K E Y   T A K E A W A Y S

•

Solfége

as pitch labels.

• Scale degree numbers.

E X E R C I S E S

1. Define

solfége

and list the syllables in order. Include original syllables as

well as replacements and additions.

2. As an Aural Skills drill:

a. Sing the

solfége

syllables ascending and descending.

b. Concentrate upon and sing

Mi-Fa

and

Ti-Do

(diatonic half

steps).

c. Concentrate upon and sing

Do-Re

,

Re-Mi

;

Sol-La

,

La-Ti

(whole

steps).

(Sing in a comfortable register for now. Do not pronounce the
“L” when singing

Sol

).

3. Explain the use of the caret placed above a number.

Chapter 2 The Elements of Pitch:Sound, Symbol, and Tone

2.5 Pitch Notation: Nomenclature and Solfége

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