Minor scales and arpeggios

You are ready to move on when

1. 1Play A, E and D harmonic minor scales hands together, two octaves, at ♩=60Check yourself: Record the three scales with a metronome at 60 and check the fingering against the reference video.
   • Raised seventh played every time
   • Correct fingering
   • Hands together
   • Even tone
   Open the reference: Minor scale fingering
2. 2Play C, G and F major arpeggios over two octaves, hands separately, with a smooth thumb crossingCheck yourself: Record each arpeggio and compare your wrist movement with the reference video.
   • No bump at the thumb crossing
   • Even notes
   • Wrist moves sideways, not up and down
   • Relaxed thumb
   Open the reference: Arpeggios
3. 3Play an Alberti bass pattern evenly and softer than the melody above itCheck yourself: Record a passage with an Alberti bass and listen back to the left hand on its own, then to the balance.
   • Bass notes even
   • Accompaniment softer than the melody
   • No tightness in the forearm
   Open the reference: Alberti bass without tension