January 15,2022
The official launch of learning the full solfa scale is in Grade 3. Many children will be familiar with it from the song “Do/doe a deer”. Since that song is copyrighted, different versions of an old folksong are offered here as a way to both practice the scale, and introduce it visually as well as aurally.
We’re also coming close to Robbie Burn’s Day, so consider adding one of the following to your week.
My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean or Aiken Drum
Next Week: Introducing Opera Hansel and Gretel