Aural Training and Musicianship 1C

About this course

The course introduces tonic solfa as a way to develop the inner ear and a stronger sense of relative pitch. Learners work through singing exercises and drills, practise recognising pitch, sight-sing melodies, memorise musical material, and write down melodies and rhythms from what they hear. Some movement is included alongside the listening and singing activities. The course also considers how to distinguish stable from unstable tones and how to practise sight-singing more effectively.

What you'll learn

• Explain how tonic solfa can be used to develop the inner ear
• Apply solfa drills to improve fluency
• Distinguish between stable and unstable tones
• Sight-sing melodies and transcribe heard melodies and rhythms
• Use strategies for practising sight-singing

Is this course right for you?

This beginner-level course is intended for learners who can pitch notes with their voice and have some basic knowledge of music reading or theory. Participation involves listening, singing, memorising, written transcription and some movement, with an emphasis on practical class activities.

• Some basic music reading or theory knowledge is expected
• Learners need to be able to pitch notes with their voice
• Classes include both singing and written listening tasks

Before you go

• Bring a pencil and eraser.