I want to be able to play the notes with ease and concentrate on the music behind the notes.

Hi Everyone! Just watched assignment #1 and this is brand new way of scale practice for me. I can see the challenge of correct fingering and the benefit of this method. Thanks for the instruction 😊 happy practice group 3!

Sarah from Seattle 

Hello everyone,

I signed up for this challenge because I have a hard time feeling motivated to practice my scales so I thought it would be a good idea to do this as a group activity which will make me feel more excited about it. Looking forward to trying this out! Greetings from sunny LA :) 

Hello everyone, greetings from Luxembourg. 
 

I started learning to play piano recently and have been struggling with scales, especially with the independence of fingers. I am excited to join this group. 

Hi everybody!

I would like more information on the grand form of scales and some tips for fast chromatic scales. I currently play the entire keyboard: parallel motion, opposite motion, thirds, and sixths. My goal for this TWI is to learn all the other types of scales that one needs to know.

Thank you so much Dominic Cheli

Ciao! 🌞😎✌🏻

Looking forward to improving my finger speed and fingering for scales that are different than c major. 

so I take it you use the same fingering with grouping as you do for normal scale practice????