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Finger Exercise for the C major scale!
The C major scale consists of C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C! The fingering in the right hand should be 1-2-3-1-2-3-4-5 (going up the scale). ...

Kathryn Carpenter
May 14, 20201 min read
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The A major scale!
The A major scale consists of A,B,C#,D,E,F#,G#,A. The fingering in the right hand should be 1-2-3-1-2-3-4-5 (going up the scale). ...

Kathryn Carpenter
May 12, 20201 min read
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Learning the Blues!
In order to create the C minor blues scale, you lower the 3rd, and sharp the fourth within a C major scale! The C minor blues scale...

Kathryn Carpenter
May 9, 20201 min read
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The F major scale!
The F major scale consists of F,G,A,Bb,C,D,E,F The fingering in the right hand should be 1-2-3-4-1-2-3-4 (going up the scale). ...

Kathryn Carpenter
May 9, 20201 min read
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The G major scale!
The G major scale consists of G,A,B,C,D,E,F#,G The fingering in the right hand should be 1-2-3-1-2-3-4-5 (going up the scale). ...

Kathryn Carpenter
May 8, 20201 min read
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The E major scale!
The E major scale consists of E,F#,G#,A,B,C#,D#,E! The fingering in the right hand should be 1-2-3-1-2-3-4-5 (going up the scale). ...

Kathryn Carpenter
May 8, 20201 min read
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The D major scale!
The D major scale consists of D,E,F#,G,A,B,C#,D! The fingering in the right hand should be 1-2-3-1-2-3-4-5 (going up the scale). ...

Kathryn Carpenter
May 8, 20201 min read
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The C major scale!
The C major scale consists of C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C! The fingering in the right hand should be 1-2-3-1-2-3-4-5 (going up the scale). ...

Kathryn Carpenter
May 7, 20201 min read
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Learning C-D-E-F-G & Jingle Bells!
Learning C-D-E-F-G and Jingle Bells! Thumb starts on C and thumbs are number 1 For more details on learning C-D-E-F-G and "Jingle Bells"...

Kathryn Carpenter
May 4, 20201 min read
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Vocal Resonance!
One of my favorite subjects in vocal training is the idea and use of vocal resonance! Did you know you can alter the sound of your voice...

Kathryn Carpenter
Feb 12, 20202 min read
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F Minor Blues!
How do we create a blues scale? We skip the 2nd note, lower the 3rd note, sharp the 4th note, and lower the 7th! The C major scale...

Kathryn Carpenter
Jan 7, 20202 min read
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Good vocal technique - a checklist!
Here is a checklist to think about when working on your vocal technique! Some of these ideas came from a variety of sources including my...

Kathryn Carpenter
Dec 30, 20193 min read
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Learning Jazz Chords - (Part 4 - Minor 7th Chords)!
Minor 7th chords are beautiful!! They have a mysteries, yet wonderful sound! In order to create a minor 7th chord, take the minor chord...

Kathryn Carpenter
Dec 19, 20192 min read
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Learning Jazz Chords (Part 3 - Major 7th chords!)
Major 7th chords are quite dissonant, and are terrific for creating tension. However, adding the 9th to the chords adds a bit of...

Kathryn Carpenter
Dec 17, 20191 min read
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Learning Jazz Chords (Part 2 - Minor 6th Chords!)
Minor 6th chords are beautiful chords, especially the chord inversions! In order to create a minor 6th chord, you can first create the...

Kathryn Carpenter
Dec 16, 20192 min read
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Learning Jazz Chords (Part 1 - Major 6th chords!)
Jazz Chords are fantastic!

Kathryn Carpenter
Dec 14, 20191 min read
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