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C Major Scales - Finger Pattern System

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics via YouTube

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Learn the C major scale on violin using a systematic finger pattern approach through this 12-minute instructional video that breaks down scale technique into manageable components. Master the fundamentals of finger placement and bow technique by working through progressive exercises that start with single-octave scales at different note values and advance to two-octave scales. Practice along with demonstrations of C major scales played with quarter notes at various tempos, beginning with slower two-quarter-note patterns and progressing through three and four quarter notes per bow. Develop proper intonation, smooth bow changes, and consistent finger patterns that will serve as the foundation for all major scales on violin and viola.

Syllabus

Finger Pattern System Introduction
How to Use Finger Pattern Exercise Videos for Major Scales on Violin and Viola
C Major 1 Octave 2 Quarter Notes Violin
C Major 1 Octave 3 Quarter Notes Violin
C Major 1 Octave 4 Quarter Notes Violin
C Major 2 Octave 4 Quarter Notes Violin
C Major 2 Octave 3 Quarter Notes Violin
C Major 2 Octave 2 Quarter Notes Violin

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North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

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