Figure 3.15

La-based and Do-based compared

Regardless of which

solmization

system is used, the purpose remains the same. After

a period of familiarization and rote drill, the student will begin to recognize
patterns aurally. This is to say that recognition will not merely be aural recognition
when heard, but rather, specific patterns will be “engraved” in the student’s mind.
These patterns will be

solfége

-triggered responses. This

audio-acoustic trigger

response will increase and become more fluent with practice.

K E Y   T A K E A W A Y S

The student should understand:

•

Fixed-Do

as opposed to

Moveable Do

.

•

La-based

as opposed to

Do-based

systems.

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