The Last-Minute Scale Book - Softcover

Yiu, Raymond Wui Man

 
9781068484407: The Last-Minute Scale Book
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1068484403 ISBN 13: 9781068484407
Publisher: The Last Minute Press, 2025

Synopsis

Are you struggling to teach or learn piano scales quickly?

The Last-Minute Scale Book is a creative and accessible method designed to help students and teachers master scales more quickly and confidently - especially under time pressure.

Instead of focusing on traditional fingerings from the start, this approach uses fun hand signs like "Peace" and "Chicken Feet" to introduce memorable shapes and patterns. It helps learners see the keyboard visually, hear the shape of each scale, and build fluency and confidence quickly.

The book includes all major, harmonic minor and melodic minor scales. Each scale is presented with clear diagrams, playful memory aids, and tips to make learning fast and frustration-free.

Whether you're preparing for a music exam, supporting a student, or revisiting scales yourself, this method offers a practical shortcut to understanding and remembering scales - without the overwhelm.

Ideal for beginner to intermediate players, and for piano teachers looking for a flexible, pattern-based way to teach scales.

Table of Contents:

  • Foreword
  • Philosophy Behind This Scale Method
  • Why Standard Fingerings Can Be Challenging
  • How to Practise Scales Effectively
  • Understanding Scale Difficulty Levels
  • Rules of Major and Harmonic Minor Scales
  • Major and Harmonic Minor Scales in Alphabetical Order:
    • A♭, A, B♭, B, C, D♭, D, E♭, E, F, G♭, G
  • Melodic Minor Scales

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Publisher
The Last Minute Press
Publication date
2025
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1068484403
ISBN 13 
9781068484407
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
48