How to CREATIVELY practice Finger Crossovers for Piano Scales - PENDULUM
Channel: Jason Zac - Nathaniel School of Music
Date: 2021-03-21

In this lesson, we learn how to practice finger Crossovers for Piano Scales using a creative approach called "The Pendulum"

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In this lesson series by Jason Zac (3 parts), we will learn how to practice piano scales using three of the most important technical aspects of Piano playing along with being creative while working on our technique. You will learn the exercises on both Major & Minor scales with the correct posture and fingering

Part 1 uses the “Compression-Expansion” technique which allows us to play linearly (melodically) as well as harmonically (chordal) - https://youtu.be/cn86cdzF7lw

Part 2 uses the “Pendulum” concept of crossing over the fingers on both sides of the root. Thereby, creating melodic possibilities on both the positive & negative Y-axis (pitch) - https://youtu.be/5YPDNPHu5yE

Part 3 uses “Thirds” in various ascending & descending groupings to build a great creative practice approach on the Piano - https://youtu.be/5iHboeR2Wwk

These techniques are aimed at creating music instantly as well as working on sometimes forgotten Piano routines that need to be practiced by students of all levels. Follow the lesson flows below and do consider subscribing to us on Patreon for all Jason’s handwritten notes for the entire series: 

00:00 - Performance
00:18 - Introduction to the series
00:56 - Crossing-Over Posture
03:07 - The “Pendulum” Exercise
04:26 - 2 up 2 down
06:08 - 3 up 3 down
07:28 - 4 up 4 down
08:59 - Harmonic Minor “Pendulum Practice”
10:31 - Further Exploration 
11:33 - Lesson Recap
12:03 - Conclusion and Part 3

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