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As a musician you must practice many repetitive tasks that can be boring, such as scale playing. Scales are a necessary evil, if you will and if applied properly can be a path to better playing, no matter the instrument. To be able to get the most from a task such as playing scales, it is necessary to grasp how you will benefit from their use.

Why Scales?

No matter what instrument you play, from piano to guitar, you will refine your technique the more you play scales. Scales help you to perform more exacting pieces. Learning music theory will come naturally as you learn scales. The ever changing chords of jazz are very well suited to the use of scales. Without scales , the player is less knowledgeable as to the structure of the music.

Scales must be a part of every serious practice in order to make them second nature. Playing scales helps to warm up your hands and only takes a few minutes per day.

Practice Tips

It is important to start with a scale that is easy for you. Remember to not push too hard at first. Before moving to a full octave run, it may be advisable to use only a triad at first. Move your starting point up a half step at a time until you have moved up an octave. Next you will repeat the process with a different scale, say a minor one instead of a major one.

The music will be part of your permanent finger memory as you continue to practice scales. As you progress you will be able to play one scale after another as you move up and down. It is important to not treat your scale practice lightly. Scales practice is often dreaded and feared by all musicians until you understand what it will do for you.
As you play you create muscle memory and develop good or bad habits.

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