Hi, Im 15 and I`ve been playing cello for a few years now. I am taking grade 4 next week but am really really really struggling with scales. I cant grasp them and havnt really had to learn any before.
Does anyone have any tips for remembering them?
Anything to do with scales would help

Thanks

Clara

There`s no other better way in memorising scales other than practicing everyday. I practiced all my grade 5 scales everyday even though I already passed it.

Nah, I`m not sure whether you find the below information useful.

C Major - No sharps nor flats
G Major - F#
D Major - F#, C#
A Major - F#, C#, G#

F Major - B flat
B flat Major - B flat, E flat
E flat Major - B flat, E flat, A flat

As for minor scales, if you`re playing melodic scale, you`ve to remember to raise the 6th and 7th notes and lowest down the 6th and 7th note when coming back.

C minor melodic scale is actually C, D, E flat, F, G, A natural, B natural and C (same for another octave). C, B flat, A flat, G, F, E flat, D, C (same for another octave)

Oh well, practice hard and you will memorise it very soon

Good luck to you and may you pass it with distincition!