the 10 second lesson se 1 ep 1: scale mastery - c major

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THE10 SECOND

LESSONwww.Play4Church.com

Alexon Fergus

Season 1 Episode 1

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Table of ContentsSection 1

Introduction

C Position

Thumb Position

Finger Naming

Scale Mastery Step 1





Section 2

Left Hand Fingering

Finger Crossing Explanation

Left Hand Scale Mastery Step 1





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Introduction

• Welcome to The 10 Second

Lesson Season 1 Episode 1

• In this training you’ll learn the

entire strategy for mastering

the C Major Scale

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You will also learn both leftand right hand techniques

for mastery

C Major Scale

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Section 1


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C Position

• As you would notice C is

found to the left of the

group of 2 black keys

• This is the first note of the

C Major Scale

2 Black Keys C to the Left

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Thumb Position

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C should be played with yourthumb!

• Notice the position of all the

other fingers - gently resting

on the neighboring white keys

and ready to play

C played with your thumb

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Finger Naming

• Here is a unique Finger

Naming method and will be

used in all fingering patterns

• Other trainers may suggest

using 12345 however I’ve

found this method works best

because it doesn't contradict

the Number System - Another

very important system for

learning musicFinger Names

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• Scale mastery can be tricky at

times - a strong will, discipline

and endurance are required

• It also requires specific steps

in order that there is fluency

and confidence when you

play. Here is Step 1

• This Step is Step 1 of the 5

Step Formula for Scale

Mastery

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• Break up into 2 Groups

• Group 1: A three note group -CDE (Played with Thumb

Index & Middle fingers)

• Group 2: A four note group -

FGAB (Played with ThumbIndex Middle & Ring

Fingers)

Scale Mastery Step 1 (cont…)

Thumb Index & Middle Fingers

Thumb Index Middle & Ring Fingers

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• Do you remember the C Major

Scale Diagram from the

introduction?

• When ending the last C at

the end is played with the

Little Finger (See page 8)

• Groups 1 & 2: Combine to

create All 7 Notes of the C

Major Scale


C Major Scale - All 7 Notes

Last C Played with Little Finger

Groups 1& 2 Create Entire Scale11


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• This is Step 2 of the 5 Step

Formula for Scale Mastery

• “The Holding Technique” is a

revolutionary music mastery

method that I created after

many years of study and

teaching

• “The Holding Technique” is

applied to the Scale Mastery

System

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• “The Holding Technique” concept

• Press the notes down that youwant to master and “Hold” them in

position for a certain amount of

time

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This develops the “musclememory” in your brain and makes

mastery much faster




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• Set a timer and hold the notesfor each group for 2-5 minutes

each

• Do not release your hand until

the time has elapsed

• Do the same for both Group 1

& Group 2




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• “Work on the Cross Over Points”

In order to have a smooth

transition from one group of

notes to the next

• “The Cross Over Points” can

make or break the fluidity and

beauty of your scale technique

Learn and Master them well

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• “Working on the cross-overs”concept:

• Getting a smooth turn from one

group to the next is hugelyimportant in mastering the scale

• Remember the 2 Groups of notesfrom the Major Scale? Well…The“cross-over points” are the areas

where we move from one group tothe next

• Going up, the Thumb crossesunder the Middle Finger


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• “Working on the cross-overs”

demonstration:

• Going down, the Middle Finger

crosses over the Thumb


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rotation:

• The Ring Finger should also rotate

allowing the hand to lean towards

the right so the Thumb can easily

cross-under

• Now the Thumb can easily reach

the note “C” and begin Group 1

again - a smooth crossing occurs


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• This is Step 4 of the 5 StepFormula for Scale Mastery

• “Use the Holding Technique OnThe Cross Over Points” This

ensures mastery of the criticaltransition points - the “crossings”

• “The Cross Over Points”

Combining specific attention toThe Cross Over Points with The

Holding Technique really ironsout the bumps in your scales

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• “Use the Holding Technique On

The Cross Over Points” method:

• Press the two notes at the cross -

over points down, with the correct

fingering, the way they would be

played in the actual scale - E with

Middle Finger & F with the Thumb

- Hold for 3-5 minutes

• Do the same at the B to C

crossing using Ring Finger on B &

Thumb on C - Hold for 3-5 minutes


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• This is Step 5 of the 5 Step Formula for

Scale Mastery

• “Play Extremely Slowly To A Beat” Ifyou want to really master this scale -

slow playing is the secret

• Repeat Steps 1-5 each day for 7 daysat the same time each day

• The following 7 days Focus Only onStep 5 - play the entire scale extremelyslowly to a beat - 4 beats per note -

everyday - at the same hour each day -

15 minutes non-stop each day


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• “Play Extremely Slowly To A Beat”

method:

• Play Extremely Slowly means - 4

beats per note

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Do two Octaves C to C to C -ascending and descending


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Left-hand Fingering

• The ascending scale Starts

with the Little Finger on C

• Followed by: Ring Finger on D,

Middle Finger on E Index Finger

on F and ending with theThumb on G

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Section 2

Little Finger Starting On C

Thumb on G


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• Rotate on the Thumb on G

• Middle Finger crosses over the

Thumb & Lands on A

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Rotate on G

Middle Finger Crossing

Over ThumbLands on A


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• Rotate on the Thumb on C

• Ring Finger crosses over the

Thumb & Lands on D

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Rotate on C

Second Crossing Point


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Left-hand Scale Mastery Step 1



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“Break Up Scale into Groups”

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• Group 1: ABC - Middle Index &Thumb

• Group 2: DEFG - Ring Middle

Index & Thumb

Left-hand Scale Mastery Step 1 (cont…)

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• “The Holding Technique” is a

revolutionary music mastery

method that I created after

many years of study and

teaching

• “The Holding Technique” is

applied to the Scale Mastery

System


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• “The Holding Technique” concept

• Press the Group 1 notes down that

you want to master and“Hold”

them in position for 3-5 minutes

• Press the Group 2 notes down that

you want to master and “Hold”

them in position for 3-5 minutes

• This develops the “muscle

memory” in your brain and makes

mastery much faster


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• “Work on the Cross Over Points”

In order to have a smooth

transition from one group of

notes to the next

• “The Cross Over Points” can

make or break the fluidity and

beauty of your scale technique

Learn and Master them well


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concept:

• Middle Finger Crosses over the

Thumb going up & Thumb crosses

under the Middle Finger going

down

• Ring Finger Crosses over theThumb going up & Thumb crosses

under the Ring Finger going down


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• This is Step 4 of the 5 StepFormula for Scale Mastery

• “Use the Holding Technique OnThe Cross Over Points” This

ensures mastery of the criticaltransition points - the “crossings”

• “The Cross Over Points”

Combining specific attention toThe Cross Over Points with The

Holding Technique really ironsout the bumps in your scales

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• “Use the Holding Technique OnThe Cross Over Points” method:

• Press the two notes at the cross -

over points down, with thecorrect

fingering, the way they would beplayed in the actual scale - A with

Middle & G with Thumb - Hold for

3-5 minutes

• Do the same at the C to Dcrossing using Ring Finger on D &Thumb on C - Hold for 3-5 minutes

• Remember to use a timer


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• This is Step 5 of the 5 Step Formula for

Scale Mastery

• “Play Extremely Slowly To A Beat” Ifyou want to really master this scale -

slow playing is the secret

• Repeat Steps 1-5 each day for 7 daysat the same time each day

• The following 7 days Focus Only onStep 5 - play the entire scale extremelyslowly to a beat - 4 beats per note -

everyday - at the same hour each day -

15 minutes non-stop each day


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• “Play Extremely Slowly To A Beat”

method:

• Play Extremely Slowly means - 4

beats per note

• Do two Octaves C to C to C -

ascending and descending

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Congratulations• Am proud of you!

• You should be extremely proud of

yourself for making it this far by faithand perseverance

• Well done!

• Do continue your journey by sharingwhat you learned with everyone who

will listen - It’s the best way to really

understand everything

• Now practice, practice, practice

until you can’t get it wrong!

• From my heart to yours… - Alexon Fergus

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