Melodic Analysis & Ear Training: “Are You Sleeping?”

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Functional melodic analysis & ear training for “Are You Sleeping” using Solfege

How to use these studies…

Listen to Frank describe how to use these studies!

“Are You Sleeping?” Solfege

1. Read, play, listen, and sing/hum along…

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2. Use your piano, ears, voice, and knowledge of music theory to 1) figure out the key center and tonality (major, minor, mixolydian, dorian, blues, etc) and 2) analyze the melody using Solfege

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3. Scroll down to check your work…

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(Yes, Frank is not a vocalist!)

4. Play and sing the Solfege syllables aloud–slowly enough to allow the unique sound-feeling of each syllable to seep into your mind’s ear. Working on your ears in this active way will pay enormous dividends in your ability to read, transpose, play by ear, and improvise– guaranteed!


Extra Credit. Use your knowledge of Solfege to play “Are You Sleeping?” in a few other keys.


learn more… Melodic Analysis & Ear Training: “Twinkle, Twinkle”

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