For D-flat major, however, the crossover points occur at different places. Play D-flat major one octave hands alone then together, giving special attention to the efficient crossing over of the finger pairs as explained in Lesson 1. Examine lines 4a-b, D-flat major in double thirds in parallel and contrary motion.GRADE 8 – LESSON 2 (lines 4a-b, 5a-b, 6a-b): D-FLAT MAJOR – C-SHARP MINOR Review lines 1a-b, 2a-b, 3a-b each played two consecutive times with metronome at 54 bpm per quarter note.Beware of the A-B when ascending and Bb-Ab when descending. Play C melodic minor hands alone then together, giving the same attention to the efficient crossing over of finger pairs. Examine lines 3a-b, C melodic minor in double thirds in parallel and contrary motion.Beware of the B-natural when ascending and descending. Play C harmonic minor hands alone then together, giving the same attention to the efficient crossing over of finger pairs. Examine lines 2a-b, C harmonic minor in double thirds in parallel and contrary motion.Notice when in parallel motion crossovers occur simultaneously between the third-fourth and seventh-eighth steps, and, in contrary motion the fingering is symmetrical or mirrored. Even though slight breaks are unavoidable when crossing over finger pairs in either direction, the scales should otherwise be played fully legato. This is done by releasing 4 or 2 then flipping 3-5 over 1 which functions as a pivot finger. Similarly, going in the opposite direction (RH descending, LH ascending), 3-5 first crosses over 1-4 then 1-2. Then, 1-4 crosses over the second occurrence of 3-5 to reach the bottom and top points. This is done by releasing 3 before 5 then flipping 1-2 over 5 which functions as a pivot finger. Play C major one octave hands alone then together, giving special attention to 1-2 in the RH ascending and LH descending which crosses over the first occurrence of 3-5. Examine lines 1a-b, C major in double thirds in parallel and contrary motion.GRADE 8 – LESSON 1 (lines 1a-b, 2a-b, 3a-b): C MAJOR – C MINOR Simply screen-shot or print out each lesson and use the instructions as a guide to help work your way through the book! GET THE BOOK HERE ( HARDCOPY | PDF) BECOME A MEMBER OF WRP AND WATCH VIDEOS FOR ALL LESSONS! (coming soon) Each lesson corresponds with musical systems (lines) in the book. The average student should spend at least 10-15 minutes daily on each lesson, making the learning of major scales an integral part of their overall daily piano practice. The better one can learn these rudimentary lessons, the stronger one’s overall technical and theoretical foundation will become. In any case, students should avoid rushing through lessons and skipping steps. Conversely, for students who are unusually gifted and/or fast learners, two or perhaps three lessons could be learned in one week. Ideally, each Lesson equals one week, but could be extended to two weeks for students who either learn at a slower pace and/or have less time to practice. Grade 8 is spread out over a total of 12 weeks, not including the Exam. TO TEACHERS & STUDENTS: The objective of Grade 8 is to learn the 12 major and parallel minor scales (harmonic and melodic) in double thirds played one octave in parallel and contrary motion at a slow tempo. Complete Guide to Major & Minor Scales (Volume 3) - Grades 8-11.Complete Guide to Major & Minor Scales (Volume 2) - Grades 5-7.Complete Guide to Major & Minor Scales (Volume 1) - Grades 1-4.Important Practice Rules (for Economy of Motion).Complete Guide to Major & Minor Scales (Volume 3)
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