60 Sight Singing Assignment

Rhythms: Dotted Rhythms, Scottish Snaps, Syncopations, Ties, Difficult Divisions of the Beat

Conduct as the time signature indicates, and chant the rhythm using the syllable “Tah.”

Rhythm Duet

Clap the lower part and chant the upper part on “Tah.” At the repeat, switch parts so that you are chanting the lower part and clapping the upper part. Also practice with a partner with both of you chanting.

Rhythmically Complicated Melodies

Arcangelo Corelli, La Folia, Op. 5, No. 12

Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Sonata Op. 109, I.

François Couperin, Pièces de Clavecin Book 2, “Le Gazouillement”

Frédéric François Chopin, Etude Op. 10 No. 12, “Revolutionary”

Chopin, Prelude Op. 28 No. 22

“He’s Owre the Hills” (Scottish folk song)

Melodic Duet

Practice with a partner, using solfege and conducting. Be prepared to sing either part with
your instructor.

Antonín Dvořák, Piano Trio Op. 90 “Dumky,” I.