Tuesday, October 6, 2009


SCALES - Dr. Dan Harrison

One suggestion from Dr. Harrison's presentation:

Scales should be played four different ways (whether 5 Finger series or full sets).

1. Legato
2. Legato with pedal depressed entire scale
3. Staccato
4. Staccato with pedal depressed entire scale

When asked why, Dr. Harrison replied simply, "Because it makes the student play his scales FOUR TIMES! Aren't we trying to get our students to play their scales?" :-)

It works BEAUTIFULLY!! Thank you Dr. Harrison!