Functional melodic analysis & ear training for Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” using Solfege…
Before you begin: how to use these studies…
1. Read, play, listen, and sing/hum along…
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…
3. Scroll down to check your work…
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Notice that Do is not the first note in the melody!
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 “Ode to Joy” in a few other keys.