I have written about scales and arpeggios before here on my blog. The following article was penned for the Piano Professional Magazine (Issue 34: Spring 2014). It was published by the European Piano Teachers Association or EPTA, which is designed for piano teachers. For many years I wrote a regular feature article on technique for this informative publication. Hopefully…
Tag: Scales
Practising Piano Scales: 5 Top Tips
Whether you are taking Grade 1 or Grade 8, you will probably need to practice your scales regularly. There is always a strong temptation to just play them through quickly moving on to more interesting parts of your exam. Try not to do this. Scales can be both fun and rewarding as well as a…
Piano exam success: 9 key points
I examined for the ABRSM (The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) for 5 years both in the UK and abroad, and I’ve compiled the following list of important points to remember when preparing for your music exam. 1. Preparation is the key to success. You have a very short time to make…
Scales & Arpeggios: 6 reasons why you need to practice them
‘Now for the scales and arpeggios, C major hands together, please.’ The examiner smiles and then glance at the student who is waiting with bated breath. This is a typical scenario when pupils are faced with scales and arpeggios in an examination. Most pianists don’t like them. Some ask if they are really necessary. For…