Lesson: How to Practice Scales on Classical Guitar
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These exercises, No. 11,12,13 – Scales for Classical Guitar, are all great ways for intermediate guitarists to practice scales. Although I’ve grouped all the exercises into one lesson you should practice each way very carefully.
No. 11 – Scale Exercise: Destination Points: This exercise on scale destinations is a step towards precision and control. It is expected that your basic hand positions are secure at this point so now you’re aiming more quality placement with more relaxation and economy of motion. Treating each note in the scale as a final destination will help develop even, strong sounding, and confident scales. Working with destination points is similar to working on phrasing or difficult passages in your pieces. The goal is to reach each destination with a high quality and confidence.
No. 12 – Scale Exercise: Rhythmic Vitality: It is rare to actually see an entire scale with the same rhythm in your repertoire. Therefore, it makes sense to practice your scales in different ways to become versatile. I find that one of the best things about adding different rhythms to your scales is that it accentuates any problem you might have. For example, in a dotted rhythm exercise a shift in the left hand may occur during the fast rhythm. If you can execute the shift cleanly then you know you need to work on your shift.
No. 13 – Scale Exercise: Articulation and Dynamics: If you practice your technique in only one way you might end up playing like a robot. So, here’s a chance to practice your expressive technique in a controlled setting. Make up your own articulations and dynamics to complement what I’ve provided. You may also wish to experiment with different timbres such as tasto (warm sound: right-hand near the fingerboard) and ponticello (bright sound: right-hand near the bridge). You can make similar changes to the sound by slightly adjusting the angle of the fingers on strings.
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Where to place right hand thumb, sees to vary , any set recommended rule for that?
Is it ok to use the a finger for scale playing? I notice most classical technique books call out using i, m only.
Practice scales with the metronome always. Set at various speeds.
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you are better off practicing scales and solos which exist in a song
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Thank you very much for this great explanation. I am currently working on your Method #1 book and starting to practice Scales at page 96 onward. I wonder if I have to memorize the name of all notes on each fret of the guitar while practicing the scale or here the emphasis is on understanding the pattern of movement? Or (possibly) both?
Thank you very much… this help me much…
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I see this was posted 5 years ago. I hope you can answer this question for me. I am an absolute novice, I'm 61 years old and have always regretted not learning an instrument. Can I learn classical guitar?
This a great video. Once you sort of get the hang of it, and like Dave says, you do it well, it makes you feel like you're making some progress. By far this is the best teacher for budding classical guitarist in the internet. I'm almost done with the first free book and am looking forward to buying the second one.
Nice one.!! Thank you for keeping moving forward. Crisply delivered. Strong concepts.
What are the two foreign braces on your guitar? One black strip on the body and second one looking like a patch on the body close to neck?
Very useful lesson!
Is there any way you would recommend dealing with sympathetic vibrations on classical guitar, or are they simply ignored? When playing more contemporary styles, we typically train to dampen all strings we aren't currently using to eliminate any possibility of sympathetic string vibrating. However, I can't seem to find much information about this on classical guitar. Thoughts?
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It is a really good lesson.
Amazing teacher ! Sir what kind of a guitar would you recommend for an intermediate player stepping into classical guitar pls ?
A very useful lesson!
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Hi, What's the make and model of your guitar, I noticed a top opening, which you sometimes close. Enjoying your tips,.
I needed this…terribly lol
A great lesson. The concept of destination points in scales is very useful for my recorder study!
Do you encourage the Apoyando stroke?
How much string dampening is needed when playing scales? I see that you seem to be using thumb dampening on strings 5 and 6. Is anything else needed?
I have a question I cannot find an answer for I am playing through my major scales I have learned two positions so far but I noticed I'm confused about how to handle the 6th and 5th strings. when I play through the extended scales e.g. playing g major scale on starting on the 3rd fret 6th string I play up through the 2nd octave and the descend back to my root note, I have trouble using the I,m fingers on the 6th and 5th strings alternating. Can I use my thumb for these strings or is it better for me to use a free stroke alternating I/m?