Have a look inside PianoForte Minor Scales

PianoForte Minor Scales introduces all the minor scales as ‘La’ Based Minor, each minor scale related to a major scale. This is an interactive workbook to help students both learn and understand each minor scale.

Scales are approached from a several angles to help students develop a deep understanding of the fundamentals of music harmony. This includes the Circle of 5ths, Building Scales (using intervals and solfa syllables), Piano Fingering, Scale Spelling and Music Analysis.

Throughout this method, scales are used to help students develop a rich understanding of how music functions both harmonically and melodically.

Solfa Syllables / Intervals / Curwen Hand Signs - weaving scale lessons into material they already understand from the PianoForte method books.

Circle of Fifths and Scale Grids - these are worksheet pages for students to use as they progress through each scale

Each major key is presented individually as its own lesson. These lessons include Notation, Fingering Charts, Scale Spelling, Key Signature Study and a Musical Score that demonstrates the tonality as music - the approach is thorough both conceptually and musically.

Students develop a deep understanding of minor tonality throughout this book. They are able to study each key in depth making a connection between each major and minor scale.