Fingering: Chromatic scale

[B3Wannabe]

I've been practicing the chromatic scale. (Joe Sample uses a lot of chromatics, so I need to get them down.) Here's how the fingering works out:

Right hand:
1. On all the black keys, use the third (middle) finger.
2. On F and C, use the second finger.
3. On all the other white keys, use the thumb.


Left hand:
1. On all the black keys, use the third (middle) finger.
2. On B and E, use the second finger.
3. On all the other white keys, use the thumb.


So, if you start on C, the fingering would look like this: (going up)

RH: 2313123131312
LH: 1313213131321


Here are two examples of a chromatic scale:

This one is a straight chromatic scale.
http://www.brownfloyd.com/gallery/displayimage--1028.html

This one is built on sections of chromatics.
http://www.brownfloyd.com/gallery/displayimage--1029.html


For those that don't have a metronome, you can download Weird Metronome from this thread: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/ftopict-10705.html


Practice it starting at 60bpm with a 2/4 or 4/4 beat, playing each note as a 16th note (4 notes per beat).

[justjazz]

Thanx

im a beginner and relatively new member.  i've been focusing 2 much on learning chords and i've been neglecting my scales among other thingz :oops:   I kno this will really help me....

Thank You Again
Be Blessed

[gordonk47]

B3wannebe,

Same question again. Could you provide some examples of gospel songs where the chromatic scale is used?

gk47