Carl Flesch Scales Training

Author: Zhang Xin
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Publish Date: 2001-03-01
Features: Most players believe that as long as they practice the natural scales in three octaves for each key every day, they have fulfilled their responsibility. They forget that there are at least 25 other categories of techniques that require the same level of attention. However, to avoid inappropriately using a player's practice time on isolated right-hand training, the basic movements of the right hand can be combined with the "Various Scales Chart," and the diverse types of bowing techniques can be "transplanted" onto the various scales... This book, "Scale Training," includes 24 keys, which are 12 major keys and their relative minor keys. They are successively C Major, a Minor, F Major, d Minor. The fingerings for these 24 keys are fundamentally the same and follow a pattern. Students are encouraged to refer frequently to the fingerings for C Major and a Minor during practice and to change keys regularly as per Flesh's requirements. Do not limit yourself to practicing only one or two keys like G Major or C Major just to pass exams or grading tests, as this will strengthen the ability of your fingers to move up and down the fingerboard and lay a solid technical foundation.