5 Reasons You MUST Learn Your Piano Scales (I’m Serious!!!)

This is a question I get ALL the time… “Zach, WHY do I have to learn scales?? How exactly are scales gonna help me learn songs?? Ya better have some answers for me ya bugger!!”

Well guess what, once you understand the SCIENCE behind WHY scales help your technique, you’ll understand why it’s in YOUR best interest to learn them.

There’s a reason SO many piano teachers (including me!) harp on scales. And contrary to popular belief, it’s not just to make you suffer (bwahaha), there’s actually a method to the madness.

Basically, once you’ve mastered your scales in all 12 keys, you’ll actually have 70% to 80% of the muscle memory of a song already learned BEFORE you even practice it!! Sounds crazy, but you’ll see what I mean in the video…

Oh, and it also helps you sightread faster, play by ear, initiate the dreaded “crossovers” that mess up beginners, and more. But you’ll see exactly HOW in the video.

Btw… make sure you stick around to the end, I’m going to explain the Cheat Sheets (they’re free on my website) and then give you the video for the fastest way to learn scales (and REALLY drill them into your fingers. Here’s how to get the cheat sheets

CHEAT SHEET INSTRUCTIONS:
2. Sign Up with your name and email (yes, it’s really free lol)
3. Download your cheat sheet (and get the EXTRA resources!)

Happy practicing!

-Zach

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-Zach Evans

[AnyahEMB]

I recently started practice all 12 major scales starting on each degree of every scale. I can't explain it, but my muscle memory has kicked in and I am playing much more fluently without much effort. So I am looking forward to this video.

[GrFriknApe]

It was fun coming back to this after one month. It reminds me of the work I've put into reading music and establishing muscle memory with chords. I can now anticipate the next keys coming in the melody/bass line without having to stop and configure my finger placement (most of the time ... chuckles).

[Alisson]

Now I finally understand why I should learn scales... Thanks a million!!!!

[christinemacdonald]

Yes! This works! I've been doing Zach's 'dominate your scales' with c major scale for 5 days and I can hear that I'm playing better with a new song I'm learning (that definitely isn't in c major, but somehow just sounds a whole lot better after 5 days of c major scale).

[mousaey]

Learn the circle of fifths too! It really helps with memorising your scales and key signatures.

[straker]

WOW you make it look effortless ! i am learning to read music and play the electric piano i am in my 50s and disabled but its something that i have wanted to do for many years .i will be watching your videos .your amazing

[k.n.o.]

Nice overview! I have been playing for years, but have been lazy about learning my scales. This inspires me to work on knowing them better. Thank you!🙂

[colapea]

I’ve watched a lot of piano videos for beginners and you by far are the best! I hope you never stop these videos. Especially for beginners like me. Thank you!!

[cehinton]

Thanks for the pdf's. I like the amount of energy and enthusiasm you bring to the piano. I hope to learn a lot from you, man!

[kaya]

I’m trying to learn classical guitar by reading score sheets, I can’t emphasize enough how much your video made me realize the importance of scale knowledge, thank you very much indeed.

[by.lindalw]

Thank you! I am a beginner, and so far your guidance gave me a lot of confidence, just in a couple of days! Found you when I got a bit stuck, now I am back on track again! :D happy! Love from Sweden // LInda

[ZFDMusic]

I'm already ready for that video on using harmonic minor

[jamesrossmusic]

I love your energy and enthusiasm... It drives the point home for me... Thank You Sir!

[korilynntillmon]

You’re a great teacher! I’m taking private lessons, and I use your channel for support. I’m learning so much faster. Thank you!

[margochanning]

Love your energy! It's so easy to stay motivated listening your videos! Thank you!

[angels]

Another awesome video, man. Thanks so much for teaching through these videos, you're doing awesome work. Can't wait to start mastering these things that you're teaching, and then playing it out there in the world. Keep it up, you definitely are making some great teaching videos. And thanks again.

[kabelomkhabela]

Started to learn recently and I'm glad I saw this while busy with my scales! Great video

[kimberlyfabre]

I'm so happy that your video suddenly pop up on my screen ! I am a beginner and I'm currently lost to what I should do next. I tried to study the basic chords and I'm glad to know this scales and I'm ready to practice.. I hope I'm doing the right thing.. :)

[fraserwing]

Very nice. I love when lessons consist of easy logic.
Well done.

[powskier]

Thanks! Really amazing of you to give out all this quality instruction for free.