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Offline yiyiku

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scales
on: February 05, 2010, 05:57:37 PM
I would like some great advice on how to play scales evenly. for some reason, ascending scales always give me anxiety, and it is never as even as i would like, but descending scales are just beautiful without any effort. is it just me?

Offline pianowolfi

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Re: scales
Reply #1 on: February 05, 2010, 11:35:42 PM
I would like some great advice on how to play scales evenly. for some reason, ascending scales always give me anxiety, and it is never as even as i would like, but descending scales are just beautiful without any effort. is it just me?

No for sure it's not just you.
For ascending scales I find it helpful to turn the (right) hand slightly to the left, so the palm points more to the right. Elbow not close to the body, a bit stretched out, but not too much (well how should I explain this, perhaps I will post some pictures or videos :P)  The thumb needs enough place to pass underneath the curved other fingers. You should strive for playing in a nearly straight line, no back-and forward-movements like many people do. Fingers close to the keys. Same applies of course analogously to descending scales in the left hand.

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Re: scales
Reply #2 on: February 06, 2010, 12:06:38 AM
yes please post a video!
 

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