Click on any thumbnail to view the sample page

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

#7

SCALE POWER scale content begins with a 2-page scale reference, with the C scale and all of the flat scales (through 6 flats) on one page (shown, #1 - click on any thumbnail to view the page), and all of the sharp scales (through 6 sharps) and a representative chromatic scale on the next page. Octaves are stacked on all of these reference scales.

Next come the scale development pages, the heart of SCALE POWER. Beginning with the key of C (shown, #2 - #5), each key includes all of the common modes (ionian, dorian, phrygian, lydian, mixolydian, aeolian and locrian), the chromatic scale, five Technique Builders, and an Arpeggio Etude.

Each scale is written three ways - one octave (lower register), one octave (upper register), and the full 2 octave run, with the tonic arpeggio at the end of each. This allows all musicians to use SCALE POWER, regardless of ability level. First year players can work on the scales one octave only, while advanced players can work the full 2 octave run. Because the given ranges exceed the "normally acceptable" playing range of the instrument (to allow advanced players to work on range extension), all of the scales within the "normally acceptable" playing range of the instrument are marked with an asterisk (*).

Please note that the sample pages to the left are from the trumpet book. Ranges have been adjusted for each instrument's book.

The Aeolian mode is presented with all three variations - natural, harmonic, and melodic.

The first step in gaining playing proficiency through scale-related studies is to master the scale and memorize the key signature. To increase proficiency in each key, six Technique Builders are offered:

Arpeggio Study, Tonic Interval Study, Interval Study in 3rds, Interval Study in 4ths, Finger Coordination Study, and an Arpeggio Etude.

Offering the same six Technique Builders in each key opens the door to prioritize and promote listening skills!

Playing jazz (improvisation) is the perfect way for each player to tap into their own creativity (and it's really fun). To that end, SCALE POWER includes the Blues Scales in every key (shown, #6), offered in the same manner as the major key modes - one octave (lower register), one octave (upper register), and the full 2 octaves.

The Scale Review charts (shown, #7) are a great way to assess one's current scale proficiency, and to guide further practice by making the player aware of their strengths and their weaknesses. There are enough charts provided for the player to be able to assess their proficiency once a month for a year.

Order SCALE POWER now!

If you have further questions about SCALE POWER,  just call or e-mail!

Contact Greg Power at (772) 334-2715 or gpower@scalepower.com