Group 2
Welcome to the NEW TWO WEEK INTENSIVE on tonebase!
Improving your Scales with Dominic Cheli
We will be working on different techniques on building speed, virtuosity, and confidence in our scales with assignments posted by Dominic!
Post your progress with videos and written commentary on how things are going for you!
- Course Period: May 13 - 25
- Class Size: ALL are welcome!
- Optional check-In via Zoom: May 22 at 11am PT
- ZOOM MEETING LINK:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87650346065?pwd=iNGsfHMSqMVopfHw3bnxalYfaDuwpe.1
Assignment #1
In this assignment Dominic discusses "grouping practice" for your scales. This is a great way to increase your speed, finger control and independence.
- Choose a scale to work on (could be C major, or a relevant scale from your repertoire)
- Let's work on "2 note groupings"
- Start slow, start hands separate, and increase to 4 octave scales with both hands together
- IMPORTANT: Remember to keep the proper fingering at all times for the scale! (The Standard fingering found in any technique book, or in your decided fingering for a scale passage).
- Between each grouping, take as much time as you like, and focus on fast movements
- If a group poses trouble, stop and work on that specific part of the scale!
Assignment #2
1. Focus on your thumb and (optional) take a video of it!
2. Choose a passage to apply grouping practice to, and share why!
3. Make sure to focus on your scales and practice hands separately, even just polishing/perfecting a few groups! Don't need to complete the whole scale!
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Hello, Group 2 and Dominic!
I’m excited to dive into practicing scales as a group. While I sometimes forget or overlook it in my daily routine, I recognize the importance of consistent practice. I’m committed to reintegrating scales into my regimen to enhance the speed and dexterity of my fingers. Thank you for the opportunity, and I’m excited to embark on this journey with you.i will work on Scale A flat major.
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I understand what Dominic wants us to practice, but I'm curious as to why he chooses to call this a 2-note grouping when there are 4 notes involved - maybe he means more like 2 intervals (even though the first one is 3). I understand that there are 2 notes in between the starting and stopping point, but why not just count it what it is - a 3-note grouping? I'm not quite following the logic.