I grew up in rural Southwest Virginia in a little community called Emory. I have always loved music and making things. I am a retired elementary music teacher and currently enjoy teaching private music lessons, leading community singing and creating interactive music exhibits in my music garden. I hope to share these creations with the larger community.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
solo sight singing
Today is a big day. You are ready to solo sight sing. I have written out four songs that we have been singing in the previous lessons. The songs are in either 2/4 or 4/4. I have indicated the tonic ("do") with a box and the beat with dots under the notes. The tonic is also the name of the key of the song. You may use an instrument to get the tonic pitch or just pick a note that is comfortable for you to sing. Sing the major scale (d r m f s l t d t l s f m r d) to get your mind thinking in the key of the song. Tap or say the rhythms. Now add the melody. Number 1 and 2 use only drm. Number 3 uses drmfs. Number 4 is a little harder as it goes up to "la" and down to low "so", but I think you will recognize the song before you get to those parts. Good luck and I'll put the answers in tomorrow's post.