Why play scales and arpeggios? The pieces we play are built on various rhythmic, melodic and harmonic structures and the more familiar we are with …read more
Scales & Arpeggios
D Major
Beginner students may often use an open string for the 5th note of one-octave scales starting on open strings G, D and A. This can …read more
D Melodic Minor
Notice the preparation of the backward stretch of the 2nd and 1st fingers when descending in the D melodic minor scale. Just as sometimes we …read more
D Harmonic Minor
Notice the release of the low 1st finger on the A-string. We usually hold fingers down if they are soon going to used again, however …read more
G Major
Work on your bow division when playing the two notes slurred so that you change to the second note in the middle of the bow. …read more
B Melodic Minor
Notice how Andrea uses arm steering as she moves her left arm from the G-string to the E-string. SEE Scores – 2-8ve Melodic Minor Scales …read more
Bb Harmonic Minor
Different scales (just like different keys) have individual characters and the intervals of the harmonic minor can be intense, dramatic or indeed somb… New members …read more
Bb Major
It is good to learn scales using the same fingerings when possible. Here Andrea demonstrates the 3-8ve Bb major scale starting on the 1st finger, …read more
E Melodic Minor
Notice how Andrea has a stable violin which helps her with shifting. SEE Shifting – Pivot on Thumb when Descending Resources – Bibliography… New members …read more
F Melodic Minor – Sautillé
Practising scales with sautillé bowing is a wonderful way to improve your coordination and clarity of articulation. Begin by practising with 4 bows… New members …read more