Kuzmin D. Series “Brass Instruments”. 20 Daily Exercises with Metronome. Major scales on a weak beat

The following work is aimed at improving the performance of individual lessons. Admit that when a teacher works together with you and monitors the quality of your attempts, you get results in less time. By making a problem more difficult we complete simple tasks faster. This book along with a click of a metronome can recreate a “teacher effect” while he is missing. Also it can be considered as an interesting simulator: while completing its levels you will easily be aware of your imperfections. The key word here is “interesting”, for what could be better than doing your routine with interest?

“Major Scales on a Weak Beat” is a unique training method, repeatedly accelerating the achievement of results: the formation of the same quality tone series, regardless of tessitura and tonality, and at the same time a closer acquaintance with complex rhythmic patterns, commonly used in music.

My opinion about playing on a weak beat is that when playing a syncopated rhythm, we are more attentive and concentrated. And it makes the training more effective. 

By playing scales this way we transfer the technical skills from the brain to the spinal cord faster, develop adequate reactions to the syncopated rhythm and achieve relaxation while performing complex rhythmic patterns.