The Book of Scales is a comprehensive guide to music scales, primarily designed for students who are preparing for entrance into the Royal Military Academies at Sandhurst and Woolwich. The book was written by Ambrose Wheeler Holohan and was first published in 1881. It covers a wide range of topics related to scales, including their construction, notation, and practical applications. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of scales. These sections include major and minor scales, modes, intervals, and arpeggios. The book also includes numerous exercises and examples to help students master the material. Overall, The Book of Scales is an essential resource for anyone looking to improve their understanding and performance of music scales, particularly those preparing for military music academies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.