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Solfege

What is it all about?

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Solfege

Definition
• Solfege, also called “solfeggio” or “solfa,”
is a system where every note of a scale is
given its own unique syllable, which is
used to sing that note every time it appears.
A major or a minor scale (the most
common scales in Western classical music)
has seven notes, and so the solfege system
has seven basic syllables: do, re, mi, fa, sol,
la, and ti.
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 Fix ed Do

In solfege the notes of a major scale are sung

and written as: 
Solfege is a system of notation in which •Do [pronounced as doh] 
every note of a scale is given a specific •Re [pronounced as ray]
syllable that is always said for that note.
•Mi [pronounced as me] 
For example, a C major scale has a specific •Fa 
set of letters that are played in order – C, D,
•Sol [pronounced as so] 
E, F, G, A, B, C.
•La 
•Ti [pronounced as tea] 
•Do 
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 Th e Sc a le

What is a Scale in Music?

A scale is a group of notes that are arranged
by ascending or descending order of pitch. 
In an ascending scale, each note is higher in
pitch than the last one, and in a descending
scale, each note is lower in pitch than the
last one.

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The S
(Staff)

We write music on what we call a stave but

it’s also known as a staff.
A stave is made up of five horizontal lines
on top of each other. 
Each note in a space or on a line represents
a different letter note and a different pitch.
The higher that the note is on the stave, the
higher the pitch.
And vice versa.
The lower the note is on the stave, the lower
the pitch. 4
 AC TI VIT Y

Identify the and describe

the solfège syllable

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Identify and state the Sofa
Syllable in this illustration
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Solfege S sic
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1. Simplicity

The Solfa method is simple and provides a basic scale that uses just seven “notes.” Solfa also creates an easier way to learn scales. Historically,

Solfa made the experience of music available to rich and poor alike It has also been a great tool for young children and other musicians that don’t

fully understand how to read sheet music.

2. Improve the quality of vocal pitching

Solfa enables singers to better learn pitch relationships. The consistent use of Solfa syllables facilitates memorization and helps the mind to recall

the exact distance between intervals with greater ease. By practicing with Solfa patterns, singers improve their ability to pitch every note

accurately.

3. Greater understanding of music

For younger students, Solfa is a good introduction to stave notation (or staff music). They can make more rapid progress than if they start with the

musical staff alone. Pairing hand signals and singing helps you to physically understand the differences of high and low pitch. You start to see that

every song follows the same patterns. As you become aware of those patterns, you can perfect them. Although it’s particularly effective for

children, the greater understanding which Solfa brings is a major asset for adult musicians too. 7
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Write a

Why does the Solfege Syllable hold a significant role

in Music?

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Activity
“Draw”

Draw The staff(stave) along with notes or the solfa

syllable.

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Juarb an Conan F
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