It seemed to be more fun practising scales with "accompaniment".
Earlier this morning, I tried to play scales on the double bass. This time round, I have the benefit of having an accompaniment. For some reasons, I tend to sound more in tune when I play scales with an acompaniment. It is probably because I could counter-check my intonation against that of the accompaniment.
My accompaniment was a recorded piano accompaniment, and I got it to work with me by playing it on my PC's CD player. I played the C major and A minor scales, and it has been more fun and interesting to play with accompaniment. Somehow, it reminded me of my scales lessons with my double bass tutor. I tend to play scales better during his lessons than when I practise alone. This is probably so because he would usually play on the piano along with me when we practise scales.
Now, I have gotten myself an "accompanist" who will accompany me when I play scales. The best part is I can rewind, fast forward and pause whenever necessary without feeling that I have caused any inconvenience to my accompanist. Thanks to the Don Hermann's Accompanied Rudiments Course, I get to play scales on the double bass in a more interesting way.
you are indeed diligent. keep it up! i remember during my earlier years, my teacher made a time-table scheduling the different scales i had to practise daily. it made practising less daunting, as there were less to do each day (though it still came to about 4 major and minors, melodics and harmonics included. the contraries, similar number of arpegios etc.) in other words, the whole works, but broken up in the course of the week.
ReplyDeletei am making such a hoo-ha about this, cos i really hated scales, but this really made it so much easier, and i actually miraculously liked it at the end!
really wanted to share this with you again pei yun! i want to make this scales journey less intimidating for you!
Thanks mistipurple.
ReplyDelete