THE

10 SECOND

LESSON
Season 1 Episode 1

www.Play4Church.com
with

Alexon Fergus

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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 lifechanging! 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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Section 1

Introduction

Welcome to The 10 Second

Lesson Season 1 Episode 1

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

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

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

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

Scale Mastery Step 1 (cont)

Break up into 2 Groups

Group 1: A three note group CDE (Played with Thumb

Index & Middle fingers)

Thumb Index & Middle Fingers

Group 2: A four note group FGAB (Played with Thumb

Index Middle & Ring
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

Thumb Index & Middle Fingers

This develops the muscle

memory in your brain and makes
mastery much faster
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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Section 2

Left-hand Fingering

The ascending scale Starts

with the Little Finger on C
Little Finger

Followed by: Ring Finger on D,

Middle Finger on E Index Finger
on F and ending with the
Thumb on G

Thumb on G
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Starting On C

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
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Lands on A

Finger Crossing Explanation

Second Crossing Point

Rotate on the Thumb on C

Rotate on C

Ring Finger crosses over the

Thumb & Lands on D

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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/#!
10secondlesson-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