FAQ #4 - What is Solfege?

FAQ #4 - What is Solfege?

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Performing Arts

9th - 12th Grade

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The video tutorial introduces solfege, a system for assigning syllables to pitches, used for teaching musicians and sight reading. It traces the history of solfege from its origins in India to its development in the 13th century by Guido. The tutorial explains the two main types of solfege: movable do, where 'do' is the tonic note of the current key, and fixed do, where 'do' is always C. It also discusses a variation called la-based minor. The video highlights the advantages of each system and notes that musicians often have strong opinions on which is best.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are the advantages of using the movable do system in music?

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How does the LA based minor system relate to the major key in solfege?

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