C Major Piano Scale – ABRSM Initial & Grades 1 & 8 | Thumb Passage, Crossing Over & Matching Points

Описание: 🎹 Master the C Major Scale for Initial Grade, Grade 1 and Grade 8 Piano — including essential techniques for the Thumb Passage and Crossing Over the Thumb; plus my unique discovery: the Matching Points!

In this full, in-depth tutorial, I guide you through everything you need to know about the C Major Scale, from the very beginning up to the higher levels. You’ll find:
✅ Detailed explanations and demonstrations
✅ Solutions for the most common technical challenges
✅ A method valid for both hands, based on real Conservatoire tradition

Although I refer to the ABRSM syllabus (Initial Grade, Grade 1 and Grade 8) during this tutorial, this lesson is not limited to any specific exam board. The C Major Scale is universal — the same principles apply for students of Trinity, Rockschool, other Music Schools, or even those studying independently.

This lesson includes:
• How to play the C Major Scale step by step (right hand, left hand, hands together)
• Understanding the Thumb Passage (when the thumb goes under)
• The Crossing Over the Thumb (when the 3rd or 4th finger goes over)
• My personal discovery — the Matching Points, where both hands use the same identical fingers. These points appear naturally when you extend the scale beyond one octave (two octaves, four octaves).

This material is perfect for any piano student working through scale practice, regardless of exam board or level. Whether you’re preparing for Initial, Grade 1, Grade 8, or simply want to improve your technique, you’ll find this tutorial indispensable.

🎬 Structure note:
This single video contains the entire master lesson, but soon it will be divided into shorter focused parts:
1️⃣ Demonstration of the scales
2️⃣ Explanation of the Thumb Passage & Crossing Over
3️⃣ The Matching Points discovery

📌 Relevant playlists
🎼 Scales →    • Scales  
🎼 Arpeggios →    • Arpeggios  
🎼 Chord Progressions →    • Chord Progressions / Harmony Lessons  

✨ Remember: the scale is not just an exercise — it is a language. By mastering it with awareness of the Thumb Passage, Crossing Over, and Matching Points, you’ll develop the fluency and control of a real pianist.

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I teach not only as a piano teacher but also as a professional performer and composer. Everything I share comes from real experience on stage and at the piano.

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Thanks for watching and welcome on board!
— Gianluca

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