Posted by Daryl on February 21, 2004 at 01:42:47:
In Reply to: Importance of learning scales posted by Rob McGray on February 20, 2004 at 23:16:37:
*Only* has a Bachelor's degree....phewww....
Anyway, it is frustrating but necessary to practice scales in major and minor forms. Heck, modes aren't such a bad idea either. Reasons have already been given in other posts, I just thought I would add my vote in defense of the band director. And I have a MASTERS, I should know. ;) Perhaps instead of trying to change the situation you could instead change your perception of it - what value could get from doing all 12 major scales EVERY day? How has it improved you? How could you get more out of it?
Daryl