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Major Scales in Contrary Motion
Both hands start together and move in opposite directions simultaneously
Contrary motion scales have both hands start on the same note and move in opposite directions - one ascending while the other descends - then come back to meet in the middle. The symmetry of this exercise makes some keys surprisingly approachable, and it challenges your coordination in a completely different way than parallel motion.
Concepts
- Scales & MelodyLevel 2
- Technique & PhrasingLevel 3
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