Brian Scarborough

The Scales Handbook Brian Scarborough

The Scales Handbook is a reference resource for all musicians: from hobbyists, to students, to experienced professionals. Including the most widely used scales in Western Music, The Scales Handbook is accessible to students of all ages, instruments, and genres of study. Scales are presented in multiple ways to engage with multiple learning styles, allowing any user to engage with the material. Additionally, pages are laid out in a way that allows the reader to easily compare and contrast different types of scales. The first half of this handbook is a reference manual for most all of the scales you will encounter, regardless of musical genre. The second half of this handbook is dedicated to creative ways of practicing that encourage students to explore these scales and key centers in greater depth, as opposed to the typical (and oftentimes monotonous) method of ascending and descending by step-wise motion. Whether you have been playing for only a few years or have been playing for decades, you are sure to find scales and exercises that will keep practice engaging, interesting, and challenging for countless practice sessions to come."This is an incredible collection of guides and exercises that can help musicians of all skill levels improve their understanding of basic and complex tonal patterns. As I was working through Brian Scarborough's The Scales Handbook, I noticed I was able to make connections between scales and chords in ways I had never considered before. I'm really looking forward to incorporating what I've learned from this book into all of my musical endeavors."Greg Hammond, TromboneU. S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" Brass QuintetWashington, D. C."To quote Brian Scarborough: "Does the world really need another scales book?" If the book is The Scales Handbook, then the answer is YES. Brian has assembled a strong pedagogical and relevant presentation that assists both learners and professionals in acquiring skills to make them better improvisors and musicians. His methods focus on the thought process and accessing natural aptitude, while ultimately applying learned concepts that validate effort. This book is an outstanding resource for every educator and student of music."George StoneProfessor of Music and Audio Technology, Cuesta CollegeSan Luis Obispo, CA"Brian has put together an incredibly thorough and detailed resource that every student should have, regardless of their level or instrument."Alex Hahn, Multi-Award Winning SaxophonistDirector of Jazz, Los Angeles High School for the ArtsLos Angeles, CA