Quia
Tier 4
Quarter 2
Week 1
6/8 Time Signature
6 Beats per measure
Eighth note gets the beat
Note Values in 6/8
=
1 COUNT
=
2 COUNTS
Note Values in 6/8
=
3 COUNTS
=
6 COUNTS
6/8 Time Signature
Write in the counts for the following examples:
1 2 3 4 5 6
1_2_3_4_5_6
6/8 Time Signature
1
2_3 4_5 6
1_2_3_4_5_6
6/8 Time Signature
1_2_3_4_5_6
1
2_3
4_5_6
6/8 Time Signature
1_2 3 4 5_6
1 2 3 4_5_6
Rest Values in 6/8
= 1 count
= 2 counts
Rest Values in 6/8
= 3 counts
= 6 counts
Rhythm Counting
(1) 2 3 (4_5) 6
1_2_3 (4_5_6)
1_2_3 (4_5_6) (1_2_3_4_5_6)
Rhythm Counting
1 2 3 (4_5) 6
(1_2_3) 4 5_6
Staccato
An Italian term that indicates
notes should be short and
separated
Draw a staccato note next to the definition of staccato
Legato
An Italian term that
indicates notes should be
played smooth and
connected
Triad
Definition: A chord of three notes,
each a third apart
Solfege for a Major Triad
SOL
MI
DO
Solfege for a Minor Triad
MI
DO
LA
Quia
Tier 4
Quarter 2
Week 2
Flats
NAME: Flat Symbol
What does a flat do to a note?
A flat symbol
lowers a note a half
step
Flats
Gb
G
Move down a HALF STEP from G
Order of the Flats
There is a certain order that flats get used in…
WHAT’S THE ORDER OF THE FLATS?
BEADGCF
Flat Identification
What flats are being used?
Bb
Eb
Ab
F
D
B
G
E
C
A
F
E
Flat Identification
What flats are being used?
Bb
Eb
Ab
Db
Gb
Cb
Fb
Flat Identification
What flats are being used?
Bb
Finding “DO”
NO FLATS OR SHARPS
DO = C
Finding “DO”
NO FLATS OR SHARPS
Key
signature
is CLEAR
Finding “DO”
ONE FLAT
Do = F
Finding “DO”
ONE FLAT
First
Flat
Rule for Finding “DO”
The second to last
flat is the key
signature
Rule for Finding “DO”
1.Find second to
last flat
2.Determine name
of the flat
3.Name of flat = DO
DO = D-FLAT
Finding “DO”
TWO FLATS
Do = B-flat
Finding “DO”
THREE FLATS
Do = E-flat
Finding “DO”
FOUR FLATS
Do = A-flat
Finding “DO”
FIVE FLATS
Do = D-flat
Finding “DO”
SIX FLATS
Do = G-flat
Finding “DO”
SEVEN FLATS
Do = C-flat
Flat Solfege
WHAT IS DO?
E-Flat
DO
TI
DO
RE
MI
Flat Solfege
WHAT IS DO?
F
MI
RE
DO
TI
DO
Flat Solfege
WHAT IS DO?
D-Flat
DO
TI
LA
TI
DO
Flat Solfege
WHAT IS DO?
C-Flat
DO
MI
SOL MI
DO
Major
Definition: A bright or
happy sound
Minor
Definition: A sad or dark
sound
Relative Minor
Definition: A minor key signature that
will have the same flats or sharps as
the major key signature but will begin
on a different note.
Finding Relative Minor
Step #1: Take your major key signature
Key Signature = C
Finding Relative Minor
Step #2: Go DOWN a THIRD from your
major key signature
Major
Key Signature
=C
Down a Third
C B A
1 2 3
Minor
Key Signature
=A
Finding Relative Minor
Step #3: Determine your minor key
signature
Minor
Key Signature = A
Finding Relative Minor
Major Key Signature = A
Major
Key Signature
Down a Third
=A
Minor
Key Signature
= F#
A G# F#
1 2 3
Minor Key Signature = f#
Finding Relative Minor
Major Key Signature = F#
Major
Key Signature
Down a Third
= F#
Minor
Key Signature
= D#
F# E D#
1 2 3
Minor Key Signature = d#
Finding Relative Minor
Major Key Signature = Eb
Major
Key Signature
Down a Third
= Eb
Minor
Key Signature
=C
Eb D C
1 2 3
Minor Key Signature = c
Finding Relative Minor
Major Key Signature = D
Major
Key Signature
Down a Third
=D
Minor
Key Signature
=B
Eb D C
1 2 3
Minor Key Signature = b
Relative Minor Scales
Major
Scale Starts on
Down a Third
= DO
Minor
Scale Starts on
= LA
Do Ti La
1 2 3
Relative Minor Scales
Major Scale = DO
RE MI FA SOL LA TI DO
Down a Third to
find LA
Minor Scale=
LA TI DO RE MI FA SOL LA
Relative Minor Triads
Major Triad = DO
MI SOL MI DO
Down a Third to
find LA
Minor Triad =
LA DO MI DO LA
Quia
Tier 4
Quarter 2
Week 3
Accidentals
A note whose pitch does not
belong to the current key
signature. Accidentals are typically
marked by flats, sharps, and
natural signs.
Solfege w/ Accidentals
Write in the solfege
DO
RE
MI
FA
SOL
LA
TI
DO
Solfege w/ Accidentals
DO
TI
TE
LA
LE
SOL
SE
FA
MI
ME
RE
RA
DO
Solfege w/ Accidentals
IF G WAS “TI”, THEN G-FLAT WOULD BE
TE
IF F WAS “SOL,” THEN F-FLAT WOULD BE
SE
IF B WAS “MI” then B-FLAT WOULD BE ME
IF D WAS “LA” THEN D-FLAT WOULD BE
LE
Accidental Solfege
DO =
SE =
TI =
FA =
TE =
MI =
LA =
ME =
LE =
RE =
SOL =
RA =
Accidental Solfege
DO = C
SE =Gb
TI =B
FA =F
MI
TE =Bb
MI =E
LA
DO
LA =A
ME =Eb
LE = Ab
RE = D
TE LA SOL
SOL = G
RA = Db
ME
Accidental Solfege
DO =
SE =
TI =
FA =
TE =
MI =
LA =
ME =
LE =
RE =
SOL =
RA =
Accidental Solfege
DO = G
SE =Db
TI = F#
FA =C
DO
TE =Fnat LA =E
MI =B
ME =Bb
DO SOL LA
ME
LE = Eb
RE = A
RA
SOL = D
RA = Ab
DO
Accidental Solfege
DO =
SE =
TI =
FA =
TE =
MI =
LA =
ME =
LE =
RE =
SOL =
RA =
Accidental Solfege
DO = D
SE =Ab
TI = C#
FA = G
TE =Cnat LA = B
LE = Bb
MI =F#
ME =Fnat RE = E
SOL LE DO
TI
DO
TI LE
SOL = A
RA = Eb
SOL
Quia
Tier 4
Quarter 2
Week 4
Accent
Name of symbol:
ACCENT
Accent
Definition:
A symbol that indicates a note
should be emphasized more than
the other notes
Practice drawing accents three times
Slur
Name of Symbol:
SLUR
Slur
Definition:
This symbol indicates that notes
should be sang legato smooth and
connected)
Sharps
NAME: Sharp Symbol
What does a sharp do to a note?
A sharp symbol
raises a note a half
step
Sharps
G#
G
Move up a HALF STEP from G
Order of the Sharps
There is a certain order that sharps get used in…
FCGDAEB
Order of the Sharps
Fried Chicken
Goes Down
Awfully Easy Baby
Sharp Identification
What sharps are being used?
F# C# G# D#
Sharp Identification
What sharps are being used?
F# C# G# D# A#
E# B#
Sharp Identification
What sharps are being used?
F# C#
Finding DO
No Flats or Sharps
Key Signature is
C
lear
SO
DO= C
Rule for finding DO
Take the last sharp and go
up to the next note. This
note is DO.
Rule for finding DO
1. Identify the last sharp
D#
2. What is the note name?
D#
3. Move up to the next
line/space.
4. What is the note name?
E=DO
Rule for finding DO
Is there a sharp on E?
NO
Is there a sharp in the
key signature name?
NO
Finding DO
ONE SHARP
Do = G
Finding DO
TWO SHARPS
Do = C
Finding DO
THREE SHARPS
Do = A
Finding DO
FOUR SHARPS
Do = E
Finding DO
FIVE SHARPS
Do = B
Finding DO
SIX SHARPS
Do = F#
Why F# and not F?
Finding DO
SEVEN SHARPS
Do =C#
Why C# and not C?
Sharp Solfege
WHAT IS DO?
D
DO
MI
SOL
LA
FA
Sharp Solfege
WHAT IS DO?
E
DO
MI
LA
TI
SOL
Sharp Solfege
WHAT IS DO?
C#
DO
LA
MI
TI
SOL
Quia
Tier 4
Quarter 2
Week 5
Interval
Note Names: F
and
1
and
Interval is: FIFTH
C
5
Interval
Note Names: E
and
1
and
Interval is: SIXTH
C
6
Intervals and Solfege
DO RE
C
D
MI
E
FA
F
SOL
G
What solfege syllable is a FIFTH above DO?
What solfege syllable is a SIXTH above DO?
What letter name is a FIFTH above C?
What letter name is a SIXTH above C?
LA
A
TI DO
B C
SOL
LA
G
A
Intervals on Grand Staff
What is the name of
this
interval?
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THIS INTERVAL?
________________________________
FIFTH
Intervals on Grand Staff
What is the name of
this interval?
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THIS INTERVAL?
_________________________________
SIXTH
Intervals on Grand Staff
What is the name of
this interval?
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THIS INTERVAL?
____________________________________
FIFTH
Interval Identification
TRUE OR FALSE: On the word carry, Sopranos are a sixth
above the Baritones.
TRUE
Interval Identification
What is the interval between the sopranos and the altos
in measure two?
FIFTH
Interval Identification
In the second measure, which voice part is a sixth above
the Baritones?
ALTO
Interval Identification
What word do the sopranos sing a fifth above the
baritones?
FUN