The 10 Second Lesson Season 1 Episode 1

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THE
10 SECOND
LESSON
Season 1 Episode 1
www.Play4Church.com
with
Alexon Fergus
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As Seen On
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Alexon Fergus
Author
Hi this is Alexon Fergus, founder of
Play4Church.com and the creator of The 10 Second
Lesson! The reason I am here smiling with you
is because am excited for you. You see, what
youre about to experience will be
life-changing! I know you love music and I do
too - so thats something we have in common. I
also know that youve always wanted to play the
keyboards and perhaps other instruments as well.
I think thats awesome, dont you? Wellyou know
what, I am going to help you achieve your musical
dreams and goals! So lets jump right in and get
started. Flip to the next page to see how well
make this happy journey a reality. Thanks for
reading this e-book. All the best on your
musical journey
- Alexon Fergus
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Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction C Position Thumb
Position Finger Naming Scale Mastery Step 1 Scale
Mastery Step 2 Scale Mastery Step 3 Scale Mastery
Step 4 Scale Mastery Step 5 Section 2 Left Hand
Fingering Finger Crossing Explanation Left Hand
Scale Mastery Step 1 Left Hand Scale Mastery Step
2 Left Hand Scale Mastery Step 3 Left Hand Scale
Mastery Step 4 Left Hand Scale Mastery Step 5
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Introduction
Section 1

• Welcome to The 10 Second Lesson Season 1 Episode
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• In this training youll learn the entire strategy
  for mastering the C Major Scale
• You will also learn both left and right hand
  techniques for mastery

C Major Scale
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C Position

• As you would notice C is found to the left of the
  group of 2 black keys
• This is the first note of the C Major Scale

2 Black Keys C to the Left
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Thumb Position

• C should be played with your thumb!
• Notice the position of all the other fingers -
  gently resting on the neighboring white keys and
  ready to play

C played with your thumb
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Finger Naming

• Here is a unique Finger Naming method and will be
  used in all fingering patterns
• Other trainers may suggest using 12345 however
  Ive found this method works best because it
  doesn't contradict the Number System - Another
  very important system for learning music

Finger Names
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Scale Mastery Step 1

• Scale mastery can be tricky at times - a strong
  will, discipline and endurance are required
• It also requires specific steps in order that
  there is fluency and confidence when you play.
  Here is Step 1
• This Step is Step 1 of the 5 Step Formula for
  Scale Mastery

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Scale Mastery Step 1 (cont)

• Break up into 2 Groups
• Group 1 A three note group - CDE (Played with
  Thumb Index Middle fingers)
• Group 2 A four note group - FGAB (Played with
  Thumb Index Middle Ring Fingers)

Thumb Index Middle Fingers
Thumb Index Middle Ring Fingers
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Scale Mastery Step 1 (cont)

• Do you remember the C Major Scale Diagram from
  the introduction?
• When ending the last C at the end is played
  with the Little Finger (See page 8)
• Groups 1 2 Combine to create All 7 Notes of
  the C Major Scale

C Major Scale - All 7 Notes Last C Played with
Little Finger
Groups 1 2 Create Entire Scale
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Scale Mastery Step 2

• This is Step 2 of the 5 Step Formula for Scale
  Mastery
• The Holding Technique is a revolutionary music
  mastery method that I created after many years of
  study and teaching
• The Holding Technique is applied to the Scale
  Mastery System

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Scale Mastery Step 2 (cont)

• The Holding Technique concept
• Press the notes down that you want to master and
  Hold them in position for a certain amount of
  time
• This develops the muscle memory in your brain
  and makes mastery much faster

Thumb Index Middle Fingers
Thumb Index Middle Ring Fingers
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Scale Mastery Step 2 (cont)

• Set a timer and hold the notes for each group for
  2-5 minutes each
• Do not release your hand until the time has
  elapsed
• Do the same for both Group 1 Group 2

Thumb Index Middle Fingers
Thumb Index Middle Ring Fingers
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Scale Mastery Step 3

• This is Step 3 of the 5 Step Formula for Scale
  Mastery
• Work on the Cross Over Points In order to have
  a smooth transition from one group of notes to
  the next
• The Cross Over Points can make or break the
  fluidity and beauty of your scale technique Learn
  and Master them well

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Scale Mastery Step 3 (cont)

• Working on the cross-overs concept
• Getting a smooth turn from one group to the next
  is hugely important in mastering the scale
• Remember the 2 Groups of notes from the Major
  Scale? WellThe cross-over points are the areas
  where we move from one group to the next
• Going up, the Thumb crosses under the Middle
  Finger

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Scale Mastery Step 3 (cont)

• Working on the cross-overs demonstration
• Going down, the Middle Finger crosses over the
  Thumb

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Scale Mastery Step 3 (cont)

• Working on the cross-overs rotation
• The Middle Finger should rotate allowing the hand
  to lean towards the right so the Thumb can easily
  cross-under
• Now the Thumb can easily reach the note F and
  begin Group 2 A smooth crossing occurs

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Scale Mastery Step 3 (cont)

• Working on the cross-overs rotation
• The Ring Finger should also rotate allowing the
  hand to lean towards the right so the Thumb can
  easily cross-under
• Now the Thumb can easily reach the note C and
  begin Group 1 again - a smooth crossing occurs

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Scale Mastery Step 4

• This is Step 4 of the 5 Step Formula for Scale
  Mastery
• Use the Holding Technique On The Cross Over
  Points This ensures mastery of the critical
  transition points - the crossings
• The Cross Over Points Combining specific
  attention to The Cross Over Points with The
  Holding Technique really irons out the bumps in
  your scales

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Scale Mastery Step 4 (cont)

• Use the Holding Technique On The Cross Over
  Points method
• Press the two notes at the cross -over points
  down, with the correct fingering, the way they
  would be played in the actual scale - E with
  Middle Finger F with the Thumb - Hold for 3-5
  minutes
• Do the same at the B to C crossing using Ring
  Finger on B Thumb on C - Hold for 3-5 minutes

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Scale Mastery Step 5

• This is Step 5 of the 5 Step Formula for Scale
  Mastery
• Play Extremely Slowly To A Beat If you want to
  really master this scale - slow playing is the
  secret
• Repeat Steps 1-5 each day for 7 days at the same
  time each day
• The following 7 days Focus Only on Step 5 - play
  the entire scale extremely slowly to a beat - 4
  beats per note - everyday - at the same hour each
  day - 15 minutes non-stop each day

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Scale Mastery Step 5 (cont)

• Play Extremely Slowly To A Beat method
• Play Extremely Slowly means - 4 beats per note
• Do two Octaves C to C to C - ascending and
  descending

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Left-hand Fingering
Section 2

• The ascending scale Starts with the Little
  Finger on C
• Followed by Ring Finger on D, Middle Finger on E
  Index Finger on F and ending with the Thumb on G

Little Finger
Starting On C
Thumb on G
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Finger Crossing Explanation

• Rotate on the Thumb on G
• Middle Finger crosses over the Thumb Lands on A

Rotate on G
Middle Finger Crossing Over Thumb
Lands on A
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Finger Crossing Explanation

• Rotate on the Thumb on C
• Ring Finger crosses over the Thumb Lands on D

Second Crossing Point
Rotate on C
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Left-hand Scale Mastery Step 1

• This is Step 1 of the 5 Step Formula for Scale
  Mastery
• Break Up Scale into Groups

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Left-hand Scale Mastery Step 1 (cont)

• Group 1 ABC - Middle Index Thumb
• Group 2 DEFG - Ring Middle Index Thumb

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Left-hand Scale Mastery Step 2

• This is Step 2 of the 5 Step Formula for Scale
  Mastery
• The Holding Technique is a revolutionary music
  mastery method that I created after many years of
  study and teaching
• The Holding Technique is applied to the Scale
  Mastery System

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Left-hand Scale Mastery Step 2 (cont)

• The Holding Technique concept
• Press the Group 1 notes down that you want to
  master and Hold them in position for 3-5
  minutes
• Press the Group 2 notes down that you want to
  master and Hold them in position for 3-5
  minutes
• This develops the muscle memory in your brain
  and makes mastery much faster

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Left-hand Scale Mastery Step 3

• This is Step 3 of the 5 Step Formula for Scale
  Mastery
• Work on the Cross Over Points In order to have
  a smooth transition from one group of notes to
  the next
• The Cross Over Points can make or break the
  fluidity and beauty of your scale technique Learn
  and Master them well

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Left-hand Scale Mastery Step 3 (cont)

• Working on the cross-overs concept
• Middle Finger Crosses over the Thumb going up
  Thumb crosses under the Middle Finger going down
• Ring Finger Crosses over the Thumb going up
  Thumb crosses under the Ring Finger going down

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Left-hand Scale Mastery Step 4

• This is Step 4 of the 5 Step Formula for Scale
  Mastery
• Use the Holding Technique On The Cross Over
  Points This ensures mastery of the critical
  transition points - the crossings
• The Cross Over Points Combining specific
  attention to The Cross Over Points with The
  Holding Technique really irons out the bumps in
  your scales

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Left-hand Scale Mastery Step 4 (cont)

• Use the Holding Technique On The Cross Over
  Points method
• Press the two notes at the cross -over points
  down, with the correct fingering, the way they
  would be played in the actual scale - A with
  Middle G with Thumb - Hold for 3-5 minutes
• Do the same at the C to D crossing using Ring
  Finger on D Thumb on C - Hold for 3-5 minutes
• Remember to use a timer

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Left-hand Scale Mastery Step 5

• This is Step 5 of the 5 Step Formula for Scale
  Mastery
• Play Extremely Slowly To A Beat If you want to
  really master this scale - slow playing is the
  secret
• Repeat Steps 1-5 each day for 7 days at the same
  time each day
• The following 7 days Focus Only on Step 5 - play
  the entire scale extremely slowly to a beat - 4
  beats per note - everyday - at the same hour each
  day - 15 minutes non-stop each day

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Left-hand Scale Mastery Step 5 (cont)

• Play Extremely Slowly To A Beat method
• Play Extremely Slowly means - 4 beats per note
• Do two Octaves C to C to C - ascending and
  descending
• Finally to watch the complimentary video to this
  ebook click here http//www.play4church.com/!10s
  econdlesson-se1ep1/p7nfz

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Congratulations

• Am proud of you!
• You should be extremely proud of yourself for
  making it this far by faith and perseverance
• Well done!
• Do continue your journey by sharing what you
  learned with everyone who will listen - Its the
  best way to really understand everything
• Now practice, practice, practice until you cant
  get it wrong!
• From my heart to yours

- Alexon Fergus