6 Amazing Piano Scale Resources
If you’re looking for piano scale resources then check out these options that make learning scales easier, faster, and more interesting! From workbooks to mini figures, these amazing resources make learning and practicing piano scales more effective and engaging.
Piano Scale Reference Books
Having a comprehensive reference book for scales is super helpful for double-checking fingering and less common scale patterns. Here are some great options:
Beginner Piano Scale Workbooks
My favourite beginner workbooks include: the Multi-key Worksheets from Piano with Lauren for new beginners; and Piano Muscle Builders for Older Beginners from The Playful Piano for teaching pentascales and chords.
1-Octave Superstar Scales, Arpeggios, Chord Progressions from Melody Payne is on my wishlist once students have progressed to octaves.
Apps for Practicing Scales
Make learning and practicing scales easier with these practical apps:
- Piano Chords and Scales for finding and understanding chords and scales
- MusiClock for backing tracks and scale charts
- ABRSM Piano Scales Trainer for learning scales for exams
Piano Scale Reminder Videos
If you’ve ever heard the excuse from students that they didn’t practice their scales because they couldn’t remember them, you’ll love this resource from Colourful Keys.
These videos include major pentascales, major scales, and harmonic minor scales. Plus there are accompanying workbooks that are all available for free!
Mini Figures That Fit Piano Keys
Why are puzzle erasers, lego mini figures, and 3D printed useful piano scale resources? They’re just the right size to fit on a piano key! Use them as a more interesting and visual way to build scales on the keyboard.
Wooden Piano Scale Blocks
Scale blocks are a great tool for understanding the patterns of scales. Make your own with these instructions from Music Matters Blog, or buy a beautiful set of E-Z Notes Magnetic Scales from the Very Piano Store.
If you’re looking for more music lesson resources then be sure to check out the Teacher Resource Library for free games, activities, worksheets, and planning tools.
