Solfege 101: Learning the Do Re Mi's of Music!
In this class learners will explore music through solfege, learning the syllables and hand signs used to sing each note of the scale.
Meredith Smith
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(178)
What's included
4 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Homework will not be assigned, but learners will be encouraged to practice the solfeggio syllables and hand signs for at least 10 minutes a day.Class Experience
This class will help young learners begin to build a foundation for an important musical skill - solfege or solfeggio! Solfege is a system that helps train the ear to recognize relationships between pitches and hear patterns in music. It is never too soon to begin building this musical foundation! Over the four week course learners will learn the solfege syllables (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti) and the hand signs used for each. In each lesson we will play different musical games, including call and response and imitation games, to reinforce the syllables and hand signs. And learners will learn solfege and hand signs for many different melodies and songs so that they will be able to practice at home. Week 1: This lesson will begin with a brief introduction to solfege, answering the questions: Where did it come from? Why is it important or helpful? Then learners will learn do, mi, and sol with hand signs. Week 2: This lesson will begin with a brief review of the previous week (do, mi, sol). Then learners will learn re, fa with hand signs. Week 3: This lesson will begin with a brief review of the previous week (do, re, mi, fa, sol). Then learners will learn la, ti with hand signs. Week 4: In the final class, learners will use the solfeggio syllables and hand signs for the entire octave to practice intervals. This is a beginner level class, learners do not need any prior knowledge of solfeggio or the hand signs! But the one time Solfeggio: Learning the ABC's (or Do Re Mi's) of Music! class is a great overview of solfeggio for learners to see what it is all about!
Learning Goals
Learners will:
Learn the solfeggio syllables do - ti
Learn the hand signs do - ti
Be able to sing the solfeggio syllables and do the hand signs for the major scale do - do
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
5.0
178reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have two bachelors degrees in music (BA in Music and BM in Music Therapy). I have been part of many choirs, bands, and orchestras throughout my life - from community choirs to district band to the Cappella Giulia (choir) of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. I have always loved music and I love teaching young learners how to play, sing, read, etc. Reviews
Live Group Class
$45
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
25 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-6
2-4 learners per class
