Publisher Desc.  "Practical Scales and Arpeggios" is your key to learning scales in both solo and ensemble settings with ease. This comprehensive guide presents all major and melodic minor scales in 2 and 3 octaves, with challenging sections highlighted for targeted practice. In this book, you'll find the major scales on the left page and the corresponding melodic minors on the right. Move beyond convoluted scale books and embrace simplicity with this user-friendly collection. Designed to prepare students for auditions effectively, it offers matching sets and page numbers across violin, viola, cello, and bass books. Additionally, a concise introduction explaining the concept of scales, why we have so many, and efficient practice methods is provided to help students optimize their learning journey. Key features include: - A single page dedicated to each key, eliminating the need for constant page flipping. - Highlighted sections to emphasize challenging areas, coupled with helpful advice. - An open-book layout showcasing the major and its relative melodic minor side by side. - A handy table of contents for quickly locating the required scales. - Presented in a standard 8.5x11 form factor for convenient use. Master your musical scales efficiently with "Practical Scales and Arpeggios," your comprehensive guide to simpler and more effective practice.