Piano scales and bpm

1. What BPM to practice scales at?
2. What order should I learn piano scales?
3. How do you practice piano scales effectively?

What BPM to practice scales at?

In summary, always practice scales with a metronome until you have absolutely mastered them. I suggest a goal of 144 beats per minute with scales in sixteenth notes, four notes per beat, in parallel and contrary motion. At that point you can start experimenting with tempo variations.

What order should I learn piano scales?

Most piano teachers require their students to learn the 12 major scales in the following order:

• C-Major.
• G-Major.
• D-Major.
• A-Major.
• E-Major.
• B-Major.
• F-Major.
• F-Sharp/G-Flat Major.

How do you practice piano scales effectively?

Piano Scales

1. Begin with the black keys (B major, D-flat, G-flat). ...
2. Practice chromatically rather than through the circle of fifths. ...
3. Always practice musically! ...
4. Develop an accurate inner pulse. ...
5. Never play too fast. ...
6. You can't force anything. ...
7. Use the thumb properly. ...
8. Practice different rhythmic groups.