About DragonScales 3-Octave Scales and Arpeggios
This book contains a complete set of scales and arpeggios notated in slow to fast rhythms in all keys. Each key, starting with C, contains six scales (Major, Minor, Whole Tone, two Diminished, and Chromatic) and two sets of arpeggios progressing through eight harmonies. Each scale or arpeggio starts in a slow rhythm and progresses through faster rhythms. A set of audio play-alongs matching the notation is meant to accompany this book and can be streamed on YouTube via the QR code links found on each title page. NOTE: All audio is tuned to A=441 in ET.
The Notation
What makes DragonScales unique is that the standard rhythmic progression from slow to fast is made explicit in the notation, making it easy for students of all levels to read and understand the rhythmic content of their scale playing. Visual transitions from one rhythm to the next reinforce metric relationships and pulse within an overall tempo. The notation is intentionally written without fingering or slurring suggestions so as to be more adaptable to students’ and teachers’ needs.
The Audio Play-Alongs
While the notation does work as a stand-alone system, the addition of the DragonScales audio play-alongs transforms it into a powerful practice tool that keeps you grounded in pulse, rhythm, and pitch at every moment. Unlike traditional metronomes and static drones, Dragon-Scales audio play-alongs accompany the notation exactly, offering a perfect reference for rhythm and pitch at all times, even in the fastest rhythms. The play-alongs are found on YouTube in playlists organized by key. To stream, simply point your phone's camera at the QR code on the title page of the key in which you wish to play and allow your phone to open the YouTube app or web browser when prompted. You can then easily select your desired scale or arpeggio.
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Try DragonScales
Click below on the YouTube C Major audio play-along link to hear the audio, then click on the sheet music preview to open a sample PDF of C Major in all instruments. See how far you can get while playing your instrument with the audio!
Purchase DragonScales
All links below will open new tabs to view detailed information about the products. Both the Paperbacks and Downloadable PDFs contain QR codes to access all of the audio play-alongs.
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