Build your scales step by step
- Beginner: major scales, in the keys your finger patterns allow
- Intermediate: arpeggios and minor scales
- Advanced: scales with shifts, chromatic scales, three octaves
- Scales on one string, and in thirds and sixths in the double stops programme
Fresh variations for each practice set
Practise with different keys, starting strings, rhythms and bowings. Gradually build up to your level’s target tempo and complete three different sets to pass the stage.
Exam scales
Scales are part of every graded exam. Avilo's levels follow the same progression from one octave in first position to three octaves with shifts, so the work of each day prepares the scales of the exam.
Questions
How should I practise violin scales?
Slowly, with a metronome, listening to each note against the open strings, then faster once every degree is in tune. Change the rhythm and the bowing to stay attentive.
How many violin scales are there?
Twelve major and twelve minor keys, each over one, two or three octaves, plus arpeggios, chromatic scales and scales in double stops. Avilo brings them in the order they are learnt.