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Cowling's finger exercises (and photos thereof) are available to download free from the following website: http://www.questx.com/tables/cowling.html

I would just like to say a big THANK YOU to all those contirubiting to the mysteries of the different minor scales which I was having so much trouble understanding. I cannot say I am now completely au fait with all of this theory - at some stage i think I am just going to have to 'accept' some thing...

What a comprehensive explanation! Thank you - the reference to the chords really made sense, as did the singing sequence - the mist has lifted!

I am adult beginner, now just starting on all the minor scales. I understand the relative (natural) minor scale and I sort of accept the harmonic minor scale with the raised 7th note. BUT, I simply CANNOT comprehend the so-called Melodic minor scale, with the 6th and 7th notes raised in the ascendin...

A big thank you to Gil for the advice and help with the fingering for a smooth two octaves in the C major scale with both hands. I have finally managed to do it, albeit very slowly, following her advice.

I have just started piano again after thirty years of not touching a note. I have completely forgotten how to read music, and even the names of the notes, but, miraculously, I have somehow not forgotten how to play with both hands. It must be like riding a bike! However, after my first lesson, I hav...