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How To Add Double Stops To A Scale

In this lesson I’ll show you how to use micro-practice to add double stops to a scale. Once you understand the basic process of micro-practice, you can use it to learn anything.   Adding double stops to a scale is hard! So let’s break this complex skill into easier sub-skills.  First, learn and practice simple double … Continued

What the heck is a musical scale?

What defines it? How many notes are there in a scale? My simple definition: A scale is a group of notes used to practice a musical instrument. It’s a series of small steps defined by a root note and the scale type. Just like physical steps, it’s easier to climb the mountain (of learning an … Continued

Are scales really necessary?

Somebody recently wrote to me asking, “Are scales necessary to learn if all you play is old-time music?” The short answer is no …but scales will help you tremendously. And you might be surprised by how fun they can be. Maybe you had a bad experience with a draconian music teacher. And now you fear and … Continued