Welcome to the 22 Day Scale Challenge!
This challenge is perfect for learning a new scale and to get in the habit of practicing everyday. We will be focusing on the C Major Segovia Scale, however you can use any scale you would like.
The schedule and directions are listed below. The videos and music you will need for each day are also linked. You can click on the Scale Challenge link below to download the calendar and follow along each day!
Day 1
- Video 1- Learn the C Major Segovia Scale
- How To Play a C Major Segovia Scale- Video 1
Day 2
- Review the Notes and Fingering for the C Major Segovia Scale
Day 3
- Video 2- Whole Notes at 60bpm
- C Major Segovia Scale Challenge -Video 2- Whole Notes
Day 4
- Practice the C Major Segovia Scale as Whole Notes at 60bpm
Day 5
- Video 3- Half Notes at 60bpm
- C Major Segovia Scale Challenge- Video 3- Half Notes
Day 6
- Practice the C Major Segovia Scale as Half Notes at 60bpm
Day 7
- Video 4- Quarter Notes at 60bpm
- C Major Segovia Scale Challenge- Video 4- Quarter Notes
Day 8
- Practice the C Major Segovia Scale as Quarter Notes at 60bpm
Day 9
- Video 5- Eighth Notes, Two of Each Note at 60bpm
- C Major Segovia Scale Challenge- Video 5- Double Eighth Notes
Day 10
- Practice the C Major Segovia Scale as Eighth Notes, two of each note at 60bpm
Day 11
- Video 6- Eighth Notes, One of Each Note at 60bpm
- C Major Segovia Scale Challenge- Video 6- Single Eighth Notes
Day 12
- Practice the C Major Segovia Scale as Eighth Notes, one of each note at 60bpm
Day 13
- Video 7- Sixteenth Notes, Four of Each Note at 60bpm
- C Major Segovia Scale Challenge- Video 7- 16th Notes (Four of Each Note)
Day 14
- Practice the C Major Segovia Scale as Sixteenth Notes, four of each note at 60bpm
Day 15
- Video 8- Sixteenth Notes, Two of Each at 60bpm
- C Major Segovia Scale Challenge- Video 8- 16th Notes (Two of Each Note)
Day 16
- Practice the C Major Segovia Scale as Sixteenth Notes, two of each note at 60bpm
Day 17
- Video 9- Sixteenth Notes, One of Each at 60bpm
- C Major Segovia Scale Challenge- Video 9- 16th Notes (One of Each Note)
Day 18
- Practice the C Major Segovia Scale as Sixteenth Notes, one of each note at 60bpm
Day 19
- Video 10- Triplets, Three of Each at 60bpm
- C Major Segovia Scale Challenge- Video 10- Triplets (Three of Each Note)
Day 20
- Practice the C Major Segovia Scale as Triplets, three of each note at 60bpm
Day 21
- Video 11- Triplets, One of Each at 60bpm
- C Major Segovia Scale Challenge- Video 11- Triplets (One of Each Note)
Day 22
- Practice the C Major Segovia Scale as Triplets, one of each note at 60bpm
By the end of this challenge you will know how to play the C Major Segovia Scale with a variety of rhythms. You can then apply this technique and challenge to any other scale.
Remember, consistency is key and practice makes better, even if it is just a little bit each day!
Caroline & Alex
Musicians Inspiring Musicians