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Topic: harmonic minor scales (Read 3344 times)

johnjoseph

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I notice that recommended fingering for the right hand in some of the harmonic minor scales [ e.g F# and C# ] is inconsistent ; i.e you begin on 2,3 and this becomes 3,4 later . Would it be better to start with 3,4 ?

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Bob

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Re: harmonic minor scales

Reply #1 on: April 28, 2010, 04:46:33 AM

It's less of a stretch for the hand to use 2,3. Crossing under 3 vs. crossing under 4.

The ends of scales can be "rounded off" that way with fingerings that are easier instead of sticking with that pattern. Otherwise you might end up crossing the thumb over when the pinkie can play it just to follow the pattern.

It's just a little more efficient for f# and c#. Not that big of a deal though.

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pianisten1989

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Re: harmonic minor scales

Reply #2 on: April 28, 2010, 05:18:58 AM

It's just like if you start a c major scale from b. It's waaay easier to start on 2nd than 4th... So it's only to make your job easier

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