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Parallel Motion Exercises

Moving in the Same Direction Parallel motion is when both hands move in the same direction — both ascending or both descending. This is harder than contrary motion because the finger numbers…

15Minutes
60XP
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Level 1-2RCM level

Lesson 2 of 10 in Two-Hand Coordination

Moving in the Same Direction Parallel motion is when both hands move in the same direction — both ascending or both descending. This is harder than contrary motion because the finger numbers are different in each hand. Parallel Motion Pentascale Place both hands in C position, one octave apart (RH on Middle C, LH on the C below). Play ascending..

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