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Notes in the StaffNotes in the StaffMr. Vazquez
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Ear TrainingEar TrainingMr. Vazquez
Posture and BreathingCorrect body alignment is very important for singers and instrumentalists.
- Feet flat on the floor- Chest up - Shoulders relaxed- Shoulders relaxed- Head looking straight forward- Relaxed jaw
The DiaphragmThis muscle acts like a balloon. When you breathe in, the diaphragm contracts making space so your lungs can be filled with air and become bigger. When you breathe out, the diaphragm relaxes which pushes out the air from your lungs and everything goes back to normal
Breathing Exercises Breathing exercises
- 4 counts in/ 8 counts in - 1 count in/ 16 out - 4 counts in/ 8 counts in - 1 count in/ 16 out - 2 counts in/ 8 counts in - 1 count in/ 20 out - 1 count in/ 8 counts in - 1 count in/ out as long as you can
Breathing Exercises con...Breathing exercise with a straw
- 1 count in/ 8 counts out- 1 count in/ 10 counts out - 1 count in/ 12 counts out - 1 count in/ 12 counts out - 1 count in/ 16 out
Level 1: EssentialsSteps to successfully sight read or sight sing any piece of music:
1. Clap the rhythm first: are we using eighths, quarters, halves, or wholes (burgers, chips, teas, or food)
2. Add solfege syllables to rhythm (do, re, mi, etc) 2. Add solfege syllables to rhythm (do, re, mi, etc) 3. Sing the exercises using correct notes. Listen for the piano!
Level 1: EssentialsThese are the first 5 notes of the C MAJOR scale.
Level 1: The Major SecondAn interval is the distance between two notes. The first interval we will learn is the Major 2nd (do to re). Memorize the sound of the major second.
Level 1: The Major Second con...A quarter note is equal to one beat. Say “chip” to count a quarter note.
A quarter rest is equal to one beat of silence. We don’t clap or say anything during a rest.
Level 1: The Major 2ndFor the following exercises please identify both: solfege syllable (do, re, mi, etc.) under the correct note and the letter name (C, D, E, F, etc) on top of the correct note. Use the key provided with this packet to help you identify the notes. Here’s an example:
Level 1: Exercise 1
Level 1: Exercise 2
Level 1: Exercise 3
Level 1: Exercise 4
Level 1: Exercise 5
Level 2: The Major 3rd In level two we introduce the 3rd note of the scale, which is E and we use solfege syllable Mi.
Level 2: Major 3rd
The distance between Do and Mi (C and E) is called the Major 3rd. Memorize the sound of the major 3rd.
Level 2: Major 3rd con… A half note is equal to two beats. Use the word “tea” to count a half note.
A half rest is equal to two beats of silence. We don’t clap or say anything on a rest.
Level 2: Exercise 1
Level 2: Exercise 2
Level 2: Exercise 3
Level 2: Exercise 4
Level 2: Exercise 5
Level 3: The Perfect 4th In level four we introduce the 4th note of the scale, which is F and we use solfege syllable Fa.
Level 4: The Perfect 4thThe distance between Do and Fa (C and F) is called the Perfect 4th. Memorize the sound of the perfect 4th.
Level 4: The Perfect 4thA whole note is equal to four beats. In this class we use the word “food” to count the whole note.
A whole rest is equal to four beats of silence. We don’t clap or say anything during a whole rest.
Level 4: Exercise 1
Level 4: Exercise 2
Level 4: Exercise 3
Level 4: Exercise 4
Level 4: Exercise 5
Level 5: The Perfect 5th
Level 5: The Perfect 5th This is called the PERFECT 5TH because there are 5 spaces between Do and So (C and G).
Level 1: EssentialsThis is called the MAJOR TRIAD because you have the starting note Do, the 3rd note Mi and the 5th note So.
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