Music Theory Basics

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Diatonic Scale

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A scale that includes five whole steps and two half steps in each octave.

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Diatonic Solfege Syllables

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A system of syllables (Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti, Do) used to teach pitch and sight-singing.

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Curwen Hand Signs (Kodaly Hand Signs)

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A series of hand signs used to represent the diatonic scale, aiding in sight-singing and pitch recognition.

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Choral Posture

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The correct posture for singing in a choir, which includes standing or sitting up straight to allow for proper breathing and sound production.

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Staff

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A set of five horizontal lines and four spaces that represent different musical pitches.

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Treble Clef

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A symbol used to indicate the pitch of written notes, typically for higher-pitched instruments and voices.

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Bass Clef

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A symbol used to indicate the pitch of written notes, typically for lower-pitched instruments and voices.

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Lines and Spaces

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Refers to the lines and spaces on a musical staff, each representing a different pitch.

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Ascending

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A sequence of notes that go from lower to higher pitches.

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Descending

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A sequence of notes that go from higher to lower pitches.