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Sight Reading
Why Sing with Solfege?
- It teaches function. Sol to Do is a very important relationship in any key, major or minor. Without solfege or numbers, I cannot be sure you understand what you see. It is a window to your brain.
- It makes sight reading easier for those who know the system well. Perhaps we will never learn the system well, just as adults we will never learn a foreign language without an accent, but we should still teach children a foreign language.
- It is a very efficient method to teach music, e.g. to correct mistakes at a rehearsal or lesson.
- It is a practical skill. It may land you a job or a T.A. (teaching assistantship) in college.
Solfege works better than numbers when accidentals appear.
