SOLFEGE I

Content

Weeks	Topics
1. Weeks	Basic Review and Preparation • Review of basic concepts: Tonality, cadences, types of modulation • Dictation: Simple melody and rhythm dictation in 2/4, 4/4 measures • Reading: Vocalization of simple melodic structures • Rhythm study: Syncopation introduction in 2/4, 4/4 measures
2. Weeks	Simple Modulations and Syncopated Rhythms • Theory: Transition to close tonalities (dominant, subdominant modulation) • Rhythm: Introduction to 6/8 meter, rhythmic analysis of syncopated examples • Dictation: Short rhythm dictation in 6/8 meter • Reading: Reading short melodies with modulation
3. Weeks	Temporary Tonalities and 6/8 Measure Applications • Theory: What is temporary tonality, how is it defined? • Dictation: 6/8 and 2/4 transitional rhythms • Rhythm: Accent locations and characteristic structures in 6/8 measure • Reading: Analysis of melodies containing temporary tonality
4. Weeks	Introduction to Uneven Meters (9/8) • Theory: Uneven rhythm structures (2+2+2+3 etc.) • Rhythm: Introduction to 9/8 meter and analysis • Dictation: Short rhythmic motifs in 9/8 meter • Reading: Modal melody reading exercises in 9/8 meter
5. Weeks	Working with Mixed Meters • Theory: Meter changes, different time sequences • Rhythm: Analysis of 5/8, 7/8 examples • Dictation: Rhythm dictation in mixed meters • Reading: Reading melodies in mixed meters
6. Weeks	Extended Tonality I • Theory: Expansion of tonality, chromatic transitions • Melodic analysis: Chromatic motif analysis • Reading: Vocalization of extensive melodic structures • Dictation: Melody dictation with modulation
7. Weeks	General repetition
8. Weeks	Extended Tonality II • Theory: Character and direction analysis (rise-descent, tension-relief) • Reading: Tonal width and vocalization of melodies with character • Dictation: Understanding tonal structures • Rhythm: Structure analysis in 12/8 meter
9. Weeks	Midterm Exam / Application Evaluation • Melody reading: Modulated melodies • Rhythm: Interrupted and syncopated rhythm analysis • Dictation: 6/8 – 2/4 transitional rhythm and melody dictation • Written exam: Tonality, temporary tone, modulation concepts
10. Weeks	Modal Rhythm and Melodies • Theory: Modal systems and modal effects in rhythm • Rhythm: Accent places suitable for modal melodies • Reading: Vocalization of modal melodies • Dictation: Modal rhythm dictation
11. Weeks	Advanced Melody Dictation and Analysis • Dictation: Melody dictation with multiple modulations • Analysis: Melody character, direction, structure analysis • Reading: Melodies with free modulations
12. Weeks	Rhythm and Melody Analysis • Melody: Functional analysis of melodic structures • Rhythm: Synthetic studies in mixed meters • Dictation: Simultaneous dictation of rhythm and melody
13. Weeks	Preparation for General Evaluation and Performance Application
14. Weeks	General Assessment and Performance Practice • Practice: Individual melody and rhythm performances • Dictation: Dictation of mixed structures with extended tonality • Analysis: Total analysis and student presentations