Solfege: “Mary Had a Little Lamb”

Melodic analysis & Solfege ear training for “Mary Had a Little Lamb”…

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

Playing with good rhythm is essential because the sound-feeling and function of each note depends on where it fits within the meter!

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Part 2. Use your piano, ears, voice, and knowledge of music theory to figure out the key center (Do) and tonality (major, minor, mixolydian, dorian, blues, etc) and name each note using Solfege…

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Part 3. Scroll down to check your work…

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Notice that Do is not the first note in the melody!

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Part 4. Play and sing the Solfege syllables out loud–slowly enough to allow the unique sound-feeling of each syllable to seep into your mind’s ear.

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Extra Credit. Use your knowledge of scales and Solfege to play “Mary Had a Little Lamb” in a few other keys.

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learn more… Scales