"Can't We Just Forget
About Those Piano Scales?"

Does the idea of learning piano scales turn you off? If so, it sounds as though you've been listening to the opinions of the masses who were brought up either hating to practice their piano lessons or told you that learning scales is nothing more or less like the painstaking process of learning vocabulary words you have no use for.

Unfortunately, because of the way they're often presented, learning piano scales is sometimes looked upon as something to avoid like bad tasting medicine. You know, "maybe it's good for me, but no thanks!"

Put all that kind of thinking aside, because the approach here is nothing like that. You can gain a better understanding of my idea of what learning piano scales should be like by clicking here

There are plenty of places you can go to get a "directory of scales" that you can memorize. If that floats your boat, go for it. But this site is here for people who just plain want to have fun on the piano. That includes you, whether you have never played a note of music before or you already love playing and want to add some pizazz to your playing.

Take advantage. You're going to learn how to love learning scales - and a whole lot more. And the best part? These piano lessons are free! I like that, and I thought you might like that, too.

By the way, if you stumbled onto this page and don't even know what a scale is, or thought a scale was just something you stand on in the morning, make this your first lesson

As you browse through the free lessons on this site, you'll discover all kinds of scales. Let your curiosity be your best guide.

I encourage you to explore this site with a sense of freedom, knowing that you really don't have to start in one place and proceed step by step through a bunch of stuff you don't need or want, as though struggling through a jungle of weeds that blind your vision. This site is created to stimulate your curiosity and spark your enthusiasm.

I am certain that once you start getting used to the site, you will know for yourself whether or not you should be focusing on the material that's in front of you, or your should move closer to basics. I'll provide some hints regarding this as you enjoy your excursion anyhow.

For example, let's say you make your way to the first lesson on the Blues Scale, and you never played a scale before in your life. In that case, I offer a suggestion that it might be helpful to check out the lesson on major scales first, and then come back. But nothing is cut in stone here, since I think you'll find your way around without a flashlight.

It's my hope that you find learning piano scales with these free lessons one of the most enjoyable things to experience, as opposed to what others may have led you to believe. As a matter of fact, nothing on this site has to be a chore.

Each of us, as children, had a special place we stashed those toys and other favorite goodies. Remember? When you retreated to that zone, it was like nothing else mattered, and you didn't need anyone else's company in order to lose yourself in the fun.

Well, when I'm in that store, time stops. The colors, shapes, variety, packaging - it's all amazing. Grab a scoop and dig in... a little of this, a little of that. Weigh it on the scale and you're good to go!

If you're an adult looking to teach yourself piano, dig in. If there's a special youngster in your life that you want to give the gift of music to, there's plenty of "candy" here for you to fill your pockets up and share.

So... ready to explore a few scales? Great, I'm right there with you. Click here for an inspiring introductory message regarding piano scales to get your started.

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