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How to Practice All 15 Major Scales
Four steps per key: scale+arpeggio → chord mapping → modal tour → application. One key/week, 4 months/cycle.
15 Major Scales
Why Fifteen
Same pitch can be written sharp or flat (#F = bG). Following the circle of fifths gives 15 key names.
Four Steps Per Key
- Scale + arpeggio: Up/down + arpeggio (1-3-5-high1-5-3-1)
- Map chords: Label each scale degree with its chord
- Modal tour: Generate all modes from this key, play each
- Musical application: Write or play a jazz piece in this key
Daily Schedule
| Activity | Time | |----------|------| | Warmup long tones | 5 min | | Main key practice | 10 min | | Review previous keys | 5 min | | Free application | 5 min |
Pace
One key per week, four months for first cycle. 10 minutes daily beats 2 hours on weekends.
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